Valmeinier Reviews & Ratings

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.

Station familial avec un beau et grand domaine. Le prix du forfait nest pas excessif compte tenue de la taille et de la hauteur du domaine par rapport à dautre station dans les Alpes.
Beaucoup de télésiège et très peut de tire fesse.
Animation régulière et commerçants généralement très agréable.

I worked in Valmeinier in 2016, at which point I had never skied or boarded; I am now very good at both, and while I've hit a few resorts (~5 resorts per year), I have done ne valmin every year since.
It's incredible, and being relatively unheard of, it's quiet.
Really does cater for all levels of rider, with the greens being long and flat, the reds being wide & varied and the blacks / off-piste bring best suited for those who crave a challenge.
My partner isn't interested in off piste & I am, but that's no issue as I can get plenty of (almost) back country & tree runs without straying too far away.
160km, 2 nice towns & a cracking little village with everything you need, including an epic nightclub.