Les Carroz Ski Resort Guide
Les Carroz, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 165 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,202ft |
| Resort Height | 3,740ft |
| Nearest Airports | Geneva and Grenoble |
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Les Carroz
The ski area of Les Carroz is in the French Alps at an altitude of 3,740ft, with 165 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Les Carroz is part of the Grand Massif ski area with access to 165 miles of downhill skiing, with 351 marked pistes, served by a total of 78 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Carroz itself (165 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Grand Massif ski resorts of Flaine, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval.
With ski lifts as high as 8,202ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Les Carroz is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Les Carroz.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Les Carroz is 7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Piste des Cascades'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Les Carroz?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 3 December, with around 16in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 4,360ft | Snow to 6,591ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Les Carroz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 49 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 55 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 16 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 165 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 80 | |
Grand Massif Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 132 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 140 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 165 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 78 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Les Carroz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,202ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 3,740ft |
| Resort Altitude (Les Carroz) | 3,740ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,462ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S
Les Carroz has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Les Carroz
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Les Carroz Ski Schools and Les Carroz Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Les Carroz?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Les Carroz is Geneva, 55 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Chambery, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Sion, Saint-Étienne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Geneva is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 80 ski lifts are able to uplift 74,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 17 miles of ski runs, with 63 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Les Carroz open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
