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Pralognan-La-Vanoise Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Traditional ski resort
  • Former Olympic host
  • Small ski area

Great for

  • Pretty resort
  • Quiet ski holiday
  • Great sports & wellness centre

Ski Holidays in Pralognan-La-Vanoise

With old wood and stone hamlets, national parkland as its back garden and the mighty Grande Casse (and other 3000m+ peaks) towering overhead, Pralognan’s a beauty. Its name translates to ‘faraway land’ in regional patois, and with a small population of 700, busy city life feels another world away entirely.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Stats

Top Altitude
2350m
Bottom Altitude
1400m
Resort Altitude
1400m
Total Piste
24 runs
Longest Run
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

While this might not be the first French resort that springs to mind (better known resorts include nearby Courchevel and La Plagne), it was one of the first around. Pralognan has over 150 years of history in the world of mountaineering and winter sports and it’s fascinating.

Positioned on the Salt Road between France and Italy, traders would cross these mountains way before ski lifts and modern equipment made it easy. The first hotel opened in 1875, fifteen years after William Mathews, Michel Croz, and Etienne Favre had famously scaled the summit of the Grande Casse. By 1907, skiing was part of daily life here - used by everyone from the postman delivering mail to children on their school runs. More and more people came to visit in summer and winter, for the healing mountain air and exciting activities available.

The resort officially opened as a skiing destination in the late thirties, keeping at the forefront of winter sports by installing what was fastest ski lift in the world in 1953. Ten years later, the Vanoise National Park was christened France’s first national park, occupying 70% of Pralognan’s land and working to preserve the natural beauty of the area. More recently, the resort hosted the curling events of the ’92 Albertville Olympics and the famous Vertical Transvanoise ski mountaineering race began in 2007.

To get here, Moutiers-Salins is the nearest train station for rail travellers, a 40-50-minute transfer to resort. Chambery airport 1.5 hours away and you can travel from Geneva and Lyon within 2.5 hours.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Transfer Times

Chambéry Airport 1.5 hours
Geneva 2h20

The nearest airport to Pralognan-La-Vanoise is Chambery at 100 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Pralognan-La-Vanoise?

Check if a ski pass still includes a day in La Plagne or Courchevel when you buy more than 6 days - this is a terrific opportunity for a day trip to experience the contrast of one of France’s biggest ski areas.

Which other ski resorts are near to Pralognan-La-Vanoise?

The nearest ski resorts to Pralognan-La-Vanoise include Courchevel, Meribel, Saint Martin de Belleville, Les Menuires.

Ski Area Facts

LocationSavoie, France
Established1937
Downhill24 runs
Lift Pass€122.50 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

13 runs

Intermediate Skiing

7 runs

Advance & Expert Terrain

4 runs

Snowboarding Trails

24 runs100%

What is Pralognan-La-Vanoise like for Beginner skiers?

The Prali Pralo trail is a fun piste for children, kitted out with loveable characters, tunnels and gentle bumps. The easiest runs can be found towards the bottom of the ski area, where greens like Monchus gently slope between the treeline.

Blue run skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the top heights and peak snow conditions from the Ancolie chair, where the Combe and Cretes runs stream down open mountain face.

What is Pralognan-La-Vanoise like for Intermediate skiers?

There isn't oodles of choice in the red department, but breaking off from green Arcelin, the Lanches piste takes you over to the Isertan area where you can ski the piste of the same name or have a crack at the slalom. For a lengthy run down, take the Genepi, set off on blue Marmottes then fork onto red Arolles, linking with Fontanettes and Combe des Bleux back to the village.

What is Pralognan-La-Vanoise like for Advanced skiers?

Experts have couloirs and ungroomed terrain to tackle - notable at Combe des Patiettes

What is Pralognan-La-Vanoise like for snowboarding?

Snowboarders can head to the boardercross (near the Crêtes piste) which has jumps, boxes, rollers, rails and more.

What is Pralognan-La-Vanoise like for off-piste skiing?

Don’t miss the Combe des Pariettes where narrow stretches and plentiful powder await.

What is Pralognan-La-Vanoise like for cross country skiing?

The resort has 27km of marked routes through the alpine forests and open plains.

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Restaurants

From fondue at Les Gentianes and Vallee Blanche to steak at La Cascade. At Pépé Gust's, share a meal at any hour, enjoy a drink, meet people, laugh, or just have an all-around good time…

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Après Ski

The après ski here is generally more focused on food and wine than all-out parties. There are a couple of watering holes worth a stop off, like Bar du Bochor - a family friendly spot for vin chaud, coffee and hot chocolates - and Le Pachu 2000 which usually has deckchairs out by the sun terrace.

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Activites for Non-skiers

When it comes to non-ski activities however, the list goes on and on. The Aquatic and Wellness centre has a pool, gym, bowling alley, climbing wall and spa facilities we could spend all week in. You can’t come to this former Olympic host resort without a skate on the Olympic ice rink, and other wintery activities include dog sledding through pine forests, skijoring and horseback rides.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit Pralognan-La-Vanoise

Being below one of the biggest glacier ice caps in the Alps helps keep the area cool and snowy throughout the winter. That’s not to say these are the most snow sure slopes you’ll ever ski, but they do tend to stay in good nick from December to early April. If natural snowfall is lacking and temperatures remain low enough, 80 snow cannons cover more than half of the area.

What's Pralognan-La-Vanoise like at Christmas?

Santa Claus traditionally arrives to hand out presents to little ones over Christmas in Pralognan.

What's Pralognan-La-Vanoise like in the New Year?

Making the last après ski of the year the best après ski of the year, New Year in Pralognan often includes a big gathering and fireworks in the centre.

What's Pralognan-La-Vanoise like in Half-Term?

Family-focussed activities and a small but snowy ski area make Half Term in Pralognan a good bet for a holiday with the brood.

What's Pralognan-La-Vanoise like at Easter?

On some years the famous TransVanoise race coincides with Easter in Pralognan, for an exciting atmosphere throughout the resort.

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Pralognan-La-Vanoise snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Pralognan-La-Vanoise snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Pralognan-La-Vanoise snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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If your tots are too small to ski yet, the Club Neige kids centre arranges indoor and outdoor activities from arts and crafts to snowman making. For fun on the snow together, there’s a sledding area for small children at the village entrance (on the right hand side of the Petit Poucet surface lift) and another for older children by the ESF snow garden. The resort have even been known to run Q and A sessions for parents on how to get your children skiing cheerfully and confidently. Efforts are made on the mountain to keep the whole clan smiling too, with the Prali Pralo piste and an exciting boardercross course to race each other down.

This isn’t the biggest or liveliest ski resort by a long stretch, but if you’re after quality time with friends and family it could be just the ticket. Anyone who fancies a change of scenery can take a day trip to the likes of La Plagne or Courchevel, which are sometimes covered with a six-day lift pass. Meanwhile, those who are happy to potter about the local slopes will find enough variety for each level - gentle greens to practice on, cruisey blues and reds and some challenging ungroomed black runs. In the evening, gather around the table to share fondues, drink wine and make plans for another fun day ahead.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Pralognan-La-Vanoise

Maximum and minimum adult Pralognan-La-Vanoise lift pass prices ranged from €117 to €117 for 6 days access to the Pralognan-La-Vanoise ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Pralognan-La-Vanoise holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €20 - €20 €24 - €24 €22 - €22
6 Day Price €110 - €110 €117 - €117 €110 - €110
Age Range 5 - 12 13 - 59 60+

Getting to Pralognan-La-Vanoise

Most of our ski holidays to Pralognan-La-Vanoise packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Pralognan-La-Vanoise from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Pralognan-La-Vanoise from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Pralognan-La-Vanoise from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Chambery 100 km ?
Genève 150 km ?

How long does it take to drive to Pralognan-La-Vanoise from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Pralognan-La-Vanoise?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Pralognan-La-Vanoise transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Moûtiers 27 km 27 minutes

Pralognan-La-Vanoise Maps

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Going to Pralognan-La-Vanoise under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Pralognan-La-Vanoise self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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