Valmeinier is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Galibier-Thabor, Savoie. The ski area stretches over 160 km of runs between 1,500 m and 2,600 m, served by 29 lifts. Day lift pass 55€ 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.
Valmeinier is a family resort at 1,500-1,800 m in the Maurienne, linked with Valloire to form a 160 km ski area. Newer than its neighbour, it offers well-oriented runs and reliable snow in an open mountain setting. Calm, laid-back atmosphere.
- Galibier-Thabor 160 km
- Panoramic view over the Maurienne
- Affordable lift passes
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Valmeinier is a resort on a human scale, focusing on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 70 km of runs are ideal for a 3- to 4-day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Valmeinier's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, 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 getting children started on skiing. With a summit at 2,600 m and a village at 1,500 m, snow reliability at Valmeinier is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause strains early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay at Valmeinier is clearly high: a 55€ lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants 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, Valmeinier keeps its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ Galibier-Thabor
Valloire and Valmeinier, two villages in the Maurienne valley nestled below the Galibier pass, have shared 160 km of runs spread across five slopes since 2007. Valloire has kept its character as a street village, with its 17th-century baroque church and its authentic atmosphere; Valmeinier, the newer of the two, spreads between an old village at 1,500 m and a resort at 1,800 m. The ski area climbs to 2,750 m, and 70% of its runs lie above 2,000 m, which ensures solid snow cover from December to April. It is also a playground for cyclists in summer, with the Galibier and the Télégraphe within handlebar reach.
The other resorts in the area
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.
