Overview

Perched half-way up the wooded flanks of the Col du Glandon, the valley's two sunny villages, Saint Colomban and Saint Alban des Villards, are brought to life by the burbling springs and mountain streams and crowned by the snow-capped summits of Le Sambuis, Le Puy Gris and Les Argentières.

With the onset of a winter, the village resort offers quality skiing without the crowds and lift queues, as well as a safe winter sports environment to suit skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. And with over 1200 m of vertical height, the challenges on offer are sufficient to get the best out of everyone. Snowshoe excursions by moonlight, torch-lit descents and a glass of vin chaud, local specialities (matouille, teillons). The Vallée des Villards is a source of so many unforgettable memories. In addition, the upper reaches of the valley present a remarkably unspoilt natural environment, readily accessible to backcountry ski enthusiasts seeking the sense of freedom and exhilaration of a descent through deep, fresh powder.

Ideal as a winter holiday location, the Vallée des Villards is also the premier gateway into Les Sybelles - with 310 km of trails, now one of France's largest skiable areas.

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Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

123cm
77cm
52cm
26cm
0cm
8cm
Nov
29cm
Dec
102cm
Jan
77cm
Feb
25cm
Mar
0cm
Apr
Beginners Runs
12%
Intermediate Runs
59%
Advanced Runs
24%
Expert Runs
6%
Runs in Total
17
Longest Run
5 km
Skiable Terrain
35 km
Snow Making
48 ha
Snow Making
29 km

Total Lifts: 8

High Speed Sixes
1
Quad Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
4

Elevation

Base
1100m
Summit
2620m
Vertical Drop
1520m

Important Dates

January 06, 20242024/01/06
Projected Opening
March 24, 20242024/03/24
Projected Closing
97
Projected Days Open
100
Days Open Last Year
55
Years Open
0cm
Average Snowfall
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