Early season skiing in the French Alps

The snow has arrived in the Alps ! Early season skiing offers many benefits; it’s likely to be quieter than the height of the ski season, and you could enjoy fresh powder as one of the first on the slopes. Pick your resort well and time it right and you could enjoy empty slopes and spectacular skiing.

Owning property in the Alps is one of the best ways to take advantage of the early snow, allowing you to keep an eye on the snow forecast and make your plans at the last minute.

 Best resorts for early season skiing in the French Alps

To maximise your chances of snow early in the season, it’s sensible to choose a resort which lies at a higher altitude. In the French Alps, you could choose from:

●   Val d'Isère and Tignes: This connected ski area is often one of the first to open in France, thanks to its high altitude and glacier skiing.

●    La Plagne: With its high-altitude village of Belle Plagne, this resort offers good chances of early season snow.

●    Alpe d'Huez: Known for its sunny slopes, Alpe d'Huez can also provide decent early season skiing conditions.

 Make the most of early season skiing

Of course, early season skiing does come with its risks. Follow these top tips to make sure that you can make the most of early season skiing in the French Alps.

1)     Make the snow forecast your bible - If you’re able to book last minute, you can keep an eye on snow conditions to ensure you travel when there’s snow forecast.

2)     Be flexible - If you can’t travel last minute, try to keep your trip flexible, and pack for all eventualities to ensure you can still enjoy a fun holiday regardless of the snow situation.

3)     Take care off-piste - Early season snowpack is often unstable, so exercise extra caution when skiing off-piste.

Enjoy early season skiing with an investment property

An investment property in the Alps gives you the flexibility to enjoy a ski holiday at the drop of a hat, so it’s a great choice if you want to get on the slopes as early as possible in the season. Our knowledgeable team can guide you to find the perfect property in a high-altitude resort, so get in touch today.