Escape by car to enjoy the ski resorts near Lyon
Renting a car from Lyon will allow you to reach nearby ski resorts in just a few hours to enjoy the joys of snowy slopes. The choice is vast between family-friendly and more upscale resorts.
Around Lyon, head to the ski resorts
L’Alpe du Grand Serre
143 km towards Grenoble, taking the A43, you head towards the ski resorts near Lyon. L’Alpe du Grand Serre welcomes you in the commune of La Morte at 1368 m altitude, surrounded by the Taillefer massif and the Grand Serre mountain.
Chamrousse, L’Alpe d’Huez
Taking the A43 then the A48 towards Grenoble, Chamrousse is 141 km away, the closest ski resort to Lyon, renowned for its alpine ski slopes. Cross-country skiers will head to the Alpe d’Huez station 165 km away to escape into the vast forested areas.
Valmorel, Les Saisies, Valmeinier
Taking the A43 towards Chambéry, you will find environmentally friendly ski resorts near Lyon. It takes 2h30 to experience the traditional Savoyard chalet constructions of Valmorel. Nicknamed “the French Tyrol” for its magnificent panorama of Mont Blanc, the Saisies resort is appreciated by families for its regular snowfall. Valmeinier awaits you for an unusual night skiing experience around Lyon.
Full speed ahead at more than 3 hours away
Val Thorens, Méribel, Les Menuires, Courchevel
These 4 resorts around Lyon are part of the Trois Vallées ski area. They are accessible via the A43 towards Chambéry and then by an expressway extension of the A430 around Moûtiers. Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe. It offers the longest toboggan run in France, 6 km. Courchevel and Méribel are seen as high-end resorts. You will enjoy the exceptional snow of Les Menuires.
Les Arcs, La Plagne
These two resorts are part of the Paradiski area. Accessible via the A43 towards Chambéry, they are located 233 km away, not far from Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Connected by the Vanoise Express cable car, you will cross from one valley to another in 4 minutes.
