Valmorel is a ski resort in France with 165 km of pistes and 33 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 2550 m above sea level and the village sits at 1400 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
Valmorel is a ski resort that proves purpose-built Alpine villages don't have to be ugly. The resort was built in the 1970s with an architectural vision to combine modern functionality with traditional Savoyard aesthetics, and Valmorel has become a model for how ski resorts can be designed. Timber buildings with slate roofs, car-free streets and a cohesive village square create a charm that many resorts from the same era lack.
The Grand Domaine ski area offers 165 kilometres of pistes from 1,400 to 2,550 metres, served by 33 lifts. The terrain is varied and suits families and intermediate skiers particularly well. The wide, well-groomed pistes along Pierrafort and Mottet are ideal for relaxed cruising, while Col du Gollet and the higher areas offer more challenging descents.
Valmorel is a place where everything is designed to make your holiday easy. Accommodation is close to the pistes, shops and restaurants are gathered along the car-free main street, Bourg des Morel, and the ski schools maintain a high standard. For families with young children, the system of childcare and children's ski school is well organised.
What sets Valmorel apart from the very largest ski resorts is its size and the height of its highest peaks. But for most holiday skiers, 165 kilometres is plenty of pistes for a week on the slopes, and the relaxed atmosphere makes up for the lack of extreme altitude. The village has a pleasant selection of restaurants, bars and shops for après-ski.
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Valmorel and the Grand Domaine offer 165km of pistes served by 33 lifts. The area stretches from the village at 1,400 metres up to 2,550 metres, with a good mix of difficulty levels. The green and blue runs in the Pierrafort sector are perfect for families, while Mottet and Col du Gollet offer more challenging terrain.
The pistes are mostly wide and well-groomed, with a focus on relaxed cruising rather than extreme terrain. Skiing through the trees in the lower sections provides sheltered skiing in poor weather. Off-piste opportunities can be found around Cheval Noir for those seeking ungroomed terrain.
Piste map for Valmorel
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Best time to travel to Valmorel
The best time for skiing in Valmorel is from mid-January to mid-March. The village sits at 1,400 metres, so the lowest pistes work best during the coldest months. Higher up, conditions are good from December to April. February offers the most stable snow and the best weather.
How to get to Valmorel
You arrange your own travel, and many drive their own car. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 950 km to Valmorel, around 9,6 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
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Valmorel is one of France's most thoughtfully designed, purpose-built ski resorts. Although it was built in the 1970s, the village has charming, traditional Savoyard architecture with timber buildings and slate roofs. The car-free main street, Bourg des Morel, creates a pleasant atmosphere. Everything is built to make a family holiday easy and enjoyable.
For most holiday skiers, 165km is plenty for a week on the slopes. The pistes are varied, ranging from green beginner runs to black descents. If you want even more skiing, you can buy a day pass to nearby Les 3 Vallées for a day trip.
Valmorel is excellent for young children. The resort has a well-organised system of childcare from three months old and children's ski school from age three. Accommodation is close to the pistes, and the car-free main street is safe for children. The beginner areas are sheltered and easily accessible.
Valmorel is located in Savoie in the French Alps. It's an easy drive from the UK through the Eurotunnel and down through France, or you can travel by train. The village itself is car-free, and accommodation is close to the pistes, so you'll manage perfectly well without a car once you're there.
