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Chamonix

Known the world over for its unrivalled off-piste action, steep terrain and dramatic mountain scenery, Cham (as we like to call it in the Fall-line office) is something of a mecca for snow-addicts. Unfortunately combined with the slightly-outdated lift system, this means bottlenecks galore.
 

Saint Jean d'Aulps

The village here isn’t linked apart from with a bus. The wide plateau at the top of the Grande Terche cable car is a hit with beginners while more experienced skiers love Graydon's challenging slopes.
 

Morzine – Les Portes du Soleil

Morzine (which comes from the Germanic word 'morgen' meaning 'rising sun', language lovers) was once a rural market town. Today it has history as an alpine ski town, surrounded by tall mountains and located below Avoriaz.
 

Les Gets – Les Portes du Soleil

A traditional mountain village set in the French side of the Portes du Soleil
 

Les Portes du Soleil

This deep powder nature reserve is all unlocked with a single liftpass
 

Châtel – Les Portes du Soleil

A French ski resort with a Swiss vibe in the Portes du Soleil
 

Avoriaz (Les Portes du Soleil), France

The resort is one of the crossing points in the massive Portes du Soleil