Valmeinier Reviews & Ratings

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

Snow wasn’t quite the best when we arrived, after a day or two it dumped a nice load of fresh powder and away we went. Some nice runs and good weather. Managed to ski right up to the accommodation as well which was awesome.

Ski in ski out quiet area with efficient lift system and great views. Great for family trips. Links to Valloire for more variety.

Decent resort with a fine mix of slopes, but the maintenance is average and not always consistent everywhere. Some lifts are older, and newer ones feel more basic than modern with no seat heatingor covers. But there are plenty of interesting runs, good food options, and nice choice of accommodation.
At the end it is fine ratio of value for the money.

Snow at the start of the trip wasn’t the best, after a couple days it dumped snow and it was a pleasure to ski there.

Great for off piste, good terrain and not many other people riding back country, so fresh lines many days after a snowfall.

The park is non-existent.

Good piste runs.

Small resort but great for beginners and families. Lifts are very quick and easy to get to, right in the centre of the accommodations. Not too crowded. ESF school are great. Small but well stocked supermarket in centre. Good food and drink options. Lots of other activities to do for non-skiers too. Medical centre but no pharmacy, so bring what you need with you. (Although the Medical centre does dispense after consultation)

I had an amazing ski holiday from start to finish. The resort was well organised, with excellent ski conditions and a great variety of runs for different skill levels. The lifts were efficient, so there was very little waiting time, which meant more time on the slopes.

The accommodation was comfortable, warm, and ideally located close to the lifts. After a full day of skiing, there was plenty to enjoy in the village, with great restaurants and a lively but relaxed atmosphere.

Overall, it was a fantastic trip with stunning scenery, great skiing, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this resort and would love to return in the future.

Great resort lots of door step skiing places. Variety of runs for all levels. Green run back to 1800 can get chopped up however wide enough for beginners to navigate

A small quiet resort with no lift queues and empty pistes - enough to keep a red / blue intermediate skier happy with the link to Valloire

It was so cute and snowy, there was always a sufficient amount of snow on the mountains and everyone was really friendly. My mother had a big fall and the mountain team was really, really helpful always with a smile on their faces. The resturants there where lovely and it had many supermarkets stocked full!

I worked here during the 2016/2017 winter season and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The resort has true front-door ski access, which made every workday feel like a privilege rather than a routine. Being able to step straight out onto the slopes is something you never take for granted.

The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, with a strong sense of teamwork among staff. Management were supportive, communication was clear, and there was a genuine effort to make the season enjoyable for everyone, not just guests. The location, snow conditions, and overall vibe made it an unforgettable season both professionally and personally.

I left with great memories, strong skills, and lifelong friendships. I’d highly recommend this resort to anyone looking to work a ski season or enjoy a top-quality ski-in, ski-out experience.

Had a really great time with the Family and Friends late season in Valmeinier. The snow level meant that some of the lower parts of the resort were very green and bare, but one thing the French do really well is keeping the connecting piste open. We were able to get accross to the other side of Valoire easily. The main bonus of late season in Valmeinier was empty slopes and zero queues for lifts and lots of Sunshine. Literally Zero people there, at time felt we were the only people on the mountain. Felt really quite special and the snow above 2000m was pretty good. Unfortunately off piste was pretty rubbish but had loads of fun on the slopes with the famo. The downside is the town was very quiet, hardly any apres, some restaurants were open for lunch but was very quiet.
Happy go back, slopes were good and varied with lots of range for different skills. Linked area big enough to explore but not so big it impossible to cover everything. Overall a great experience, would recommend.

I've been to Valmeinier and Valloire many times, it's a reasonably extensive skiing area, the lift passes are also reasonable. My four children learnt to ski and snowboard here, as have there partners over time. Finally it's just a short drive up the mountain from the autoroute, with a largish supermarket at the bottom of the valley to stock up with supplies before you drive up to the resort.

Have gone here several times, have practically grown up here. Lovely ski resort, slopes and people. Highly recommend!

Quiet resort but can ski over to Valloire. A hidden gem which is not overly busy.Ski lifts are quick and never much queuing. Apres ski is quiet, there is a bowling alley, but a resort for those who love to be on the slopes rather than off them.

I have been skiing Valmeinier for the past 15 years and it's a firm favourite. Off the beaten track and not frequented by many British skiers, you'll find a mostly french resort with incredible value accommodation options, mostly self catering apartments and in Valmeinier 1800 the majority is ski in/out or less than 50m from the slopes.

Ski area is large across 3 mountains and 2 resorts of Valmeinier and Valloire. Valloire is the better option for quaint french ski town, think a mini Chamonix, it's a town all year round with churches and schools, a proper community. Whereas Valmeinier is the convenient purpose built ski town.

Groomed slopes are fantastic, easy to clock up the miles getting around the whole area. Sometimes the link to Valloire can feel a little protracted, takes several lifts to get over there but getting back at the end of the day is much easier. Loads of wide open red and blue slopes across the area. An intermediate paradise. Advanced skiiers might find it a little lacking in black slopes or off piste terrain. It's not perfect for beginners but there's enough easy slopes to get them going. If it's your very first time on skis, maybe look at a ski area with a larger dedicated beginner zone. Valmeinier has one but it's small and can get busy.

Val d'Isere and Meribel aren't facing any competition on the Apres ski front! There's some nice bars in town and one. "Discoteque" so there's something, but if the main priority for you is nightlife, look elsewhere. If you want somewhere that offers incredible value accommodation, fantastic intermediate piste skiing and somewhere to grab a few cheap pints, Valmeinier might just be the best place you've never heard of.

I must have been more than 20 times, and will happily go 20 more.

Plenty of skiing at Valmeinier & across to Valloire. Had a great 3 weeks in January and plenty of options for eating out/Apres for a medium sized resort. Great value & would recommend without hesitation. Didnt use the ski school but watched them on the slopes & looked very well organised and fun for the kids. 20 mins drive to Orelle cable car into 3 Valleys which is a great option.

I've been going to Vallmeiner and Valloire since my son was a few weeks old, he's now 20. It's high, reasonably extensive, the lift passes are a reasonable price compared with elsewhere. Both villages aren't far from the autoroute. There's a wide variety of accommodation, so all in all it ticks many boxes as a good choice for a family skiing trip.

I enjoyed my trip to Valmeinier. We stayed half board so I cant comment on the eating out etc for evening meals but there are plenty of great spots for lunch at the base of the resort and a fantastic bar higher up with stunning views over the alps. There are bars and activities for evening entertainment which we enjoyed. The runs were good and there was a good mix of blues and reds. The main slope back down to the base of the resort is a little steep so would be trickier for first time skiers. However, your Valmeinier lift pass gets you access to Valloire which really made the trip. The skiiing on that side of the mountain is far more extensive and there is so much more to explore. There is a much bigger variety of slopes on that side with lots of beginner friendly slopes. Valmeinier a smaller resort in comparison to some of the other more reputable ones in France, however, I really enjoyed our trip and would recommend it.