French Alps - the best ski resorts

France is located on the territory of two mountain systems - the Alps and the Pyrenees. The country boasts the highest mountains in Western Europe and the largest winter sports centers. There are 380 stations on the territory of the French Alps, between which there are about 4000 cable car lifts. In French resorts, tourists can enjoy skiing from the beginning of December to May, as the pistes are covered with dense snow at this time of the year.

Before the trip, many tourists book a car in France online in order to get a favorable rental rate and see more attractions. In Paris, the cost of a compact class car starts from 14 euros per day, in Nice the cost is about the same - from 13 euros per day. Rates also depend on the season and the length of the rental.

Climate
At the end of November, the first snow falls in the mountains of France, which does not melt until mid-May. The climatic conditions of the region are mild, the air temperature even in the most "winter" months does not drop below -10C. Sunny weather prevails in the Alps since February. The average February temperature ranges from -2 to -4C, in March it is slightly warmer - from 0 to -2C, in April the air warms up to + 4C.

Interesting Facts
In France, they like to celebrate the holidays. Tourists can always take part in colorful carnival processions, numerous festivals and religious commemorations of saints. Each French province has its own holiday calendar, which features a huge number of festivities.