The Ski Resort
Nestled in the foothills of the Col de Madeleine lies the charming village Valmorel. Allthough Valmorel is very young for European standards (it was created in the 2nd half of the 20th century) its makers continued the alpine tradition and used only materials such as wood and rock. The results are beautiful ski lodges, picturesque back yards and an ample pedestrian zone.
Le Grand Domaine offers 165 km (ca. 102 mi) of slopes for beginners as well as for advanced skiers. Almos 50 lifts connect the villages Valmorel, Saint-François-Longchamp, Doucy and Celliers. Six fun zones including snowparks, boarder cross and the Pirate Adventure Zone guarantee a lot of fun. Ski schools offer their services also in foreign languages, a real plus feature for France!
Interesting facts
- It is among the 10 most family-friendly ski Resorts in France.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,300 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 1,077 m. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 2,500 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 155 cm at summit elevation and 45 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 198 cm at summit elevation and 51 cm at the base.
- Valmorel (Le Grand Domaine) features 51 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 51 sunny days. March is the sunniest month with an average of 14 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Videos
Activities
Valmorel features a beautiful and huge ski resort but offers also lots of alternatives to skiing such as winter hiking, snowshoeing, airboarding and toboggan. With such an abundance of winter activities to choose from winter will definitely become a favourite season. And Valmorel is without doubt a winter-wonderland which will leave a lasting impression!
