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Valmorel Ski Resort Guide

Valmorel, France

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length152km94 miles
Highest Lift2,550m8,366ft
Resort Height1,400m4,593ft
 Nearest AirportsChambery and Grenoble
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Valmorel

The ski area of Valmorel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,400m4,593ft, with 152km94 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Valmorel is part of the Le Grand Domaine ski area with access to 311km193 miles of downhill skiing, with 167 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Valmorel itself (152km94 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Le Grand Domaine ski resorts of Doucy-Combelouvière and St François Longchamp. Valmorel is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Doucy-Combelouvière and St François Longchamp.

With ski lifts as high as 2,550m8,366ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Valmorel is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Valmorel.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Valmorel is 4km2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Riondet', which is 3km2 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Valmorel?

The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 31 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Valmorel Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 8 9km6 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2019km12 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
4848km30 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
2717km11 miles
Downhill
Total Length
152km94 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
40km25 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
38

Le Grand Domaine Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 8 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
32
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
48
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
27
Downhill
Total Length
311km193 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
38

Altitudes & Slopes

Valmorel Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,550m8,366ft
Lowest Piste1,400m4,593ft
Resort Altitude (Valmorel)1,400m4,593ft
Max Vertical1,150m3,773ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NE, NW

Valmorel has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Valmorel
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Valmorel

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Valmorel Ski Schools and Valmorel Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is Valmorel?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Les Avanchers-Valmorel, Albertville.

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Valmorel is Chambery, 60 minutes drive away.

Grenoble, Annecy, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Geneva, Sion, Saint-Étienne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.

Chambery is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 38 ski lifts are able to uplift 51,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 35km22 miles of ski runs, with 315 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Valmorel open?

 Opened : December 23, 2023.

 Closes : April 12, 2024.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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