Villard de Lans Ski Resort Guide
Villard de Lans, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 130km |
| Highest Lift | 2,170m |
| Resort Height | 1,050m |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Chambery |
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Villard de Lans
The ski area of Villard de Lans is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,050m, with 130km of marked runs.
Summary
Villard de Lans has direct access to 130km of downhill skiing, with 32 marked pistes, served by a total of 28 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,170m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Villard de Lans offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Villard de Lans offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Villard de Lans.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Villard de Lans is 6km long and the most difficult run is the 'Le Grand Couloir'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Villard de Lans?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 22 December, with around 43cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Villard de Lans Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 25km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 30km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 40km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | 30km |
| Downhill Total Length | 130km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 130km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 28 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Villard de Lans Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,170m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,160m |
| Resort Altitude (Villard de Lans) | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 1,120m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E
Villard de Lans has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Villard de Lans?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Villard de Lans is Grenoble, 63 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Annecy, Geneva, Saint-Étienne, Avignon and Montpellier airports are all within three hours drive.
Grenoble is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 28 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km of ski runs, with 283 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Villard de Lans open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
