Ski Valloire and you are in the scenic Southern Alps in the ski area of Galibier-Thabor. With gentle and challenging slopes for all levels of skiing and snowboarding, you get a rustic but modern village suited to every holiday participant's needs.
Where
Located at the Northern and Southern alp border, ski Valloire to be close to the Vanoisse and Ecrins National Park system. Plus, it is directly at the foot of the Col du Galiber, with one of Europe's highest passes on your doorstep. Best reached by a car hire since the nearest airport is 100kms away in Chambéry. The closest rail station is in St. Michel de Maurinne.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1430m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
150 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
12 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
22 / 26% |
Intermediates
24 / 28% |
Advanced
30 / 35% |
Experts
9 / 11% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
85 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
100 / 30ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
28 km |
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On the slopes
There are three slope areas that make up the 150km+ of pistes when you ski Valloire ski resort: Le Setaz, Le Crey, du Quart and Valmeinier with most altitudes reaching well above 2,000m providing for excellent snow conditions during the season. The pistes are mostly large and gentle which provides for monoskiing, carving, and telemarking.
The trademark of the resort slopes is length as some runs reach past 1,000 vertical feet making it an excellent place for beginners to learn although more advanced and expert skiers may enjoy the trails at the Le Crey Rond. Many experts also enjoy hiring a private local guide to explore even more skiing options well off the beaten path. Snowboarders are also welcome to enjoy the Valloire ski resort along with many snow park options to fine tune the skill. There are also many nursery areas and ski schools for those who seek instruction during their holiday.
Off the slopes
Many people travel to ski Valloire and the resort because it has maintained a large degree of native rustic charm among the local villages. For those who want athletic activities off the slopes there is ice skating, fitness centers and bowling alleys as well. If you are looking more for après ski during your holiday the Valloire ski resort also offers plenty of nightclubs, pubs, discos, shops, and bars as well as plenty of restaurants that are cheap and showcase the local French cuisine.
WE LIKE
- Much terrain for intermediates and advanced - although no one left short of pistes
- Often gets great snow conditions throughout the season
- Traditional and friendly village that offers some great skiing close to the resort
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WE DON'T LIKE
- Sun and warmer temperatures can mean detoriating snow conditions on some pistes
- The beginners area that's close to the resort is quite small
- Nightlife is limited and not exactly a wild party - but that's good for some
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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