Valmorel

Visit Valmorel, Rhone-Alpes

Valmorel is an ski resort in the French Alps, to the south of Albertville and the Three Valleys region, hence east of Chambery and south-east of Annecy.

The resort is part of a group that also includes Doucy Combelouviere, Nâves, La Léchère, Celliers and Saint-Francois-Longchamp and goes under the name 'The Grand Domaine'.

Valmorel ski resort

The resort at Valmorel is at an altitude of 1400 metres, and has been built in a 'sympathetic' style typical of the more modern ski resorts in the Alps, with a focus on avoiding high-rise buildings and on using traditional building materials, such as wood and stone, to keep an 'Alpine village' appearance where possible.

The main ski resort at Valmorel has more than 150 kilometres of ski-runs at altitudes up to 2600 metres, accessed by about 50 cable cars and ski-lifts. There are 56 pistes available (14 green, 26 blue, 11 red and 5 black runs), and several hundred snow cannons to help ensure good skiing conditions

There are also a good number of off-piste routes (predominantly around Nâves).

Children are also well catered for, and there is a good selection of après-ski options. Among the popular activities for families are quad bikes and snow scooters, sledging and airboarding. Slightly more relaxing, there is a also a spa and fitness centre in the resort.

Summary

The relatively low altitude mean the season at Valmorel is less extended than in some resorts, but conversely also mean the resort is open for hiking and other activities earlier in the year.

Overall, the ski resort at valmorel is attractive and pleasant and located in stunning alpine scenery that lends itself well to both summer and winter mountain activities.

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Suggested places to visit near Valmorel, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Les Arcs 29km; Vanoise National Park 34km; Tignes 36km; Val d'Isere 41km; Les-7-Laux 41km; Chambery 42km; Megeve 44km; Talloires 44km; Menthon Saint Bernard 47km; La Clusaz 47km; Bonneval 48km;

Valmorel tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - recommended detour (24km) : Col de la Croix-de-Fer - site of natural beauty (34km) : Massif des Bauges - regional natural parc (34km) : Aiguilles d'Arves - site of natural beauty (41km) : Parc du château du Touvet - remarkable garden (42km) : Col de l'Iseran - site of natural beauty (45km) : Roc de Chere - site of natural beauty (45km) : Jardin alpin du Lautaret - remarkable garden (49km) :

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