Valmeinier
Snow Range
1430-2594m
wide open runs and some wonderful views
Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Maurienne Valley, the small purpose built resort of Valmeinier offers spectacular views over the surrounding mountains. The resort is linked to the traditional French village of Valloire to provide an excellent ski area at the foot of the Galibier Pass.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
No Comment for its live music or the lively Le Dannebrog bar. Carry on into the night at the Brasilia nightclub.
Activities
· Paragliding · Snow shoe walking · Floodlit skiing · Football on snow
Eating out
La Glisse pizzeria, Les Lauzes, L'Estaminet, La Fondue, Le Chardon Bleu or take advantage of the pre-bookable meal options at Hotel Les Carettes
Other amenities
· Cinema · Activity programme · Cash machine only (no bank)
Family choice
Valmeinier offers free lift passes for children under 6yrs. Club La Galipette (ESF) has starter ski tuition for 3-4 yrs and day care for children aged 3 mths-8 yrs. Open Sun-Fri from 0845-1730. Cost for 6 days tuition, am day care and lunch costs approx €210, Pre-booking recommended. Call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457 for further details (call charges apply). Please note: clubs are mainly French speaking.
Resort features
- Family Choice
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Chambery 1 hr 45 mins Lyons 2 hrs 30 mins
The slopes
Beginners
Both resorts have easy nursery slopes close the resort . There are plenty of good wide, open slopes on which to master those turns!
Intermediates
A wide variety of pistes for the intermediate skier to choose from. Try the shaded, west facing slopes on the Crey du Quart or the long red from the Le Gros Crey peak into Valmeinier 1500.
Advanced
Setaz offers several black runs and the mogul field down to Valmeinier 1500 is steep and challenging.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will love the wide slopes of Valloire and Valmeinier. There is a snowpark with half pipe at the Crey du Quart and plenty of good free-riding to be done on the extensive terrain.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
150kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 56 Intermediate 30 Difficult 9 -
Number of lifts
33 (2 gondolas, 17 chairlifts, 14 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
S,W
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Snow cannons
375
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Longest run
9kms
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Mountain restaurants
6
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Cross-country trails
25kms
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Snow Range
1430-2594m
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Village Height:
Valmeinier: 1,800m (5,950ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,594m (8,510ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Adult | £144 | £213 |
| Child (6-9 years) | £120 | £177 |
| Child (10-14 years) | £127 | £204 |
Photo required for lift pass? Yes
Ski/Board Tuition
| Valmeinier 6 days | Adult | Child |
| Ski/Board pm LS | £101 | £94 |
| Ski/Board pm HS | £127 | £117 |
High: 17/12-31/12, 04/02-03/03
Low: All other dates.
Children: 3-12 years. Same hours as adults.
English speaking lessons are not guaranteed.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Valmeinier | Adult | Child* |
| First Time ski LS | £312 | £253 |
| First Time ski HS | £344 | £276 |
| First Time board LS | £343 | £271 |
| First Time board HS | £375 | £296 |
High Season: 19/12-31/12, 06/02-04/03
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition (pm only), 6 days lift pass. Packages are for complete beginners only.
the savings
Ski in any other resort in the Maurienne Valley for just €10 per day (transport not included).
From 3rd April, the lift pass gives FREE entrance to the ice skating rink, tennis courts and cinema.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Skis/sticks | £46 | £84 |
| Superior skis | £71 | £86 |
| Board | £72 | £86 |
| Boots | £33 | £51 |
| Superior/board boots | £38 | £60 |
| Child skis/sticks | £30 | £61 |
| Child boots | £21 | £46 |
| Child board | £45 | £84 |
| Child board boots | £26 | £60 |
| Child helmet | £16 | - |
the savings
Ski in any other resort in the Maurienne Valley for just €10 per day (transport not included).
From 3rd April, the lift pass gives FREE entrance to the ice skating rink, tennis courts and cinema.
