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Galibier Thabor - Valmeinier/Valloire ski resort in the Maurienne, France. Altitude 1430 - 2750 m. Rating: 3.9 out of 5.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Galibier Thabor - Valmeinier/Valloire, France
★★★★★3.8out of 5
2,750 м
top
1,320 м
Vertical drop
1,430 м
base
Total slopes
160 км
Lifts
30
Vertical drop
1,320 м
Adult ski pass
€ 53.6 / day
Snowmaking
50 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:30
Trails by difficulty - 160 km total
Easy60 км · 38 %
Intermediate85 км · 53 %
Difficult15 км · 9 %
Snowmaking: cover 50 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 53.6
Children
€ 45.3
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

The Galibier Thabor ski area is shared by the two resorts of Valmeinier and Valloire and extends from 1,430 to 2,750 m. Its 160 km of slopes offer terrain for beginners and experienced skiers.

Galibier Thabor, together with Valmeinier and Valloire in the French Savoie, forms the largest ski area in the Haute-Maurienne. More than three quarters of the 150 km of pistes are located in Valloire, making it a destination for serious skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. The 150 km of pistes suit beginners as well as experienced skiers and snowboarders. As a relatively new resort, it is also equipped with a modern lift system.

In the village of Orelle, around 25 minutes' drive from Valmeinier, you can take a lift to Val Thorens, which is part of Les Trois Vallées, the world's largest interconnected ski area.

Worth knowing

The resort has snowmaking facilities

There is a valley run from the slopes.

Snowparks

Snowpark / Fun park

No halfpipe

Night skiing

Night skiing is available at the ski resort

Maps

Galibier Thabor - Valmeinier/Valloire ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
30 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 2Gondola lifts
  • 17Chairlifts
  • 10T-bars and platters
  • 1Magic carpets
Lifts in total
30
Capacity
48,769people/hour
Total lift length
31.1км
Newest lift: planned: Grand Plateau, 2027 г.Longest lift: Inversins, 2,272 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

Video

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
+33 479 59 03 90
Coordinates
45.16282, 6.42938
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:30
Typical season
Mid-December - mid-April
Season
5 December 2026 - 11 April 2027
Galibier Thabor - Valmeinier/Valloire

Mid · 2 090 м

Updated at 07:24

+10°Clearfeels like +10°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line3 650 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Galibier Thabor - Valmeinier/Valloire

Snowiest month:January- 85 cm
85Jan7 days
66Feb8 days
61Mar7 days
14Apr2 days
25Nov4 days
63Dec4 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Other accommodation near the resort

Valloire0.3 кмGrand Panorama0.1 кмL'Archaz0.3 кмLe Serroz0.5 кмLe Col3.1 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for visiting Galibier Thabor - Valmeinier/Valloire?
January, February and March offer the most reliable snowfall: January averages 84.8 cm of snow, February 65.5 cm and March 60.6 cm. February has the most snow days, with 8, compared with 7 in both January and March. In April, snowfall drops to 14.2 cm and 2 snow days.
How much does a lift pass cost?
A day pass costs €53.6. A children's day pass costs €45.3.
How much does accommodation cost in high season?
Hotel accommodation in L'Archaz starts at €85 per night, while in Les Cols it starts at €122 per night. Six hotels are listed in each of these villages.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
Yes. The resort has 60 km of easy pistes, making it suitable for beginners. There are 160 km of pistes in total: 85 km of intermediate terrain and 15 km of difficult terrain.
What are the lift opening hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:30. They include Sétaz, Crêt de la Brive, La Sandonière, Montissot, Verneys and Cornafond.

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