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Essentials
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Resort Height
Valmeinier: 1,800m (5,950ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 1 hr 45 mins
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Dublin
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
2
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Wide open runs and some wonderful views
Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Maurienne Valley, Valmeinier ski resort offers spectacular views over the surrounding mountains. The resort is linked to the traditional French village of Valloire to provide an excellent ski area at the foot of the Galibier Pass. Valmeinier itself consists of two areas, 1500, a traditional village, and 1800, a purpose-built region with convenient ski-in/ski-out accommodation and an ideal spot for beginners and intermediates. With a good snow record, this area is great for beginner and especially intermediate skiers or boarders. The wooded trails of Le Setaz area are great fun or try some of the wide runs in Valmenier, perfect for cruising. For advanced skiers, Valmeinier is home to an Olympic ski run.
Ski information
Ski Information Beginners
Both resorts have easy nursery slopes close the resort . There are plenty of good wide, open slopes on which to master those turns!
Ski Information Intermediates
A wide variety of pistes for the intermediate skier to choose from. Try the shaded, west facing slopes on the Crey du Quart or the long red from the Le Gros Crey peak into Valmeinier 1500.
Ski Information Advanced
Setaz offers several black runs and the mogul field down to Valmeinier 1500 is steep and challenging.
Nightlife
No Comment for its live music or the lively Le Dannebrog bar. Carry on into the night at the Brasilia nightclub.
Activities
· Paragliding · Snow shoe walking · Floodlit skiing · Football on snow
Eating out
La Glisse pizzeria, Les Lauzes, L'Estaminet, La Fondue, Le Chardon Bleu or take advantage of the pre-bookable meal options at Hotel Les Carettes
Other amenities
· Cinema · Activity programme · Cash machine only (no bank)
Families
Family choice
Valmeinier offers free lift passes for children under 6yrs. Club La Galipette (ESF) has starter ski tuition for 3-4 yrs and day care for children aged 3 mths-8 yrs. Open Sun-Fri from 0845-1730. Cost for 6 days tuition, am day care and lunch costs approx €210, Pre-booking recommended. Call reservations on 01 4331080 for further details. Please note: clubs are mainly French speaking.
Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Ski in any other resort in the Maurienne Valley for just €10 per day (transport not included).
From 3rd April, the lift pass gives FREE entrance to the ice skating rink, tennis courts and cinema.
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