Valloire
Why Valloire Ski Resort?
- It’s a 'real' French resort
- With Valmeinier, it has 150km of pistes – 70% of which are above 2000m
(6,500 ft) - There’s some excellent après-ski with plenty to do and many places to relax
- It’s well-suited to non-skiers
- And it’s only 17km from motorway exit
Read Mary Novakovich's review of Valloire in The Guardian, 'Walking with llamas and the best beer in the Alps!'
Valloire Resort Information
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 inhabitants 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 is four hours from Paris by train.
Valloire has is a good selection of bars, discos, shops, an ice rink, bowling and a fitness centre. Alternatively you can visit a working farm in Valloire to try the local Beaufort cheese - or try spotting a chamois on snowshoe outings, go parapenting or try a microlight flight. There are five kindergartens, while teenagers (aged 10 to 99!) will be keen to visit Valloire’s Adventure Park.
For three days and nights each year in Valloire ski resort, sculptors from all over the world meet to compete in a snow-and-ice sculpture contest .
Galibier Pass
This pass, the natural frontier between the southern and northern Alps, not far from ‘la Vanoise’ and ‘les Ecrins’ National Parks, has been made famous because of the celebrated Tour de France bike race. You can admire other summits such as the ‘Aiguille d’Arves’ and you might even get a glimpse of an ibex.
Peak Retreats features a range of Valloire accommodation options. All our apartments, chalets and hotels have been hand-picked and are of a high standard (3 & 4*), providing the ideal base for a Valloire ski holiday.
VALLOIRE SKI AREA
Valloire is rightly recognised internationally as an excellent ski region. With 150km of well-groomed pistes linked with nearby Valmeinier and 70% of the area above 2000 metres, over 400 snow cannons and predominantly North facing slopes, snow conditions are first class.
The lightly wooded terrain is varied and some of the runs are as long as 1,000 vertical metres.
On the Valloire side, there are four locations where you can access the ski area.
- The Cret de la Brive gondola departs from the centre of the resort right by the church. This takes you up to the Crey du Quart area of Valloire. There are all types of runs along this sector and the in-resort runs are green or red. You can drop down into Valmeinier from this side of the mountain.
- The Setaz gondola leaves from another point in the resort centre and takes you up to the Setaz mountain area and the Thimel mountain. Again it’s a mix of runs with some great black runs for the experts off the side of the Thimel mountain. The resort runs are green or red.
- The Moulin Benjamin chairlift heading out of the main Valloire town into another hamlet links up with the Thimel mountain area. The resort run back to the Moulin Benjamin area is blue. Les Chalets du Galibier are situated opposite the chairlift.
Also in Les Verneys is a FREE drag-lift for beginners. The resort runs down to Les Verneys are green or blue. Les Fermes du Planet and Le Planet are close by and l’Alpe apartments are opposite the chairlift and next to the free draglift.
VALLOIRE SKIING
VALLOIRE BEGINNERS
There is an above-average choice of runs for “never-ever” skiers and progressing beginners. They can quickly get a 'feel' for the peaks on the nursery slopes around the Thimel mountain restaurant. Whichever area you choose to ski there are also green and blue slopes and a free drag-lift at Les Verneys.
VALLOIRE INTERMEDIATES
Intermediates have a good choice of runs from wide reds to gentle blues.
VALLOIRE EXPERTS
Black runs like the long Cascade will test many experienced skiers. There’s is also a snow park and half-pipe.
Valloire Ski Hire
Pre-book your Valloire ski hire with Peak Retreats.
View here for pre-bookable ski extra prices in £ for Valloire 2018/19
Please note, these Pound Sterling prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.
Special offers: *7 days for the price of 6. Free Skis/snowboard & boots (Blue/Red) for party leaders of groups of 10 or more all taking equipment. 1 Free helmet per child aged 6 and under for every adult booking skis or snowboards & boots (must be under same booking reference and requested on form above). Other duration prices on request - Cross Country ski prices on request.
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Valloire Ski Passes
Pre-book your Valloire lift passes with Peak Retreats. Find out more about Peak Retreats ski passes
View here for pre-bookable ski extra prices in £ for Valloire 2018/19
Please note, these Pound Sterling prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.
Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):
Galibier Thabor ski pass – ½ day and daily rates 18/19:
½ day - €30 children, €36 adults
Late afternoon from 3pm - €22.50 for all ages
Day - €34 children, €40.50 adults
The Verneys draglift (in Les Verneys hamlet) is free to begin skiing without spending money. The draglift is right next to Alpe apartments and near to Les Fermes du Planet.
Valloire Ski School
Pre-book your Valloire ESF ski school with Peak Retreats. Find out more about Peak Retreats ski school
Ski school for children is available to book from 3 years to 12 years, in Valloire, with Peak Retreats. 3-6 year olds will go into the Piou Piou lessons.
View here for pre-bookable ski extra prices in £ for Valloire 2018/19
Please note, these Pound Sterling prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.
Ski School: Please note that lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (22/12-4/1, 9/2-8/3 & 6/4-26/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.
We cannot always guarantee that prices will be cheaper than in resort. When ski packs prices are calculated, the currency is bought at the exchange rates that apply at the time. You can be assured that once you have booked your extras, if the pound depreciates, you will not be charged more for your ski packs, enabling you to budget for your holiday in advance.
Valloire Individual Tuition (17/18 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.
Around €46 - €58 per hour for 1-2 people.
Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change.
Ski school Valloire contact numbers for private lessons:
Valloire ESF +33 (0)4 79 59 00 73
Valloire Child Care
Les Aiglons nursery (6mths-6yrs) +33 479 59 03 98
Open from 22.12.18 till 19.04.19 from 9 am to 5 pm (closed on Saturday).
5 competent and qualified persons will take care of your children while you are skiing. Managed by "Crèches de France".
Located near the “Sétaz” Cable-car, in Tigny
A room of 250 m² + a terrace of 77 m²
It is highly recommended to book a place in advance and to give a deposit (25%)
For the inscription, call the kindergarten during season. Off season, call the "Crèches de France".
Rates 2018/2019:
Morning 08.45-12.00 - €30/day or €150 per 6 days
Afternoons 13.30-17.00 - €31/day or €155 per 6 days
Day 08.45-17.00 - €73/day or €365 per 6 days (meal included)
Meal 12.00-14.00 - €20/day or €100 per 6 days
Connection with ski schools
Ski-instructors can bring your child from the ski-school kindergartens to the day nursery.
Halte-Garderie "Les Aiglons" - +33 4 79 59 03 98 - garderie@valloire.net
Outside the opening dates of the day nursery, contact "Crèches de France"
+33 6 11 62 95 27
Ski-passes are free for chidren aged less than 5 years old during the whole season.
Valloire Recreation centre (Les Loupiots)
For children aged between 3 and 11 years old - from Mon-Fri during French school holidays (A group). Closed during week-ends. Open from 8.00-18.00.
For more information:
Claire-Joie
Rue des Grandes Alpes - 73450 Valloire
Phone. +33 4 79 83 39 85 - e-mail. lesloupiotsvalloire@orange.fr
Free activities for children
• Free ski pass for children under 5 years old
• The Verneys lift is free
• Free ride in a horse-drawn carriage around the village
• Tobogganing down the Combe St Pierre – organised by the Tourist Office every Wednesday
Valloire Resort Activities
Valloire Snow Grotto
In the spirit of the famous contest of the resort, the ski area offers the visit of a magnificent ice and snow sculpted grotto. Opening hours and conditions by asking the Tourist Office or the ski area desks. Entrance fee. Accessible by the Brive gondola.
Pedestians have an access to the altitude restaurants “Brive” and “Thimel” and La Sea Nordic Village.
Valloire Ice rink
Artificial and open-air ice rink. Open every day except on Saturday, from 20.12.15 till 15.04.16 (depending on weather conditions).
Activities: initiation circuit, ice games, little cars for children.
Service: Ice skating courses with a certified instructor.
Valloire Snake Gliss
Unique moments to share with family or friends!
Equipment: snow wear, snow shoes, gloves, ski goggles or glasses, helmet (included)
Valloire Bowling
Open everyday from 4pm – 2am.
6 lanes, bar, billards, pool
Tél. 0033 4 79 83 30 20 - www.mafayo.com
Snowshoeing
Bureau des Guides
Guides et Accompagnateurs
73450 Valloire
Tel: 0033 6 99 96 41 87 - 0033 4 79 59 00 73
With the French Ski School. 21 years of experience. Fabienne Saura, Thierry Le Bigot, Cyril Valantin, mountain leaders and Michel Viallet, mountain guide propose a varied programm all week long to discover the valley of Valloire.
> "Altitude Trek", the Best of snowshoeing, only once a week.
> Visit of the Pré Clos farm, once a week.
> Via ferrata during Easter holiday
Weekly detailed programm available at the ESF desks and at the Tourist Office.
Valloire Cinema
Room of 334 seats, 3D , digital dolby SRD sound, large screen, 2 to 4 films a day, 14 to 18 different films every week.
Avenue de la Vallée d'Or - 73450 VALLOIRE
Valloire Paragliding
Tél. 0033 6 10 82 01 69 - ecole.envergure@gmail.com
www.parapente-speedriding.fr
Valloire Segway
Drive a Segway!
A different way to appreciate nature!
Initiation, rides, guided rides...
Observe fauna and flora and breathe pure air! All of that without any noise and in a total respect of the environment... real ways to appreciate a Segway ride!
A unique, fun, green and modern activity!
Open year round.
Didier Planche
Galerie Eden Val - 73450 VALLOIRE
Tel: 0033 6 01 21 04 08 - 0033 9 81 61 61 81
Valloire Dog sledding
INITIATION: A unique experience with a certified instructor.
DISCOVER: Sit in the sledge and have a ride with ten dogs.
Information: Mickaël, subscriptions: Kosa Kruta Tel: 0033 6 19 52 11 19 - 00 33 4 79 59 00 73
Valloire Cani-Raquettes (snowshoeing with a dog)
NEW! This winter try Cani-raquettes. Share a great moment with the whole family.
Link to a dog and with snowshoes, hike in the snow. Snowshoes supplied.
Information: Mickaël, subscriptions: Kosa Kruta Tel: 0033 6 19 52 11 19 - 00 33 4 79 59 00 73
Valloire Llamas
Nowhere else in the Alps! Go for a walk with Tio, Chupango and the other llamas, and Gilles a state-certified mountain leader. An unforgivable moment for the whole family. From 4 years old.
Le Kosa Kruta / Gilles Tosca
Rue de la Sétaz - 73450 VALLOIRE
Tel: 0033 6 26 23 83 24
Valloire Ladriot Farm
In the hamlet "Les Granges" (near to our residence Le Hameau de Valloire), peasants welcome you and propose:
> Direct selling at the farm: beaufort, Tommes, blue cheese, milk, raclette... From 10.00 to 12.00 pm and from 5 pm to 8pm (except on Fridays)
> Direct selling on the market every Friday from 9 am to 7pm
> Shepherd snack: lunchtime or in the evening on booking.
Valloire Pré Clos Farm
In our farm, located in the hamlet "La Borgé" (closest residence is Les Chalets du Galbier in the next hamlet), discover our mountain cows, in the evening during milking.
> Cheese selling (tommes, raclette, Borgé, meule de Valloire, bleu du Pré Clos... and fresh products) every morning from 8.30 am till 12 pm and in the afternoon from 2 pm; except on Friday morning, we are on the market!
> Farm aperitif at 6 pm on subscription.
Valloire Brewery
The beer made in Valloire!
The Galibier, emblematic peak in the French Alps, offers a high quality pure water. With this unique glacier water and the experience of our brewers, the brewery offers exceptional beers.
Discover our craftsmanship at the heart of the highest brewery in France, and enjoy our different beers.
Direct sales at the brewery and on the market in Valloire every Friday.
Direct sales and tasting at the brewery:
Monday to Friday: 4 pm - 6.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am - 12 noon / 4 pm - 6.30 pm
On Valloire market every friday from 9 am to 6.30 pm. Valloire hosts a big market in the heart of the village, behind the church. This is the perfect place to mix with locals and buy cheeses, charcuterie, Savoie wine and Genépy.
Please note: All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website. All prices for activities are in local currency (€ Euros) and are bookable and payable locally in resort.
Valloire Tourist Office
Valloire tourist information
Open everyday in season
e-mail: info@valloire.net
Tel 0033 479 59 03 96
www.valloire.net
Valloire Ski Activities
Mountain restaurants in Valloire
4 mountain restaurants - Château Ripaille (Access for skiers only, on the Crey du Quart area), Les Mérégers (Access from the Crêt de la Brive cable-car, on the slope "Les Selles"), Thimmel (Access from the Sétaz cable-car) and Le Chalet de la Brive (Access from the Crêt de la Brive cable-car).
Valloire Speed Riding
Tél. 0033 6 10 82 01 69 - ecole.envergure@gmail.com
www.parapente-speedriding.fr
Snowpark in Valloire
The lac de la Vieille Snowpark
It enables the majority to discover and practice free-style and new ways of skiing: ski-cross, an expert slopestyle and a medium park to progress safely. It is often classified as one of the best snowpark in European magazines and it has X-tra Large Size. Maintained daily by 4 snow professionals, the Valloire snowpark is there for snowboarders of all levels and freestyle experts. For beginners and younger ones, easyparks are located on the 3 areas of the Galibier-Thabor ski area. These play zones are fitted with whoops, curves and jumps for everyone.
The snowpark offers different access and zones depending on the difficulty
•The Expert zone (red and black level moduls): for advanced – this area propose a slopestyle with big airs, handrails…
•The Ski cross (blue level): for everyone
•Easy Zone – Easy park: across the green slope “Escargot” a play zone with whoops, curves and jumps for everyone
•The Medium zone: located across the half-pipe
•The Cool zone: relaxing area with music, picnic areas and a set of tools
For your safety
- Wear the safety gear (helmet, back protection...)
- Don't stop or linger behind a bump or other feature where you can't be seen
- Before jumping, assess the difficulty of each feature - it must be at your level
- Read and respect all the safety notices.
Opening and maintenance
Schedule: 10 am / 5 pm everyday (depending on weather conditions)
2 hours or more of ramming and maintenance every morning.
(Tricks and handrails are consistent to the AFNOR standard)
Valloire Cross Country Skiing
There is a 10 km cross-country skiing area in Valloire which is maintained and marked. The access is free.
Valloire Après-ski, Bars & Restaurants
Restaurants will suit all tastes and budgets and range from the much-praised 'Le Gastilleur' to the cosy Crêperie.
There are 19 Bars, 23 restaurants, a cinema, bowling, 2 night clubs and 6 altitude restaurants.
Valloire Altitude restaurants
L’Auberge de l'Archaz (Pré-Rond) ..................00334 79 59 78 28
Le Chalet de la Brive .........................................00334 79 59 59 39
Le Chalet de Montissot .....................................00336 25 91 43 43
Château Ripaille .................................................00334 79 83 31 34
Les Mérégers ........................................................00336 11 28 19 83
Thimel....................................................................04 79 05 36 65
Valloire restaurants
L’Antre d’Eux ...............................................00334 79 83 35 68 - b6
L’Asile des Fondues .................................... 00334 79 59 04 71 - c5
Le Beauséjour (Verneys) ...........................00334 79 59 37 85 - d8
Bistrot Chez Fred .......................................00334 79 59 08 32 - b6
Le Chalet des Saveurs ................................00334 79 59 21 44 - b5
Le Diablotin ................................................00336 09 49 12 03 - a5
Le Don Camillo ..........................................00334 79 59 08 21 - d6
L’Escale .........................................................00334 79 83 38 62 - a5
L’Escarnavé ..................................................00334 79 59 00 95 - a5
La Ferme de Poingt Ravier ...................... 00334 79 59 07 78 - e5
La Fontaine .................................................00334 79 59 00 83 - b5
La Grange de Thelcide (+ crêperie) .......00334 79 59 06 62 - b5
Le Great Himalaya ..................................... 00339 52 42 52 70 - c5
Le Hameau Gourmand ..............................00334 79 59 00 99 - b5
La Maison d’Angeline ............................... 00334 79 59 31 97 - c5
Les Mélèzes .................................................00334 79 59 03 44 - b7
La Pizza ........................................................00334 79 59 09 14 - b5
Il Pizzaïolo Les Marmottes (Verneys) .....00334 79 59 07 55 - e10
Pizzeria Vent d’Italie ................................. 00334 79 05 91 98 - c5
Le Plancher des Vaches (+ crêperie) ...... 00334 79 59 07 27 - b7
Le Planté du Baton ..................................... 00334 79 83 34 68 - c5
La Poutre (Bonnenuit) ...............................00334 79 59 08 75 - c10
Au Resto ...................................................... 00334 79 59 39 23 - c6
Valloire Bars
BARS
L’Aiguille Noire ............................................00334 79 59 01 74 - b5
L’Antre d’Eux ...............................................00334 79 83 35 68 - b6
L’Asile des Fondues .................................... 00334 79 59 04 71 - c5
Bar du Soleil (+snack) ..............................00334 79 83 34 27 - b7
Bistrot Chez Fred .......................................00334 79 59 08 32 - b6
Le Centre .....................................................00334 79 59 00 83 - b5
L’Equipe ........................................................00334 79 59 00 57 - b7
L’Escale .........................................................00334 79 83 38 62 - a5
La Grange de Thelcide (+ crêperie) ........00334 79 59 06 62 - b5
Le Mafayo (bowling) .................................00334 79 83 30 20 - b3
Les Mélèzes .................................................00334 79 59 03 44 - b7
La Poste .........................................................00334 79 59 03 47 - c5
Patchwork Café ...........................................00334 79 59 00 99 - b5
Pub l’Atelier .................................................00334 79 59 09 58 - b4
Au Resto (bar à vins) ................................ 00334 79 59 39 23 - c6
Le Beauséjour (Verneys) ...........................00334 79 59 37 85 - d8
Le Crêt Rond (Verneys) ............................00334 79 59 01 64 - d8
Le Relais du Galibier (Verneys) ..............00334 79 59 00 45 - e10
Valloire Clubs
Le Village: Open every night from 11pm. Free entry
www.myspace.com/levillagevalloire
• Le Slalom/Odyssée : Bar - Discothèque,
Open from 12pm (midnight) – Free entry
www.leslalom.com
Valloire Amenities
Valloire is served by a range of amenities including: mini-supermarkets, several cash points, doctors, pharmacies, physiotherapist and dentists. Library, fitness centre, beauty parlour, 3 hairdressers, launderettes/dry cleaning, bakeries…
The resort has 70 shops, 19 bars, 23 restaurants, multiple pubs and a disco.
Getting to Valloire, France
By Road:
Driving distance from Calais 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).
The Galibier pass is closed from the end of October till the begining of June.
Valloire Petrol station
Credit Card 24/24
Station Service La Vallée d'Or
Route du Télégraphe - 73450 Valloire
By Rail:
St-Michel – Valloire (17 kms).
• TGV directs :
Paris/St Michel - Valloire (4h30)
Sat and Suns during Christmas, Feb and Easter holidays.
Bus transfers from rail station to the resort of Valloire.
Booking on www.mobisavoie.fr
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
Public shuttle bus transfers from airports
Lyon Airport - Valloire via St Michel de Maurienne (www.lys-altibus.com).
Chambery Airport - Valloire via St Michel de Maurienne (www.lys-altibus.com).
Valloire Airport Taxi Transfer
For pre-bookable private transfer rates with Peak Retreats, view here.
Getting around Valloire
Different shuttles lead you from the town centre to the hamlets:
- Hameau du Col > Valloire roundabout Brive / Valloire roundabout Brive > Hameau du Col
- Les Verneys > Valloire centre / Valloire centre > Les Verneys
- Les Charbonnières > Valloire roundabout Brive / Valloire roundabout Brive > Les Charbonnières
- L'Archaz > Les Clots / Les Clots > L'Archaz
- La Curia > Valloire roundabout Brive / Valloire roundabout Brive > La Curia
As well, a little train is driving around the town-centre - everyday except on Saturdays.
SHUTTLES AND LITTLE TRAIN ARE FREE!
Valloire Opening Dates
The Valloire ski area (La Toussuire, St Jean d'Arves, St Sorlin d'Arves, Les Bottieres, Le Corbier) is open: Saturday 22/12/2018 - Friday 19/04/19.
Partial opening: Saturday 01/12/18 in Valloire.