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Visitor reviews for La Tzoumaz Ski Resort

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• January 06, 2012
  Fan from Netherlands
  

  La Tzoumaz is a nice place to stay. Three are a few hotels and the bars are improving. A lot of nice chalets are for rent.
  By car La Tzoumaz is easy to reach
  All standard requirements are available.
  The ski area is fantastic and you can ski 'til the end of April.

• La Tzoumaz Ratings

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

  Access: 4.0 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of La Tzoumaz.	Public Transport: 3.5 (1) There are no buses or taxis to La Tzoumaz, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 5.0 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.5 (1) No places to stay in/near La Tzoumaz, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 5.0 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 2.0 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in La Tzoumaz.
  Ski in/Ski out: 5.0 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 4.5 (1) There are no child care facilities at La Tzoumaz, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 4.5 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) La Tzoumaz is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 4.5 (1) La Tzoumaz relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 5.0 (1) There are no snow groomers at La Tzoumaz, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at La Tzoumaz are groomed daily.	Shelter: 5.0 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) La Tzoumaz is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 5.0 (1) If snow conditions are poor at La Tzoumaz, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 5.0 (1) La Tzoumaz usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 5.0 (1) The staff at La Tzoumaz are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at La Tzoumaz are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 3.5 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.5 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 5.0 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 5.0 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) La Tzoumaz has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 4.5 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 5.0 (1) No intermediate terrain at La Tzoumaz, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 5.0 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 1.5 (1) Not even a kicker at La Tzoumaz, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 3.5 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 3.0 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around La Tzoumaz, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 5.0 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) La Tzoumaz has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 5.0 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 4.5 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 3.0 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 3.0 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 3.0 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 4.0 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 4.5 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 4.0 (1) Overall, La Tzoumaz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 3.0 (1) Overall, La Tzoumaz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

• December 20, 2011
  S Critchley from United Kingdom
  

  This quiet little resort is a great place to base yourself if you aren't bothered about wild nightlife. There are a couple of ok bars and restaurants and the supermarket is well stocked. Definitely a good family resort. Lots of good value private rentals to be had through local agents which are within a short walk to the gondola.

  This place has great access to Verbier, in fact if you ride/ski fast you can get to some of the best bits in Verbier before people in Verbier get there!

  There is no park to speak of but there are loads of natural hits and features to play on and some decent booters get built not too far from the piste if you keep your eye out. You can get to the park at Verbier pretty easily and its been getting much better year by year. Alternatively if you have a car you can get to Nendaz (25 mins), Thyon (35 mins) and Crans Montana (50mins) where there are some excellent parks.

  If the snow is good there is some excellent off-piste and some really good tree riding to be had, all of which is pretty easily accessible. Being mostly North Facing Tzoumaz holds its snow better than Verbier and some good stashes of Pow can be found after everything in Verbier is long gone to porridge or been tracked out if you are willing to earn it.

  Lifts are all in good condition apart from the lift back up to Savoleyres from Verbier side which is next in line for replacement, but plans where put on hold for some reason. Not sure what a previous reviewers used to but by European standards all the lifts are perfectly acceptable.

• December 12, 2011
  KAren Hughes from United Kingdom
  

  A great resort for skiing and summer walking. We've skied from La Tzoumaz for several years and have enjoyed the benefit of the new fast lift from the village up to the top of Savoleyres. The pistes in the village area are lovely - big cruising runs and nice tree-lined routes down with some challenging bits on both. Great to end the day with a drink at the new Croix de Coeur bar looking out over the bowl of Verbier and then ski all the way down to the village. We stay in one of the Interhome managed chalets right on the home piste which is great for early morning access.

• November 30, 2011
  C Purdy from United Kingdom
  

  Only the lift up/down into Verbier is old and yes needs replacing, I believe there are plans for a new lift up/down into Verbier, the one up from La Tzoumaz to the top is new. You can ski into Verbier from the top, so not essential to use the lift down. Snow conditions on the La Tzoumaz side can be better as it is north facing. Not as busy as Verbier.

• November 09, 2011
  Avi from Israel
  

  La Tzoumaz is the worst ski resort I ever met. Although the ski areas are nice, connecting with Verbier area, the infrastructure and the lifts are very old, very small dirty and not comfortable.
  Comparing to other resorts in Italy or Austria, the ski lifts are maybe like 25 years old.
  However, the prices are expensive. Don't go to this ski resort, they won't invest in renewal of the resort like others.

• February 12, 2010
  Dave Griffin from United Kingdom
  

  La Tzoumaz is definitely preferable to Nendaz if your aim is to access the Verbier ski area, as links are much better - for most of the season you can ski down to Verbier (Carrefour) easily. Hotels are around CHF40-90/night, and apartments about CHF 1,200-1,400 self-catering. It is quiet and skiing is perhaps not suited to complete beginners. An intermediate's paradise though, and the 10Km sledge run is a hoot. Has a couple of bars but it isn't Verbier in terms of nightlife. La Tzoumaz would suit families with kids who can ski, couples who just want a quiet time, intermediates and off-pisters who can't afford Verbier prices.

• October 31, 2009
  Robin Gibson from United Kingdom
  

  La Tzoumaz is a picturesque resort within easy reach of Geneva/Sion airports and with high-speed gondola and chairlift access to Verbier and the famous 4 Vallees region. North-facing slopes ensure a long season and great snow conditions right down to the village at 1600m. La Tzoumaz has varied well-groomed pistes for beginners and intermediates local to the village, with extensive quiet off-piste through the forest or down Vallon D'Arbi for that late afternoon run home. Self-catering chalets are excellent value for groups and families, and there are minimal queues. Night life is quiet at La Tzoumaz but there is something for everyone.

• March 04, 2009
  Tom Jones from United Kingdom
  

  La Tzoumaz is a great alternative to Verbier if you want a quiet time but with a few bars if you want a drink after skiing. Don't expect anything too wild though. Most of the people in La Tzoumaz are there on a self-catering basis in either chalets or apartments. There is a good supermarket which should suit most people. The supermarket is open all year so stocks most things. All the blue and red slopes are excellent and usually so well groomed that you are down before you realise it. Good lift system at La Tzoumaz - virtually no queues. Most people from Verbier come over if the weather is poor over there as this resort is a little more sheltered. Ski and boot storage at the lifts if you want it rather than the need to haul your skis back to your digs.

  Access to Verbier from the top of La Tzoumaz system is either to ski down through the forest; very pleasant, or if there is not enough snow get the gondola down and then the free bus to the main lifts. Bus seems to be every 5 mins.

  For more than a couple of days though, you will definitely need the 4 valley pass unless you are a beginner in which case there is enough in La Tzoumaz. Also has sledge runs and forest walks. Go for it if you want the quiet life with minimal temptations after skiing.

  Approx 2hrs 30 mins from Geneva by car.