Skiing in France

Skiing in France
	A Tale of Two Ski Areas: The French Alps and the US Rockies by Flo Conner Skiers come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Luckily, so do the resorts that make up the vast ski areas of the American Rockies and the French Alps. Want to ski from daylight to midnight? No problem. Or shop till you drop? You can wipe out your credit card limit without carving a single turn. How about a different outdoor activity for every day of the week? It’s a no-brainer when you plan a trip to either the Rockies or the Alps.

	The Trois Vallées by Charles Leocha Great snow, never-ending trails, fantastic mountains, storybook villages, the price is right and the French Alps are easy to reach. In liftlines, cafes and boutiques, a smile and a “Bonjour, comment t’allez vous,” is the common greeting. Vin du table is the drink of choice for lunch and various plats du jour fill tables around crackling fireplaces or on spreading decks in the mountain sun.