In Valmeinier 1800, in the Maurienne valley (Savoie), winter is about far more than the slopes. The resort offers a wealth of snow activities: alpine skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, sledging, snowshoeing, paragliding, microlight flights and electric snowmobiling. And to recover, the 4-star residence Les Hauts de Valmeinier offers its guests a wellness area with a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and a fitness room.

Alpine skiing, the heart of your stay

From Valmeinier 1800, you step straight onto your skis to reach one of the largest ski areas in the Maurienne, the Galibier-Thabor, shared with Valloire:

• 160 km of pistes and 90 runs for all levels (16 green, 33 blue, 33 red, 8 black);
• 29 ski lifts, including 2 gondolas;
• 70% of the ski area above 2,000 m, rising to its highest point at 2,750 m (La Sandonière);
• reliable snow cover from December to April, backed by more than 700 snow cannons.

Beginners and experienced skiers alike will find their playground here. For those learning to ski, the ESF ski school has three snow gardens, including one right opposite the residence. Discover the ski area

Fun zones: snowpark, ski cross and more

To progress while having fun or link up features, the ski area offers a progressive snowpark, a half pipe, a ski cross and an ARVA Park to learn the basics of avalanche transceiver searching. In Valmeinier 1800, the Valmigliss fun-slope area adds a playground for the youngest visitors.

Night skiing, an experience not to be missed

Skiing under the stars on floodlit slopes: night skiing is one of Valmeinier’s signature experiences, well worth trying at least one evening during your stay. A truly special atmosphere, magical with family and friends alike.

Ski touring and airborne thrills

Those who love wilder mountain terrain go for ski touring, climbing up under their own steam. And to rise above it all, two options take to the skies: paragliding and microlight flying — genuine aerial ballets with the summits as a backdrop.

Sledging, snakegliss and snowshoeing: sliding fun for everyone

You don’t need to be a seasoned skier to enjoy the snow:

• the sledging runs delight children (and parents too);
• the snakegliss, a train of linked sledges, promises thrilling group descents;
• guided snowshoe walks open up the larch forests and snow-covered panoramas, far from the bustle of the pistes.

After skiing: the wellness area of the 4-star residence

Skiing also means knowing how to recover. At the 4-star residence Les Hauts de Valmeinier, the wellness area extends the pleasure of winter, every day of your stay: a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and fitness room, right within the property. Swim a few lengths sheltered from the cold, ease your muscles after a day on the snow, or enjoy a moment of relaxation while the children make the most of the snow.

It’s also the perfect answer on rest days, when the weather turns, or for non-skiers. Book your stay with the 4-star residence Les Hauts de Valmeinier!

The ideal base camp for the whole of winter

Skiing from the foot of the 4-star residence, coming back to warm up between activities, enjoying the wellness area at the end of the day: the Les Hauts de Valmeinier residence is the ideal starting point to make the most of winter, from morning to night. Plan your stay and see our special offers.