Throughout the greater part of the nineties there were around 40 ski stations in Zolden, all of which served tourists in the summer.  However, today there are less than half of these ski stations still open for summer skiing due to the decrease in viable glacial runs for alpine skiing during the summer, due to global warming.

French ski resorts are facing the same problem as the country, which was once predominantly known for offering alpine skiing year round, is announcing that many summer ski resorts will close their doors.

Among the top resorts that will no longer offer summer skiers refuge are La-Plagne, Val Thorens, and Alp d’Juez.  Those planning to travel to another resort in France for summer skiing should be aware that many have changed their summer schedules.

Thus, the Tignes resort which normally stayed open from spring into summer will not only offer summer skiing in 2010 from the middle part of June through late August.  Skiing will also be open for half the month during the months of May and September in Tignes.

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La Plagne is easily one of the most travelled to ski resorts in Europe, along with the adjoined Les Arcs ski area.  Due to the fact that the region gets a large number of visitors on a daily basis, it is no surprise that there are also plenty of accommodations and hotels available to holiday goers.

However, there may be a bit more than are actually required around La Plagne because as a third generation ski resort it is a bit more like Ardous Huxley’s Brave New World when it comes to its architectural style, versus the typical rustic and traditional French designs of the other neighbouring ski resorts.

If you can look past this fault though, there is every type of downhill run, permutation, and runway to take on at La Plagne while skiing from huge glacier glides to downhill runs to small gentle cruises that lead skiers through tree lined avenues and charming villages.

La Plagne currently stretches across ten different ski villages with plans to extend over further than Peisy Vallandry and Montchavin.

Les Arcs has the same amount of excellent slopes to offer visitors with plenty of on and off-piste paths for the adventurous and those who prefer marked trails.  Those looking for a challenge often head down the Aigulle Rouge which is not only one of the most challenging areas to ski, but also the start of one of the largest French slopes.

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With this in mind, there are several French resorts that are coated with fresh powder throughout the spring months and extremely welcoming breaks from the British rain. One of them is the Val d’Isere which also holds an Adventure and Discovery Film Festival from April 19^th thru April 22^nd allowing you to get twice as much in during your ski holiday.

The festival shows 11 documentary films that range in length and topic and showcase the most extreme sports out there.  If you book with Snowline you get seven nights at a chalet that can sleep six for the duration of the ski holiday/documentary festival starting at £695 per person.

Another great place to visit is the Paradiski area which combines the large French resorts La Plagne and Les Arcs via a double-decker cable car.  Not only is it one of the largest ski areas across the globe, but during the spring on April 2^nd you can also catch the Ventilo Fest which is a mix of reggae, ska, and dance and can be the sugar on top of your ski holiday.

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For those who are thinking about a trip down to France this year, it may be helpful to know the top ten resorts as of 2010.  They are in no specific order: Chamonix, Val d’Isere, Tignes, Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Deux Alpes, La Plagne, Alpe d’Heuz, Meribel, and Les Arcs.

Outside of these top ten, there are plenty of ski resorts scattered across France for snowboarders and skiers of all ages and levels.  In fact, most ski resort areas are able to accommodate all levels of skiing quite comfortably.  Those, the choice may simply become the habitat that you would like your resort to embody from village to traditional to ski-in ski-out resorts.

Of course, in order to get the most out of your ski holiday, while booking your accommodations you may also want to concentrate on the total ski area that you choose, given the fact that there are many interlinked ski domains throughout the country.

Thus, you could head to areas such as Three Valleys that offers easy access to three different resorts in one holiday.   Another great choice is the Paradiski Area which links Les Arcs, La Plagne, and Espace San Bernard together offered triple as many trails within one location.

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