Les Karellis

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Located in the heart of the Maurienne valley, Les Karellis resort offers the convenience of ski-in ski-out access throughout its ski area. Its predominantly north-facing exposure ensures good snow cover during the winter season, complemented by a sun-facing slope on the Albanne side. This resort stands out for its particular history, marked by a determination to make mountain holidays accessible to a wide public, thanks to associative holiday villages. Even today, most stays are full-board, with the ski pass included in the price of the stay. Its proximity to the motorway makes it easy for visitors to arrive, discovering a preserved mountain environment, with an extensive view over the Vanoise. This privileged location allows visitors to enjoy the attractions of the mountains in every season.

📌 Northern French Alps – Savoie

Les Karellis

📏 Altitude: 1600 m

🎿 Alpine skiing: 60 km

⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 30 km

🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort

💰 From 35 €/day (2025-2026)

7 green

6 blue

12 red

4 black

📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 10 April 2027

Overview of Les Karellis

Les Karellis sits at 1,600 metres altitude, 300 metres above the original village of Montricher. This small integrated resort favours a human scale, with residences that fit naturally into the landscape around a ski area base. The pedestrian character of the resort centre contributes to a calm, safe atmosphere, conducive to relaxation in summer as in winter. The resort’s history, based on a social tourism model, is reflected in its atmosphere and organisation. Dominated by a panorama of Alpine summits and bordered by forest, Les Karellis provides a pleasant setting for mountain stays. Though the ski area may be considered modest in size, its charm and authenticity attract a family clientele and those seeking an authentic mountain experience.

Our review — Les Karellis

★★★☆☆ 3.0/5

Ski area — key figures — Les Karellis

🌟 High-altitude resort (Savoie)
📏 1600 m Village altitude (2480 m Top altitude)
🏨 3.802 tourist beds
🎿 29 runs

24.1%

20.7%

41.4%

13.8%

🚠 18 ski lifts

Power moment^*: 4945 km.sk/h (Medium resort)

Average lift age: 34 years

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When to visit

Les Karellis in summer

In summer, Les Karellis becomes a peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for outdoor activities. Marked trails invite walkers to explore varied landscapes, with viewpoints over the valley and mountains. Mountain bikers have routes suited to different levels, and other activities such as climbing are available. The summer season is also punctuated by local events and activities. The ecomuseum Montricher autrefois offers an immersion in the history and traditions of the region. Beyond the resort, you can explore the Maurienne: swim at the Lac de Villargondran, visit the museums in Saint-Jean and Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, or climb the great Maurienne passes: the Galibier, Croix de Fer, Madeleine and Glandon.

🎯 Things to do in summer:

✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Rock climbing

Les Karellis in winter

With a ski area rising to 2,520 m, Les Karellis benefits from good snow cover throughout the winter, especially in the upper sectors. The runs, varied and well distributed between levels, wind through larch forests and open panoramas over the Vanoise massif and the valley. In addition, a free-access Nordic ski area offers several kilometres of cross-country and snowshoe trails in a calm, wooded setting. The family atmosphere is reinforced by regular entertainment: torchlit descents, snow games and guided outings. A resort designed for relaxed, active and shared stays.

🎯 Things to do in winter:

✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snowshoeing

Skiing

Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Les Karellis: Les Karellis (alpin), Les Karellis (nordique).

Ski area — Les Karellis

⛰️ Altitudes: 1550 m – 2480 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 60 km
💰 Day pass: 35 €

The Karellis alpine ski area extends from 1,600 to 2,520 metres altitude, offering 60 kilometres of runs served by 16 ski lifts. Its strength lies in the quality and guaranteed snowfall, ensured by its predominantly north-facing aspect and complemented by an efficient snowmaking network. The ski area offers fine terrain diversity: gentle slopes ideal for learning at the foot of the residences, wide blue and red runs for carving and progression — particularly under the Arpons and Chaudannes chairlifts — and a few more technical black runs for experts. The Albanne sector, sunnier in the morning, offers a pleasant alternative with magnificent views over the Vanoise. The ski-in ski-out concept is total here: you put your skis on and take them off at the door of your residence — a rare luxury that greatly simplifies the organisation of ski days.

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Cross-country ski area — Les Karellis

⛰️ Altitudes: 1600 m – 1740 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 30 km

In the heart of the Maurienne valley, the Karellis Nordic ski area offers a preserved space of 30 kilometres of cross-country trails — with the rare advantage of being entirely free. This makes it a popular destination for gentle sliding, snowshoeing and nature walking enthusiasts. The groomed and marked routes wind through a peaceful setting of larch forests and exceptional Alpine panoramas. Departure is easy from the col car park — also free — allowing immediate immersion in a calm and serene environment. The ski area offers 30 km of maintained trails for both classic and skating technique, with several loops at different levels (including one blue, two red and two black). The routes cross magnificent larch forests and lead to remarkable viewpoints over the Vanoise, the Valloire valley, the Maurienne and the Galibier. One of the must-do routes leads to the Col d’Albanne at 1,600 m altitude, offering a genuine mountain experience. Beyond skiing, a network of 20 km of marked and secured routes is specifically dedicated to snowshoeing and walking — also free.

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