Cross country skiing France
Cross country skiing in France, Valmorel
A human sized charming ski resort in France for
pedestrians, nestling on the edge of the forest, next to the Cheval
noir peak, Valmorel is a village that melts in
with the landscape.
WALKS
AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ITINERARIES
. 11 km ok cross country skiing piste from the top of the Altispace or Les Lanchettes chairlifts and around the resort.
. 50 km of cross country skiing piste through valleys and forest, near the villages
of Les Avanchers or Doucy-Combelouvière, France.
- Click here for the walkers skipasses.
- Click here for "Valmobus" schedules.
- Click here for the plan (pdf file). This map is available from the tourist office.
Cross country skiing, walks and nordic itineraries
HORSE DRAWN SLEIGHS. Horse-drawn sleighs pass through the magnificent Avanchers Valmorel domain. Sleighs will transport you through forests and snow fields. Rides every day between 9.30am and 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm.
(booking in advance).
Price : 10,50 € - Children from 0 to 5 yrs old accompagned by an adult : 1,50 €.
Wheelchair users also welcome.
. Poney rentals for children from 4 to 7 years old : 5 €.
. Ski joering : the horses pull skiers along behind them. Price for adult per hour for 2 persons : 70 €.
. 1 hour sleigh ride possible (minimum 4 persons).
Information and bookings at the Tourist Office : ( +33 (0)4 79 09 85 55
or "La Diligence" : ( +33 (0)6 89 33 01 98 - (/ fax : +33 (0)4 79 09 90 07 - email
PEDESTRIAN OUTINGDiscover the valley heritage. Visit the village of Les Avanchers with its traditionnal and modern farms, church, chapel, village oven and historical monument. Local valley cheese and Savoyard wine testing (14,50 €)
Information and registration at the Tourist Office : ( +33 (0)4 79 09 85 55
or ( +33 (0)6 11 07 50 66 on the website and by email
SNOWSHOE OUTINGSWith Jean-Pascal a state qualified instructor.
Every day from Monday to Friday
. The 2-hours discovery tour : 13,00 € (snowshoe rentals : 3,90 €)
. Half day outing : 18,30 € (snowshoe rentals : 4,70 €)
. Evening outing : 42 € equipment and meal included.
. NEW : Snow shoe - Aperitif : 18 €, equipement and meal included.
Information and registration at the tourist office : ( +33 (0)4 79 09 85 55
or ( +33 (0)6 11 07 50 66 - website - email
AN "OLDEN DAY" EXCURSIONEvening outing (starting at 18h45) with packsaddled donkeys on the snowy paths around the resort.
Booking obligatory : ( +33 (0)6 89 33 01 98 - email
