La Loge des Gardes is a ski resort in the Massif Central, in the Allier. The ski area covers 2 km of runs between 1,050 m and 1,160 m, served by 3 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.
La Loge des Gardes is the only ski resort in the Allier, nestled between 1050 and 1,160 m on the slopes of the Pierres du Jour, the highest point of the monts de la Madeleine. Its 4 runs, all easy, are served by 3 drag lifts and a conveyor belt, in a wooded setting ideal for family first steps.
- The only ski resort in the Allier
- 4 runs, all easy
- Forêt domaniale de l'Assise
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
La Loge des Gardes is a modest, low-key resort, with just 2 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. La Loge des Gardes' 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 Massif Central for teaching children the basics of skiing. The modest altitude of La Loge des Gardes, starting at 1,050 m and topping out at 1,160 m, makes it sensitive to changes in the weather. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow bulletins before you set off is strongly recommended. With a day lift pass at just 15€, La Loge des Gardes is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to make the most of their days without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short, La Loge des Gardes 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
The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
