WINTER
The sun of the noon on the snow of Valloire ....
The Galibier-Thabor domain in figures:
- 150 km of slopes (about 90 tracks)
- 1600 hectares of skiable area
- a ski area more than 10 km wide between the Gros Crey and the Verneys
- between 1430 m and 2600 m of altitude
- 70% of the runways above 2000 m
- 3 mountains, 5 slopes
- more than 400 snowmakers
- 30 ski lifts (including 2 cable cars and 6 detachable chairlifts)
- hourly flow of more than 44,000 persons/h
- 1 snowpark (elected among the best French) - Cumulative turnover (Valloire + Valmeinier), in the French TOP 20 equipped ski
- area since 1937
First flakes package, package for 286 € (instead of 663 € !!), access EVERY winter to the entire Galibier-Thabor domain + many other exclusive advantages, if you buy it online Before the 15/11/16!
Map of the village:
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Pdf map
On this link, click the name of a slope or an ascent to see a description and photos.
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Snowpark
The snowpark of the Lac de la Vieille welcomes freestylers with a ski-cross, an expert slopestyle, a free big air bag and a park medium to progress safely. The snowpark is regularly ranked in the top European by independent magazines. For beginners and youngsters, discover the "easy parks" play areas, located on the slopes of the 3 mountains of Galibier-Thabor. Areas equipped with whoops, turns and bumps accessible to all. The modules of the snowpark are maintained daily by a team of 4 enthusiast persons. Their size and number evolve throughout the winter to the rhythm of snowfall. From 17/12/2016 to 17/04/2017 from 10h to 16h30. Depending on snow conditions.
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Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing:
On Valloire, it is also possible to
practice cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing, which will allow you to
go away from the crowds, to discover
an exceptional fauna and flora, and
to see the chamois... Cross-country
ski loops of different levels exist
between the Verneys and Bonnenuit
(± 20km, free of charge) as well as a
climb at the top of the gondola
(paying activity) of the Crey de la
Brive on the Sea plateau*.
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Alpine snowshoe trails are also accessible from both cable cars. The circuits are of different levels, all marked on this map * (available at the Tourist Office or at the lifts).
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Some guides organize snowshoe outings. These are very convivial and always pleasant to the sight but also to the palate!
Click here to find out more!
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Various events :
On the Town Hall Place, a dozen of artisans present their Christmas products in small chalets. Sculptures on snow, presence of Santa Claus to give him your letters ... Animation of streets with the "goblins in the snow". Hot wine and chocolate on sale. Christmas crèche in the Borge cave (subject to weather) From 21st to 24th December 2016, from 11am to 12pm and from 3pm to 7pm. On the 24th, attend the "sport" arrival of Santa Claus, near the church. Magic moment for children!
Come to celebrate the passage to the new year in a good mood on the Avenue de la Vallée d'Or with the snow ball followed by a fireworks display! From 10 pm: Snow-ball on the Avenue de la Vallée d'Or. At midnight: Fireworks fired by the technical services of the station.
From 8 to 17 April 2017, children under 16 are free to ski! A mountain of animations for a stay rich in emotions and memories with: - 1 child pass under 16 free of charge for 1 adult package purchased - 1 cinema place per day at the 5 pm session (subject to availability) - animations and free games on the place of the town hall - 1 rental of ski or snowboard equipment offered for an adult rental purchased Condition of the offer, see link.
On the Town Hall Place, a dozen of artisans present their Christmas products in small chalets. Sculptures on snow, presence of Santa Claus to give him your letters ... Animation of streets with the "goblins in the snow". Hot wine and chocolate on sale. Christmas crèche in the Borge cave (subject to weather) From 21st to 24th December 2016, from 11am to 12pm and from 3pm to 7pm. On the 24th, attend the "sport" arrival of Santa Claus, near the church. Magic moment for children!
Benefits of being on the Moulin Benjamin side for skiing :
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Access to the whole domain WITHOUT any worry
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Excellent situation which allows a ski return to the Asinerie near our chalet until mid-April
As in most resorts, Valloire has invested heavily in snow culture. In 2006, 15% of the French trails were covered by cultivated snow, and the numbers are constantly increasing because of global warming! In Valloire, all the water necessary for the operation of the cannons is stored in the reservoir of the lake of la Vieille (construction of the lake in 2007:> 6 million euros). The municipality thus has a water volume of 230,000 m³ at the beginning of the season, allowing to triple the speed of production.
For more information, click here.