Valmorel Ski Resort Guide
Valmorel, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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Total Piste Length | 152km94 miles |
Highest Lift | 2,550m8,366ft |
Resort Height | 1,400m4,593ft |
Nearest Airports | Chambery 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 10cm4in, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 2,199m7,215ft |
Ski Area Stats
Valmorel Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 9km6 miles |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 19km12 miles |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 48 | 48km30 miles |
Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | 17km11 miles |
Downhill Total Length | 152km94 miles | |
Cross Country Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 |
Le Grand Domaine Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
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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
Highest Lift | 2,550m8,366ft |
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Lowest Piste | 1,400m4,593ft |
Resort Altitude (Valmorel) | 1,400m4,593ft |
Max Vertical | 1,150m3,773ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE, NW
Valmorel has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
Expert Skiers | |
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Intermediate Skiers | |
Beginners | |
Snowboarding | |
Snow | |
Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Valmorel
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Ski Lessons in Valmorel
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Valmorel Ski Schools and Valmorel Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Valmorel?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Les Avanchers-Valmorel, Albertville.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Valmorel is Chambery, 60 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Geneva, Lyon Bron, 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?
Open from : 21 December 2024.
Closes : 13 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.