Les Saisies, French Alps

Les Saisies: 5 things to know before you go

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A sunny cross-country and downhill plateau in the Beaufortain, Les Saisies is a gentle, beginner-friendly base with huge Mont Blanc views. Part of the Espace Diamant, with Beaufort cheese country all around.

1.Is the snow reliable in Les Saisies?

Generally yes. From 1650 m at the base to 2069 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).

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

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

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

At 192 km of piste on 76 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The piste mix leans gentle (26 green, 40 blue, 28 red, 6 black), so beginners and early intermediates are well served.

4.What is the resort like?

Les Saisies stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Les Saisies 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 Les Saisies have?
About 419 m of vertical, from a 1650 m base to 2069 m at the top.
Is Les Saisies part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Les Saisies is part of the Espace Diamant ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Les Saisies good for beginners?
Yes. With 26 green and 40 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.

Hotel Le Calgary - Les Saisies
4.5388 reviews
โ‚ฌ115
โ˜… Top pick

Hotel Le Calgary - Les Saisies

Very good ยท 388 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Les Saisies, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 388 reviews). It sits about 350 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Saisies, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ115/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: France