The top 10 resorts for spring skiing
Recommandation
Mar 29, 2017
You wouldn’t be alone if you were thinking that the ski seasons ends at the end of the winter. However, with the changes in the weather, April has become an excellent month to plan your ski trip.
With the snow continuing to fall on the summits, and the weather warming through the day. Between the snow and the sun, conditions are perfect for some amazing spring skiing.
To help you organize your break, here is a list of resorts open in April.
Springtime Skiing in Val D’Isere
Val D’Isere is one of the best resorts to enjoy winter sports in the spring!
With 300km of slope in excellent exposition, this resort manages to combine great sun and excellent snow conditions. Two of the most important factors to a fantastic Ski holiday.
This season Val D’Isere will remain open all the way up until the 1st of May.
April holidays in Tignes
Tignes reputation as one of the most versatile resorts stands before it. Between the Grande Motte Glacier, it’s summer skiing program, and being host to various events all year round, you can also be sure for great snow coverage in April.
Among our selection of resorts, Tignes ski season is by far the longest, with spring skiing continuing until the 8th of May!
Your Easter break in Val Thorens
As the highest ski resort in Europe, Val Thorens is ideally placed for spring skiing. With 99% of its ski area above 2000 m in altitude, this ski resort offers great quality snow!
Open until the 1st of May the resort of Val Thorens ensures some of the best quality skiing conditions in the Alps!
La Plagne in April
In La Plagne springs skiing can be enjoyed until the resorts closure on the 22nd of April. As in Val Thorens many of the slopes are situated above 200 m in altitude, allowing longer enjoyment of good snow conditions.
Spring Skiing in Chamonix
Situated between 1235 and 3300 meters in altitude, the ski area Grands Montets in Chamonix stays open until the 1st of May. Thus, leaving you ample time to ski the largest ski area in the world, close to the glaciers.
Ski Les Arcs in Springtime
Open until the 22nd of April, the Les Arcs ski resort is perfect for springtime skiing. You reach the Aiguille rouge, situated at 3226 m in altitude, where you are assured of optimal snow coverage!
With 425 km of slopes, Les Arcs is without doubt one of the best areas to ski in April.
Go to Courchevel for your Easter Ski holidays
Spend your spring break in Courchevel, open until the 23rd of April, and be happy in the knowledge that 80% of the ski area is above 1800 m in altitude. Snow remaining in good condition to really make the most of sliding in the sun.
Sun Yourself in Les Deux Alps
Les Deux Alps ski area welcomes you on its slopes until the 29th of April. With the mountains peaks reaching 3600m in altitude and guaranteeing quality natural snow coverage, over its 89 ski slopes.
Prolong your ski holidays in Avoriaz
Avoriaz, the place to be for spring skiing! Until April 23, 2017, you can enjoy the heights of the ski resort of Avoriaz. In the heart of the Portes du Soleil area, this sporty and trendy resort is the ideal destination for your Easter holidays.
Les Menuires a sure destination for Spring Skiing
Located in the heart of the 3 Valleys, the ski resort of Les Menuires remains open until April 21, 2017. Ideally placed, this resort offers gentle slopes, to suit many skiers.
So, pull out your skis or snowboard from the closet, the season is not over yet! In April, the snow continues to fall on the summits, so it is up to you to enjoy the season until the very last day!
For the spring, our ski rental shops remain open and offer you great rates for your last ski holiday of the season.