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Valloire, Maurienne Valley
Village Height 1430m 

 

Activities
Mountaineering, Climbing
Via Ferrata, Mountain biking
Canyoning, Rafting. Solo or guided walks, Themed walks, discover flora, fauna, local history, lakes…
 
Driving distance from Calais to Valloire 580 miles or 8hrs30

Resort Info

In the 'Golden Valley', Valloire with its 17 hamlets and 16 chapels is a reasonably large traditional village. Built around a XVIIth century Baroque style church, Valloire has retained the charm and authenticity of days gone by with friendly welcoming residents. The pretty village lies between the mythical Télégraphe and Galbier passes which are crossed by the Tour de France. It is a mountain bike centre with 130kms of routes, with courses, excursions and events organised all year long. In July the Famous Tour de France comes to the area.

 

Restaurants in Valloire will suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from the much praised ‘Le Gastilleur’, to the cosy Crêperie. ‘La Petite Marmite’, with its 6 day regional take-away meal formula, will suit those who want to eat in. There is a good selection of bars, discos, shops, ice rink, bowling and fitness centre. A variety of activities is on offer in Valloire, including climbing, horse riding archery and tennis, and two cable cars making the mountains even more accessible. The children’s club “Les Aiglons” will entertain children with games, activities, and village discovery visits. Alternatively, try Alpine golf at the 18 hole course, or be Tarzan for a day in the Adventure Park.

 

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). The Col du Galibier in 1911 was made famous by Tour de France between Southern Alps and Northern Alps. In the summer Valloire being at the foot of the Col du Galibier boasts many beautiful mountains such as the Aiguilles d’Arves, the Cerces, the Thabor peaks and National Parks of Ecrins and the Vanoise nearby.

 

Places of interest in Valloire

·          L’eglise Notre Dame l’Assomption a Valloire – 17th century Baroque church containing elaborate contemporary altar pieces is one of the most richly decorated in the Savoie region, The calvary above the vestry door, dating from 1609, is believed to be a copy of Albrecht Dürer’s Christ.

·          Visit a working farm to buy the local Beaufort cheese (with cheese tasting)…

 


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Child Care

Valloire has acquired the Famille Plus label for its childcare facilities. Please click here to view more information on the Famille Plus label

 

Les Aiglons childrens club (6 month – 6 year olds)

Opens from 01/07/13 - 30/08/13 

Opening hours: 9.00 to 17.00. Closed during weekends.
Managed by the Tourist Office. Situated near the Sétaz cable car in Tigny, a 250 m² room + a 77 m² terrace.
Numerous activities including: outdoor games - glueing - making up - sensorial games, pottering about, painting, colouring, pasting, water games, discovery of Valloire, snack on terrace…

 

Guide Prices Summer 2013

9-12 (½ day)

15€

Afternoon

19€

1 day

29.50€

 Hour during lunch   

6€

 

During summer season - Tel: 0033 4 79 59 03 98

Out of season - Tel: 0033 479 59 03 11 

garderie@valloire.net

 

List of babysitters available at the tourist office.

 

A.L.S.H “ LES LOUPIOTS ” 

For 3-11 year olds, open all season except weekends.

Certified staff will take care of your children. They will do leisure and relaxing activities related to the week theme. Weekly programm available at the Tourist Office desk.

 

Half day: 08.30-12.00 or 13.30-18.00 (price without meal €11.75, with meal €18.35)

Full day: 08.30-18.00 with meals and snacks (€29)

 

Claire Joie - Rue des Grandes Alpes

Tél. 04 79 83 39 85 - 06 73 43 77 57

lesloupiotsvalloire@orange.fr

 

Activities

Mountain biking

Valloire, certified by the VTT – FFC (French Federation of Mountain-bike)
The resort propose 155 km of mountain bike trails, marked out, for all levels, downhill slopes and itineraries on the Crey du Quart area. Accessible by the cable-car.

 

VIEW HERE FOR VALLOIRE VTT MOUNTAIN BIKE MAP

 

BIKE PARK VALLOIRE-GALIBIER, certified by the FFC
Enduro-Downhill-Freeride
 - 17 slopes including 1 international DH and a 10 km itinerary
 - 33 km of slopes fitted with: North shore, curves, jumps...
 - 2 lifts between 1430 and 2300 m high
 - 5500 m of cumulated difference in level
 
Cross-country
 - 12 circuits - all level
 - 155 km of marked and maintained circuits
 
Associated services
 - Bike wash
 - Free downhill circuits map
 - 3 specialized shops (rental, selling, repairs)
 
 

Mountain bike rental

Magnin Sport - Phone. 00 33 4 79 59 03 55
The shop propose enduro and freeride mountain bikes to rent - VITOS, JETRO - accessories - fitness

Rates from

½ day

Full day

Mountain-bike rental

8-15 €

12-22 €

 

Bike Park Rates 2013

1/2 day

Day

Adult 12-74

10 €

13 €

Child 5-11

10 €

11 €

 

Cycling

"World's largest cycling area"
Maurienne...is THE place to cycle with prestigious mountain passes such as Iseran, Madeleine or Galibier. From Valloire you can access them all.
Time your cycling trip - with Valloire free IPhone app or thanks to TIMTOO Timing chip on rent at the Tourist Office.
More information on www.cyclo-maurienne.fr

The Galibier Pass

The Galibier pass is a natural frontier between two alpine valleys.
The first Tour de France run through the Galibier on July 10th 1911. Even today the pass is still used.
Lots of amateur cyclists also like to confront the gradients of this mythical road, individually or during competitions.

The Galibier Pass climb from Valloire:
Departure: 1430 m - Arrival: 2645 m
Length: 18.1 km - Elevation in level: 1245 m
Average % : 6.9 % - maximum %: 10.1 %

 

The Telegraph Pass

Reaching its highest point at 1566 m. It surrounds the Maurienne Valley, and in the past, it was a major defensive place to protect the city of St Michel de Maurienne and the military road of the Galibier.
The Telegraph pass is a beautiful and not so easy climb.

The Telegraph pass climb from St Michel de Maurienne:
Departure : 710 m - Arrival : 1566 m
Length : 11.8 km - Elevation in level : 856 m
Average %: 7.3 % - maximum % : 9.7 %

 

Cycle rental:

Magnin Sport - +33 4 79 59 03 55

Rates from

½ day

Full day

Bicycles rental

19 €

30 €

 

Swimming Pool - Open everyday (depending on weather conditions)

15-16/06, 22-23/06 and 29/06-01/09/13

A heated outdoor swimming pool:
- a paddling pool
- a chute
- a beach-volley ground

-Possibility to learn swimming with certified instructors.
-Bar and snack
-picnic area

Rates:
1 ticket adult > 5.10 euros - child > 3,60 euros
5 tickets adult > 20.40 euros - child > 14.30 euros
10 tickets adult > 38.80 euros - child > 26.50 euros
Free for children under six and seniors above 75.

 

5-11 Children

12-74 Adults

 

High climbing - Daily programs.
Group or individual tours for beginners and advanced hikers (82 euros)

 

Mountain hiking - Weekly hiking programs. Group Mountain hiking (wildlife, flora, lakes, glacier…). Daily outing programs for all levels, towards the most beautiful peaks, lakes, around Valloire and passes in the Vanoise or in the Ecrins National Parks.
½ day - adult: c13.50 €; - 18 years: c10.50 €.
1 day - adult: c18.50 €; - de 18 years: c13 €.

 

VIEW HERE FOR MAP OF WALKS AROUND VALLOIRE'S MOUNTAINS

 

Ice Rink - 1800 m² - Open everyday (depending on weather conditions)

Open 30/06-30/08/13 (Closed on Sats)

Helmets and ice skates rental.
Every week: "Ice Games".
Possibility to learn ice skating with a certified instructor.
Rates:
1 ticket adult > 5.70 euros - child > 7,25 euros
5 tickets + rental adult > 29,10 euros - child > 23 euros

 

5-11 children

12-74 adults

 

Contact:
Tel: 0033 4 79 59 04 18

 

Bowling – open every day 4pm – 2am. 6 alleys, games, pool, bar

 

Cinema - Room of 334 seats, digital Dolby SRD sound, large screen, 2 to 3 films a day, 14 to 18 different films every week.

RATES from €5.30 till €7 euros.

Tel : 0033 4 79 59 02 47

 

Tennis

Courts rental rates:
1heure 10 €
3 heures 17 €
5 heures 43 €
8 heures 60 €
Equipment rental 3 €


Tournaments in double (10 euros) on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm
"Davis cup" tournament (10 euros) on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm
Tournaments in single (10 euros) on Sunday from 4 to 7 pm

Contact:
Philippe Cordin
Tel: 0033 6 61 16 54 59

 

Mini-golf 18 holes – open everyday 10-12hr and 14-19hr. Closed Sunday morning. Adults - €3.50, child under 12 - €2.50

 

Golf des Verneys (6 holes) – 2km from Valloire.

1 round of 6 holes 10 €
2 rounds of 6 holes 17 €
Philippe CORDIN - Tél: 0033 6 61 16 54 59
 

Fitness Centre - Open everyday except on Saturdays from 27.06 till 03.09.

Tel : +334 79 59 03 90

 

Horse riding - group or individual lessons, horse-riding, training courses, and horse-riding school.
With our horses and ponies.

Sports Loisirs Aventures
Tel : 0033 4 79 83 30 21

 

Archery

Tournaments every Friday from 5pm till 7pm
Located behind the ice rink.
Rates:
1 hour > 9 euros

Contact :
Philippe Cordin
Tel : 0033 6 61 16 54 59

 

Parc de Aventure

Open 01/07 – 28/08

 

Climbing and Via Ferrata

In Valloire, 3 Via ferrata introduce you to a world of verticality, in complete safety, with cables and rungs.

Poingt Ravier Via Ferrata:
Graded PD (not very difficult), for every levels from the age of 7.
Length: 500 m - Variation in level: 200 m (from 1430 m high till 1630 m)

Rock St Pierre Via Ferrata:
1st part: sporting and elevated circuit, for those who practice regularly climbing or mountaineering - easy variations. Graded TD ( Very difficult)
Length: 400 m - Variation in level: 150 m
2nd part: elevated circuit with many footbridges. Graded AD (fairly difficult)

Télégraphe Via Ferrata
Graded AD/D (from fairly difficult to difficult)
Very elevated circuit, divided in two parts.
Variation in level: 892 m (from 698 m high till 1590 m)

ROCK CLIMBING SITES
Valloire proposes 169 tracks.

Saint Pierre Rock: 43 tracks (difficulty: 3 to 6b)
Poingt Ravier Rock:
-via ferrata area: 26 tracks (difficulty: 3 to 6b)
-"La Chapelle" area: 100 tracks (difficulty: 3 to 7)

Tel : 04 79 59 03 96

 

Adventure Parc - Forêt de l'Enfer

Acrobatic circuit in the trees.
For each person a degree of difficulty:
6 circuits: green, blue, red and black - footbridges - Monkey bridges -Tyrolienne (80 m)- Tarzan Jump!
Minimum height: 1,30 m
For those less than 1,30 m: kids and Super kids circuits, from the age of 2.
Length of circuit: 2h30

Open from 01/07/13 till 30/08/13 from 10am to 6.30pm. All year long, on demand.
RATES: from 10 to 18 euros.

Tel: 0033 4 79 59 02 41
Tél./Fax: 0033 4 79 59 02 41
 

Chairlifts and gondolas

VALLOIRE

15-16/06 plus 22- 23/06 - and from 29/06 - 01/09 plus 07-08/09/2013

 

Lift Prices

Child (5 à 11 ans inclus)
Adult (12 à 74 ans inclus)

Télécabine: pededstrian 6,80 €

Télécabine + télésiège: pedestrian  8,80 €

Access ½ day am or pm 10 €

Accès Day 11 € children and 13 € adults

 

Parapente
Le Crey du Quart (20 mn) 80 €
Le Galibier (20 mn) 80 €
Le Grand Galibier (40 mn) 120 €
Tél: 0033 6 10 82 01 69 - ecole.envergure@gmail.com
www.parapente-speedriding.fr

 

Contact for Activities

Bureau des Guides et Accompagnatuers 00 33 4 79 83 35 03

www.guides-montagne.com (Mountaineering, climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, rafting, walking)

- Reggie Touristique 00 33 4 79 59 03 90 (Mountain bikes, multi activity cards)

- Nicholas Grange 00 33 6 11 44 84 89 www.valloire.net   (Themed guided walks)

- Maxence Fernandez, St Jean de Maurienne, 0033 479 83 23 94

www.savoie-maurienne.com/via-ferrata/english/index.html (Via ferrata)

- Chamois-Sport 00 33 4 79 59 02 41 www.chamois-sport.com    

Envergure 00 33 4 79 59 25 46 (Paragliding)

 

Baroque Heritage

Discover the Savoie-Maurienne with the Latitude-Gallimard internet series

 

Multipass Valloire!

Valloire offers a package Multipass 1 € per day for the ice rink, swimming pool and lift.

 

How does it work?

You're on holiday in Valloire, if your host has subscribed to Multipass 1 €, you can enjoy this offer for 1 € per day over the duration of your stay.

If Multipass is not included in the price of your stay you can buy the card from the cable car or the Sports Centre upon presentation of proof of residence provided by your host.

 

The Multipass 1 € entitles you to many discounts (tennis, golf, bike hire, bowling, paragliding, climbing, guided heritage ...)

 

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

 

Valloire Tourist Office       

Tel +33 479 59 03 96

www.valloire.net

 

Apres Ski/Eating

Bars, + 20 restaurants, cinema, bowling, 2 night clubs (free entry).

 

Altitude restaurants

Les Mérégers - Access by the Crey du Quart Cable-car or by car.
Le Chalet de la Brive - Access from the Crêt de la Brive cable-car.

 

Clubs – Le Slalom. Free entry

 

Restaurants

L’Antre d’Eux ...............................................04 79 83 35 68 - b6
L’Asile des Fondues .................................... 04 79 59 04 71 - c5
Le Beauséjour (Verneys) ...........................04 79 59 37 85 - d8
Bistrot Chez Fred .......................................04 79 59 08 32 - b6
Le Diablotin ................................................06 09 49 12 03 - a5
Le Don Camillo ..........................................04 79 59 08 21 - d6
L’Escale .........................................................04 79 83 38 62 - a5
L’Escarnavé ..................................................04 79 59 00 95 - a5
La Ferme de Poingt Ravier ...................... 04 79 59 07 78 - e5
La Fontaine .................................................04 79 59 00 83 - b5
La Grange de Thelcide (+ crêperie) .......04 79 59 06 62 - b5
Le Hameau Gourmand .............................04 79 59 00 99 - b5
La Maison d’Angeline ............................... 04 79 59 31 97 - c5
Les Mélèzes .................................................04 79 59 03 44 - b7
La Pizza ........................................................04 79 59 09 14 - b5
Il Pizzaïolo Les Marmottes (Verneys) ...04 79 59 07 55 - e10
Pizzeria Vent d’Italie ................................. 04 79 05 91 98 - c5
Le Plancher des Vaches (+ crêperie) .................................................. 04 79 59 07 27 - b7
La Poutre (Bonnenuit) ............................. 04 79 59 08 75 - c10
Au Resto ...................................................... 04 79 59 39 23 - c6
Le Trappeur .................................................04 79 59 04 63 - d7
Le Relais du Télégraphe
L’Auberge de Plan Lachat .................................04 79 59 23 16
Le Col du Galibier .............................................04 79 83 34 43
L'Auberge de l'Archaz (Pré-Rond) .................04 79 59 88 28
Les Mérègers (midi) ..........................................06 11 28 19 83

 

Bars

L’Aiguille Noire ............................................04 79 59 01 74 - b5
L’Antre d’Eux ...............................................04 79 83 35 68 - b6
L’Asile des Fondues .................................... 04 79 59 04 71 - c5
Bistrot Chez Fred .......................................04 79 59 08 32 - b6
Le Centre .....................................................04 79 59 00 83 - b5
L’Equipe ........................................................04 79 59 00 57 - b7
L’Escale .........................................................04 79 83 38 62 - a5
La Grange de Thelcide (+ crêperie) ........04 79 59 06 62 - b5
Le Mafayo (bowling) .................................04 79 83 30 20 - b3
Les Mélèzes .................................................04 79 59 03 44 - b7
Le Pain de Sucre (PMU) ........................... 04 79 59 03 14 - c5
Patchwork Café ...........................................04 79 59 00 99 - b5
La Poste .........................................................04 79 59 03 47 - c5
Pub l’Atelier .................................................04 79 59 09 58 - b4
Au Resto (bar à vins) ................................ 04 79 59 39 23 - c6
Le Beauséjour (Verneys) ...........................04 79 59 37 85 - d8
Le Crêt Rond (Verneys) ............................04 79 59 01 64 - d8
Le Relais du Galibier (Verneys) ..............04 79 59 00 45 - e10
Le Relais du Télégraphe
L’Auberge de Plan Lachat .................................04 79 59 23 16
Chez Pignotin (Plan Lachat).............................04 79 59 28 72
Le Col du Galibier .............................................04 79 83 34 43
Buvette du Grand Galibier (Mottets) ............. 04 79 59 07 88

 

Access

By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Valloire 580 miles (8hrs30)

From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, then A43 Motorway Exit no9. Follow signs to Valloire (17 km from the motorway exit).

 

By Rail: Saint-Michel Valloire station

 

Airports:

Chambery is 118km from Valloire (1 hour)

www.chambery-airport.com

Grenoble is 179km from Valloire (1 ½ hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Turin Airport is 147m from Valloire (1 ¾ hours)

www.aeroportoditorino.it

Geneva is 190km from Valloire (1 ¾ hours)

www.gva.ch/en  

Lyon Saint-Exupery is 189km from Valloire (2 ½ hours)

www.lyonairport.com

 

Getting around the resort

Little train:

Offered by the resort
Everyday except on saturday. From 9h45 to 18h.
5 times a day, it goes to "Les Verneys": 9.45, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 and 18.00
Guided tours twice a week: on monday and friday afternoon - 5 € per person / free for accompanied children.

 

Resort News

 

 

Events in Valloire 2013

 

Date(s)

 

 

 

 

Harley-Davidson assembly

Friday 14 June to Sunday 16 June 2013

La Marmotte, La Mi-Marmotte and la Rando des Marmottes

Come and see the famous amateur race joining Le Bourg d'Oisans to l'Alpe d'Huez crossing the most famous alpine passes.

Friday 05 July to Saturday 06 July 2013
Valloire's heritage day - L'Art et la Matière

Holiday-makers and inhabitants can discover Valloire's cultural and natural heritage thanks to different guided visits. This day is also dedicated to the art: photos, paintings, sculpture... Amateur artists will expose their pieces.
 
Free entrance. Subscription at the Tourist Office. Exhibitions in the town-hall, at the Cultural centre, on the town-hall and cultural centre places.

 

Saturday 06 July to Sunday 07 July 2013
Bastille day

During two days, Valloire propose lots of activities for the national day:
ball, fireworks and other activities...

 
JULY 13th
From 4pm, on the town-hall place: games for children
From 7 till 11 pm: ball

JULY 14th - BASTILLE DAY
From 9 pm: concert - Mickael Jackson Performer Tribute in front of the cinema. At the end of the concert, fireworks.

 

Saturday 13 July to Sunday 14 July 2013
2nd Straw and hay sculptures contest 

Already known for its snow and ice sculptures contests, Valloire propose a brand new activity! Valloire decided to organise a unique contest both festive and linked with the mountains. The aim was to choose materials as original and symbolic as snow during winter Sculpture contest. These materials are straw and hay. 10 giant sculptures will be realised throughout town by team of 2 sculptors.

 

Monday 15 July to Sunday 21 July 2013
Le Pic Sonne Festival

5th edition of the festival.
Have a different stay thanks to the festival that propose 12 concerts around town and two evenings at the foot of the galibier pass.
 

Saturday 20 July to Saturday 27 July 2013
Enduro series - Mountain bike event

Free-ride competition.
During 2 days meet the national and international elite of free ride mountain-bike.

 

Saturday 03 August to Sunday 04 August 2013

Galibier trail

5th edition of the Trail! 3 circuits from Valloire: le trail du Galibier - 45 kms and 2630 mts of difference in level, Le trail des Aiguilles and le Challenge Philippe Barbarot - 21,8 kms and 1330 mts of difference in level!
 
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST
5h - 6h30: Withdrawal of the race bibs for the Trail du Galibier on the main street and last entries if bibs are still available. Tea, coffee, croissant offered.
6h45: Competitors calling and briefing
7h: Departure of the race Trail du Galibier
7h15 -8h30: Withdrawal of the races Trail des Aiguilles and Challenge Philippe Barbarot. Tea, coffee, croissants offered.
8h45: Competitors calling and briefing
9h: Departure of the races Trail des Aiguilles and Challenge Philippe Barbarot
12h: Opening of the buffet
14h: "Trailoupiots" for children
15h: Prize giving of the Trail des Aiguilles and Challenge Philippe Barbarot
17h: Prize giving of the Trail du Galibier

Inscriptions (before July 14th, 2013) > 25 € / pers - 35 € for the binomial
Inscriptions (from July 14th, 2013) > 35 € / pers - 45 € for the binomial

Sunday 18 August 2013

 

 

 Other

 

Other Amenities

Mini-supermarkets, several cash points, doctors, pharmacies, physiotherapist and dentists. Library, fitness centre, beauty parlour, 3 hairdressers, launderettes/dry cleaning, bakeries… 


Valloire

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Les Chalets du Galibier
Superior Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor pool
Residence Les Chalets du Galibier is located in the pretty Les Veneys hamlet, only 5 minutes walk from the village centre.

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Les Valmonts
Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor pool
Les Valmonts is ideally located next to the resort centre and is close to Vallee d’Or.


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Le Hameau de Valloire
Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor pool
Le Hameau de Valloire is situated 1.5km from the resort centre, in a quiet wooded area surrounded by open fields.

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Grand Hotel de Valloire
Hotel . Outdoor Pool
Ideally situated in the village centre, the very comfortable Grand Hotel in Valloire is a large five storey chalet (with lift). It probably enjoys the best location in the resort, with all the shops, cafés and restaurants virtually

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Vallee d'Or
Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Outdoor Pool
The residence Vallee d’Or overlooks Valloire and offers magnificent views over the village and surrounding mountains.

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Les Fermes du Planet
Chalet Apartments. Sleeps 6-12
Peaceful location
Situated in one of Valloire's loveliest hamlets (Les Verneys), only two minutes' drive from the centre of the village.

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Les Alpages d'Auguste
Apartments. Sleeps 2-14
Shared Sauna, Jacuzzi
Les Alpages d’Auguste is located 200m from the leisure centre and a few shops.

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l'Alpe
Apartments
Sleeps 2-10
Located in the quiet Verneys area 2km from the centre of Valloire but within walking distance of some amenities.
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