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
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)…
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 27/06/11 – 02/09/11
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 2011
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½ day |
13€ |
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1 day |
24€ |
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5 ½ days |
50.50€ |
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5 days |
99€ |
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1 hour during meal |
5.50€ |
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Afternoon snack |
2.20€ |
During summer season - Tel : 04 79 59 03 98
List of babysitters available at the tourist office.
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.
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. +33 4 79 59 03 55
The shop propose enduro and freeride mountain bikes to rent - VITOS, JETRO - accessories - fitness
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Rates from |
½ day |
Full day |
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Mountain-bike rental |
9 € |
12 € |
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Bike Park Rates 2011 |
1/2 day |
Day |
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Adult |
10 € |
13 € |
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Child |
10 € |
11 € |
Cycling
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
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Rates from |
½ day |
Full day |
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Bicycles rental |
19 € |
30 € |
Swimming Pool - Open everyday (depending on weather conditions) from 25/06/11 till 04/09/011
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 euros - child > 3,50 euros
5 tickets adult > 20 euros - child > 14 euros
10 tickets adult > 38 euros - child > 26 euros
Free for children under six and seniors above 75.
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 €.
Ice Rink - 1800 m² - Open everyday (depending on weather conditions) from 26/06/11 till 02/09/011
Helmets and ice skates rental.
Every week: "Ice Games".
Possibility to learn ice skating with a certified instructor.
Rates:
1 ticket adult > 5.50 euros - child > 6,90 euros
Ice-skates rental adult > 3 euros - child > 2,50 euros
1 ticket + rental adult > 6,90 euros - child > 5,50 euros
5 tickets + rental adult > 27,60 euros - child > 22 euros
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:
1 hour > 9 euros
3 hours > 25 euros
€3 equipment hire
Tournaments in double (9 euros) on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm
"Davis cup" tournament (9 euros) on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm
Tournaments in single (9 euros) on Sunday from 4 to 7 pm
5 days training course (1h30 / day)
Rates from 95 euros
Training courses: mini tennis , children, teenagers, adults (every level)
Tennis courts are free between 12 am and 5 pm for people doing training courses
Individual lessons: 1/2 hour or 1 hour
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. ½ day on course - €12
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 28/06/10 till 29/08/10 from 10am to 7pm. All year long, on demand.
RATES: from 10 to 18 euros.
Tel : 04 79 59 02 41
Fax : 04 79 59 02 41
Chairlifts and gondolas
VALLOIRE
From middle of 25th June 2011 to 4th September 2011
TÉLÉCABINE DE LA BRIVE (gondola)
Everyday from 9h45 to 16h30.
Cost:
1 / 2 day (Morning or afternoon) : Child and adult> 9 €
Day: Child> 10 € - adults> 12 €
6 consecutive days: Child> € 37.50 - adult> 48 €
TÉLÉSIÈGE DU LAC DE LA VIEILLE (chairlift)
Sunday to Friday from 10h to 16h30.
Costs:
From €1.50 for chairlift one descent and from €5 for gondola one descent. Half day from €9, full day from €12. 6 days from €37.50.
VALMEINIER
From beginning of July to end of August
TELESEIGE DU ROI (chairlift)
Monday afternoon from 13hr – 16.30hr & Thursdays from 10hr – 12hr and from 12hr – 16hr.
TÉLÉSIÈGE DES INVERSINS (chairlift)
Tuesdays from 10hr – 12hr and from 1hr – 16.30hr
Costs:
From €4 one descent, €7.50 half day and €10.50 full day.
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
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.
Bob-kart activity: on booking only.
Le Chalet de la Brive - Access from the Crêt de la Brive cable-car.
Clubs – Le Village open from 11pm (free entry). Le Slalom/Odyssée open from 10pm.
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)
Grenoble is 179km from Valloire (1 ½ hours)
Turin Airport is 147m from Valloire (1 ¾ hours)
Geneva is 190km from Valloire (1 ¾ hours)
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 189km from Valloire (2 ½ hours)
Getting around the resort
Offered by the resort
Operates daily except Saturday, from 9.45am to 12am and 14pm to 18pm.
It makes return trips to Verneys at 9:45, 12h, 14h, 16h and 18h.
The rest of the time it flows through the village itself.
Guided tours twice a week: on Monday and Friday afternoon from 14h30 to 16h.
Mini-supermarkets, several cash points, doctors, pharmacies, physiotherapist and dentists. Library, fitness centre, beauty parlour, 3 hairdressers, launderettes/dry cleaning, bakeries…
Valloire