St François Longchamp Ski Resort Guide
St François Longchamp, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,366ft |
| Resort Height | 4,757ft |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Annecy |
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St François Longchamp
The ski area of St François Longchamp is in the French Alps at an altitude of 4,757ft, with 40 miles of marked runs.
Summary
St François Longchamp is part of the Le Grand Domaine ski area with access to 201 miles of downhill skiing, with 167 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in St François Longchamp itself (40 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Le Grand Domaine ski resorts of Doucy-Combelouvière and Valmorel.
With ski lifts as high as 8,366ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
St François Longchamp offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
St François Longchamp offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in St François Longchamp.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in St François Longchamp is 2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in St François Longchamp?
The next notable snow forecast is 7in, expected on 22 December, with around 15in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
St François Longchamp Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 39 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 24 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 40 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 17 | |
Le Grand Domaine Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 48 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 201 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
St François Longchamp Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,366ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 4,757ft |
| Resort Altitude (St François Longchamp) | 4,757ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,609ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE, S, NW
St François Longchamp has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
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| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in St François Longchamp
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see St François Longchamp Ski Schools and St François Longchamp Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is St François Longchamp?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to St François Longchamp is Chambery, 57 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Grenoble, Lyon St-Exupéry, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Turin Caselle, Saint-Étienne, Turin Cuneo and Sion airports are all within three hours drive.
Chambery is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 17 ski lifts are able to uplift 15,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 22 miles of ski runs, with 315 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is St François Longchamp open?
Opened (since December 14, 2024).
Closes : April 11, 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
