Ski & Snowboard Holidays to Valmorel
Valmorel ski & snowboard holidays take you to a charming resort in the heart of the Tarentaise. Though purpose built, it has a traditional atmosphere as the materials used in its construction are in keeping with the landscape. The resort lies at an altitude of fourteen hundred metres with the highest lifts rising to over two thousand five hundred metres. Valmorel is a popular choice for families as the resort is traffic free and has door-step skiing. There is also a designated children's ski area and there are several options for childcare. Ski kindergarten is available from the age of three.
Bargain Ski & Snowboard Holidays to Valmorel
Valmorel provides one hundred and fifty kilometres of runs. Although the majority are more suited to the beginner and intermediate skiers, the resort has several demanding black runs which will test the ability of experienced skiers. Those who are new to the sport have a large designated area where they can, with the help of ski school instructors, gain in both skills and confidence. There are many easy tree-lined runs down to the village. Intermediates likewise have a wide range of blues and reds that can take them to neighbouring resorts. As well as the black runs for experienced skiers, there are plenty of off-piste opportunities with steep runs and couloirs. Just remember to take a mountain guide. There is also a snowpark for boarders.
The Valmorel ski season begins in the second week of December and ends in the first week of April. Summer sees an influx of climbers, hill walkers and mountain bikers as well as those who want to relax amid splendid scenery and enjoy fresh alpine air. Many regional airports have direct flights to Chambery,Geneva and Lyon. Transfer times range from ninety minutes to almost four hours. You can check on the Cheekytrip website to see if your local airport offers ski & snowboard holidays to Valmorel. A good alternative to flying, especially when transfers are long, is to take the Eurostar. There are two snow trains each week. One travels through the night on Friday and the other Saturday morning. If you travel through the night you get more time on the slopes as you arrive early on the Saturday and depart in the evening of the following Saturday. It is well worth considering this option.
Cheap Valmorel ski & board holidays offer great value as this purpose built village provides high standards of accommodation and great service. It has a good range of restaurants catering for all budgets as well as tastes. Eating out is certainly affordable. With bars and discos, nightlife is lively. Leisure activities include a leisure centre and a cinema. There is also tobogganing, horse sleigh rides and there are many marked walking trails.
If you are looking for a low cost Valmorel ski or snowboard holiday the Cheekytrip website will find you the trip that provides the best value for money. As a ski & snowboard price comparison site we have access to offers from more than three dozen travel companies, all of which are in competition for your booking. This obviously leads to great bargains. All you need do is enter your point of departure, your date and destination, and within a matter of seconds we'll find you the ski or snowboard holiday that offers the best deal. All you need do is make the call. Since offers change on a daily basis, to avoid disappointment, ring the number and book today.
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