Top-rated ski resort reviews

Stayed in Valmeinier 1800 meters, small resort but with lots of varied slopes. Good real snow. Resort has a superb new bowling alley with DJ and pool tables, good atmosphere. Learn some french because in Valmeinier they don't speak a huge amount of english! Good lifts with 3 ski hire shops, would definately go back again. Only slight problem is all runs end up on one blue run which gets really churned up by 4pm. Lifts close at 5pm.

This is one of the gems. Les Orres is a mid-sized French station. Two fast 6-man chairs then a short drag lift to one of the top stations gives access to non-stop 1200m rides, mainly on blacks and reds. Stop at the Zenith Cafe at 2500m for a snack, or just to sit in the sun and absorb the mountain scenery.

Just had a family holiday at Aminona. Skiing was great if you were up when the slopes opened but by lunch it was very slushy. Very relaxed resort compared to French resorts. Loved the Glacier run which provided a nice 5km run from the top. Winds did close the resort one day we were there but the next day provided great skiing on lovely powder. We did get a little bored of the runs by the end of the week but overall a great resort for intermediate skiers.