Why Peisey Vallandry is Highly Rated for Tree Runs

Peisey Vallandry's tree runs have earned it serious respect among riders who know what proper forest skiing looks like, bagging a 4.46/5.00 rating and silver in Europe's tree run category. What makes this place special is the quality and variety of glade runs weaving through the forest terrain. They are proper forest corridors that offer incredible skiing when conditions align. Expert skier Fi mentions the tree runs are "amazing when the snow is good," whilst Beccy, an advanced skier, raves about "beautiful tree-lined runs that are very quiet in the afternoon." The forest terrain here benefits from decent tree spacing that creates natural flow lines without being too tight or sketchy, making them accessible for advancing intermediates whilst still entertaining experts.

The natural obstacles and varied terrain through the trees keep things interesting without being overly gnarly. Advanced skier Georgy highlights how "the tree runs are excellent especially full of rat runs for kids," showing how the forest routes cater to different abilities with multiple lines through the same sections. Hollie praises the "great chill tree line run home" that lets you finish your day in style. The forest skiing here is genuinely integrated into the resort's character, offering protection on windy days and keeping the snow quality better when conditions get variable lower down.

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how Peisey Vallandry stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!