Valmorel is what purpose built French resorts might have looked like if anyone had cared. It was built in the 1970s in wood, slate and painted shutters, arranged around a car free pedestrian street, and linked over a col to Saint François Longchamp.

That pedestrian street genuinely works with young children. Nothing crosses it, everything is within a short walk, and the ski school meets at the bottom of the slope. The skiing is comfortable and family oriented across a series of open bowls, with well protected beginner areas and a good ski school worth reserving early. There is enough red mileage to keep an improving skier busy for a week.

Apartments and a couple of hotels sit within walking distance of the snow, at prices well below the neighbouring Trois Vallées. Half board is the easy option if you would rather not cook.