Valmeinier

Ski resorts in France
The ski area Galibier - Thabor includes the resorts of Valloire and Valmeinier. It refers to two iconic peaks in the region rising to over 3000 meters
Valmeinier belong to Galibier Thabor.

Valmeinier Snow forecast

  • Friday
    0.24 in rain
    Heavy rain
    45°F
    4 mph
  • Saturday
    0.2 in rain
    Heavy rain
    45°F
    1 mph
  • Sunday
    0.35 in rain
    Heavy rain
    43°F
    3 mph
 

Facts about Valmeinier

Evening skiing:3 number of slopes
Artificial snow:68 number of slopes

Lifts (Total: 15)
Gondola lift:2
Chair lifts:17
Lift capacity:  58000 persons/hour

Vertical drop
Valmeinier Vertical drop
Highest Point: 9022 ft
Vertical drop: 4101 ft
Base Point: 4921 ft
Skiable vertical drop: 3609 ft (The vertical drop you can ride in one go on skis)

Season
Start:17 December
End:14 April

Areas
Childrens area:3
Country: France
Rhône-Alpes

Reviews for Valmeinier

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henke_720
09/01/2009
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Probably the worst place of the Alps, unfortunately .... as everyone else wrote, the snow shortage is very big. Have been there with the family a numb... Read more (160 words)
monsharen
07/04/2005
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Unfortunately, the snow shortage was noticeable when I was there, several runs closed due to the landmark. Saw some really nice rocks and other nice s... Read more (171 words)
Göran Svennar
Göran Svennar (Guest)
11/02/2005
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Unfortunately, it was snowy when I was there because a very limited range of slopes pissed and raised. Keep an eye on snow depths and open slopes. Gra... Read more (63 words)
JesperH
02/03/2004
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Valmeinier has the most offpiste with rocks and some joints, but if you turn the HELA lift system you can reach Valoire, where you will be offered nic... Read more (35 words)
W_Anton
27/12/2003
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Valemeniier has very nice slopes and very good offpiste rides with lots of pillows! but that's a thing that's plainly SK * T badness has no hope at a... Read more (57 words)

Most popular photo

Rider:  Photo: Robin Danielson

Trail map

Trail map Valmeinier

Nearby ski resorts

Valloire3.1 miles
Les Karellis5 miles
Orelle6.2 miles
Albiez Montrond7.5 miles
Valfrejus8.7 miles
Val Thorens9.3 miles
Les Menuires9.9 miles
Les Bottières10.6 miles

Airports near Valmeinier

Chambery Airport
Driving time: 1 hour, 19 minutes (66 miles)
Distance: 43 miles
Torino Airport
Driving time: 1 hour, 59 minutes (89 miles)
Distance: 57 miles
Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
Driving time: 2 hours (115 miles)
Distance: 77 miles
Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport
Driving time: 2 hours, 2 minutes (112 miles)
Distance: 57 miles