Fantastic Family Skiing in Villard de Lans, France
Jim Walker didn’t know what to expect when he headed to Villard de Lans with kids and grandparents in tow - but all three generations were in luck. Written by: Jim Walker
We’re hurriedly approaching the lift station in Villard de Lans after an excited dash out of the chalet to find some fresh tracks in the 18 inches of snow that has unexpectedly fallen overnight. As I get closer concern sets in. There is nobody there. Have they closed the lifts? This is not a resort where you have to worry too much about avalanches, and there is no wind at all. We stroll up to the barriers and straight into an empty bubble. Confused, I ask my guide for the day, Benoit, from the local tourist board, what’s going on? He just smiles and says, “Welcome to Villard”.