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Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan)

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Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan)

📏 Altitudes: 1380 m – 1690 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 2 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 52 km
🚠 ski lifts: 3
💰 10 €/day (2025-2026 prices)
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📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 28 March 2027

Location of the alpin ski area — Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan)

Alpine ski area — Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan)

The Barioz alpine ski area is an association-run snow area, ideal for learning to ski or skiing at very low cost. It has two drag lifts and a carpet lift serving 5 runs: one green and one blue. There is no ski school on site, but volunteers sometimes offer initiation lessons. The site operates mainly at weekends and during school holidays, depending on snow conditions. The daily rate is low (6 euros), making it a popular choice for learning without pressure. The atmosphere is relaxed, family-oriented and almost communal. Perfect for a fun half-day with children or a first confidence-builder.

Runs and ski lifts — Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan)

Runs — Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan) (5)

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  • Green runs: 1
  • Blue runs: 2
  • Red runs: 1
  • Black runs: 1

Ski lifts — Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan) (3 lifts)

Lift breakdown:

    Power moment*: 191 km.sk/h (Small resort)

    8107173 km.sk/h

    Average lift age: 39 years

    The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.

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    Ski pass prices — Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan)

    For the 2025-2026 season, the alpine ski pass for Le Col du Barioz (Le Grand Plan) (10.00 €) is 73.7% cheaper than the French average (38.00 €). Its ski area is 95% smaller than the national average and its lift fleet is 85% smaller than the national average.

    Day pass

    10.00 €
    10.00 €
    (lowest price)
    38.00 €
    (average price)
    81.80 €
    (highest price)
    Season (prices) Day pass 6-day pass Season pass
    2025-2026 10 € N/A 53 €

    ➡️ ➡️ See all ski pass prices in France

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