Valmorel, Le Grande Domaine
Overview
Founded in 1976, Valmorel is one purpose-built French resort breaks the mould. Called the Grande Domaine, Valmorel and St Francois Longchamps have 165km of marked pistes. The resort is composed of a number of small satellite villages, each of which includes mostly chalet-style buildings with self-catering accommodation. Unfortunately these villages aren't linked by a free bus service, representing one of the resort's greatest failings.
Set at 1400m, with a top altitude of 2550m, Valmorel has gained the reputation as being an excellent family resort for a number of reasons. First, the centre of the village is car-free. Second, most of the pistes cater to beginners and intermediates. Third, there are areas specially designed for people of all ages to learn. This does mean that advanced skiers aren't presented with very much to test their skills, apart from mogul fields and some good off-piste. Because the resort is right by the ski area, though, you can ski to your door. Off the mountain, there is very little to do once the lifts have stopped running. Although there are a few reasonable restaurants, bars and shops, the après-ski is not the best.
< br> The general consensus is that Valmorel is a good value destination, but can suffer from a lack of snow owing to its lower altitude. As long as you don't the lack of tough skiing, this is an ideal venue for first-time skiers and families in particular.
Set at 1400m, with a top altitude of 2550m, Valmorel has gained the reputation as being an excellent family resort for a number of reasons. First, the centre of the village is car-free. Second, most of the pistes cater to beginners and intermediates. Third, there are areas specially designed for people of all ages to learn. This does mean that advanced skiers aren't presented with very much to test their skills, apart from mogul fields and some good off-piste. Because the resort is right by the ski area, though, you can ski to your door. Off the mountain, there is very little to do once the lifts have stopped running. Although there are a few reasonable restaurants, bars and shops, the après-ski is not the best.
< br> The general consensus is that Valmorel is a good value destination, but can suffer from a lack of snow owing to its lower altitude. As long as you don't the lack of tough skiing, this is an ideal venue for first-time skiers and families in particular.
Activities and Features
Artificial Snow:
Cross Country:
(20 km)
Hiking:
Snow Park:
Valley Runs:
Lifts (48)
Capacity (Per Hour)
63199
Chair Lifts
16
Gondolas
3
Drag Lifts
22
People Movers
2
Rope Tows
5
Slopes (165 km)
Beginner
115 km
Intermediate
35 km
Advanced
15 km
Itinerary Routes
7 km
Day Lift Pass
Ski Area
GRAND DOMAINE (Valmorel - St-François-Longchamp)
Adult
53 EUR
Child
43.5 EUR
Resort Attributes
Alpine Charm
Easy Slope Access
Family Friendly
Great Off-Piste
Mountain Restaurants
Snow Park
Resort Facilities
Child Care
Hang Gliding
Paragliding
Walking Trails
Resort Activities
Cross-Country: 20.0
Cross-Country Equipment
Sleigh Rides
Torch Light Descents
Le Grand Domaine – Valmorel/Doucy/Celliers/St François Longchamp

Accommodation
Snow Conditions
Friday, March 31, 2023
170cm | 2403m
170cm | 1250m
Resort Open
Snow quality: Spring Snow
Last snowfall: 27/03/2023
Lifts open: 38 / 48
Slopes open: 121.4 / 165 km

Season
Mid-December - Mid-April
Opening Hours
09:00 - 16:30
Mountain
2403 m
Valley
1250 m
Ski Phone
+33 / 479 / 0479098026
Transfers
Chambery:
1h30
Geneva:
2hrs
Moutiers:
40mins
* All times are approximate
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