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Valmeinier Ski Resort, France

Top Rated for
4.60 (24 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.54 (24 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.47 (16 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.46 (23 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.44 (9 Ratings)
Intermediates
4.42 (24 Ratings)
Value for Money
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Intermediate 32%
Advanced 37%
Expert 11%
Overall Rating
4.19
From 24 Reviews
90
Total Runs
1430
Bottom Elevation
2600
Top Elevation
160
Skiable Terrain
Updated August 2026
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Valmeinier, sharing its ski area with Valloire, offers a modern resort experience with a wide range of slopes suitable for all levels. The resort is popular among families and groups looking for a balance of great skiing, comfortable accommodations, and après-ski activities. Valmeinier's high-altitude location ensures good snow conditions throughout the season.

Recent Reviews

Fantastic stay overall at hotel l'aigle.
Although its not a 5 star resort its a fantastic family experience.
We enjoyed our first family holiday so much with hotel l'aigle being a great help from the moment we arrived.
The staff couldn't do enough to help and all went above and beyond to help our stay as comfortable as possible.
The children absolutely loved the ski school, you can actually see the nursery ski school from the hotel lounge while having a coffee and cake which was a great surprise.
I would recommend this resort to any family!
10 out of 10 family experience, if you don't mind sacrificing partying and prestige adult experience.
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Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Runs
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
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We have had many great ski holidays in Valmeinier and this year was no exception. Great snow conditions and weather. Skiied for 8 days. Lovely quiet resort with friendly people.
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Great resort, not very busy and plenty of runs to do, even when high season wait for busiest lift is five minutes. Plenty of restaurants to choose from and accommodation
Family Friendliness
Off-Piste
Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Runs
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Ski School Quality
Accommodation Options

Valmeinier Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
18Beginner Runs
29Intermediate Runs
33Advanced Runs
10Expert Runs
90Total Runs
12 kmLongest Run
160 kmSkiable Terrain
36 kmsSnow making
Elevation
2600 mTop
1430 mBottom
1170 mVertical Drop
Lifts
2Gondolas / Cable Cars
6Chairlifts
11Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€900Season pass
€233.706 days
€46.201 day
Weather
271 cmAverage annual snowfall

Valmeinier Travel Information

Airports
75min drive90KMsChambéry Airport (CMF)
90min drive120KMsGrenoble Airport (GNB)
120min drive160KMsTurin Airport (TRN)
Train Stations
20min drive15KMsSaint-Michel-de-Maurienne

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