Col d'Ornon (France)

The ski resort Col d' Ornon spreads over the Col d' Ornon pass and is especially known for its role in the Tour de France that passes along this road. The resort is only an hour's drive away from Grenoble so great for weekend ski trips.

Col d' Ornon is a great ski resort for families with small children. There is no real resort center, but at the bottom of the slopes there are a few restaurants and shops. Accommodation in Col d'Ornon is spread out throughout the resort - there are no hotels, only a few houses, apartments, guesthouses and chalets. In winter you can ski in Col d'Ornon's own ski area but also try snowshoeing and near the ski area is a beautiful frozen waterfall well-worth visiting. You do not come to Col d'Ornon for lively après-ski as it's mostly quiet in the evening but there are a number of bars and restaurants. Col d'Ornon is the perfect ski resort to enjoy a skiing holiday in peace and quiet.