Ski in Valloire

Skiing in Valloire

Valloire, France (1430m to 2600m)

Developing from a small farming community of the 1930s, Valloire has branched out across the Maurienne Valley, encompassing 17 hamlets, but remaining very French. It is located at the foot of the famous Galibier Pass, one of the highest in France, culminating at 2645m and at the heart of the Vallee d'or (Golden Valley). Well known for staging international competitions, including ice-sculptures.

Valloire

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Valloire Ski Facts

Valloire Ski Facts

		Intermediate Skiers
		Beginners
		Snowboarding
		Snow
		Apres-ski
	6	Black Runs
	31	Red Runs
	25	Blue Runs
	31	Green Runs
150km		Downhill Pistes
10km		Cross Country Trails
34		Ski Lifts
1170m		Max Vertical
2600m		Highest Lift
1430m		Lowest Piste
1430m		Resort Altitude

Valloire

The French ski resort of Valloire has direct access to 150km of downhill skiing, with 78 individual pistes, served by 34 ski lifts.

With pistes above 2500 metres, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Snowmaking :- Valloire is able to augment natural snow, on 50km of ski runs, with 400 Snow Cannons.

Ski Lift Capacity :- The 34 Ski Lifts of Valloire are able to uplift 39,200 skiers / snowboarders per hour.

There are six airports within two hours drive, so ski weekends, snowboard breaks and short ski holidays to Valloire are perfectly feasible. Chambery Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Skiing in Valloire

Valloire has a variety of terrain from the wooded trails on La Setaz, reached by the cable car of the same name. The other cable car Cret de la Brive transports you to Le Crey du Quart, on the other side you'll find the twin resorts of Valmeinier at 1500m and 1800m.

Wide open cruising runs on the Gros Grey 2594m make this area ideal for progressing beginners and intermediates. More experienced skiers have the challenge of the Olympic run on the Grandes Drozes leading down into Valmeiner 1500.

Parapente (skiing off the mountain with a parachute) is very popular with flights taking off from all the ski areas. First timers are taken up by an experienced instructor who rides tandem.

Children under 6 years ski free and the ski school have classes for kids from 3 years and up. A passport photo is required for lift passes.

Cross-country skiers have 10km of trails with routes for all abilities.

Snowboarding in Valloire

Snowboarders now have a half pipe and snowboarding area with jumps, ski cross and varying routes regarded as one of the ten best in France. The snowboard club organises alpine and freestyle events including a modul contest.

Valloire Aprés Ski

There can be lively nightlife with wide choice of restaurants, pubs and discos. Alternatively try a visit to a typical farm, the thrills of the adventure park, ice skating, microlighting, snow shoeeing, bowling and fitness.

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Valloire in brief

Valloire Ski Resort is:-
Ok for Expert Skiers.
Ok for Intermediate Skiers.
Good for Beginners.
Good for Snowboarding.

Valloire Snow Forecast

Map of Valloire