The unspoilt Maurienne valley encompasses 24 resorts and over 1600km of pistes with rustic, village-like resorts recalling the traditional alpine scenery of the first days of skiing. A beginner’s paradise, the Maurienne is perfect for young families yet still offers some challenging slopes for the more advanced skier.With its friendly atmosphere and distinctly French feel, the Maurienne appeals to those who wish to escape from the more crowded ski areas. Valloire 1430m: the sister resort to Valmeinier, is a large yet unspoilt resort with a village atmosphere and a picturesque setting. It remains a farming community and amongst the old churches and fromageries, you may still find working farms to visit. The skiing is surprisingly wide-ranging and combined with Valmeinier should cater for all levels of experience. Non-Skiing: events organised by the tourist office, bowling, ice rink, paragliding, farm visits, adventure park, snow shoe walking, 2 discos. Valloire Ski Facts: 150km with 83 pistes: 6 black, 32 red, 25 blue, 20 green, snowpark, 40km cross country. Highest ski point: 2600m.
