Skier & Snowboarder-Submitted Reviews for Villard de Lans
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Skier & Snowboarder-Submitted Reviews for Villard de Lans
Total (3.5)
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Our children's lessons were very disappointing. Individual lessons were fine, despite being asked to pay an additional €26 for access to the small ski area on top of the €55 lesson fee, even though we didn't go on the slopes. And then there was the €10 charge per adult just to accompany our children to their lessons! And that was per day, with no option to ski back down whenever we wanted.
The group Piou Piou lesson was truly unacceptable: over 40 children, and very little skiing during the initially scheduled 2.5 hours. She was really disappointed; she was bored and heard crying for two hours straight...
We certainly won't be going back for children's lessons.
Francis Ogier
For a small budget with beginner skiers, it's perfect. The village is also very pleasant with its pedestrian streets and shops. However, I wouldn't recommend it for advanced skiers or those looking for après-ski parties. Snow conditions are limited due to the low altitude.
David
A resort with very affordable accommodation and a pleasant ski area with a good variety of slopes.
Unfortunately, the resort is inconvenient, with almost no activities other than skiing, or only those requiring a car.
Fabien Trotet
An excellent compromise for a few days of skiing without long journeys, especially if you don't live in the mountains. A modest and relatively unknown resort, perfect for families.
Franck LASSALLE
A friendly and family atmosphere in a pretty mid-mountain setting.
Marco de Bernardis
There's something for everyone, even riders, with plenty of superb off-piste terrain. The options for reaching the chairlifts are very varied, allowing you to explore little gems here and there, and why not try an off-piste run just to cut through the fir trees... the canyons! Magnificent! In short, outside of school holidays, the resort is well worth the price!
Z B
Large ski area in a small, family-friendly resort. Numerous activities are available (bowling, casino, games room, swimming pool, toboggan park). Ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers. However, climate change makes the resort's future uncertain.
Julien
Ideal for a day of skiing close to home or for a few days with the family.
The different aspects are a real plus, allowing you to choose the slopes that best suit the conditions.
The snow cover this year is quite good.
I highly recommend this resort.
Samuel Grosjean
Good station
Ben Leb
We come here several times a year, and I never tire of the beauty of the slopes, often winding through the forest and among stunning rock formations. When the snow is there (which is uncertain given its low altitude), it's my favorite resort. There are plenty of little valleys to ski off-piste that are truly charming. Unfortunately, quite a few runs are only very rarely open due to lack of snow, mainly at the lower end for the slopes without snow cannons. Otherwise, it's pure bliss for skiers of all levels, from beginners to experts.
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