Valmeinier Piste Map
Check out the Valmeinier ski resort map to get your bearings before you hit the slopes - it's well worth downloading to plan your days on the mountain. The trail map covers 90 runs spread between 1,430m and 2,600m, with a solid mix of 18 beginner, 29 intermediate, and 33 advanced pistes. You'll find 19 lifts in total, including 2 gondolas, 6 chairlifts, and 11 drag lifts to get you around the area.
Best Runs in Valmeinier
Looking at Valmeinier's piste map, here's what the resort offers across its terrain:
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Piste de Luge (Green): A gentle nursery slope right in the village centre, ideal for first-timers getting their ski legs.
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L'Izoard (Blue): A wide, cruisy blue that runs from the Col du Télégraphe down to Valmeinier 1800, perfect for building confidence with long, sweeping turns.
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Les Marmottes (Blue): A mellow tree-lined run offering sheltered skiing when the weather turns, popular with intermediates looking to progress.
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Le Lièvre Blanc (Red): A proper carving piste with consistent pitch and excellent grooming, letting you really lay the skis over.
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La Combe (Red): A long red run from the top of the Gros Crey sector that holds snow well thanks to its north-facing aspect.
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Le Tétras (Red): A more technical red with varied terrain and a few steeper pitches to keep intermediates on their toes.
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L'Ours (Black): Valmeinier's marquee black run featuring a steep top section and mogul fields that form up nicely after fresh snow.
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Le Chamois (Black): A challenging descent with tight turns and steep gradient, best tackled when you're feeling confident and the conditions are right.