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Les Saisies vs Valloire: which resort to choose?

Full comparison: ski area, snow reliability, atmosphere, budget. Our verdict to help you decide.

Two Savoy resorts in the Northern Alps, two philosophies. On its plateau in the Beaufortain at 1,650 m, Les Saisies focuses on families, easy runs and a large Nordic ski area. At the foot of the Col du Galibier, Valloire offers a village with character, more vertical drop and more red and black runs. Here is how to choose based on your profile.

📊 The figures head to head

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Les Saisies

Altitude1,650 – 2,070 m

Ski area83 km

Lifts31

Runs (green/blue/red/black)15/30/12/3

Day lift pass46 €

SnowFinder rating4.4 / 5

RegionBeaufortain, Savoie

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Valloire

Altitude1,430 – 2,600 m

Ski area90 km

Lifts17

Runs (green/blue/red/black)10/19/20/5

Day lift pass55 €

SnowFinder rating4.2 / 5

RegionGalibier-Thabor, Savoie

👤 Which resort for which profile?

👨‍👩‍👧 Family with young children

Les Saisies

With 15 green and 30 blue runs, the ski area suits children and beginners well. The resort holds the Famille Plus label and has a childcare service.

⛷️ Confident skier looking for steeper slopes

Valloire

Valloire has 20 red runs and 5 black, against 12 and 3 at Les Saisies. It is also recommended for advanced skiers, with a summit at 2,600 m.

💶 Tight budget

Les Saisies

A day lift pass costs 46 € there, against 55 € at Valloire, a saving of 9 € per day (16% less).

🎿 Cross-country skiing fan

Les Saisies

Les Saisies has a vast Nordic ski area. The resort hosted the cross-country skiing and biathlon events of the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games.

🏘️ Lover of village character

Valloire

Valloire is a lively Savoyard village in the Maurienne. Its baroque architecture has been preserved.

🗺️ Skier who likes to vary the routes

Valloire

Its own ski area covers 90 km, against 83 km at Les Saisies. It extends to 160 km with Valmeinier through the Galibier-Thabor linked ski area.

💡 Our verdict

Les Saisies will suit families, beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as cross-country fans, with a pass at 46 € and 31 lifts. Valloire appeals more to skiers looking for vertical drop and more demanding slopes: its ski area climbs to 2,600 m, 530 m higher than its neighbour in the Beaufortain. Its village with character is an extra asset for those who love a mountain atmosphere. Both resorts offer childcare and restaurants, so the choice depends mainly on your level and budget.