Hotels in Les Portes du Soleil, France
Les Portes du Soleil straddles the French-Swiss border, famous for having one of the world's largest linked ski areas, with over 600 km of slopes spread across 12 resorts. In winter, temperatures hover around 20°F (-7°C), perfect for skiing from Avoriaz's car-free, futuristic architecture on the French side to Champéry's traditional Swiss village on the other, while summer brings 70°F (21°C) weather ideal for mountain biking the same trails or hiking to Lake Vonnes for a swim. You can hit the slopes from December to April, then come back in June for the cheap summer passes and endless alpine paths.