Four of the options to stay in are traditional farming villages – rustic Champagny-en-Vanoise to the south of La Plagne, Plagne Montalbert on the western edge of the ski area, Montchavin-Les ...

There’s a games area with a pool table ... these quiet marshmallow mounds – tucked away between La Plagne’s busy ski slopes – provide the perfect playground, particularly for families.

As the 2025 ski season reaches its peak, here are some lesser-known mountain regions with excellent reasons to try—or ...