Location
About Valmeinier
Access by car:
Paris (656 km) - Marseille (432 km) - Lyon (193 km) - Grenoble (110 km) - Turin (130 km)
From Paris:
- Take the A43 motorway to Grenoble/Chambéry. Come off at exit 13 (Chambéry/Albertville)
- Then follow signs to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and take exit 29 to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne/Valmeinier
- Follow the D902 for 8 km then follow signs to Valmeinier 1800
Distance to train station:
SAINT-MICHEL / VALLOIRE STATION (17 km)
CHAMBERY STATION (90 km)
Nearest airport:
CHAMBERY AIRPORT (100 km)
LYON ST EXUPÉRY AIRPORT (180 km)
A charming resort in the heart of the province of Maurienne, Valmeinier offers a warm and authentic atmosphere, making it a particularly family friendly resort
Stretching out endlessly along the horizon, this vast ski domain offers 150 km of skiing. Experienced or novice, everyone will enjoy themselves there. Skiable domain shared with Valmeinier and Valloire "GALIBIER/THABOR" - Sport and nature.
In the Savoie region, within the Maurienne valley, the resort is perched 1,800 m high.
- A semi-pedestrianised resort on the edge of the Vanoise range.
- Just a stone's throw way from the Italian border, and near the famous Galibier pass, between, the Vanoise and Écrins national parks.
- 1,600 hectares of ski runs within the Galibier Thabor ski area: 150 km of slopes, snowpark, snow-shoeing and dog sledding.
All services and shops are in the centre of the resort, 100 to 500 m away, or in our residences: grocery stores, restaurants, bars, pubs, sports shops, newsagent's, souvenir shops, photographer, photo booth, banking services (ATM).
The Galibier-Thabor ski domain is the perfect place for holidays with the family and children. For a friendly holiday break, Galibier-Thabor features 85 ski slopes (a total of 3,000 metres). This weekend in France at Galibier-Thabor will give you access to two stations: Valmeinier and Valloire. To find a seasonal or holiday rental, or a weekend rental, Pierre & Vacances offers a large selection of rentals in France and always in the best locations.
Activities near Valmeinier
- Children's clubs, Children's clubs near the residence for children aged 3 months to 9 years, tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 20 70 - www.valmeinier.com
La Galipette club (3 - 35 months): Every day 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, snacks provided (staff speak French and English).
Children's club for children aged 3 to 9, with three available packages:
- Snow club (nursery package only)
- Ski club (skiing lessons + package + medal + nursery outside skiing lessons)
- Occasional supervision in addition to ESF skiing lessons
Please note: You must present your child's medical record showing they are up-to-date with vaccinations (BCG/Diphtheria Tetanus Polio as a minimum). (Fee applies)
- Nightclub, Brasilia Café nightclub (Valmeinier 1800), 2 km from the residence.
Please note: in winter only. (Fee applies)
- Sledging, Discover the fun of sledging with family or friends! A fun-filled activity you'll remember for ever!
- Hiking, There are many hiking routes on offer in the area around the resort, information available from the Valloire Valmeinier Guides Office located 11 km from Valmeinier (avenue de la Vallée d'Or, 73450 Valloire), tel: +33 (0)4 79 83 35 03 or +33 (0)6 99 96 41 87
Please note: Hiking maps for Valmeinier are available. Enquire at Valmeinier tourist office: +33 (0)4 79 59 53 69 (Fee applies)
- Authentic, local activities, Find out about activities hosted by local guides who want to share their passion with you!
Find all the activities available near your residence on the Pierre & Vacances app or in your customer account. (Fee applies)
- Cinema, Valmeinier 1800 cinema at the Tourist Office, 1 km from the residence, tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 53 69 (Fee applies)
- Snowshoes, Valloire Valmeinier Guides Office (Avenue de la Vallée d'Or, 73450 Valloire), tel: +33 (0)4 79 83 35 03 or +33 (0)6 99 96 41 87 (11 km from Valmeinier). (Fee applies)
- Alpine skiing, Valmeinier ESF ski school (Avenir 1800 building), tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 23 70.
Semval Valmeinier booking (same address), tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 25 34.
150 km of slopes. (Fee applies)
- Night skiing, Valmeinier ESF ski school (Avenir 1800 building), tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 23 70.
Semval Valmeinier booking (Avenir 1800 building), tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 25 34.
Wednesday and Monday 5 pm to 6.30 pm until the end of the February-March school holidays. (Fee applies)
- Snowboarding, Valmeinier ESF ski school (Avenir 1800 building), tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 23 70.
Semval Valmeinier booking (same address), tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 25 34.
150 km of slopes. (Fee applies)
