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Valmorel
A pedestrian village street at the head of the Aigueblanche valleys, a 165 km Grand Domaine shared with Saint-François-Longchamp — and a free village-heart sledge run, lit after dark.
At a glance
Type
Ski resort
Access
Paid
Best season
18 December 2026 – 10 April 2027
Parking
Paid covered (610 spaces) and outdoor (1,100 spaces); free at the Le Crey village (180 spaces) and Les Lanchettes; 'in summer, parking is free'
Town
Les Avanchers-Valmorel
Winter access
open
Winter infra
['ski_alpin', 'ski_fond', 'luge', 'raquettes', 'chiens_traineau', 'ski_rando']
Wheelchair access
Partially accessible Source: Valmorel — Accueil PMR
What is Valmorel
Valmorel, in the commune of Les Avanchers-Valmorel, opens onto the Grand Domaine: 'The Grand Domaine of Valmorel stretches over 3,600 hectares, from 1,250 to 2,550 metres' with '165 km of runs', gathering 'the resorts of Valmorel, Saint-François-Longchamp, Doucy and Celliers' — the Valmorel-only pass (with Doucy) covering '95 km of runs'. Four beginner areas, four freeride zones and 50 km of waymarked walking and snowshoe trails round out the picture.
The free offers are published in black and white on the official ticket shop: the 'Bois de la Croix carpet (free)' and the 'Cheval Blanc drag lift (free)' to start without a pass — and the free village-heart sledging area: 'This sledge run sits at the heart of the Valmorel resort. Fully secured around a pirate theme, open by day and lit at night' ('Skiers and dogs forbidden on the zone!').
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Domain
Grand Domaine 165 km (3,600 ha, 1,250 – 2,550 m) · Valmorel pass 95 km
Season 26/27
18 December 2026 – 10 April 2027
Free
Bois de la Croix carpet · Cheval Blanc drag lift · floodlit sledging area
Trails
50 km walking-snowshoe · 4 beginner areas · 4 freeride zones
Contact
Valmorel and Aigueblanche valleys tourist office · 25 Bourg Morel · +33 4 79 09 85 55
When to visit
When to visit
The 2026-27 season is published: 18 December 2026 to 10 April 2027 — 'Opening 18 December!', announces the homepage. In summer the resort lives from 4 July to 30 August 2026. In winter, the free floodlit sledge run stretches the day past the closing of the slopes.
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Alpine skiing · Cross-country skiing · Sledging · 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 is free in Valmorel?
Two beginner lifts listed on the official ticket shop — the Bois de la Croix carpet and the Cheval Blanc drag lift — and the village-heart sledging area, pirate-themed and secured, open by day and lit at night.
When does the 2026-27 season open?
18 December 2026 to 10 April 2027, dates published on the ski-area page and echoed on the homepage ('Opening 18 December!').
Grand Domaine or Valmorel pass?
The Grand Domaine (165 km, 3,600 ha, from 1,250 to 2,550 m) unites Valmorel, Saint-François-Longchamp, Doucy and Celliers; the Valmorel-only pass covers 95 km with Doucy.
And without skis?
50 km of waymarked walking and snowshoe trails, sledging and its variants (airboard, snake-gliss, yooner — 'halfway between sledge and ski'), dog sledding, skating and guided snowshoe outings.
Where do you park?
Parking: Paid covered (610 spaces) and outdoor (1,100 spaces); free at the Le Crey village (180 spaces) and Les Lanchettes; 'in summer, parking is free'.
What does it cost?
Access: Paid.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Partially accessible (Valmorel — Accueil PMR)
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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