By Car BY ROAD A43 to St Michel de Maurienne, then 12km on snow cleared roads (you may need chains so do take them) There are 100 covered carparking spaces at Valmeinier 1800 reservations can be made at www.valmeinier.com
To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? www.skitransfers.com offer an excellent service. English-speaking drivers greet you at the airport and then drive you to the resort. Their vehicles range in size up to a 19 seater minibus. Child seats also available.
About The Resort..
Ski Valmeinier
Valmeinier is situated in the Maurienne Valley, between the Vanoise and Ecrin National Parks. It is an old mountain village with a more modern purpose built part where the majority of people tend to stay.
Resort Restaurants
Valmeinier Restaurants
If you are craving for a pizza then try the La Glisse pizzeria.
Other restaurants worth checking out are La Fondue
Le Chardon Bleu
L'estiminet - all giving you a chance to sample the savoyarde dishes.
Other Activities
Valmeinier Family Activities
Cinema Bowling Hall and amusement arcade Auditorium and seminar room There are 15km of walking trails around Valmeinier 1800 & 1500 If you are not skiing you can still have lunch up on the mountain, there are 3 chairlifts for pedestrians Valmeinier 1500 has a climbing wall Parapenting Microlight Flights Climbing frozen waterfalls Dog Sledding
About The Mountain
Ski Valmeinier
Valmienier links with Valloire at the foot of the Galibier Pass. The two resorts offer varied skiing and are especially good for beginners due to the wide open runs.
For Beginners you will find the nursery slopes conveniently located next to the village. Once you have mastered them head up higher to some of the wide open slopes.
Intermediates There will be enough to keep you amused for a whole week and we recommend the red run back down to Valmeinier 1500.
Snowboarders There is a snowpark with a half pipe at the Crey du Quart and besides that freestylers will enjoy the varied terrain stretching across both resorts.
Experts - there's a challenging mogul run back to Valmeinier 1500, otherwise head to Setaz for other blacks.
Valloire and Valmeinier and nearby ski resorts to each other as well as being close by to a wide range of other resorts listed below. The two resorts form the Galibier-Thabor ski region where you will be provided with great skiing and snowboarding in picturesque surroundings.
We recommend ski hire and snowboard hire at one of the following Top Ski shops in Valmeinier
Top Ski I - located in the Hotel Les Carrettes (Front de Neiges)
Top Ski II - located in Les Lumieres des Neiges
Top ski III - located in Le Renne a Pierre en Vacances building
Top Ski IV - located in Les Lodges de Pierres (Eurogroup_
Top Ski V - located in 'Odayls in L Ecrin des Neiges
If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
Top 5 Books To Read
Ski Books, Snowboard Books and Ski Holiday Information Books
Looking for some information before you go on holiday or looking for a book to read when you are there. Here's some books we recommend. They're worth a read before you head off on your winter holiday or they can make great presents for skiers and snowboarders.
Top 5 Things To Take
Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available. Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments. We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
What's an easy way to carry skis? Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
Reviews
We visited Valmeinier last week (Feb 6th 10) and thought the resort was fun. The pistes on all the mountains were full of snow, although the piste colours were somewhat amusing as all the runs were pretty similar in the ability needed to get down them. And let me say you do need a little ability to get home on the crowded runs back into the resort.
Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? 
Valmeinier is situated in the Maurienne Valley, between the Vanoise and Ecrin National Parks. It is an old mountain village with a more modern purpose built part where the majority of people tend to stay.
If you are craving for a pizza then try the 
Cinema
Microlight Flights
Valmienier links with 
