How big is Valmorel?
Valmorel has 165 trails served by 42 lifts — 10th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 11th of the 15.
Valmorel resort guide
Savoie, France
Family-friendly resort with traditional architecture
Valmorel at a glance
165
Trails
42
Lifts
8,366ft
Top
4,593ft
Base
3,773ft
Vertical
CMF
Nearest airport, 30 mi
40% beginner40% intermediate20% advanced
Valmorel offers excellent family facilities, traditional Savoyard architecture, and gentle slopes perfect for beginners.
Your questions about Valmorel, answered
How high is Valmorel?
The lifts run from 4,593ft at the base to 8,366ft at the top, a vertical of 3,773ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 12th highest, with the 11th biggest vertical.
Is Valmorel good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Valmorel split 40% beginner, 40% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits beginners.
When is the ski season at Valmorel?
Over the last ten winters Valmorel has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 22 to May 17, about 178 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 46in, 45in of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Valmorel?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), 30 mi away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 38 mi, Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB) is 54 mi, Geneva (GVA), Switzerland is 58 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Valmorel?
A 6-day adult Grand Domaine (Valmorel) costs €310 for 2025/26, an estimate rather than a published price, or €52 a day.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Valmorel
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF30 mi
- Annecy MeythetNCY38 mi
- Grenoble Alpes IsèreGNB54 mi
- GenevaGVA58 mi · major airport
Travel time to Valmorel
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Geneva (GVA)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,853 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 78 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 15m
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,861 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h · 41 mi
- Total
- ≈ 11h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 15m · 51 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Valmorel lift ticket 2025/26
€3106-day adult Grand Domaine (Valmorel) · ≈$355
€52 per day · 3.2 km of trails per € · estimated price
78value scoreGreat value
Valmorel trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Valmorel. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Valmorel has 165 trails and 42 lifts, running from 4,593ft to 8,366ft.
Why go to Valmorel
- Excellent beginner terrain
- Great for families
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Less crowded than major resorts
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited après-ski
Skiing and snowboarding Valmorel by ability level
Beginners
Valmorel is perfect for beginners! The resort has extensive beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Valmorel offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Valmorel, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Valmorel
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: valmorel.com
More on Valmorel
- Valmorel snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Valmorel snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Valmorel lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Valmorel
Distances are straight-line, not by road.