Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Maurienne, Savoie. The ski area covers 310 km of pistes between 1,100 m and 1,600 m, served by 61 lifts. Day lift pass 0€ 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.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Les Sybelles ski area, which is shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The values shown here and on the pages of neighbouring resorts therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they should not be added together.
Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is a quiet, family-friendly village at 1,100 m in Maurienne. Historically linked to the Sybelles, the resort lost its ski-in, ski-out connection to the large ski area from the 2025/2026 winter, for economic and regulatory reasons. It now offers free skiing on its snow front (the Épinette and Rogemont drag lifts and the Ourson conveyor), and remains a peaceful base for snowshoeing and hiking in Maurienne.
- Free skiing on the snow front
- Peaceful village in Maurienne
- Ideal base for snowshoeing and hiking
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is one of the few resorts offering more than 310 km of pistes – a vast area that even the fastest skiers can't cover in a week. With 61 lifts and 3 runs listed, it is a destination that can absorb all kinds of tourist traffic without ever feeling crowded. The family reputation of Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-maintained 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 moderate altitude of Saint-Colomban-des-Villards – starting at 1,100 m, with the summit at 1,600 m – makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before departure is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 0€, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is one of the most accessible 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 genuine and often overlooked gem. In short, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincerely family atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It would be hard to have a bad stay here.
🏔️ Les Sybelles
Six Maurienne resorts that merged their ski areas in 2003 around the Ouillon summit, instantly creating one of France's largest ski areas. La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, Les Bottières and Saint-Colomban share the same lift pass and the same runs — it is impossible to tell where one ends and the next begins. It is a very sunny ski area, dominated by the silhouette of the Aiguilles d'Arves, with a majority of blue and red runs that make it an ideal place to progress as a family. Prices remain noticeably gentler than in the big Tarentaise resorts.
The other resorts in the area
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.
