A modern family orientated resort designed in the style of a traditional mountain village. The fairly extensive slopes provide a range of skiing suitable for everyone. An excellent choice for beginners.
Resort Height: 1400m-2500m. Local ski area: 'Grand Domaine' (Valmorel/St François Longchamp/Doucy Combelouvière): 160km of ski runs (including 94km in Valmorel). Beginners **** Intermediates *** Experts ** Snowboard *** 28 green slopes, 32 blue slopes, 15 red slopes, 8 black slopes and 1 snowpark.
6-day lift pass (05/06 prices): Adult: 167 euros Junior (8-12s): 142 euros Child (5-7s): 109 euros Children under 5: free.
Cross-country skiing: 15km of trails (6km away, payable shuttle bus).
Useful Information: Valmorel is within easy reach by coach or taxi from Moutiers railway station (17km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: * shops. * bars/restaurants. * post office. * doctors and pharmacy.).
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 479 09 85 55 or log on to www.valmorel.com
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A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
'LE GRAND DOMAINE' includes the resorts of Valmorel, les Avanchers, Doucy-Combelouviere and Saint-Francois Longchamp: 152km of pistes, 56 ski lifts and 115 snowcannons. 'LE GRAND DOMAINE' welcomes the new ski practices as well as the old, snowboarding included...
Height: 1400m-2500m. 28 green slopes, 32 blue slopes, 15 red slopes, 8 black salopes and 1 snow park. Biginners **** Intermediates *** Experts ** Snowboard ***