TRAIN TO PEISEY-VALLANDRY
If you haven't heard of Peisey-Vallandry, this is a resort worth knowing about. Sitting between its famous neighbours, Les Arcs and La Plagne, the resort is well positioned at the heart of the huge Paradiski area.
Given its prime position, it's surprising that the resort of Peisey-Vallandry isn't better known.
The local slopes have excellent wooded runs and access to the slopes of Les Arcs and La Plagne is simple.
The villages, meanwhile, have a friendly, laid-back vibe and welcoming ambiance.
Peisey-Vallandry villages
The resort of Peisey-Vallandry is actually made up of several villages. Plan Peisey and Vallandry are two separate villages located at an altitude of 1,600m and less than a kilometre apart.
The slopes at Peisey-Vallandry
The location at the heart of the Paradiski means that you have a tantalising array of choices for where to ski.
Peisey-Vallandry for families
Peisey-Vallandry is a favourite with in-the-know families, and from many points of view it makes sense. There are excellent high-altitude nursery slopes at the top of the Peisey chairlift, and a local snow garden for children.
Things to do in Peisey-Vallandry
You can try dog sledding, ice climbing and snow shoeing. Over in Peisey Nancroix there is a long cross-country ski circuit too.
Eating out in Peisey-Vallandry
If you are looking for gourmet dining on the mountain, try the first-floor restaurant of Enfants Terrible, near the top of the Vallandry chairlift.
Nightlife in Peisey-Vallandry
Peisey-Vallandry isn't famous for nightlife, so if you want to party hard, this isn't the best choice of resort. However, there are some good bars.
Where to stay in Peisey-Vallandry
Families particularly will appreciate the range of high-quality apartments available here, such as L'Orée des Cimes and L'Orée des Neiges as well as a Club Med, always good for kids.
How to get the train to Peisey-Vallandry
Bourg-St-Maurice is the nearest Eurostar station to Peisey-Vallandry
By taxi: around 15 - 25 minutes; about 55 - 65€ for an 8-seater taxi
Ski resorts you can get to easily with Eurostar
Three Valleys resorts: Courchevel | Méribel | Les Menuires | Val Thorens | La Tania | Saint Martin de Belleville
Paradiski resorts: Les Arcs | Peissey Vallandry | La Plagne
Espace Killy resorts: Val d’Isère | Tignes
Other resorts: Sainte Foy | Valmorel | La Rosière
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