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· Valmorel ·
· Valmorel ·
Valmorel
FRANCE
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Valmorel in France. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Valmorel in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1400 m
- 1250-2550 m
- 54
- 152 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Chambery (1h 45m)
- Lyon (2h 30m)
- Geneva (3h)
- Moutiers (10 miles)
- 568 miles (approx)
Good points
- Mostly slope side accommodation
- Beginners and children well catered for
- Pretty resort, built to look sympathetic to traditional resorts
Not so good
- No real challenging pistes
- Low lying, so snow can suffer
- Peak season queues for the lifts
Description
Valmorel is a purpose built resort, that offers the character and ambience of an older traditional resort. The resort was built almost completely from scratch during the 70's in protest against the concrete jungles that were emerging elsewhere. The resort is made up of little hamlets,built in traditional local slate that adds to the character. The skiing is suited mainly to beginners and lower intermediates to cruise leisurely on the extensive easy slopes.
