Les Marécottes is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Salvan, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 9 km of runs between 1,110 m and 2,220 m, served by 4 lifts. Day pass €57 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.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Les Marécottes is a village in the Trient valley, near Martigny. The small Creusaz ski area rises to 2,220 m with a view over the Mont Blanc massif. The village is also known for its alpine zoo.
- Alpine zoo of Les Marécottes
- View of the Mont Blanc massif
- Close to Martigny
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Les Marécottes is a low-key, modestly sized resort — 9 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 lift queues that barely exist. Les Marécottes' reputation as a family resort is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured 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. The altitude of Les Marécottes (1,110 m at the bottom, 2,220 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is wise to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay at Les Marécottes is clearly on the high side: €57 for a day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Les Marécottes does not compete with 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
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
