Ski holidays Vallorcine - traditional and modern skiing paradise!

Vallorcine

At the eastern end of the Chamonix valley lays the French ski village Vallorcine, right on the border to Switzerland. At an altitude of about 1,260 m it is located at the foot of the Aiguilles Rogues and provides a wonderful view of the Mont-Blanc massif towards the south-west. Although some of the world's largest and most popular ski areas can be found not so far from here, this resort has maintained it's beautiful mountain village charm.

In Vallorcine you can still find tradition and tranquillity, away from all mass tourism. Guests can experience a quite, yet sporty and active ski holiday in this picturesque area, where access to the ski area Balme-Les Autannes, and a number of winter hiking trails can be found in close proximity. Various ski schools within the resort offer qualified lessons for skiing, freeriding, telemark skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoe hikes, as well as Nordic Walking and trail running as all-year sports. If this is still not enough to keep you entertained, within only 20 minutes by car you can reached the neighbouring ski metropolis.

Mont Blanc

It is called "the roof of Europe", it is the highest mountain in the Alps and one of the most-visited nature sights. Since the first British explorers published their fascinating experiences back in the 18th century, many tourists have been attracted to this place. The 4,810 m high mountain is located directly between France and Italy, exactly on the border line, and the countries have been fighting the right of possession for many years. In the north lies the French valley Arve with its popular resort Chamonix, which is the most important base station for the ascent on the Mont Blanc. From here a cableway takes you up to the second highest point of Europe at 3,777 m, bridging a 3 km distance, which the the world's longest without any support towers in between. The high alpine resort is known as an international centre for mountaineers and winter sports fans. In the south-eastern part of the mountain lays the Italian resort Courmayeur, in the Aosta Valley.

Round about this massive rock formation of the Mont Blanc and the neighbouring peaks a fascinating ski area has been created. But not only that: if you are not so winter sports enthusiastic you can also take the cable car "Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi" from Chamonix up to 3,842 m altitude to enjoy one magnificent view of "roof of Europe". Just as magnificent is a ride with the "Télécabine Panoramique" from Aiguille du Midi to Pointe Helbronner. The cable car stops at various points during its 50-minute ride so you have the chance to take some wonderful photos along the way.

Travel Vallorcine

• By train: Vallorcine (in resort), Martigny (approx. 30 km)
• By plane: Geneva (approx. 115 km), Annecy (approx. 115 km), Chambéry-Savoie (approx. 145 km)