The Ski Resort
Only an hour´s drive from the Riviera coast away lies the ski resort Valberg. On 1700m (1860 yd) altitude, the guests may expect an enchanting and tradition-conscious village, which has attracted many people onto its runways since 1930.
Located adjacent to the Mercantour national park, one will encounter 90 km (56 mi) of ski-trails on 50 runways. These will guarantee some varied skiing fun.
While here, you may as well enjoy other facilities such as an air bag and a boarder cross. Families will enjoy themselves especially in the family park. The two courses offered here are suitable for any level. A highlight one shouldn´t miss is the Valberg park, which contains 5 different rails and boxes.
Around 85% of the area are provided with snow cannon systems to make sure there is sufficient snow supply.
Interesting facts
- It is among the 15 most family-friendly ski Resorts in France.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 670 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 1,077 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 2,100 m.
- The day pass at Valberg is €37 making it one of the 5 cheapest ski Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
- Average snow depth during the season is 72 cm at summit elevation and 54 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 79 cm at summit elevation and 58 cm at the base.
- Valberg features 64 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 47 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 17 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 1 sunniest in France.