Valloire at a glance
- Ideal for
- Families: free for under-5s, Famille Plus label
- Small budgets: €54.90 a day, €278.50 for 6 days
- Car-free: 2 gondolas leave from the village
- Less suitable if
- Ski late: closes 11 April
- Experts: 8 black runs out of 91
- Coming via Briançon: Galibier closed in winter
Weather, snow and webcams in Valloire
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Valloire
Recommended hotels for your budget
Upscale
What to do in Valloire besides skiing
Valloire piste map and ski area
Beginners: 3 beginner areas, including a free drag lift at Les Verneys · beginner pass €26.60
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Valloire lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Galibier-Thabor · 1 day | €54.90 | €46.40 |
| Galibier-Thabor · 6 days | €278.50 | €237 |
| Galibier-Thabor · 4 hours | €48.80 | €40.60 |
| Beginner · 1 day | €26.60 | €26.60 |
2026-2027 prices · Free for under-5s and over-75s · child aged 5-12 · one pass for Valloire and Valmeinier · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Valloire
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Valloire, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (1 shop) and Snowrental (3) · 13 rental shops in the centre and at Les Verneys
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lessons, 6 mornings outside the holidays | €165 |
| Group lessons, 6 mornings during the holidays | €220 |
| Marmottons ages 2.5-4, 6 mornings (ski + childcare) | €250 |
| 6 private 1h lessons at midday, except February | €320 |
ESF Marmottons (ski and childcare) and ESI nursery from age 2½; ESF lessons from age 3. · ESF: lessons Sunday to Friday; in February, clubs limited to 8 or 10 children.
When to ski in Valloire
Best time: January to March
Getting to Valloire
On site
210 rue des Grandes Alpes, 73450 Valloire
Where to eat and unwind in Valloire
Beer from the Brasserie Galibier, Mountain Café, Le Contoir; snow-groomer trip at dusk
Restaurants in the resort
Fondues in the village centre, 90 covers
📍 Rue des Grandes AlpesFarm menu at €29, raclette made with the farm's cheese
📍 Bonnenuit hamletCellar, wine bar and homemade pizzas, local produce
📍 Charbonnières roundaboutSmall 40-seat room in the heart of the village
📍 Rue de la TraverseHotel restaurant, home cooking, 2 Logis cocottes
📍 Les VerneysMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Whirlpool, two saunas including a salt one, treatments
Sauna, whirlpool and hammam available for private hire, treatments
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Frequently asked questions
When does Valloire open?
Pre-opening of the Sétaz on 5 and 6 December 2026, Valloire ski area from 12 to 18 December, then all of Galibier-Thabor (with Valmeinier) from 19 December. Valloire closes on 11 April 2027, snow conditions permitting.
How much is a lift pass in Valloire?
In 2026-2027, a Galibier-Thabor day costs €54.90 for an adult and €46.40 for a child aged 5 to 12; a 6-day pass costs €278.50 and €237.
Is the lift pass free for children?
Yes, for under-5s and over-75s, with proof. The child rate applies from ages 5 to 12 inclusive.
Can you ski in Valmeinier with the Valloire lift pass?
Yes, the Galibier-Thabor pass covers both resorts, linked by the Crey du Quart. There is no shuttle between them: plan to ski back.
Can you get to Valloire without a car?
Yes: train to Saint-Michel-Valloire (about 4h10 from Paris for the fastest), then a Région Savoie coach for 17 km, to be booked 48 hours ahead. On site, shuttles serve all the hamlets.
Is Valloire suitable for beginners?
Yes: three beginner areas (Thymel, La Séa and the free drag lift at Les Verneys) and a beginner pass at €26.60 a day.
Sources and method
Contact details: wikidata.org
Resort profile: valloire.net, skipass.valloire.com, valmeinier.com, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: skipass.valloire.com, valloire.net
Ski area: valloire.net, skipass.valloire.com
Accommodation: valloire.net
Equipment rental: valloire.net, skiset.com, snowrental.com
Getting there: valloire.net, sncf-connect.com
Restaurants and activities: valloire.net, skipass.valloire.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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