Valloire, France

Visitor reviews for Valloire

• March 08, 2006
  Olaf from NETHERLANDS
  

  We went to Valloire from 18-25 February 2006. We were lucky with the weather, because on Saturday and Sunday there was a lot of snowfall, so the remainder of the week we had fantastic fresh snow (and a lot of sunshine as well).
  The runs in the resort are great, especially in Valmenier where we spent four days, because the slopes weren't that busy (despite the spring break)in comparison to Valloire. Only when you return to Valloire there is a drag lift which is very slow (especially at the end of the day...).
  We spent our days in Les Valmonts (apartments), which is directly at the slope, so you can ski to the front door of your apartment :-).
  I found it a place where I surely will go back sometime!

• January 26, 2006
  Tufty Bear from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Have spent 3 family holidays in Valloire over the past few years and would recommend this resort to both younger and older families. This traditional village is very friendly and is very much a real village rather than just a ski resort in the winter. Plenty of traditional restaurants / bars but very much a family resort rather than a lively one. I can strongly recommend the Christiania Hotel which is a stone's throw from the main lift. The food is great - traditional French cooking and prices are very reasonable. Rooms are clean and spacious and represent excellent value for this 2* Logis de France hotel.

  Whilst the skiing terrain is varied, it is mainly intermediate standard. The resort is linked with Valmeinier which is very much a purpose built satellite resort. However, the ski-ing on this side is extensive. Just be aware of the time to get back on skis to Valloire at lunchtime as the only connection is a slow drag lift. However, a regular shuttle bus is the easy alternative.

• January 19, 2006
  Jason Young from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Went to Valloire for xmas 04 and had the best holiday ever :P. Took my two daughters and this was our first go at skiing, I cannot think of anything to complain about there. A very traditional resort, with plenty of natural scenery and not a tower block hotel in site. This resort covers everything for most skiing , only the adrenaline freaks and people who would rather drink than ski....would not like this resort.
  Perfect for your first or family holiday, but as it's not to high up check out the weather reports or book late.

• November 14, 2005
  Cees from NETHERLANDS
  

  My family went to to Valmeinier for the first time 6 years ago. We did have a wonderful time with all kinds of weather: blue sky and 48 hours heavy snowfall. This winter we will go back again. It's a good place to sky for all kinds of expieriences. No lift queues. A good and small place to stay.

• January 07, 2005
  robdavies from FRANCE
  

  Just had an excellent week staying in Valmeinier so we could ski all Valloire also. Stayed in a brilliant hotel where could ski in and out. Need to go back cos a week was not long enough to do all the runs. I found a small company www.sudsnowsports.com who arranged everything.

• November 28, 2004
  Rob Hawkins from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Having skied in Valmeinier last season for the first time we loved it so much we deccided to buy an apartment there to ensure we could enjoy the experience of Valeminer/Valloire all next season! Plenty of different skiing for all with really friendly locals.

• February 20, 2004
  Nicky from SWITZERLAND
  

  I had a wonderful week in Valmeinier in the middle of January. It snowed most days and the whole area offered some of the most accessable and enjoyable off-piste skiing I've ever experienced. One of the nice things about Valmeinier is the fact that it's not very high, and this means you can ski in trees :). We found lots of untracked powder even a couple of days after the big snow falls and never had to wait in a queue. Definitely a great place to ski if there's lots of snow.

• January 28, 2004
  Mrs Hudson from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to the Hotel L'aigle in Valmeinier with Snowcoach Holidays. It was a lovely holiday, the staff were very dedicated to our needs and our children haven't stopeed talking about it! The skiing available in Valloire catered for all our abilities and with easy access to the slopes this meant we could return to the Hotel when we wished, but relaxing in the hot-tub after a hard days skiing is definetly the best bit about the holiday!www.snowcoach.co.uk