Valmorel france
Review of snowboarding and skiing in Valmorel France.
Valmorel Ski Holiday Facts
Established in 1976 the French ski resort Valmorel lies at 2550 metres altitude in the Savoie region of the French Alps / Alpes. With the highest lifts and ski slopes above 2500m Valmorel ski area is snow sure. Over 153 snow cannons ensure artificial Valmorel snow making covers 6km of ski trails, which equates to around 12 of the ski slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Valmorel (France) is Chambery at a distance of 90km or approximately 60 minutes driving time. Valmorel ski season runs from December to April.
SNO-man says
Valmorel is 30 years old, and very tastefully designed, gaining widespread admiration for having the advantages of a purpose-built resort without looking like one. The ski area is linked to that of St François Longchamp giving over 150km of terrain. An 'ideal family resort'
alpine downhill runs to ski in Valmorel France
Beginner Trails
 14 runs 17km |
25% |
Intermediate Trails
 25 runs 48km |
45% |
Advanced Trails
 11 runs 19km |
20% |
Expert Trails
 5 runs 5km |
9% |
Valmorel Resort & Holiday Info
| Beginners learning to ski |  |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Expert Skiers | |
| Snowboarders | |
| Apres Ski | |
| Family friendly | |
| Snowsure | |
| Ambience | |
| Value for money | |
| Ski Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | €? - €? |
Traditional Ski Village / Purpose Built Ski Resort |
| Ski Resort Opens | Dec 2011 |
| Ski Resort Closes | Apr 2012 |
| (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing) |
Ski Area Valmorel Mountain
| Downhill Ski Runs | 93km |
| total length of Valmorel trails |
| Longest lift serve Run | 4km |
| longest piste or trail reachable by ski lift |
| Ski Slope Orientation | N NE NW |
| direction Valmorel ski areas face |
| Top Altitude | 2550m |
| top station of highest ski lift |
| Bottom Altitude | 1250m |
| bottom of lowest ski run |
| Resort Altitude | 1400m |
| centre of Valmorel ski resort |
| Vertical Drop | 1300m |
| total descent from top lift to bottom piste |
| Skiable Vertical | ^v 1300m |
| can include extra hike up which may be possible above top lift - stat used by some resorts to con us about true "vertical drop" which is lift-served |
Skiing in Valmorel
Skiing Valmorel you'll enjoy 55 pistes and trails and that means approximately 93km of ski runs. Valmorel lifts number 35 with the capacity to uplift 37690 skiers up the mountain per hour. The longest ski run in the French ski resort of Valmorel is over 4km long.
Valmorel Ski Area
Valmorel ski area has 25% beginner ski runs or nursery slopes, 45% intermediate, 20% advanced ski slopes and 9% for expert skiers - the most difficult Valmorel piste is the 3km Riondet run, with a steepness/slope angle of ?%. You can't ski Valmorel after dark.
Valmorel for skiing gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Valmorel Apres Ski
The apres ski Valmorel scene and off-slope or "non-skier" activities include:
10 apres ski bars 18 restaurants 0 bowling 1 night club 1 cinema 1 billiards / pool 1 games room 1 concert 0 indoor swimming 0 outdoor heated pools 1 saunas 0 hot tubs 0 solariums 1 masseurs 0 indoor ice skating 0 outdoor ice skating 0 indoor sports centre 0 indoor tennis 0 squash racquetball 2 sleigh rides 0 ballooning 0 horse riding 50 prepare winter walks 0 climbing 0 golf 0 fishing 0 museum 0 library Plus these additional apres ski facilities Airboard, Bakery, Hammans, Igloo Village, Snake Gliss, Quad, Snow Scooters.
SNO-man says
Non skiing and boarding activities are limited to largely outdoor sports. These include snow-shoeing excursions, with either half day or a full day guided tours. You walk through rich natural surroundings with your escort guide pointing out the summits, the animal life, and offering you a warm drink (hot wine or tea) during the excursion.
If you don't want to strap on snowshoes there are a further 50km (40 miles) of marked and signposted paths starting from the resort or from the top of the lifts and open only to pedestrians. Other paths lead to mountain rambles and cross to the surrounding traditional villages.
If you prefer to let the horse take the strain there are twice daily half day excursions by sleigh. The ride takes you across the wooded forest of Carroz, at the heart of the magnificent Plan Chevron clearing, near to the village of Charmette, at the start of the Aigle Blanc cross-country ski slopes.
Indoor facilities besides the restaurants and shops include a two screen cinema. After a day in the fresh ir, the saunas, hammams and massages on offer at the Valmofome centre are special moments bringing real relaxation.
Free buses called "Valmobus" take guests from the resort to the surrounding villages, cross country ski areas, walking paths and horse drawn sleigh rides.
Valmorel for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
More Valmorel Snow Ski Area and Resort Information
Valmorel resort - ski Valmorel by any other name
The French ski resort of Valmorel ski resort is also known as Valmo Valmorel and has the following common misspellings:
Valmorel ski area has ski slopes which face N NE NW
The direction which the various Valmorel ski slopes face can make or break your skiing or snowboarding holiday. If you want to guarantee good snow and ski conditions, you should choose a resort with ski slopes which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February you need a ski resort with some sunny south facing ski slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a ski resort with some cool and shady north facing slopes will ensure you're not skiing on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best ski resorts have ski areas and slopes which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating skiing whatever the weather. Valmorel ski resort has ski slopes facing N NE NW.
Valmorel for snow gets 3 stars out of 5 overall