TRAIN TO VALMOREL
With a convenient pedestrianised village and 165km of slopes, it's surprising that Valmorel isn't better known.
Valmorel and its sister resort, the smaller village of Doucy, sit at the entrance to the Tarentaise Valley, a 40-minute drive from Moutiers station.
The resort prides itself on complementary activities as well as the skiing, which make it a particularly good destination for families. The setting is wonderful too, because the Grand Domaine ski area, which links with the resort of St Francois Longchamps, has some spectacular scenery.
Valmorel village
What stands out about a holiday in Valmorel is convenience. The small village is built around a pedestrian thoroughfare, creating a relaxed and friendly ambiance.
The slopes at Valmorel
For intermediate skiers, there are some excellent runs to carve and cruise through a variety of different settings and scenic backdrops.
Valmorel for families
The resort has a definite family-friendly feel – helped of course by the car-free village which lets children be a bit more 'free range'.
Things to do in Valmorel
There are some interesting alternatives to downhill skiing and snowboarding here. For a thrill, try airboarding - high-speed sledging on inflatable sledges.
Eating out in Valmorel
The ski area has a number of good mountain restaurants. For a wonderful view over Mont Blanc, choose the terrace of L'Alpage, at the top of the Altispace chairlift.
Nightlife in Valmorel
Valmorel isn't party central, but there is a decent selection of bars.
When the slopes close you can hit the neighbouring bars of La Source, Le Petit Savoyard and Le Petit Prince - which all have terraces - and all of which are popular in the evening too.
Where to stay in Valmorel
La Grange aux Fées is a new self-catering residence with a fantastic ski-in/ski-out location, while 3-starResidence Athamante et Valeriane, has spacious rooms close to the slopes.
How to get the train to Valmorel
The nearest Eurostar station is Moutiers.
By bus: around 45 minutes; Adult 12€, Youth (U26) 9.50€ (www.altibus.com)
By taxi: around 40 minutes; about 100€ 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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