Saint François Longchamp


Resort centre, Saint François Longchamp Saint François Longchamp is a ski resort in the Maurienne valley close to the Col de la Madeleine. It is a family oriented resort that has good sun exposure and is easily accessible, situated only 12 km from the motorway that runs through the valley. The village is at 1650 metres in beautiful surroundings, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Mont Blanc and the Belledonne and Oisans mountain ranges.

The ski area is vast and varied, suitable for all levels and budgets. Beginners and families will enjoy the slopes in Saint François. Advanced skiers can also choose to buy a Grand Domaine lift pass that includes the linked Valmorel ski area. There is also cross-country skiing in the Grand Coin area, although it is approximately 12 km from Saint-François Longchamp village.

The resort also offers many other activities for families such as its health and fitness centre or Le Forum des Eaux, founded by Tour de France champion cyclist, Bernard Hinault, which promotes the benefits of balneotherapy.

Downhill skiing

  • Maximum altitude: 2550 m
  • Minimum altitude: 1650 m
  • Number of ski lifts: 16 (chairlifts: 7, drag lifts: 9)
  • Number of ski runs: 38 (black: 3, red: 9, blue: 15, green: 11)
  • Total distance: 70 km
  • Dedicated activity areas: 3 (boarder cross: 2, snow park: 1)
  • Piste map

Cross-country skiing

  • Number of runs: 9 (black: 2, red: 3, blue: 2, green: 2)
  • Total distance: 45 km
  • Piste map

Snow conditions

Last updated: Monday, 18 March 2024 at 15:07

Downhill ski area

  • Snow conditions: Skiing on 60% to 70% of the area
  • Snow depth on lower slopes: 10cm
  • Snow depth on upper slopes: 280cm
  • Avalanche risk: Level 1-2: low risk to limited risk
  • Return by ski: Total: all areas of the station is passable
  • Black runs open: 2 / 3
  • Red runs open: 4 / 9
  • Blue runs open: 11 / 15
  • Green runs open: 10 / 11
  • Runs open : 27 / 38
  • Lifts open: 10 / 16

Weather

Last updated: Monday, 18 March 2024 at 15:07

  • Temperature at summit: 0°C
  • Temperature at base: 5°C

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Dates for 2023-24 winter season

  • Opening: Saturday 23 December 2023
  • Closing: Friday 12 April 2024

Distance by car

  • Chambéry to Saint François Longchamp: 79 kilometres (49 miles). Estimated time: 1 hour 4 minutes
  • Grenoble to Saint François Longchamp: 109 kilometres (68 miles). Estimated time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Lyon to Saint François Longchamp: 184 kilometres (114 miles). Estimated time: 2 hours 2 minutes

Reduced price ski passes for Saint François Longchamp

Official website of the resort

Ski resorts
France

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpes-Maritimes

Hautes-Alpes

Haute-Savoie

Savoie, Bauges

Savoie, Beaufortain

Savoie, Maurienne

Savoie, Tarentaise

Isère

Italy

Piedmont

Aosta Valley

Switzerland

Valais