Valmeinier Ski Resort Guide
Valmeinier, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 150km |
| Highest Lift | 2,600m |
| Resort Height | 1,500m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Valmeinier
The ski area of Valmeinier is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,500m, with 150km of marked runs.
Summary
Valmeinier has direct access to 150km of downhill skiing, with 78 marked pistes, served by a total of 34 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,600m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Valmeinier offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Valmeinier offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Valmeinier.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Valmeinier is 12km long and the most difficult run is the 'Les Grandes Drozes'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Valmeinier?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 19 December, with around 71cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Valmeinier Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 30 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 26 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 24 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 150km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 34 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Valmeinier Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,600m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,500m |
| Resort Altitude (Valmeinier) | 1,500m |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE
Valmeinier has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Valmeinier?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Département de la Savoie.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Valmeinier is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Turin Caselle, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Turin Cuneo and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 34 ski lifts are able to uplift 39,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km of ski runs, with 400 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Valmeinier open?
Opened (since 14 December 2024).
Closes : 11 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.
