Val d’Allos
Espace Lumière

Espace Lumière Val d’Allos, a ski resort located in the Upper Verdon Valley.
With approximately 230 kilometers of trails, it offers a variety of options for skiers of all levels. The well-groomed trails range from beginner runs to more advanced runs. Modern ski lifts ensure easy access to the slopes.
In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings by snowshoeing and even participating in activities such as dog sledding and year-round sledding. The villages of Val d’Allos and Pra Loup offer a variety of lodging and dining options to round out the experience. It’s an ideal destination for nature lovers and winter sports enthusiasts seeking a complete mountain experience.
Espace Lumière,one of the largest ski areas in France

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Val d’Allos<br/>Espace Lumière

Val d'Allos

At the headwaters of the Verdon, at altitudes ranging from 1,500 to 2,600 metres, 230 km of slopes offer opportunities for all kinds of winter sports.
In the heart of the Southern Alps, the Val d’Allos resorts stand out for how well they complement one another. They blend authenticity with modernity. Here, in the Mercantour National Park, snow and sunshine come together to offer you vacations with family or friends to enjoy to your heart’s content.

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One valley, two ski areas

The Val d’Allos has two major ski areas. Discover the Espace Lumière, which brings together the Val d’Allos – La Foux and Pra Loup resorts.

And come ski at the Val d’Allos–Seignus ski area , located just 7 kilometres from Val d’Allos–La Foux.

Perfect for a family vacation (the Val d’Allos resorts have the “Famille Plus” certification )—whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or snowshoeing—experience pure fun in an exceptional setting!

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Downhill skiing and snowboarding

Ranked as one of France’s largest ski areas, the Val d’Allos is a playground that offers the chance to ride several resorts. From Pra Loup to Seignus via La Foux, hours of skiing await you!

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s something for everyone!

Practical information

To ensure optimal conditions, Val d’Allos has a snowmaking network covering 30% of the ski area with 194 snow guns.

Ski areas

Espace Lumière ski area

90 runs
35 ski lifts
Includes the Pra-Loup, Val d’Allos La Foux and Val d’Allos le Seignus ski areas.

Val d’Allos – La Foux

41 ski runs: 3 green, 20 blue, 14 red, 4 black
17 ski lifts: 7 T-bar lifts, 8 chairlifts, 2 magic carpets
1,800 m – 2,600 m.

Val d’Allos – Le Seignus

24 ski runs: 2 green, 9 blue, 8 red, 5 black
10 lifts: 4 drag lifts, 3 chair lifts, 2 gondola lifts, 1 snow wire
1500m – 2426m

Access by car

Winter equipment (snow chains or snow tyres) is compulsory from 1 November to 31 March throughout the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, by prefectoral decree.

Dogs

For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on the ski slopes.

The Val d'Allos – Espace Lumière guide

Find out everything you need to know about the Val d’Allos in our guide.

The Val d'Allos - Espace Lumière guide

Webcam

Snow report

Snowshoeing

Val d’Allos is also a Nordic ski area! Discover the valley’s magical landscapes on foot or snowshoes! Follow the trails from the village of Allos or the resorts of Le Seignus and La Foux, which will take you into the heart of the larch forests or along the Verdon. A total change of scenery!

Val d’Allos – The village :

2 snowshoe trails – 12.3 km and 2 pedestrian/snowshoe trails – 8.3 km

Val d’Allos – Le Seignus :

1 snowshoe trail – 12.4 km

Val d’Allos – La Foux :

1 snowshoe trail – 3.4 km and 1 pedestrian/snowshoe trail – 3 km

Access to all snowshoe trails is free!

The snowshoe guide is available upon request at our six tourist information centers.
You can also view it online.

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See snowshoeing guides

Every week, our mountain guides offer a program designed to help you discover the beauty of our mountains and all the life that lies dormant during the winter months. Details about the outings can be found in our calendar.

All snowshoe guides

Tobogganing area

The tobogganing area in Val d’Allos village is the perfect place to spend some quality time with the whole family!

Espace Luge

Verdon Express - Multi-season sledging

Multi-season sledging

Looking for more thrills?

Embark on the Verdon Express multi-season toboggan at Val d’Allos – La Foux near the Marin Pascal chairlift.

You’re the pilot! Adapt your speed to the 995-metre track by choosing to hurtle down the descents, take the turns, jumps, series of waves and flip flaps as you please!

Multi-season toboggan run