There are destinations where you go to ski. And others, where you go to breathe, stroll, experience the mountains without stress, while taking advantage of a truly XXL ski area. At the gateway to the Tarentaise, Valmorel ticks all the boxes. A resort on a human scale, charming and accessible, which has long defended a simple idea: skiing can remain a pleasure, a gentle gesture, an interlude without excess.
Just two hours from Lyon and thirty minutes from Moûtiers-Salins station, the village is one of the most easily accessible resorts, and this winter it is redoubling its efforts to ensure that everyone can enjoy the snow, sun and silence of the peaks without breaking the budget.
Come by train, leave a winner
Here, mobility is not a detail. Valmorel is campaigning for fluid, low-carbon, intelligent access. From Moûtiers station, Transdev shuttles take you to the heart of the resort, without the need for a car park.
And this winter, there's a clever extra helping hand: the «Travel green, ski smart» operation.» rewards visitors arriving by train. On presentation of their ticket, they will receive a discount of 15 % on their pass.
It's a simple, practical idea that encourages low-carbon travel while allowing you to make the most of the Grand Domaine's 165km of pistes.
Grand ski, village spirit
At Valmorel, the skiing is getting bigger but the smile is still there. From an altitude of 1,250 to 2,550 metres, the ski area offers silent forests, open ridges and long, panoramic runs.
Beginners will find their feet between the fir trees. Experienced skiers will be able to ski up and down the slopes until the last light falls.
And for the clever ones, the resort has its secret weapon. Ultra-competitive weekends, with packages up to -50 % on Saturdays and -30 % on Sundays in low season.
During the holidays, the same logic applies: -30 % on the Saturday pass to lighten the bill without giving up skiing.
understanding the mountains differently
Valmorel cultivates a taste for education. Here, you're not just a consumer of snow. You can discover, understand and exchange ideas.
Every week, the station opens its backstage doors for immersive, free events.
An early start with the ski patrollers, before the ski area opens, a visit to the snow factory to understand the issues surrounding the resource, and a technical tour of a chairlift station, at the heart of the ski area's operations.
These are rare moments that add depth to the experience, and remind us that behind the glide, a living mountain works and transforms itself every day.
Sleep well, pay fairly
Valmorel also cultivates another luxury, that of choice. Whether it's a cosy inn, a cosy residence or a charming hotel, each address defends its own atmosphere, its relationship with the landscape... and its value for money.
In the heart of the village, the Hôtel du Bourg offers a cosy chalet feel, including a log fire, with a 10-% discount for stays of six nights or more.
Right on the snow front, the Akoya residence boasts luminous suites and a well-maintained spa: down to -30 % in the teenager's room, and -5 % for longer stays, like an invitation to slow down.
For a more confidential stay, Au Pré des Saisons offers two rooms with mountain charm, including a local breakfast and free shuttle to the resort. 100 a night, the perfect balance of calm, simplicity and authenticity.
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