Val d’Allos, an authentic and modern resort
The Val d’Allos (and its resort named La Foux d’Allos) is located in the high valley of the Verdonin the department of Alpes de Haute-Provence. The authenticity and the modernity of this station resides in the harmony of theu alpine massif with the climate Mediterraneanbut also of the magnificent landscapes of altitude and the vegetation of the prints from the south.
With its unspoiled nature and imposing scenery, the mountain resort of La Foux d’Allos is an exceptional place to take a breath of fresh air. Characterized by the stream of Verdon, which will give a few tens of kilometers further the Gorges du Verdon.
A destination interesting (summer and winter) thanks to its two complementary resorts (La Foux d’Allos and Pra-loup) and its ancestral village of Allos, further down, at the entrance of the Mercantour National Park.
Snow sports combined with idyllic landscapes
La Foux d’Allos) is a great ski resort, thanks to its connection with Pra Loup, and also a leisure area all year round, thanks to a very good average sunshine
In addition to its 180 km of trails for all levels, snowshoeing routes adapted to all levels, multi-season sledding, ice skating or scooter rides, the activities Possible activities are very wide, whatever the season.
L’snowmaking is good, thanks to a ski area with an average altitude of 2 200m, and a summit of the slopes at 2600m.
An ideal place for a family vacation
The station is an excellent destination for family vacations thanks to the » Family Plus Mountain « . The resort offers many facilities such as the snow garden, the crèche, the toy libraryor the toboggan runs.
Children and adults alike can enjoy ski lessons snowboardhandiskiing, freestyle, Nordic trekking and others. As for the activities outside skiingThe choice is quite large with the numerous animations, the circuit of quads for the small ones, the scooter snow scooter or other.
The Val d’Allos ski area in figures
Ski resort | Val d’Allos |
Commune | Allos |
Name of the Massif | Massif des trois évéchés |
Department | Alpes de Haute-Provence |
Mountain | Southern Alps |
? The ski area ? | |
Size of the village’s ski area without connection (in klm): | 90 |
Size of the village ski area with connection (in klm): | 180 |
Longest downhill ski run (in km) | 6 |
Name of the ski area | the Espace Lumière |
Connected station(s) | Pra Loup |
? Altitude of the ski area ? | |
Altitude at the bottom of the ski area (in m) | 1 800 |
Altitude at the top of the ski area (in m) | 2 600 |
Average altitude of the ski area (in m) | 2 200 |
Total height of the domain (in m) | 800 |
Surface area of artificial snow (in ha) | 30 |
? Number of ski runs ? | |
Number of green trails | 5 |
Number of blue trails | 29 |
Number of red trails | 22 |
Number of black runs | 8 |
Total number of downhill ski trails | 64 |
? Ski lifts ? | |
Ski lifts | 14 |
Children’s treadmill | 0 |
Fixed grip chairlifts | 8 |
Detachable Chairlifts | 3 |
Funiculars | 0 |
Gondolas | 2 |
Cable cars | 0 |
Total number of lifts | 27 |
? Nordic ski area ? | |
Number of cross-country ski trails (or Nordic area) | 3 |
Size of the Nordic ski area (in klm): | 18 |
?️ Services in the station ?️ | |
Presence of a snowpark: | Yes |
Presence of an aquatic complex and spa | Yes (summer) |
Trails accessible on foot from the village : | Yes |
Number of year-round inhabitants (including low-lying village) | 797 |
Slogan of the station | The Light Space |
? Access to the station ? | |
Nearest train station: | Gap // Embrun |
Bus shuttle to a train station: | Yes |
Distance from Paris (in kilometers) | 824 |
? Price survey in the station ? | |
Price list of the ski pass (1 day) in high season (access to the entire ski area) | 10 € |
Price of the weekly pass (6 days) in high season (access to the whole ski area) | 203 € |
Ski equipment rental rate per week (adult) | 80 € |
Ski equipment rental rate per week (child) | 35 € |
Rental studio 2 persons (school vacations) | 350 € |
Family apartment rental 4 persons (school vacations) | 560 € |
Total cost of stay for 2 adults (excluding transportation and food) | 916 € |
Total cost of stay for 2 adults and 2 children (excluding transportation and food) | 1 419 € |
? Average real estate rate ? | |
Average price per m2 of an apartment | 1 800 € |
Average price per m2 of a chalet | 2 400 € |
Average price of a 60m2 apartment | 108 000 € |
Average price of a 100m2 chalet | 240 000 € |
? Station evaluation on 7 criteria ? | |
Score on the average snowmaking capacity of the massif / 10 | 9 |
Note on the ratio between the size of the ski area vs. the stay rate / 10 | 9 |
Note of the ski area and ski lifts / 10 | 8 |
Note on the diversity of activities offered (except skiing) / 10 | 7 |
Note on the charm and interest of the Village / 10 | 7 |
Note on the average cost of a stay / 10 | 7 |
Average rating of internet users out of /10 | 7 |
? Final station average via 7 criteria ? | |
Final average score according to Skidata.io / 10 | 7,7 |
? Final ranking according to skidata.io ? | 56th position out of 232 stations in France |
Val d’Allos in Questions / Answers
- What are the winter activities in Val d’Allos ?
The resort of Val d’Allos is very rich in activities, especially in winter it offers activities such as:
Snowboarding : This activity is perfect to take full advantage of the relief of the resort in winter. It will also allow you to enjoy the Snow Park for more fun.
Sledding : This activity is accessible to all and is perfect for family fun. You will be able to enjoy unique sliding sensations in safety on the resort’s reserved slopes.
Skiing: This activity allows you to enjoy the unique sliding sensations offered by the snow of the resort. You will be able to enjoy the alpine and nordic slopes that the resort offers.
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing : this activity gives you the opportunity to explore the resort at your own pace. You can discover its landscapes and admire its flora and fauna.
- What are the activities in summer in Val d’Allos ?
The resort of Val d’Allos also offers many summer activities such as :
Hiking This activity allows you to explore the resort and discover at your own pace its fauna and flora as well as its magnificent summer landscapes.
MOUNTAIN BIKING : This activity allows you to take full advantage of the relief of the resort in summer. You will be able to hurtle down the slopes of the resort at full speed while admiring its sunny landscapes.
Summer sledding : This activity gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sensations of sledding in the summer. You can slide with family or friends in complete safety.
Horseback riding This activity gives you the opportunity to enjoy horse, pony and even carriage to make a ride through the resort to admire all its beauty.
- What to visit in Val d’Allos and its surroundings ?
Among the places you must visit in Val d’Allos, we can mention the Lake of Allos, the Col d’Allos, the Cayolle Pass, Mount Pelat.
- Where to eat in Val d’Allos ?
The resort of Val d’Allos offers more than 20 restaurants among which we can mention : Chez Natacha et Gael, The Why Not?, Della Casa.
- Where to sleep in Val d’Allos ?
Val d’Allos offers a number of different accommodations such as the Hotel Central Park Residence, The Sestriere, The peaks of the Val d’Allos.
- What is the size of the Val d’Allos ski area?
The ski area of the resort of Val d’Allos has a size of 180 kilometers, divided into 64 trails. Among these runs, the longest is 6 kilometers long. It also has 18 kilometers of cross-country ski trails.
- What is the altitude of Val d’Allos?
This area has an altitude between 1800 meters and 2600 meters high.
- What is the price of the Val d’Allos ski pass?
Their packages start at 10 euros per day.
- What is the average price of a rental in Val d’Allos?
For a furnished studio for 2 people, the average price is 350 euros, and for an apartment for 4 people, the average price per week is 560 euros.
- Does the resort of Val d’Allos have a bike park ?
Yes, it has a 16 kilometer Bike Park with 7 trails, the longest of which measures 5 kilometers.
- How to get to Val d’Allos by train ?
You can easily get there by being at the Gap // Embrun train station. Then you can take one of the available shuttles to get to the resort.
- What is the postal code of Val d’Allos ?
The zip code of Val d’Allos is 04260.
- In which department is the resort of Val d’Allos located ?
The resort of Val d’Allos is located in the department of Alpes de Haute Provence.
- Does the resort of Val d’Allos have a tourist office ?
The resort of Val d’Allos is part of the tourist office of Val d’Allos. It is located in Val d’Allos, Le Seignus et la Foux d’Allos FR, Place de la Coopérative, 04260 Allos, France.
- Are there any webcams in Val d’Allos ?
Yes, there is a webcam, which you can find at this web address https://www.valdallos.com/webcams.html.
- Where to find information about the weather in Val d’Allos ?
You can find the latest weather report for the Val d’Allos station at https://meteofrance.com/meteo-montagne/val-d-allos-1800m-la-foux/040062.
- What is the opening date of the ski lifts in Val d’Allos ?
In Val d’Allos, the ski lifts usually open the first week of December, until the beginning of April, but it all depends on the snow conditions of the massif.
- Is there an ESF school in Val d’Allos ?
Yes, it is at Maison de La Foux, 04260, France.
What is skidata.io’s opinion about Val d’Allos?
In the end, skidata.io gives an average rating of 7.71 to the resort of Val d’Allos, which places it in the 56th place in France. Its strong points are: the average snow cover, the evaluation of the Internet users, the ski area.
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