The Alps have long been regarded as one of the best locations for winter sports in the world.

But one skiing village in France can be relied upon almost all year round, according to a top-ten list published by the Guardian.

As one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps, Tignes could provide the setting for anyone dreaming of living a life on the piste.

Owning a property in France gives snow sports enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the vast Espace Killy ski circuit and year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier.

Another French entry on the list was Val Thorens, which is the highest in Europe.

More than 140km of its pistes are above 3,000m and the Guardian stated that it is so confident about snow reliability that it guarantees that at least 70 per cent of its ski lifts will be open.

Finding a property in France makes waiting for the snow season to start a thing of the past.

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