LA VORMAINE beginner & nursery skiing (Le Tour)

⛷ La Vormaine, ” the biggest of the small ski slopes “, is a splendid beginner & nursery ski area, nestled in the village of 🏔 Le Tour (1432m), next to 🚡 the Charamillon bubble lift.

La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com
La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com

Ski pass options at La Vormaine

La Vormaine is a good value ski area, as it allows families to opt for 2h30, 4 hours (often enough with toddlers to entertain!), a day or more, at a reasonable price.

[ see here for current prices ]


Pistes at La Vormaine

⛷ La Vormaine comprises 4 button lifts (téléskis):

  • Vormaine 1;
  • Vormaine 2;
  • Vormaine 3;
  • Téléski Minivor (free) – which leads to a free fun space ” espace ludique “;

There are 2 green runs, perfect for learning how to ski or snowboard; and a blue run for Intermediate skiers, which runs through 🌲 the woods. There is also an 🏂 Espace Freestyle & Boardercross area, with turns and small jumps.

The 🌈 Jardin d’Enfants is run by ESF Argentière / Le Tour (see them for ski lessons here);

La Vormaine © Domaine de Ski La Vormaine
La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com
La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com
La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com

Eating Options

There is a ☕️ snack bar on site for you to refuel. Hot drinks are available, as well as hot dogs, sandwiches, crêpes . . .

Snack bar at La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com
Snack bar at La Vormaine © montblancfamilyfun.com

Practical Information

🅿️ parking: there is FREE parking located near the ski area. One small car park is located right next to La Vormaine and the other larger car park is located by the Charamillon bubble lift;

The 🚌 navette from Chamonix is FREE for those with a ski pass;

website or www.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/vormaine

address: 171 chemin des Clusettes, Le Tour, 74400, Argentière

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