Valmorel ski information
Valmorel is an ideal family resort with a traffic free village centre and doorstep skiing from all areas. The ski area itself is a real intermediates' playground with 152km of wonderfully groomed pistes. Furthermore beginners benefit from the specially reserved beginners' ski area. Although the resort itself is purpose built, the village is designed in a traditional style with pretty wood clad buildings and is made up of several 'hameaux' or hamlets.
Representatives (Reps)
There is no resident rep in this resort. You will recieve full information via your i-pack and on arrival in resort your prebooked ski pack vouchers.
Skiing and snowboarding in Valmorel
Ski Information Beginners
Valmorel is an ideal resort for beginners with many English speaking instructors at the ski school and our superb value First Time packages. There are 15 acres of piste exclusively reserved for beginners in the ski school. Gentle, tree-lined runs leading back to the resort are perfect for building up confidence at the same time as enjoying spectacular mountain scenery.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Altispace 4-man chairlift will give you fast access to the skiing from the village. Excursions can be made across to the villages of St. François, Longchamp or Doucy for lunch and you can still make it back in time for a couple of red runs down the Gollet before the lifts close.
Ski Information Advanced
Often underrated by British skiers looking for more challenging terrain, Valmorel offers a number of testing black descents. These include the Riondet and the steep Mottet run with its hair-raising moguls to test your skills as soon as you get off the chairlift. For off-piste enthusiasts, there are literally miles of wonderful powder, to be skied for many days after fresh snowfall, with mind-blowing couloirs and steep faces to challenge even the professionals.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Valmorel offers some great piste riding and is a superb place for beginners to introduce themselves to the sport. The area has an abundance of mellow pistes. For freeriding head for the Mottet chair and the black runs. This is a great place to master basic techniques with plenty of off-piste powder to find. There is also a board park at the top of the Pierrafort cable car.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £224 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £243 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis | £243 | - |
| Lift pass + Superior snowboard | £257 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £200 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (8-13) | Child (5-7) | |
| First Time Ski (low) | £334 | £314 | £324 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £344 | £324 | £329 |
| First Time Board (low) | £349 | £319 | £274 |
| First Time Board (high) | £359 | £334 | £274 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (8-13) | Child (5-7) | |
| Improver Ski | £369 | £344 | £329 |
| Improver Board | £389 | £359 | £274 |
Family choice
Valmorel is undoubtedly one of the finest family ski resorts in France. The Piou Piou children's village run by the ESF, offers a crèche for children aged 18 months-2 years, with a choice of imaginatively designed playrooms and a sleep room. For 3-6 year olds the Piou Piou club provides the perfect opportunity for them to take their first steps, or slides, in their skiing career. The ski kindergaten is in a fenced off area, it has a magic carpet and a number of fun obstacles to entertain and familiarise the children with sking in a fun and safe environment. There are a variety of options available for both the crèche and the ski kindergarten, mornings and afternoons can be booked with or without lunch, or there is a whole day option. The Piou Piou children's village is open Sun-Fri 8.45am-5.30pm and can be pre-booked. For prices see the Valmorel resort page or for further information visit our website or call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457 (call charges apply).
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-75yrs
Valmorel at a glance
Season Dates
Bundles: Low Season 10/12 - 16/12, 24/12 - 3/2 & 4/3 - 29/4
Bundles: High Season 17/12 - 25/12 & 5/2 - 4/3
Fly from
Chambery: Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester Grenoble: Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 15 mins, Grenoble & Geneva 3 hrs 15 mins. Ski Train (Moutiers) 30 mins.
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
1,400m (4,593ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
152kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 22 Intermediate 38 Difficult 25 -
Cross-country
20kms
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Longest Run
4kms
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Number of Lifts
49 (2 cable cars, 14 chairlifts, 33 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
1
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
