Col de Marcieu is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Chartreuse, Isère. The ski area stretches over 4 km of runs between 1,300 m and 1,700 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass 15€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Col de Marcieu is a family micro-resort at 1,000 m in the Trièves. Its 15 km of gentle runs are ideal for beginners and children. The atmosphere is very calm and prices are affordable, set in unspoilt natural surroundings between the Vercors and Chartreuse.
- Very small and affordable
- Unspoilt Chartreuse
- Family first steps
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Col de Marcieu is a modest, low-key resort, with 4 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Col de Marcieu's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Col de Marcieu's modest altitude, from a base at 1,300 m to a summit at 1,700 m, makes it sensitive to changes in the weather. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow bulletins before you leave is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 15€, Col de Marcieu is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to fit in plenty of days out without breaking the bank, it is a genuine and often overlooked spot. In short, Col de Marcieu does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
