Vallouise is a ski resort in the Southern Alps massif, in the Hautes-Alpes. The ski area covers 25 km of runs between 1,200 m and 2,500 m, served by 8 lifts. Day pass 20€ 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.
Vallouise is a village in the Hautes-Alpes at 1,100 m, in the Écrins National Park, with 20 km of runs. An authentic village at the gateway to the Écrins massif, with its well-preserved Alpine architecture. A ski-mountaineering destination for lovers of high mountains.
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Vallouise is a modest, low-key resort: 25 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. Vallouise's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It's one of the most reassuring resorts in the Southern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,500 m and a village at 1,200 m, snow reliability in Vallouise is generally dependable from January to late March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause strain early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly with the first serious snowfalls. With a day pass at just 20€, Vallouise is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to make the most of every outing without breaking the bank, it's a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Vallouise doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest, often underrated destination 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.
