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Overview

At the foot of the famous Col du Galibier and Col du Télégraphe, the Valloire ski resort. The warm welcoming village is full of character and has 150km of marked ski runs waiting to be discovered. Hotels, apartments, chalets, bed and breakfasts, are all at the bottom of the ski slopes and create a pleasantly calm and charming environment. Valloire has a variety of quality accommodation; there are rental solutions for every taste and budget. The ski area Galibier - Thabor, with its 150 km of marked ski runs, sits under the two iconic peaks in the region which rise up to over 3000m. The ski area groups together the resorts of Valloire and Valmeinier. The Lac de la Vieille Snowpark satisfies freestylers with a half pipe, ski cross, an expert level slopestyle course (7 features in a row) and a safer intermediate zone. The Valloire Snowpark is consistently very well ranked among the top European independent magazines. For beginners and younger skiers and snowboarders Valloire has created the Easy Park, it is found next to the slopes of the 3 massifs de Galibier – Thabor and is made up of whoops, banked turns and bumps easily accessible to all. In the ARVA Park at the top of the Sétaz 2 chairlift allows adventurers to improve their search technique for avalanche victims. Contact the ski patrol for demonstrations and tips on usage. Bored in Valloire? Impossible! Whatever your age and your desire, there is an activity for you. To relax: sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi. For entertainment: cinema, ice rink and ice and snow sculpture competitions. For the party animals there are a selection of cafés, bars and nightclubs! After a day outdoors, it's time to test the taste buds! There is a range of genuinely warm and welcoming restaurants, inns and creperies. The ‘Vallorins welcome you to the resort with open arms whether with family or friends, come and share a good time enjoying the local specialties!

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

103cm
65cm
43cm
22cm
1cm
25cm
Nov
62cm
Dec
86cm
Jan
57cm
Feb
60cm
Mar
18cm
Apr
Beginners Runs
19%
Intermediate Runs
34%
Advanced Runs
38%
Expert Runs
9%
Runs in Total
88
Longest Run
12 km
Skiable Terrain
160 km
Snow Making
36 ha
Snow Making
98 km

Total Lifts: 30

Gondolas & Trams
2
High Speed Sixes
7
High Speed Quads
1
Quad Chairs
9
Surface Lifts
11

Elevation

Base
1430m
Summit
2750m
Vertical Drop
1320m

Important Dates

December 09, 20232023/12/09
Projected Opening
April 12, 20242024/04/12
Projected Closing
131
Projected Days Open
125
Days Open Last Year
88
Years Open
0cm
Average Snowfall
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