Skiing in Valmorel
Valmorel lies in the French Tarentaise in the Savoie and is the main village of the Grand Domaine, the ski area linked with St. François Longchamp offering 244 kilometres of pistes and 55 lifts, between 1815 and 2395 metres. Recent winters recorded up to 173 centimetres of snow, and 4 centimetres of fresh snow fell in the past week. Valmorel was built in the 1970s, but deliberately in Savoyard village style: slate roofs, wooden balconies and a car-free centre with a charming shopping street. The result is one of France's most atmospheric purpose-built resorts, with a strong family profile. We list 8 accommodations in Valmorel, with prices from 319 euros per person, remarkably affordable for the Tarentaise.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Valmorel
Valmorel7.2Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Sappey
Valmorel7.3Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence La Duit
Valmorel8.4Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Beauregard
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence La Grange aux Fées
Valmorel5.2Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Cristallin
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Prariond
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Laurzière Dessus
Valmorel7.5Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Rés. Maeva Home Athamante et Valériane
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Cheval Blanc
Valmorel8.5Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence CGH la Grange aux Fées - Voordeeltarief
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Côte Soleil
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Lauziere Dessous
Valmorel8.5Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence CGH la Grange aux Fées
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence MGM Akoya
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Hotel MGM Akoya
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Marches
Valmorel6.2Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Valériane
Valmorel9.2Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence l'Ecrin d'Argent
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence La Camarine
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Orgentil
Valmorel9.3Le Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence MGM Anitea
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Athamante.
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Lauzes
ValmorelLe Grand Domaine, Frankrijk
Résidence Bourg Morel
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The ski area from Valmorel
From Valmorel you ski straight into the Grand Domaine: 244 kilometres of pistes and 55 lifts between 1815 and 2395 metres, linked with St. François Longchamp over the Col de la Madeleine. The runs fan out widely above the village, with terrain for every level.
Beginners have spacious practice zones by the village, intermediates endless blue and red combinations, and advanced skiers enough solid descents plus the scenic crossing to the Maurienne side. The area is compact enough to explore fully in a week.
Snow reliability in Valmorel
The Grand Domaine lies entirely between 1815 and 2395 metres, an altitude band where snow usually keeps well. Recent winters measured up to 173 centimetres, and 4 centimetres of fresh snow fell in the past week, an early start to the season.
The northern Tarentaise location brings regular snowfall, and snowmaking supports the busiest pistes and valley runs. December and March are more changeable, as everywhere, but thanks to the altitude of the whole area, conditions here stay relatively stable.
The village itself
Valmorel proves a purpose-built resort can have charm: the car-free centre with its painted facades, slate roofs and the Rue du Bourg shopping street feels like a genuine Savoyard village. Everything is within walking distance and many accommodations are ski-in ski-out.
The atmosphere is distinctly family-friendly, with children's entertainment, a quiet but convivial après-ski and restaurants from crêperies to Savoyard classics. The village is popular with French families and increasingly with international guests, yet has stayed pleasantly small-scale.
Who is Valmorel for
Valmorel is one of the best French picks for families: car-free, compact, with strong ski schools and childcare, and pistes that build up gradually. Intermediates find an ideal playground in the Grand Domaine's 244 kilometres.
Advanced skiers have enough challenge, though true mileage hunters should temper expectations compared with the mega-areas further up the Tarentaise. With prices from 319 euros per person across 8 accommodations, Valmorel is surprisingly affordable with us for this region.
Practical information
You reach Valmorel via the French motorways towards Albertville and then into the Tarentaise; the exit at Moûtiers leads to the village via a short valley road. The route is shorter than to the higher Tarentaise resorts.
We list 8 accommodations in Valmorel, with prices from 319 euros per person. The French February holidays are busy and pricier; January and March offer the same pistes with more space. Ski-in ski-out addresses in the centre are in demand and call for early booking.
Valmorel on the map
Webcams · Valmorel
📷 Les Avanchers-Valmorel › South-west: Rue du Bourg
📷 Les Avanchers-Valmorel: Planchamp
📷 Les Avanchers-Valmorel › North-east: Valmorel
📷 La Lechere
📷 Salins-Fontaine: Villarlurin
📷 Saint-Francois-Longchamp › South-east: Domaine skiable de Saint François Longchamp Labellemontagne
📷 Aime-la-Plagne
📷 La Plagne-Tarentaise › West: Montalbert
FAQ about Valmorel
How much piste can you ski from Valmorel?
From Valmorel you reach the Le Grand Domaine ski area with around 244 km of marked pistes and 55 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Valmorel cost?
Accommodations in Valmorel start from around €299 per person; Nivosola compares 22, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Valmorel?
Yes. Recent winters in Le Grand Domaine reached a maximum snow depth of around 173 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Valmorel?
The Grand Domaine ski area lies between 1815 and 2395 metres. The village itself sits high in the Morel valley, right by the pistes.
Is Valmorel suitable for beginners?
Yes, Valmorel is considered one of the better French destinations for learning to ski: spacious practice zones by the village, gradual pistes and good ski schools. Provision for children is excellent too.
How busy is Valmorel?
Valmorel is smaller and calmer than the big Tarentaise resorts, though the French February school holidays are noticeably busy. Outside those weeks, village and pistes are relaxed.
Which other village in this ski area is a good alternative?
St. François Longchamp, on the Maurienne side of the same Grand Domaine, is even quieter and often slightly cheaper. You ski on the same lift pass.