Les Carroz Ski Resort Guide
Les Carroz, France
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 265km |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,140m |
| Nearest Airports | Geneva and Grenoble |
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Les Carroz
Les Carroz is a charming ski resort nestled in the French Alps. It offers a delightful combination of scenic slopes and family-friendly activities.
Summary
With access to the Grand Massif ski area, Les Carroz boasts over 265 km of pistes. The resort is ideal for skiers of all levels, featuring a welcoming village atmosphere and stunning mountain views.
The ski area of Les Carroz is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,140m, with 265km of marked runs.
Les Carroz is part of the Grand Massif ski area with access to 265km of downhill skiing, with 351 marked pistes, served by a total of 78 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Carroz itself (265km 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 2,500m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Les Carroz is 11km long and the most difficult run is the 'Piste des Cascades'.
Snow and Weather
Les Carroz typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 120 cm in winter. For the latest snow information, including snowfall and snowmelt, visit J2Ski for updates.
When will it snow in Les Carroz?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Les Carroz.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Les Carroz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 49 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 55 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 16 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 265km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 80 | |
Grand Massif Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 37 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 132 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 140 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 265km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 78 | |
Les Carroz Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,140m |
| Resort Altitude (Les Carroz) | 1,140m |
| Max Vertical | 1,360m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Les Carroz features a range of ski areas with elevations up to 2,500 meters. Notable pistes include the blue 'Les Granges' and the red 'Les Bouleaux,' while the 'Karellis' lift offers convenient access to varied terrain.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
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.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding enthusiasts will find excellent terrain parks, including the 'Fun Zone' and 'Boardercross' areas. These parks provide a variety of features suitable for all skill levels.
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, Chambery, Annecy, 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.
The nearest major airports to Les Carroz are Geneva Airport and Chambéry Airport. From there, you can reach the resort by car or shuttle services, with Geneva being the most popular option.
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 27km 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.
Piste Map
Talking about Les Carroz
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Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, enjoy vibrant après-ski at local favorites like 'Le Schuss' and 'La Pizzeria.' For a lively night out, check out 'Le Choucas' nightclub.
