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Resort facts
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Resort Height
Valmeinier: 1,800m (5,950ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 1 hr 45 mins
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
2
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Wide open runs and some wonderful views
Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Maurienne Valley, the small purpose built resort of Valmeinier offers spectacular views over the surrounding mountains. The resort is linked to the traditional French village of Valloire to provide an excellent ski area at the foot of the Galibier Pass.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
Both resorts have easy nursery slopes close the resort . There are plenty of good wide, open slopes on which to master those turns!
Intermediates
A wide variety of pistes for the intermediate skier to choose from. Try the shaded, west facing slopes on the Crey du Quart or the long red from the Le Gros Crey peak into Valmeinier 1500.
Advanced
Setaz offers several black runs and the mogul field down to Valmeinier 1500 is steep and challenging.
Nightlife
No Comment for its live music or the lively Le Dannebrog bar. Carry on into the night at the Brasilia nightclub.
Activities
· Paragliding · Snow shoe walking · Floodlit skiing · Football on snow
Eating out
La Glisse pizzeria, Les Lauzes, L'Estaminet, La Fondue, Le Chardon Bleu or take advantage of the pre-bookable meal options at Hotel Les Carettes
Other amenities
· Cinema · Activity programme · Cash machine only (no bank)
Private Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
Families
Valmeinier offers free lift passes for children under 6yrs. Club La Galipette (ESF) has starter ski tuition for 3-4 yrs and day care for children aged 3 mths-8 yrs. Open Sun-Fri from 0845-1730. Cost for 6 days tuition, am day care and lunch costs approx €210, Pre-booking recommended. Call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457 for further details (call charges apply). Please note: clubs are mainly French speaking.
Snow Savers
Ski in any other resort in the Maurienne Valley for just €10 per day (transport not included).
From 3rd April, the lift pass gives FREE entrance to the ice skating rink, tennis courts and cinema. -
Our best deals to Valmeinier
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Valmeinier in France | Self catering |
£288 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Valmeinier in France | Self catering |
£311 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Valmeinier in France | Self catering |
£311 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Valmeinier in France | Self catering |
£323 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Valmeinier in France | Full board |
£643 based on 4 sharing |