Valloire Holiday Information
A traditional French village, a ski holiday in Valloire is ideal for those wishing to explore the ski area of Galibier-Thabor with around 150 km of slopes of which about 70% above 2,000m high, 33 ski lifts and 400 snow blowers, as well as 3 slalom slopes and 2 competition slopes, as well as freestyle areas, and areas for picnics!
The Lac de la Vieille Snowpark is a must for those wishing to learn or practice free style techniques on their skis or snowboards, and is one of the largest in Europe. There are areas of the Snowpark in Valloire are dedicated to the skier or boarder’s ability, so learners won’t be intimidated by the experienced (and vice versa!). There are half pipes, big airs, handrails and more.
Cross country skiers should head to the top of the Brive or Setaz cable cars for a choice of track, and night skiing if possible at the Nordic Village for slope skiers.
For non skiers or après ski, dog sledding is an exhilarating way to discover the area surrounding Valloire, or how about snowshoe walking tours or mountain biking in the snow? There are many shops around Valloire with clothes shops and hairdressers, bakeries and supermarkets, ski shops, banks and cafes. There are also a number of mountainside restaurants and bars to enjoy during the day.
There is a good choice of budget accommodation in Valloire bookable with lowcostholidays.com.