French Alps, France 🇫🇷
On the sunny side of the Col de la Madeleine, Saint-François-Longchamp links with Valmorel to form the 165 km Grand Domaine. It is relaxed, affordable and refreshingly uncrowded.
Generally yes. From 1450 m at the base to 2550 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).
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.
At 165 km of piste on 49 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (20 green, 35 blue, 28 red, 8 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Saint-François-Longchamp stands out for a family-friendly setup.
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. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 419 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Saint-François-Longchamp.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 419 reviews). It sits about 1.9 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Saint-François-Longchamp, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 225 reviews
Strong value for Saint-François-Longchamp, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 247 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Saint-François-Longchamp, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Very good · 258 reviews
Strong value for Saint-François-Longchamp, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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