The best ski resorts for the 2025 season less than 2 hours from Lyon

The year 2025 seems to be particularly generous. There’s plenty of snow, and as the saying goes, “y’a de la peuf!” Winter sports resorts are in the starting blocks to welcome skiers at the beginning of the year. While we’re waiting to meet you on the chairlift or over a glass of mulled wine, we’ve got all the info you need to make sure you don’t miss out on this 2024-2025 season. Between two activities in Lyon, enjoy skiing in the best spots close to home. Andlet’s face it, skiing also means the official opening of the raclette season… so hop hop hop and get on the slopes!

Les 2 alpes, in the top destinations to visit in the world according to Airbnb in 2025!!!!

The resort of Les 2 Alpes is undoubtedly a true paradise for all winter sports enthusiasts. Often cited among the finest ski resorts such as Chamonix or Val d’Isère, it boasts an absolutely exceptional ski area culminating at 3600m above sea level! Quite simply, if we leave aside the Aiguille du Midi and its 3800m, Les 2 Alpes is the highest ski area in France, giving it an unrivalled quality of natural snow. And still only 2 hours from Lyon. Like Combloux in Haute-Savoie, Les 2 Alpes is one of Airbnb’s top 25 destinations to visit worldwide, cocorico!

⛄ Why go there? For the assurance of good snow throughout the season and a panorama that’s unique in the world
📅 From November 30, 2024
🎟️ 1-day pass from 63€ for an adult rate

Villard de Lans

Villard de Lans is the number 1 ski area in the Vercors. It boasts 125 km of slopes in a variety of landscapes (mountains, forests and even canyons). The other big plus? 1h50 from Lyon, so you can ski close to home! And for all those who love the Olympics, this is the resort of Carole Montillet, Olympic champion in Salt Lake in 2002… back in the day!

⛄ Why go there? For the variety of its landscapes and its 57 runs!
📅 Opening Saturday, November 30, 2024
🎟️ 1-day pass from €41 for adults

Les 7 Laux

Les Sept Laux is a group of three Alpine winter sports resorts located in the magnificent Belledonne mountain range (Isère). It’s a favorite with Grenoble’s locals and just a 2-hour drive from Lyon. Excellent value for money. The resort is the largest ski area in the Belledonne chain, and one of the top 3 most modern lift parks in France.

⛄ Why go there? For its views over the Grenoble basin and the Grésivaudan valley
📅 Opening Saturday December 21, 2024
🎟️ 1-day pass from €38 for adults

Saint-Pierre de Chartreuse

This Coeur de Chartreuse ski resort is a natural cocoon at an altitude of 2,000 m, just 1h40 from Lyon. Its charm lies in the typical architecture of its pretty mountain village. The perfect destination for beginners, with 7 runs (and a red run for the more adventurous!).

⛄ Why go there? For its low price and family format
📅 From December 30, 2024
🎟️ 1-day pass from €15 for adults

Les 3 Vallées

Welcome to the ski Mecca of the world! This XXL ski resort is quite simply the largest ski area in the world! With its 600 km of pistes, Les 3 Vallées is the perfect way to discover the vast expanses of Savoie. For experienced skiers, given the price of ski passes… Just 2 hours from Lyon!

⛄ Why go there? Quite simply, because it’s the world’s largest ski area!
📅 From Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Val Thorens and Orelle: November 23
🎟️ 1-day ski pass from €79 for adults

Chalmazel

1h45 from Lyon, Chalmazel is a quiet, friendly little resort with 12km of pistes. It’s generally open in winter and summer, and offers very attractive rates.

⛄ Why go there? For its tranquil atmosphere
📅 Saturday, December 21, 2024
🎟️ 1-day pass from €24 for an adult rate

Chamrousse

Chamrousse extends over three levels linked by forest trails and ski slopes in winter. Built in the middle of a forest, the resort offers exceptional panoramic views over Grenoble and its valley. The Belledonne Massif resort offers 43 runs on 90 km of trails for downhill skiers and 40 km for Nordic skiers.

L’Alpe du Grand Serre

Located less than 2 hours from Lyon, the Alpe du Grand Serre resort is at the gateway to the Oisans region and offers a multitude of activities at competitive prices. The natural setting is just as exceptional. Look out for the Taillefer massif, its lake and its hiking trails.

Oz Vaujany (Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine)

On the border of the magnificent Écrins region , the ski resort of Oz Vaujany welcomes you 2 hours from Lyon to the beautiful Alpe d’Huez ski area. Its cable car climbs to an altitude of +3300 m, one of the highest in this ranking. Without doubt, one of the most beautiful ski resorts in France.