Valloire : a traditionnal welcome
In Valloire welcoming is an integral part of the village. The Galibier pass used for ages, has modeled the spirit of its inhabits who however managed to handle the destiny of their town.
In the shops, on the slopes or in the case of a conversation, people from Valloire always have stories to tell you.
Therefore a special spirit emmanates from this place.
During winter : slide the way you want...
In the wintertime, the 150 km of the ski area offers great skiing conditions. Fornature lovers 25 km of cross country skiing slopes are available. Thanks to its 350 snow-canons you can ski from December to the end of April.
Each year a snow and ice sculptures contest takes place in Valloire. Sculptors from all over the world meet during three days and three nights...
The Galibier Pass
This pass, famous thanks to the Tour de France, is the natural fronteer between the south and the north of the Alps.
Around this mystical area you can admire other great summits, such as the "Aiguilles d'Arves", enjoy the beauty of the nature and, why not, see ibexes... Not far from here, two national parks : "la Vanoise" and "les Ecrins".
