Replying to Me and my friends are going to Alps, but we dont know where. Any help?

Me and my friends descided to go skiing to alps, but we dont know where to go. We dont know anything about the resorts there. Has anyone been there skiing (or possily lives there) and knows good places? We were thinking about going to France, but it doesnt really matter. It should be pretty cheap place, because we are paying for food (and possibly some alcohol) ourselves. All help is appreciated.