Val Pelens

Location of the alpin ski area — Val Pelens

Alpine ski area — Val Pelens

Val Pelens is a mountain resort in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Val d’Entraunes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, near the Mercantour National Park. It stands out for its soft resort concept and deliberately family-oriented approach, offering an alternative to the large Southern Alps ski areas. The resort is popular for its convivial atmosphere and preserved character. It is the ideal place to learn and practice skiing on a human scale, far from the crowds of major complexes. The Val Pelens ski area is characterised by its gentle gradients, making it perfectly suited to beginners and families. The runs are laid out through a natural and forested environment, offering a serene setting for first-time sliding. Beyond alpine skiing, Val Pelens capitalises on its natural assets to offer a range of complementary activities oriented towards nature and tranquillity: a dedicated toboggan area with a secured zone for children; several marked snowshoe circuits offering immersion in the high-altitude forest and panoramic views over the Var valley; ski touring starting point for excursions to surrounding Mercantour summits and passes; and designated cross-country ski areas for classic and skating technique. The philosophy of Val Pelens is based on an approach to the mountains less focused on performance and consumption, and more on relaxation, family leisure and discovering the landscapes of the Alpes Maritimes.

Runs and ski lifts — Val Pelens

Average lift age: 46 years