Hameau de la Forêt> France > Valmorel
Valmorel Resort Guide
Snow Range: 1400-2550m
| Village Height: | Highest Ski Lift: | Transfer time: |
|---|---|---|
| 2,550m (8,415ft) | 2,550m (8,415ft) | Chambery 2 hrs 15 mins, Lyons & Grenoble 3 hrs 15 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 15 mins. Ski Train (Moutiers) 30 mins |
Resort Information
Valmorel is an ideal family resort with a traffic free village centre and doorstep skiing from all areas. The ski area itself is a real intermediates' playground with 152km of wonderfully groomed pistes. Furthermore beginners benefit from the specially reserved beginners' ski area. Although the resort itself is purpose built, the village is designed in a traditional style with pretty wood clad buildings and is made up of several 'hameaux' or hamlets.
Après Ski
Friendly, fun-loving resort with lots of atmosphere. · La Cordée, Hôtel du Bourg bar for a cosy drink around an open fire. L'After discothèque, Café De La Gare with occasional dancing on the tables and Jimbo Lolos for tequila slammers.
Activities
· Parapenting · Airboarding · Torchlight descent · Tobogganing · Fitness centre with sauna, steam room and massage · Marked walking trails
Eating out
A good range of tempting restaurants and cafés · Set 3-course menu for around €20 · Fondues from €25 including wine and dessert · La Cordée or Skiroc for French cuisine, Le Petit Savoyard for fondues and traditional dishes
Other amenities
· Cinema with occasional English films · Beautiful walks through old Savoyard villages to Les Avanchers · Small open market once a week · Occasional pageant evenings · Music festivals and recitals · Children's festivals
Family choice
Valmorel is undoubtedly one of the finest family ski resorts in France.The Piou Piou children's village run by the ESF, offers a crèche for children aged 18 months-2 years, with a choice of imaginatively designed playrooms and a sleep room and also offers a ski kindergarten for 3-6 year olds. There is a specially fenced off ski area where outdoor play for younger children and ski lessons for the older children will take place. The Piou Piou children's village is open Sun-Fri 8.45am-5.30pm and can be pre-booked.
Prices:
6 x half days 18mths-2yrs £104
6 x half days 3-5yrs £118
6 x lunches £82
Half days can be mornings or afternoons.
Call our Family Hotline on 0870 160 4070.
the savings
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
50% reduction on lift passes for one child under 13yrs with one paying adult.
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