Valmorel - World Snowboard Guide

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As a relatively new resort, established around 25 years ago, Valmorel has grown into a family/group ski centre. This is by no means an adventurous place - indeed it’s best described as dull. Nevertheless, it is a well-planned and well set-out resort, with slopes that are ideal for simple piste-riding. On its own, Valmorel boasts 50 or so pistes which are not always that well maintained. When linked to St Francois Longchamp, the rideable terrain increases to a respectable 100 miles (152km) spread over 3600 hectates. Getting around the slopes should pose no problem, although you might have to queue for lengthy periods of time with skiers who sing nursery rhymes to their offspring.

Valmorel is not noted for having the best snow record, especially on the lower slopes. Still, once you do get away from the idiots in the lift lines and hit the slopes, things only get better. Keep an eye open for ski classes cluttering up certain slopes,however.

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2007/8:New 6 seater easy access chairlift at La Madeleine.

2007/8:New 6 seater easy access chairlift at La Madeleine.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 54
Gondolas: 2
Chair lifts: 15
Drag lifts: 37
Max people per hour: 51,000
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 83
Total ride area: 95miles (152km)
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)

Top lift: 2550m
Vertical drop: 1300m
First lift: 1250m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 70%
Red runs: 20%
Black runs: 10%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Just Valmorel:
Half-Day 24, Day 31.50, 3 days 88.50
Grand Domaine:
Half-day 25
1 Day pass 33 euros
6 Days 167 euros
snowpark 16 euros /day
Lift times:8.30am to 5.00pm