Ski area: Galibier Thabor, France
Resort height: 1430m
Resort top height: 2600m
Galibier Thabor
(Valloire, Valmeinier)
Km piste: 150
Lifts: 33
Snow cannons: 400
No. of slopes: 86
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Driving distance from Calais: 599 miles (8hrs 45)
In the 'Golden Valley', Valloire and its 17 hamlets (including Les Verneys, Les Clots and Les Granges where some of our accommodation is located) is a reasonably large traditional village with 1300 inhabitant and is located between 1400m and 1800m. At the foot of the famous Galibier Pass, Valloire is accessed via the motorway exit and TGV station at St Michel de Maurienne (17km and 4 hrs from Paris by train).
In Valloire there is a good selection of bars, discos, shops, ice rink, bowling and fitness centre. Alternatively visit a working farm in Valloire to buy the local Beaufort cheese or try spotting the chamois on snowshoe outings, go parapenting or try a microlight flight. There are 5 kindergartens while teenagers (10 to 99!) will be keen to visit Valloire’s Adventure Park.
Each year a snow and ice sculptures contest takes place in Valloire ski resort. Sculptors from all over the world meet during three days and three nights...
Galibier Pass – the pass is the natural frontier between the south and north Alps. It has been made famous thanks to the Tour de France. You can admire other summits such as ‘Aiguille d’Arves’ and see the ibexes. Also not far from here are the national parks of ‘la Vanoise’ and ‘les Ecrins’.
Rated by Peak Retreats’ clients in 10/11 amongst the top 10 resorts that they would recommend a friend.
· A 'real' French resort
· With Valmeinier, it has 150km of piste – 70% of which is above 2000 m (6,500 ft)
· Excellent après-ski with a good choice of things to do and places to relax
· Well-suited for non-skiers
· Only 17km from motorway exit
| Rates | Lunchtime included | Lunchtime not included |
| 1/2 day | 25 € | 35 € |
| 1 day | 38 € | 44 € |
| 6 1/2 days | 129 € | 176 € |
| 6 days | 195 € | 225 € |
| Snack | 2,50 € | |
| Rates 12/13 | |
| 1/2 day: 11,75 €, with meal 18,35 € | Day: 29€ |
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| All event information courtesy of Valloire tourist office – www.valloire.net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Galibier Thabor* Lift Pass Valloire 12/13 | 6 Days | 7 Days | 8 Days | * Covers Valloire + Valmeinier ski areas 150km | |
| Adult (15-64yrs) | £145 | £159 | £173 | ||
| Junior (10-14) + Senior (65-74)** | £130 | £142 | £155 | ||
| Child (5-9)** | £115 | £126 | £138 | ||
| Children -5yrs**, Senior +75yrs** are free | |||||
| ** Proof of age will be requested | |||||
| NOTE: a €2/pass for hands-free pass is included in the price (refundable when pass handed back to lift company at the end of the stay). PHOTO COMPULSORY | |||||
| This pass allows you to ski in one of the other 20 Maurienne resorts for €13.50/day (10/11prices) and in Val Thorens (3 Vallées) for €20/day via the Orelle cable car. | |||||
| Ski School ESF 12/13 Valloire | 23/12-4/1 + 10/2-15/3 | All other dates | ||
| Ski/Snowboard* | Children | Adults (13+) | Children | Adults (13+) |
| 6 half-days (am) | £124 | £124 | £99 | £99 |
| 6 lunch time lessons** | £97 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 6 half-days (pm) | £108 | £108 | £99 | £99 |
| 6 full days (am + pm) | £169 | £169 | £147 | £147 |
| Competition levels & Above: | Cost of medal included for children | |||
| 6 half-days (am) | £130 | £130 | £103 | £103 |
| 6 half-days (pm) | £113 | £113 | £103 | £103 |
| 6 full days (am + pm) | £176 | £176 | £147 | £147 |
| Lessons only (lift passes or lunches not included) | ||||
| * Times: SKI 9.00-11.30 or 14.15-16.45 SNOWBOARD Mornings only 9.00-11.30 | ||||
| ** Only available 17/2 to 15/3 | ||||
| TIMES GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE | ||||
| Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply | ||||
| 1 – 2 persons 1 hour | €41 |
| 3 persons 1 hour | €48 |
| 4/5 persons 1 hour | €55 |
| 5 persons 1 hour | €65 |
| Between 9-12 or 2-5, 1 hour | €50 |