Valmorel
Just before Moutiers and so a good choice for self-drive and Eurostar
clients, Valmorel is excellent for adult and child beginners, and
intermediate skiers on a budget. Purpose-built but in a low level,
alpine style, it combines village charm with doorstep skiing and links
to other villages in the circuit. Unusually adult and child beginners
benefit from enclosed nursery slopes, away from other skiers and
boarders. Places in the excellent Saperlipopette nursery (6mths to 8yrs)
are highly sought after.
Grand Domaine
1400m-2550m
Valmorel features 15kms of piste exclusively reserved for the
inexperienced skier. From here beginners can progress to the gentle tree
lined runs that are a feature of the resort affording spectacular
mountain scenery. With 157kms of pistes available on the Grande Domaine
pass intrepid intermediates will revel in the opportunity to explore,
with excursions to the neighbouring resorts such as St Francois or
Longchamp, which are within easy reach. Sometimes over-looked by
the accomplished skier, Valmorel nevertheless has a lot to offer the
experienced skier, with a selection of steep blacks and some interesting
off piste and often under-used mogul fields available.
Beginners*** Intermediates***
Advanced* Snowboarders**
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Ski Facts:
153km with 83 pistes: 8 black, 15 red, 32 blue, 28
green, snowpark, 20 km cross country.
Lift Pass:
Valmorel or Le Grand Domaine 6 days lift pass
€146/155, child 5-8yrs €96/101, child 8-13yrs €125/132 (high
season rates).
Ski School:
6 half days group lessons adult €101, child from
4yrs €94. ESF tel 0033 479 09 81 86.
Non-Skiing:
mountain walks, cinema, discos, pub, activities organised by
the tourist office, heliskiing, parapenting.
Children:
Saperlipopette nursery Tel 0033 479 09 85 55 from 6 mths
€22/half day.
Travel:
By car: Calais 568 miles. By rail: Moutiers 10 miles. By
air: Lyons 2½ hrs. Geneva 3 hrs.
NOTE: Prices are approximate and are to be used as a guide only. Travel distances are approximate and travel times are subject to road conditions.
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