Valmorel Ski Resort Guide
Valmorel, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 165km |
| Highest Lift | 2,550m |
| Resort Height | 1,400m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Valmorel
The ski area of Valmorel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,400m, with 165km of marked runs.
Summary
Valmorel is part of the Le Grand Domaine ski area with access to 324km of downhill skiing, with 167 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Valmorel itself (165km 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 2,550m, 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 4km long and the most difficult run is the 'Riondet', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Valmorel?
The next notable snow forecast is 20cm, expected on 22 December, with around 34cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Valmorel Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 9km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 19km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 48 | 48km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | 17km |
| Downhill Total Length | 165km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 46 | |
Le Grand Domaine Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 48 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 324km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Valmorel Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,550m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Resort Altitude (Valmorel) | 1,400m |
| Max Vertical | 1,150m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE, NW
Valmorel has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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 Bron, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, 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 46 ski lifts are able to uplift 51,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 35km of ski runs, with 396 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Valmorel open?
Opened (since 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.
