White Lotus, Megève, and the Glamour of Skiing in France

The announcement that Season 4 of The White Lotus will take place in France is the best kind of news. And if you ask me, the French Alps are the only backdrop dramatic enough to handle it. Megève, Courchevel, Val d’Isère, Chamonix, Val Thorens, Méribel — each ski resort offers its own version of glamour, from Rothschild chalets to après-ski that lasts longer than the skiing itself. Here’s where to ski in France in 2025, and the hotels that make the trip unforgettable.