Between the Aiguilles d’Arves, the Vanoise and the Écrins, Valloire stands out as a four-season destination. In winter, it charms with a vast ski area linked to Valmeinier and numerous festive events. In summer, it attracts hikers, cyclists and families in search of fresh air, legendary passes and traditional entertainment. At 1,400 metres altitude, this Savoie village combines authenticity with tourist dynamism. The presence of the Col du Galibier and the diversity of its landscapes make Valloire a popular base camp year-round.
Valloire
Overview
Valloire
📏 Altitude: 1430 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 160 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 17 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 54.9 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 12 December 2026 to 9 April 2027
Overview of Valloire
A ski resort in winter and a permanent village of 1,066 year-round residents, Valloire is one of the most vibrant and attractive villages in the Alps. Its fine chalets line the road to the famous Col du Galibier (open from June to October) — a link between the Northern and Southern French Alps, and a perfect excuse for a day trip to La Grave or Briancon. The village divides between a dense, architecturally eclectic town centre and several preserved hamlets worth exploring on foot: Les Verneys, Poingt Ravier, Bonnenuit and Les Granges. The parish church is a treasure of Baroque art. The territory of Valloire is vast, with beautiful landscapes to discover on foot in summer. The commune has numerous summits rising above 3,000 metres: the Aiguilles d’Arves (3,514 m), the Grand Galibier (3,228 m) and the Pointe des Cerces (3,098 m) dominate the fringes of Valloire. Several mountain refuges and cols lead to neighbouring territories: La Grave, Nevache, Valmeinier and the Brianconnais. Closer to home, the Lac des Cerces, the Aiguilles d’Arves valley, the Aiguille Noire valley and the Grand Galibier are natural wonders in their own right.
Our review — Valloire
3.8/5
Ski area — key figures — Valloire
- 🌟 Village resort (Savoie)
- 📏 1430 m Village altitude (2730 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 17.627 tourist beds
- 🎿 89 runs
🚠 19 ski lifts
Average lift age: 21 years
When to visit
Valloire in summer
When the Col du Galibier opens in June, Valloire takes on the feel of a living mountain destination. In summer, walkers discover the Aiguille Noire, the Rochilles plateau and the Lac des Cerces. Cyclists tackle the switchbacks of the Galibier or venture out on marked mountain bike trails. In the valley bottom and on the heights, events blossom: concerts, exhibitions, markets and traditional fetes. The highlight of the season remains the 15 August procession with its decorated floats. Valloire pitches itself as an animated, authentic and welcoming alpine village.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Via Ferrata • ✅ Tree climbing
Valloire in winter
With 150 km of runs linked to Valmeinier, Valloire attracts alpine skiers of all levels. Events punctuate the winter season: ice sculpting in January, snow sculpting in February and La Montagne aux Enfants at the end of the season. The resort also offers cross-country skiing, snowshoe routes, a snowpark and an accessible beginner area. The well-exposed ski area offers superb views over the surrounding massifs. Valloire remains true to its spirit as a warm, family-friendly village resort.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Ski joëring • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Dog sledding • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below is an overview of the ski area accessible from Valloire: Galibier-Thabor (Valmeinier-Valloire) (alpin).
Ski area — Galibier-Thabor (Valmeinier-Valloire)
⛰️ Altitudes: 1400 m – 2730 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 160 km
💰 Day pass: 54.9 €
Linking the two Maurienne resorts of Valloire and Valmeinier, the Galibier-Thabor ski area offers 160 kilometres of varied runs. It extends across three main massifs (Setaz, Crey du Quart and Gros Crey) and benefits from excellent skiability thanks to its high altitude — 70% of the ski area is above 2,000 metres. Ranging from 1,430 to 2,750 m, the ski area benefits from multiple aspects allowing skiing in sunshine throughout the day. Around thirty ski lifts ensure smooth links, and a network of over 700 snow cannons guarantees the return to the resorts. Around 60% of the runs are on the Valloire side, and 40% on the Valmeinier side. From Valloire, skiers access two massifs: La Setaz — renowned for its more technical runs and sustained north-facing slopes, ideal for strong skiers; and the Crey du Quart (west-facing) — the main link point with Valmeinier, appreciated for its snowpark, Family Park and long wide runs including the famous Escargot green run. On the Valmeinier side, the Gros Crey massif (2,594 m) offers wide, very well-exposed runs with panoramic views over the Aiguilles d’Arves and the Valm’Park snowpark. The Crey du Quart slope towards Valmeinier offers wilder and more forested skiing, with popular runs such as the long blue Armera forest trail and the red Cotiereux, as well as fine views from the blue Combe Orsiere over Mont Thabor. In total, the Galibier-Thabor ski area has 90 runs (18 green, 30 blue, 34 red and 8 black), suited to both beginners and experienced skiers. Beyond snowparks, the ski area has several fun zones, a boardercross and new-discipline areas, confirming its family and sporting vocation.
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Ski pass prices — Valloire
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Valloire.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galibier-Thabor (Valmeinier-Valloire) (alpin skiing) | 54.9 € | 278.5 € | 1098 € | 2026-2027 |
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