Map showing the Mountains in France - www.francesouth.com Copyright 2011

Map of France showing the main mountains in France, The Alps, Auvergne, Massif Central, Jura, Morvan, Pyrennes, Vosges, Corsica.

Popular activities include climbing, hiking, walking, white water rafting, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, trekking, paragliding and ofcourse skiing. French ski resorts are among the most popular destinations for skiers and snowboarders in Europe. France has some of the best and most extreme ski areas in the world.

The most popular locations for sking are the Pyrenees, Massive Cental, Jura and the Alps. It is possible to ski all year round and France also it also has some of the best summer glacier skiing.