Glide down perfectly groomed slopes in the morning without freezing. Enjoy a lunch in the sun and maybe even get rid of your jacket. Then stroll through picturesque villages in the afternoon, do a little shopping and have a coffee before heading straight for an aperitivo? This vacation dream comes true when you go skiing in spring. No wonder that sun skiing is once again enjoying increased demand. After all, it's the more relaxed version of a skiing vacation. These destinations in the French Alps are particularly suitable:

Val Thorens

Altitude: 2,300 m
Pistes: 600 km in the Trois Vallées ski area
Winter season: until May 5, 2024

Joan Oger

Thanks to its altitude, Val Thorens is the highest winter sports resort in Europe. From here, snow enthusiasts can easily access the Trois Vallées ski area. And this in turn is the largest ski area in the world with 600 kilometers of slopes and more than 180 lifts. If you prefer smaller slopes you can stay on the 68 runs of Val Thorens. They also offer 140 kilometers of slopes. The highest point of the ski area is at 3,230 meters.

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Hotel tip: Le Fitz Roy scores with elegance, conviviality and luxurious understatement. They are attributes that have secured it a permanent place in the hearts of mountain enthusiasts for years. In spring, the terrace of the boutique hotel with just 72 rooms becomes a hotspot.

Le Fitz Roy
Place de l'Eglise, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Tel: +33 4 79 00 04 78
Web: beaumier.com
Price: Doubles from € 730

Courchevel

Altitude: 1,850 m
Pistes: 600 km in the Trois Vallées ski area
Winter season: until the end of April

Piotr Firglarz

Courchevel is also the starting point for endless fun on the slopes of the Trois Vallées. Over 80 percent of the pistes are at an altitude of over 1,800 meters, which extends the winter sports fun into spring. The resort is also known for its numerous events and activities as well as the lively life in the region's six villages. Gourmets can look forward to a particularly high density of gourmet restaurants.

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Hotel tip: Cheval Blanc is located in the prestigious Jardin Alpin. It offers direct access to the ski area and scores with elegance and outstanding service. Only 36 rooms and suites allow for a vacation with maximum privacy. A Guerlain spa and Le 1947 restaurant (with three Michelin stars!) alone are worth a visit.

Cheval Blanc
Rue du Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel, France
Tel.: +33 4 79 00 50 50
Web: chevalblanc.com
Price: Doubles incl. half board from € 2,500

Megève

Altitude: 1,027 m
Slopes: 450 km
Winter season: until March 31, 2024

Luca Lago

Megève is one of the best-known winter sports resorts in the Savoy Alps. This may also have something to do with the extensive culinary offer. After all, the stylish stop-off can be celebrated in 59 ski huts and restaurants. Winter sports fans can discover slopes spread across four mountain massifs, enjoy themselves in one of the fun parks or simply take pleasure in the relaxed vibe of the oldest ski resort in France.

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Hotel tip: The luxurious L'Alpaga is located behind the charming village with views of Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountains. Guests stay in ten chalets that blend harmoniously into the surroundings. At the heart of the resort is the main chalet with hot tub, restaurants and panoramic views. Speaking of restaurants: the gourmet cuisine of Alexandre Baule has one star.

L'Alpaga
66 All. des Marmousets, 74120 Megève, France
Tel: +33 4 50 91 48 70
Web: beaumier.com
Price: Doubles from € 400