St François Longchamp Ski Resort Guide
St François Longchamp, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
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| Total Piste Length | 70km 43 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,550m 8,366ft |
| Resort Height | 1,450m 4,757ft |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Annecy |
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St François Longchamp
St François Longchamp offers a serene ski experience. With stunning views and diverse runs, it's perfect for families and adventurous skiers alike.
Summary
Nestled in the Maurienne Valley, St François Longchamp boasts over 160 km of skiable terrain. The resort's elevation reaches 2,250 meters, ensuring excellent snow coverage throughout the season.
The ski area of St François Longchamp is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,450m 4,757ft , with 70km 43 miles of marked runs.
St François Longchamp is part of the Le Grand Domaine ski area with access to 165km 103 miles of downhill skiing, with 101 marked pistes, served by a total of 46 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in St François Longchamp itself ( 70km 43 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 Valmorel. St François Longchamp is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Valmorel.
With ski lifts as high as 2,550m 8,366ft , skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in St François Longchamp is 4km 2 miles long.
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Snow and Weather
The resort typically enjoys 150-200 cm of snow depth, with consistent snowfall from December to April. For the latest snow reports, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in St François Longchamp?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm 2in , expected on 22 March, with around 29cm 11in forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
St François Longchamp Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 12 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km 43 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km 25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Le Grand Domaine Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 46 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 165km 103 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 46 | |
St François Longchamp Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,550m 8,366ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,450m 4,757ft |
| Resort Altitude (St François Longchamp) | 1,450m 4,757ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m 3,609ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
The ski area features the Montgélas and L’Étendard peaks, with a mix of blue, red, and black runs. Notable pistes include the long blue run 'Les Lacs' and the challenging 'Jean Pierre,' serviced by efficient lifts like the Grand Fond and the Col de La Madeleine.
St François Longchamp offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in St François Longchamp
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see St François Longchamp Ski Schools and St François Longchamp Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders can enjoy the terrain park at 'Les Glieres,' which features jumps and rails suitable for all skill levels. The varied terrain also provides ample opportunities for freeriding.
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Location and Map
Where is St François Longchamp?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to St François Longchamp is Chambery, 57 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Grenoble, Lyon St-Exupéry, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Turin Caselle, Saint-Étienne, Turin Cuneo and Sion 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.
St François Longchamp is accessible via the nearest major airports: Chambéry (1.5 hours) and Grenoble (2 hours). Regular bus services connect the resort to these airports, making travel convenient.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 35km 22 miles of ski runs, with 315 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is St François Longchamp open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Piste Map
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at Le Bar des Neiges or savor local dishes at La Table de l'Ours. For nightlife, check out the lively atmosphere at Le Pub.
