Ski resorts near Geneva offer more than just skiing...
For all those in search of ski resorts near Geneva, Switzerland, the resorts of the Vallée d’Aulps are an obvious first choice. Part of the enormous Portes du Soleil ski area (the largest in the world, boasting a dozen different ski resorts dedicated to skiing and winter sports), this location offers a wide range of activities and services that makes it popular with all ages.
The Vallée d’Aulps has slopes to suit everyone, with a ski ‘nursery’ for the very youngest. At the other end of the scale, guides are available to take you off-piste and back-country skiing. An easy-to-use online ski-pass booking system is an added bonus.
Many visitors from Geneva come for the wide variety of non-skiing activities, from paragliding and under-ice diving to sledging by night. If that seems like too much hard work, you could unwind with a massage or a spa treatment instead or stroll around some of the valley’s picturesque villages like La Baume and La Forclaz.
For ski station accommodation that’s tailored to everyone’s needs, look to ski resorts near Geneva
The ski resorts in the Vallée d’Aulps offer accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Options include bed and breakfasts, self-catering apartments, luxury chalets, hotels and youth hostels. You can check availability in a few clicks on the Vallée d’Aulps website. There are often special offers available online as well, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the internet site.
A stone’s throw from Geneva, the Vallée d’Aulps’ ski resorts can be reached by bus from nearby train stations or from Geneva and Lyon airports.
If you’re from the Geneva area, or even further afield, you’ll find handy guides to public transport links, summertime activities and other practical resources online. You might also like to take a closer look at the wide range of ski and winter sports brochures downloadable from the Vallée D’Aulps website.