Valmeinier Overview
Valmeinier is a charming ski resort in the French Alps, known for its stunning mountain scenery and a welcoming atmosphere. Nestled in the Maurienne Valley, it offers a large ski area with 70% of slopes above 2000m and access to over 160 kilometers of ski slopes as part of the Galibier-Thabor ski area, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers with plenty of green and blue runs.
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Accommodation
Hotel Les Carrettes
Location:
Capacity: 117
High quality accommodation right at the ski slopes. Ski school meets the group in front of the hotel and the ski hire group is next door, so everything could not be more convenient. The hotel is right at the snow front (ski to door), a short walk/shush (100m) from the main lifts!
Rooms: Sleep 2-5 people and the family suites sleep up to 7 people, and all have private facilities, TV and safe.
Facilities: Bar with pool table, restaurant, free Wifi.
Valmeinier Après Ski
Pizza Night
Subject range:
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a pizza and a drink at a local restaurant. This evening activity is a great way for the group to socialise and relax after a long day on the slopes!
Crepe Afternoon
Subject range:
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a crepe and a drink on a sunny terrace after skiing (not bookable, pay locally)
Bowling (Valmeinier)
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What you’ll experience: Always a favorite with school groups, bowling is a nice way to wind down after skiing. Please note, 32 people maximum at a time (other arcade games available on site). An alternative bowling is also available in Valloire.
Resort Facts
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 1800m |
| Highest Lift | 2750m |
| Vertical Drop | 1320m |
| Total KM of Piste | 160km |
| Total no of ski runs | 82 |
| Green | 17 |
| Blue | 30 |
| Red | 34 |
| Black | 8 |
| Total no of lifts | 29 |
| Longest run | 12km |
