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Pralognan-la-Vanoise
A true Savoyard village at the heart of the Vanoise massif, 70% of its land inside the national park — a human-scale ski area, and the Olympic rink of the 1992 Games' curling.
At a glance
Type
Ski resort
Access
Paid
Parking
Bouquetin car park free all year (7 consecutive days max; campervans 24 h)
Animals
Allowed on the Mont-Bochor cable car ('lead compulsory', one dog per person); forbidden in the Vanoise National Park
Stroller / Reduced mobility
The Prioux promenade (1.5 km) is 'accessible to all, including families with pushchairs'
Town
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Winter access
open
Winter infra
['ski_alpin', 'ski_fond', 'raquettes', 'chiens_traineau', 'ski_rando']
Wheelchair access
Partially accessible Source: Pralognan — Promenade des Prioux
What is Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Pralognan-la-Vanoise, 'nestled at 1,410 metres at the heart of the Vanoise massif', is the anti-ski-factory: 'a family village ski resort of the Alps' that has 'kept the typical traditions of a small Savoyard mountain village', with '70% of its territory at the heart of the Vanoise National Park'. Its unlinked domain climbs from 1,410 to 2,355 m — 'nearly 1,000 metres of vertical' — with 25 runs (9 green, 3 blue, 8 red, 5 black), 12 lifts and 64% of the surface under snowmaking; the Nordic domain lines up '27 km of waymarked trails', Savoie's 6th Nordic site, holding the '3 Nordics with excellence in services' label.
The free offers are family-shaped: the beginner area steps from the village is 'free for under-5s', lifts are free for under-5s and the 75-and-over, and the beginner pass (Petit Poucet and Barioz runs) holds at €20 a day. The Olympic heritage lives at the Le Cristal sports centre: the Olympic rink that hosted the curling of the Albertville 1992 Games — 'Olympic ice rink, curling sheet, multisports hall, fitness room, spa, pool and slide, billiards, bowling and bar'.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Altitude
Village 1,410 m · domain up to 2,355 m (≈1,000 m of vertical)
Domain
25 runs · 12 lifts · 64% snowmaking · Nordic 27 km
Season 26/27
Unpublished as of 18/08/2026 (2025-26: 20 December – 5 April)
Free
Beginner area and lifts under 5 · lifts 75+ · beginner pass €20
Contact
Pralognan tourist office · 290 avenue Chasseforêt · +33 4 79 08 79 08
When to visit
When to visit
As of 18 August 2026 the 2026-27 season was not yet dated; for reference, the 2025-26 season ran 20 December to 5 April (9:00-16:45, then 9:00-17:15 from 7 February). Curling is played 'in winter only'. In summer the village lives from 6 June to 13 September, gateway to a national park that 'offers over 400 km of waymarked trails'.
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Alpine skiing · Cross-country skiing · Snowshoeing · Dog sledding · Ski touring
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What sets Pralognan apart from the big resorts?
It is a village first, a resort second: an unlinked domain of 25 runs between 1,410 and 2,355 m, preserved Savoyard traditions, and 70% of the commune's land at the heart of the Vanoise National Park.
When does the 2026-27 season open?
The dates were unpublished as of 18 August 2026. For reference, the 2025-26 season ran 20 December to 5 April. We will update on publication.
What is free or affordable?
The beginner area near the village is free for under-5s; lifts are free for under-5s and the 75-and-over; the beginner pass (Petit Poucet, Barioz) costs €20 a day; 9 walking-snowshoe paths are waymarked and 3 lifts accept pedestrians.
What is there at Le Cristal?
The Olympic rink of the Albertville 1992 curling, a curling sheet (winter only), a multisports hall, fitness room, spa, pool with slide, billiards, bowling and a bar.
Where do you park?
Parking: Bouquetin car park free all year (7 consecutive days max; campervans 24 h).
What does it cost?
Access: Paid.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs: Allowed on the Mont-Bochor cable car ('lead compulsory', one dog per person); forbidden in the Vanoise National Park.
Is it stroller-friendly?
Stroller: The Prioux promenade (1.5 km) is 'accessible to all, including families with pushchairs'.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Partially accessible (Pralognan — Promenade des Prioux)
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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