Font d'Urle is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Vercors, Drôme. The area offers 18 km of runs between 1,510 m and 1,765 m, served by 11 lifts. Day lift pass 16€ 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.
Font d'Urle is a plateau resort in the Vercors, at 1,430 m, geared towards Nordic and family skiing. Its 18 km of alpine runs are complemented by a Nordic area. The wild natural landscape of the Vercors gives it a timeless atmosphere.
- Renowned cross-country skiing
- Well-preserved Vercors, Drôme
- Very affordable, ideal for beginners
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Font d'Urle is a small, low-key resort — 18 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Font d'Urle'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. Font d'Urle's modest altitude — starting at 1,510 m and topping out at 1,765 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 16€, Font d'Urle is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget or skiers who want to multiply their days on the slopes without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Font d'Urle does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, 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.
