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Valmorel Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Snowparks and boardercrosses for all levels
  • Hidden gem of French Alps
  • Lots on at Christmas and Easter

Great for

  • Events on peak dates
  • Beginners
  • Families
  • Freestyling

Ski Holidays in Valmorel

Traditional in every sense of the word, bask in the calm and tranquillity of this mountain village in the French Alps: that is, until peak holiday times, when the resort comes alive with fantastic seasonal attractions. Its gentle slopes and debutant areas guarantee beginners to progress at an unbeatable pace.

  • 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

Valmorel Stats

Top Altitude
2832m
Bottom Altitude
1400m
Resort Altitude
1400m
Total Piste
100km
Longest Run
4km
Slope Orientation
N NW
Vertical Drop
1250m
Skiable Vertical
1250m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

This mignonne ski station can be found hidden away in the heart of the Tarentaise mountains - just over the hills of the 3 Valleys in the beautiful French Alps. Only about 90km from its closest serving airport, you can fly into Chambéry for the speediest access. Most of our holidays include transfers with your flights but, if you’re organising your own travel, there are local companies on our Valloire Transfers page. If you’re travelling by train from Chambéry, descend at Moûtiers-Salins, Bride les bains’ station for buses and taxis transporting you and your luggage directly to your accommodation.

To be compared to a mountain hamlet, Valmorel offers charming accommodation with crackling firesides to cosy up around. Buildings made from traditional Alpine wood, slate and stone are sprinkled around the traffic free, snow-clad streets. Take a stroll through this tranquil haven of a town set apart from the rest of the world, ducking under arches as you enter fromageries selling local Savoyard cheeses, and boulangeries for French patisseries that dreams are made of.

This resort is ideal for family ski holidays or groups of first time skiers and boarders looking for terrain away from the crowds. Snow fun can be had in the form of dog sledding, ice climbing and cross-country skiing. If you fancy a break from the cold, head inside and thaw out with soothing spa treatments and swimming at the resort’s selection of spas.

35 lifts operate in this resort alone, with 50 providing wider access to the 6 day ski pass’ Grand Domaine, comprised of Valmorel and St François Longchamp. Friendly blue and green runs common in Valmorel are found again in St François Longchamp, challenging beginners with new slopes to conquer every time. 6 snow parks and boardercrosses have been designed to keep intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders entertained, along with an array of short, sharp slopes to master.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Valmorel Transfer Times

Chambéry 1 hour 15 min

The nearest airport to Valmorel is Chambery at 90 km or about 1 hour by car

What's the ski area like in Valmorel?

Great resort for beginners and intermediates with 70% of the runs being green or blue. As a purpose built resort, most of Valmorel's access is ski in and out. Part of the La Grand Domaine, with St Francois and Longchamp.

Which other ski resorts are near to Valmorel?

The nearest ski resorts to Valmorel include 3 Valleys, Les Sybelles, Brides les Bains, Les Menuires.

Ski Area Facts

LocationFrance, Alps.
Established1976
Downhill100km
Lift Pass€211.90 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

40runs71%

Intermediate Skiing

11runs20%

Advance & Expert Terrain

5runs9%

Snowboarding Trails

100km100%

What is Valmorel like for Beginner skiers?

The good people of this Alpine village have designed a debutant area dedicated to new skiers who can learn and progress at their own pace without the added worry of speedier skiers interrupting carefully controlled snow ploughs. Some lovely green and blue runs in the ‘la Belle’ area offer long, tree-lined trails.

What is Valmorel like for Intermediate skiers?

On the Col de la Madeleine, intermediates can find a web of red and blue runs. Take the ski lift to the other side of the mountain with the Grand Domaine ski pass for access to further reds at Saint Francois Longchamp. Classified red: Gollet’s Snow Park of kickers, boxes and half-pipe are entirely for intermediate skiers’ pleasure. Weave in and out of competitors on the Col’s red snowcross.

What is Valmorel like for Advanced skiers?

By way of black runs, advanced skiers should head to the Pointe du Mottet for a masterful descent and the powdery good stuff. The Ecole du Ski offer a new kind of thrill in the form of speed-riding - join them at Col du Gollet for a faster way to fly with a kite powered ride.

What is Valmorel like for snowboarding?

In terms of snowboarding, beginners will find the debutant area the perfect cushion for the first few days. A sea of blue runs can be accessed by the Pierrafort gondola, almost eliminating the need to use any drag lifts. Intermediate and advanced ‘boarders are Col de la Madeleine-holics for its thrilling runs and off-piste. Head to the St Francois Longchamp area with the Grand Domaine ski pass for more long runs with less of the drag lifts. Let Valmorel entertain with its boardercross and snowpark at Arenouillaz for beginners. Find the blue classified Charmette in Doucy boardercross with the Grand Domaine pass. From the Riondet lift, experts can find a snow-cross of their own at 2592m high.

What is Valmorel like for off-piste skiing?

Follow a mountain guide for rocky off-piste from here to the Col du Mottet.

What is Valmorel like for cross country skiing?

Valmorel has a about 20km of small cross-country trails

Valmorel Restaurants

A meal of local cuisine for all the family to enjoy can be found at Le Petit Prince. Stumble upon this converted chalet restaurant cooking up only the best of Grandma’s recipes for a night so warm and cosy, you’ll believe you’re in the comfort of your own home. Share a cheese raclette with charcuterie and potatoes where there’s a melting pan for everyone! At La Table du Berger, couples can find a cheese fondue for 2, for more romance than Lady and the Tramp’s bowl of spaghetti. Restaurant Les Clarines also serves up smashing Savoyard fare, right at the end of the Rocher piste (there's also a happy hour each day, and weekly karaoke...)

Where to eat in Valmorel and on the mountain

La Marmite La Marmite offers a traditional Savoyard setting, complete with fireplace, right in the centre of Valmorel. For local specialities such as fondue and tartiflette and a great raclette restaurant in Valmorel, book a table at La Marmite. Relax in the warm, friendly atmosphere and enjoy well sized portions of good food. http://www.lamarmitevalmorel.com/

Le Petit Prince A toasty converted chalet restaurant, cooking up the best of Grandma’s classic Savoyard recipes. Menu includes mountain favourites of fondue and raclette, with a hint of Italian influence in lasagnes and bruschetta style pizzas. Children’s menu available.

La Table du Berger Located within the Hotel du Bourg, La Table du Berger personally invites you to join them, as they serve up lovingly prepared home cooked recipes found in Grandma’s top secret recipe book. In a restaurant with heart, enjoy Savoyard delights of cheese fondue, tartiflette, fish and snails. Meals on order to take away, with children’s menu available.

Restaurant Les Clarines Come find us at the very bottom of Valmorel! Enjoy a meal on our sunny terrace in front of the Rocher slope. Les Clarines is a nice French bistrot, with service all day long. Happy hour is every day from 5 to 7pm. Old savoyard specialities served for dinner. Karaoke night every Monday! Free home made aperitif and half price kids menu for every meal at the restaurant. Don't forget to ask!

Valmorel Après Ski

The calm of this doll-sized resort is broken at night by the Sound pub and club, very popular with the 20 somethings. Lovers of a cheesy night of dance music, themed parties and spirits, this cheese has never smelt so good. The perfect venue if you’re looking for a mad one: party until 5 am when the club closes, then grab a freshly baked morning croissant from the boulangerie on your winter walk home. For a Latino twist on an Alpine bar, salsa your way over to the lively Jimbo Lolo for some Tex Mex, Tequila and inevitable karaoke.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Valmorel

Jimbo Lolo One of the places to visit for a lively Valmorel après ski experience. Enjoy après ski Mexican-style with a tequila, beer or pitcher at Jimbo Lolo. With Karaoke events, dance parties and great music, this popular Valmorel bar also functions as a Tex-Mex restaurant and tapas bar, the only place to find a South American experience in Valmorel! This tropical themed, colourful setting is a great place to relax, socialise and meet new people with good food and drink.

Les Clarines Valmorel You can find Les Clarines right at the bottom of Valmorel, in front of the Rocher piste. Sit on the sun terrace and enjoy happy hour (5-7pm), Savoyard food and more. Stay on for Karaoke on Monday nights!

Valmorel Activites for Non-skiers

For some time off from the fast paced life of the slopes, choose between any of the resort’s 3 spas for a day filled with nothing but pampering, calm... and then some more pampering. Stretch out aching muscles after hours of skiing with a spot of yoga at the Club des Sports des Avanchers. If a different kind of thrill is what you’re after, how about having a go at Alpine ice climbing with a mountain guide? And if you prefer your feet to be flat on the ground, the Bureau des guides lead snowshoe walks with lessons in igloo construction and destinations of dazzling mountain lakes.

Florent Espagnac, Mountain Leader Contact Florent for snowshoeing in Valmorel. Florent is a Mountain Leader who offers Snowshoeing for children, youths, families, adults and even school ski trips in Valmorel and the local area. A great activity for families on ski holidays at half term or Easter. Children from 7 years can participate and enjoy fun, educational and unforgettable day trips on snow shoes in the Woods near Valmorel.

Piscine du Morel Piscine du Morel is a swimming pool near Valmorel with a range of pools for all ages and levels and even a sauna if you prefer a more relaxing way to spend your time! The Piscine du Morel has a 25m indoor swimming pool and 500m2 outdoor swimming pool. There’s also a fun pool complete with waterfalls and water cannons for water fun and a paddling / learning pool for young children which has a small slide that they will love. For bigger children, there’s also a giant water slide. This Valmorel swimming pool is open all year round and provides a great way to spend your time off the slopes, fun for non skiers staying in Valmorel as well as Valmorel family ski holidays!

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Valmoral is a purpose built family ski resort, it is attractive and brilliant for families. With the streets illuminated by fairy lights, the atmosphere is magic. There are many shops that offer local produce and delicatessens, cheese and wine and luxury boutiques. There are also supermarket chains for easy shopping. There are also many ski shops available for all your sporting needs, whether that be for you to purchase new equipment or if you just wanted to discover the latest sportwear the the newest trends and collections.

Sherpa There are two Sherpa supermarkets at the station that combine utility and pleasure. You will find everything you need on the shelves for your daily stay but also everything you need to have a great time. Walk through the regional products and let yourself be tempted by the selection of tender and tasty cold meats, the sausage with blueberries, the aged dried ham and the ham cooked with spices. Regarding cheeses, you will hesitate between the beaufort and reblochon… Enjoy them both! Don’t forget to organise a raclette or fondue evening to spend a cosy and tasty moment! Crève-Cœur: $valmorel.creve-cœur@sherpa.net$, + 33 4 79 09 82 11, Crève Cœur – 73260 VALMOREL Le Bourg: $valmorel.bourg@sherpa.net$, + 33 4 79 09 81 15, Rue du Bourg – 73260 VALMOREL

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Best Time to Visit Valmorel

It’s a better idea to visit this resort earlier on in the mid-December to mid-April ski season as its lower pistes fall just below the 2000m bar, meaning you’ll find the best snow in the winter period. If you’re planning a trip later on in the year, 175 snow cannons help keep you on the the North-facing mountains until the season’s end. High runs from the Col du Mottet, 2403m and Pointe du Mottet, 2592m should be kept in mind for their better chances of good snow during this warmer period.

What's Valmorel like at Christmas?

It’s the whole shebang at Christmas in Valmorel, with brass bands, snow sculptures and Father Christmas galore! Visit this Yuletide for a really festive feel.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Valmorel like in the New Year?

Spend a traditional New Year in Valmorel village as the locals gather to watch a spectacle of fireworks and torchlight mountain descents. Toast to the New Year 1400m high!
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Valmorel like in Half-Term?

A great time to be had by all this February Half Term in Valmorel. Families bond over snow fun activities of igloo making and quad biking.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Valmorel like at Easter?

Kids will be chasing after chocolate eggs on sledges and decorating boxes this Easter in Valmorel. Snow canons keep the slopes fresh for your Spring break this year.
Easter Ski Holidays

Valmorel Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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

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  • Partly cloudy skies Saturday
  • Cloudy skies Sunday
  • Sunny skies Monday
  • Heavy snow Tuesday
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  • Current snow depth at top
    149 cm
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    20 cm

Ski Accommodation in Valmorel

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Valmorel is THE family resort. Visit at Christmastime for street acts and a chance meeting with Santa and his reindeer that’ll have kids dazzled. New Year brings fireworks, dancing and vin chaud (Valmorel doesn’t forget the parents!) for a celebration you’ll all be talking about in New Years to come. Have a go at seasonal après ski activities like snowshoe excursions, complete with lesson in igloo construction, for a family walk with a twist during half-term time. And for Easter, a foot-long list of events for children will have little ones bouncing around like bunnies.

The debutant area of club Piou Piou’s snow play area - complete with magic carpet - stays at the resort all year round: let Valmorel’s ski school instruct beginners here in a safe, secluded environment, before taking them around the slopes when they’re fully prepared. An indoor play area also provides much entertainment in the warm and dry. 6 snowparks and boardercrosses aim to please older kids of all levels, offering half-pipes and airbags galore. Picnic together in the Chill out Zone at lunchtime for a family friendly area with slopeside views.

Stay at Les Chalets de Valmorel apartments for easy access to the resort’s lift system, taking you and your children directly to the ESF meeting point. If your kids are still a little too young to be tearing up the slopes, Club Med’s apartments usually offer their own childcare centres, so you can book your accommodation and babysitting all in one go! With half and full board options available, catered chalet apartments are the answer to a proper week off.

Choose a family holiday with flights and transfers included for younger children: Valmorel’s closest airport Chambery, just over an hour’s transfer means little ones won’t be cooped up for long, and parents won’t be hearing the never-ending, “Are we there yet?”. Sno has self-drive holidays with channel crossing if you take pleasure in driving through the stunning French countryside. Prefer to take care of your own travel? No problem, ask us for our best accommodation only deals to sort out your dream ski holiday.

This resort is great for groups of a mixed bag of abilities. Complete novices begin the week on the slopes’ debutant area, whilst new intermediates begin to explore the more challenging blues Valmorel has to offer. A fairly compact resort, your friends will never be far away. Ski together in the afternoon from the top of the Valette Sources lift, offering a blue descent with branches of red for intermediates to hone their skills. Confident skiers will take pleasure in the resort’s fast paced, extreme red and black runs. Hire a guide to discover all the best off piste the ski area has to offer. If you tire of all the normal ski activities, how about some speed riding?

You won’t be taking the excuse of, “But I don’t ski” when gathering your group together to book the holiday: Valmorel boasts 3 spas; horse drawn sleds; pendular flights and so much more for non-ski and other snow activities. Enjoy a big night out on the town in the resort’s Sound Bar & Club or a glass of Savoyard Chignin Bergeron around the fireside of the Hotel du Bourg’s bar. Stay in the Hotel du Bourg itself for accommodation with easy access to the full circle of night life that just can’t be beaten! If group members are taking time to make your minds up and you have a sneaky suspicion that they’ll decide to book later on, look into booking a large hotel with a likelihood of availability later on.

Apartments are an affordable option for all, with kitchenettes provided to cook up group sized meals at low cost prices. Try Valmorel’s Planchamp et Mottet Apartments, located in the heart of the resort for a short snow walk to your local bar. We’ve selected our favourite group hotels and apartments below- gather the group together and browse through to find something that suits you all.

Choose from holidays including flights and transfers, or ferry channel crossing if you’re planning to travel by car poole. Travelling in a group coming from all four corners of the UK and think it may be easier to book accommodation on its own? We offer the best accommodation only deals to complete your ideal holiday vision. Booking a group holiday has never been so simple!

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We stayed here in late March / early April and though I didn’t notice a lot of snow, we had enough to ski on and had a good week. If you can ski well there’s a lot of scope for skiing, we went across to different mountains. Beginners would be reduced tp a smaller area though. There are a lot of activities lai... + more
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What an epic true wonder Valmorel La Belle is! Having skied many resorts in Europe and California, there has to be a reason why we keep going back to Valmorel? In fact there are several reasons why this little typically french village with a huge ski area blows me away every time we visit - Firstly, the villag... + more
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Valmorel

Maximum and minimum adult Valmorel lift pass prices ranged from €192 to €226 for 6 days access to the Valmorel ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Valmorel 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 N / A N / A N / A
6 Day Price €148 - €192 €192 - €226 €163 - €192
Age Range 5 - 7 13 - 64 65+
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Getting to Valmorel

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

How long does it take to fly to Valmorel from the UK?

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

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Chambery 90 km 1 hour
Geneva Cointrin 125 km 2 hours 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Valmorel 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.

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How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Valmorel?

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

Station Distance Transfer Time
Moûtiers 15 km 15 minutes
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Going to Valmorel under your own steam

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

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Valmorel Tourism Office Welcome to Valmoral! A very authentic ski resort with uniformed wood and slate architecture and pedestrian streets. Nestled in the mountain, Valmoral is unique and blended with authenticity and pockets of modernisation. The whole resort articulates around a main pedestrian street which is always blanketed in snow. In summer, there are plenty of activities such as mountain biking, hiking and an acrobatic park. When you are welcomed with open arms into the tourism office, they are there to help! The team can assist you with services such as booking tickets for the summer and winter activities, booking shuttles, maps & brochures, parking and any information about the villages and ski routes/pistes. Opening Times: From Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays From 29 June to 1 September inclusive Physical and telephone reception Every day 09:00 – 12:30 – 15:30 – 19:00

Cabinet Médical de Valmorel Opening times: Summer: Monday - Friday: 09h00-12h00 and 16h00-18h30 Winter: Monday - Friday: 09h00-12h00 and 14h00-18h30 Saturday: 09h00-12h00 Emergencies out of hours, call "15"

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