School ski trip La Foux d’Allos

On the Slopes

The Val d'Allos, is at the edge of Mercantour National park in the southern French Alps and Provence. The region is made up of three areas: Val d'Allos village, Val d'Allos le Seignus and Val d'Allos la Foux. This hidden gem of a French ski resort provides 180km of linked slopes but without the crowds or high prices of more famous ski destinations in the French Alps.

The 35 lifts in the ski area access a wide range of slopes and an impressive amount of ski terrain, linked to neighbouring Pra Loup. Snowmaking ensures that snow is consistent on the lower slopes while the upper slopes are mostly above 2000m, providing reliable snow up until late spring, despite the resort's location in the southern French Alps. Start the week in the local valley of Le Seignus, gaining your ski legs and improving technique on the blue runs and then graduate to the steeper reds on the way to Pra Loup, as the week progresses. This makes it ideal for school groups particularly those with mixed abilities.

The purpose-built village is conveniently situated close to the slopes, and although small, has shops, restaurants and cafes. Ice-skating and husky sledding are both available in the village. A fixed toboggan run and torchlit ski descent will help keep even the most energetic students entertained.