There is so much to do in Savoie and in Valmorel!
Experience the Grand Domaine (1400-2550m) of Valmorel and Saint Francois Longchamp: 165km of slopes, 50 ski lifts, 85 Ski slopes, and vertical drops of nearly 1300m, located between the Tarentaise and Maurienne Valleys in the French Alps. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, trekking, snowboarding, speed riding, sledging…if you can imagine it, you’ll find it here.
Activities: just slide!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first timer, want to try something new or are seeking the thrill of skiing on virgin snow…it’s all here waiting for you. With so many individual and group classes around the resort, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to learning a new talent or improving your skills.
When you book on our hotel's web site, you will be able to enjoy special discount at our ski rental partner shop Skiset
The Hotel du Bourg, Valmorel, is located 50 meters from the ski lift. The slopes are blessed with optimal snow - both in quality and quantity. At 1400m the resort’s special geographical location gives it significant snow cover during the whole winter.
Slopes are easy to medium level at the Pic Noir, challenging at the col de Mottet and the col du Gollet and rather impressive around the masif de Lauziere. A Grand Ski to enjoy!
Free Ride and powder snow: the Grand Domaine do have off track skiing too! Of course this is for experienced riders. You ll find guides to make you discover our mountain in a different way.
Cross country skiing...again all you need is there: 20 kms of tracks in Valmorel and 60 kms at Saint Francois Longchamps and even a 15 km track in altitude.
At last the resort have 11 playful areas for all ages to enjoy the mountain in full safety.
The village of the Pirates, at the cross road of the ski slopes, will delight your little ones and the snowpark will be the kingdom of the teens! snow cross and boarder cross are also available to have fun!
New this year, come and and try a 1400m long zipline flight from the top of the Altispace chairlift to the Prariond slope. A great thrill!
During the summer, Valmorel will appeal to all lovers of nature and fresh air. The surrounding Vanoise, Lauziere and Beaufortain mountain ranges – part of the French Alps - offer a full range of activities to enjoy alone or with family and friends.
There are many ways to discover the mountains surrounding Valmorel and the alpine grasslands of Savoie: Follow the via ferrata, trek the adventure trails that originates from Valmorel village, rock climb, ride the ski lift, or try rafting. There is also an "acrobranche" area. Bicycles and mountain bikes (regular or electric) can be taken on some of the ski lifts and cable cars too, so you can also explore on two wheels and enjoy the amazing views!
Down on the ground, try the exciting activity of canyoning in the foothills of the French Alps, or relax in the summer sun at Valmorel’s beautiful open-air swimming pool.
The Hotel du Bourg is also the perfect base to discover the region: Chamberry, Aix-les-Bains or Annecy and their lakes are 1 hour drive away. Le Val d Aoste, Geneve or Chamonix at about a 2 hour drive.
The Grand Domain in Summary
- 165 Km of ski slopes
- 3,600 hectares including 6 just for beginners
- Skiing starts from 1300 metres up to 2832 meters of altitude
- 1,500 metres of negative slope
- 90 skiing slopes (24 green, 39 blue, 19 red, 8 black)
- 20,000 hectares for Nordic skiing
- 20 kms of cross country ski tracks
- 50 ski lifts
- 315 Snow cannons
- Snow park, boarder cross, secure free ride zone, picnic areas
- 4 Snowzones for beginners including entertainment
The Grand Domaine is the reunion of the resorts of Valmorel, Doucy-combelouvière, Cellier and Saint-François Longchamp.
Thanks to its special location, close to Le Col de la Madeleine and protected by the Massif de la Lauzieres, Valmorel benefits from an exceptionnal amount of snow all along the winter: about 15% higher than any resort at the same altitude.
Its northern exposure also contributes to keep a great level of snow.
Click on the link below to acces the webscams and see in real time the snow conditions and the weather forecast.
They will also give you an amazing overview of the Domaine from the mountain peaks!
