Val d'Allos
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| Resort description |
Val d'Allos is entirely timber-built, creating a unique warm and friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1937 as a purpose built resort, it boasts miles of skiing but without the crowds of other larger resorts. Thanks to its links with Pra-Loup it offers a change of scene, tranquillity and beauty along with some fantastic thrills. It is widely regarded as the finest ski area in the Southern Alps.
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Val d’Allos
Val
d’Allos is composed of 3 different and
complementary sites:
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Val d’Allos 1800: “La Foux”
resort
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Val d’Allos 1400: “Village
d’Allos” (traditional and charming
mountain village)
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Val d’Allos 1500: “Seignus”
resort
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Skiing in Val d’Allos 1800 “La
Foux” resort
All
skiers will enjoy the resort. Skiers will benefit
from a wider skiing domain: the “Espace
lumière” (connection to Pra-Loup
resort)
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Snowboarding in Val d’Allos
Snowboarders
will find a snowpark and a boardercross.
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Cross-country skiing
Val d’Allos has 35km/21.8 miles of trails. The
trails are located in the village of Val
d’Allos 1400 and are alongside the Verdon
waterway. There is also a Nordic ski trail of
14km/8.7miles.
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Snowshoe walks
Val
d’Allos has 10km/6.2 miles of trails dedicated
to snowshoeing.
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Ski school
The ESF in
Val d’Allos offers a variety of lessons
of
alpine
skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, mono-skiing
and telemark…
A
kindergarten will welcome youngsters (from 3 years
old) who desire to get familiarized with the skiing
sensations.
For more
information please visit: www.esf-valdallos.com
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Lift passes
Val
d’Allos lift passes give you access to the
resorts of “Val d’Allos
1500-Seignus”, “Val d’Allos 1800-La
Foux” and “Pra-Loup”(Connection to
“Espace lumière”).
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| The Skiing |
| The Espace Lumiere linking the Foux d'Allos and Pra-Loup has created one of the largest skiing areas in the Southern Alps, providing 170km of piste. It is great for all types of skiing; downhill, cross country and snowboarding, providing enjoyment for experienced and occasional skiers who will delight in the opportunities Val d'Allos provides. |
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| Après Ski |
| A rather quiet après ski, the resort offers 1 nightclub and a range of restaurants from traditional mountain fare to pizzas, crepes and burgers. For those seeking a livelier nightlife simply visit Pra-Loup, which holds over 20 restaurants, several bars and a couple of nightclubs. |
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| Amenities |
| The resort offers a range of sports shops, some small supermarkets and a children's day-centre, along with other amenities such as bakeries, newsagents and pharmacies. |
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| Activities |
| As well as the vast ski area, visitors can enjoy a snow playground, tobogganing, snow shoeing, snow mobiling, ice skating and even ice diving along with various craft workshops. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais 700miles approximately 11hours 10minutes.
Airport access: Nice 80miles approximately 2hours 10minutes, Grenoble 185miles approximately 4hours, Chambery 200miles approximately 4hours 20minutes. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1800m |
Slope range: |
1400m - 2600m |
Ski area: |
L'Espace Lumiere |
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| Piste coverage |
170 |
| Ski lifts |
50 |
| Ski runs |
113 |
| Green |
21 |
| Blue |
36 |
| Red |
48 |
| Black |
8 |
| Snow cannons |
153 |
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| Beginners |
*** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
*** |
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