La Foux d'Allos, French Alps

La Foux d'Allos: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

A sunny purpose-built resort at the head of the Verdon valley, La Foux d'Allos links with Pra-Loup to form the 180 km Espace Lumière. Real southern Alps light and snow-sure altitude.

1.Is the snow reliable in La Foux d'Allos?

Usually, with help. From 1800 m to 2600 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 78/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

At 180 km of piste on 53 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (8 green, 22 blue, 28 red, 9 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

La Foux d'Allos stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full La Foux d'Allos guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does La Foux d'Allos have?
About 800 m of vertical, from a 1800 m base to 2600 m at the top.
Is La Foux d'Allos part of a larger ski area?
Yes. La Foux d'Allos is part of the Espace Lumière ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is La Foux d'Allos good for beginners?
Yes. With 8 green and 22 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Les Cimes Du Val D'allos
3.5594 reviews
110
Top pick

Les Cimes Du Val D'allos

Good · 594 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Foux d'Allos.

Guests rate this hotel as good (3.5/5 from 594 reviews). It sits about 2.5 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for La Foux d'Allos, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 2.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
110/ night
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Hotel Plein Soleil
4.3149 reviews
100

Hotel Plein Soleil

Very good · 149 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Foux d'Allos.

≈ 5.1 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Hôtel La Source
4.3129 reviews
120

Hôtel La Source

Very good · 129 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Foux d'Allos.

≈ 1.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: France