Package ski tours to France typically include lodging, lift tickets and transportation to the ski resort. Although many packages include airfare, at a reduced rate, travelers already in France or England can often save even more money by traveling on an overnight luxury bus, also called a coach. Ski Weekends offers a variety of French skiing destinations by coach, including Meribel.
There are approximately 500 ski resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees, with most located in the Alps. Many areas offer a universal ski pass that visitors can use at multiple resorts. This allows skiers to buy a less expensive multi-day pass, and have the benefit of access to different resorts.
The ski season in France is longer than many areas of the world, thanks to the higher altitude of the country. The ski season often opens in the late fall and runs through the beginning of May. Packages at the beginning and end of the season are usually less expensive than other times of the year.
