From Honeymooners to Grandkids: Your French Alps Hotel Picks

Brand new this winter, °Fahrenheit Seven Les Menuires opens December 11, and it's built for slow mornings and long views. Rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the mountains, so the first thing you see each day is snow on the peaks.

Ski straight from the foot of the slopes, then spend the afternoon in the spa, home to a 40-foot heated indoor pool, sauna and hammam, all with panoramic views of the peaks. Dinner is at the property, where Italian and Mediterranean sharing plates make it easy to linger. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, live music and DJ sets bring the room to life if you're in the mood to celebrate.

Expert Tip: Ski over to Roc Seven, The Sevener's altitude restaurant above Les Menuires, for lunch. Italian food, big mountain views and a Veuve Clicquot collaboration make it a natural place for a memorable toast.

Getting three generations on one ski trip takes room, and °Fahrenheit Seven Les Menuires has plenty of it. Its 51 rooms and suites range from 290 to 1,000 square feet and sleep up to seven guests, so the whole family can stay together.

Everything sits at the foot of the slopes, so no one is hauling gear to a shuttle. There’s a heated pool for post-ski activities, and grandparents who don't want to ski can head to the spa and a sunny restaurant terrace. 

Expert tip: Roc Seven welcomes skiers and non-skiers alike for on-mountain dining, so the whole family can meet for lunch. Ask your Expert about the easiest way for non-skiers to get up there.

Snow can wait, party can't. That's the motto at °Fahrenheit Seven Val Thorens, and it's the property to book when the group chat is already planning post-ski outings.

At 7,500 ft in the highest resort in Les 3 Vallées, Val Thorens has some of the most reliable snow in the French Alps, and the hotel gives you ski-in ski-out access to it all. Après runs all season, with DJs and live music all winter and a Veuve Clicquot collaboration. 

Rest days also keep you at the property. This winter, the hotel added an on-site gym, plus a sauna, hammam and outdoor Nordic bath. The season runs November 27 to April 18, one of the longest in Les 3 Vallées.

Expert Tip: Headliner weekends fill up fast. Tell your Expert when your group wants to go, and they'll check the DJ calendar before you lock in dates.

If this is your family's first European ski trip, start here. °Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel sits in Courchevel 1650, facing the slopes, with direct access to Les 3 Vallées. The atmosphere is cozier and more laid-back than some of °Fahrenheit’s sister properties. Inside the hotel, you’ll find 87 rooms, a fireplace, a ski shop, a wellness area and two dining options. 

The planning is easier, too. Most Alpine hotels run Saturday-to-Saturday stays, but here you can arrive any day of the week, with flexible minimum stays. Spacious family suites keep everyone together, and your Mountain Travel Expert handles the details, from ski rentals to flights. After the slopes, parents can slip away to the sauna or off to a massage.

Expert Tip: Use the flexible arrival days to skip the Saturday changeover, when transfer traffic from the airports peaks. A midweek arrival often means a smoother drive and a quieter first day on the slopes.

Every group wants something different from a ski trip. Honeymooners want views and quiet. Friends want the music turned up. First-timers want it simple. Grandparents want everyone in one place. The right hotel makes it all easier.

Our Mountain Travel Experts know Les 3 Vallées and will match you with the °Fahrenheit Seven property that fits your group, then they'll handle flights, transfers, lift tickets and rentals, too. Connect with a Mountain Travel Expert today.