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Espace Diamant Ski Resort

Albertville, Praz sur Arly, Flumet, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Crest-Voland, Cohennoz, Hauteluce, Les Saisies

Trail Map Espace Diamant

The Ski Resort

The baroque church of Hauteluce is the center of the village.
The baroque church of Hauteluce is the center of the village. © www.lessaisies.com

Located between the Beaufortain mountains and Val d'Arly in Savoy, the ski area of Espace Diamant reaches heights of 1,000 meters (3281 feet) up to 2,069 meters (6788 feet). Its six resorts amount to a total of 192 kilometers (119 miles) of groomed runs and offer a fantastic view of Mont Blanc. Former olympic venue Albertville is just a 40 kilometer (25 mile) drive from the resort away.

Les Saisies/Hauteluce

Les Saisies/Hauteluce is offers 60 runs, making it the largest resort in the area. With 37 beginner-level, 16 intermediate and seven expert-level slopes, it is suited for beginners as well as more advanced skiers. Free skiing runs through forests and exigent olympic runs will challenge even the most skilled skiers. Freestylers and riders can find a snow park among the Manat lift in Les Saises which offers rails, jumps and everything else needed for awesome stunts. Two runs designed for boardercross and slalom skiing and a run with the possibility of time measurement can also be found here. Les Saisies is connected to the rest of Espace Diamant via Hauteluce. Four chairlifts - Rocheblanche, Grattary, Brichou and Douce - provide a connection to Notre Dame de Bellecombe.

Crest-Voland/Cohennoz and Notre Dame de Bellecombe

The two resorts of Crest-Voland and Notre Dame de Bellecombe can be found right in the heart of Espace Diamant. Skiers can try the slalom run at Mont Lachat while riders and freestyle-lovers will enjoy the snow park as well as Funslope Waouland. You will encounter even more Waouland pistes at Crêt du Midi, Mont Rond, Mond Requet, Les 3 Coins and Sommet de l'Espace Diamant.

Praz sur Arly and Flumet

Flumet and Praz sur Arly are among the smaller resorts in the area, with 15 and 25 slopes, respectively. They are especially popular among families and beginners, as most slopes here are ranked on a beginners- and intermediate-level. Praz sur Arly is only a few miles away from Megève and the ski area of St. Gervais Mont Blanc.

 

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Interesting facts

  • Offering 192 km of slopes and terrain, Espace Diamant is among the 10 largest Ski Resorts in France.
  • It is among the 10 most family-friendly ski Resorts in France.
  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,069 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 819 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long. The highest point of the track is 2,069 m above sea level.
  • Average snow depth during the season is 124 cm at summit elevation and 54 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 130 cm at summit elevation and 67 cm at the base.
  • Espace Diamant features 55 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 52 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 24 sunny days.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
30%
Snow Making Machines: 472
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
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Must-Ski Runs

Longest Runs

Ban Rouge
Length: 5.6 km
Vertical Drop: 971 m
Choucas – Liaisons Crest Voland
Length: km
Vertical Drop: 704 m

Most Difficult Runs

Ebranchets
Length: 0.9 km
Vertical Drop: 300 m
Sapinière
Length: 0.7 km
Vertical Drop: 200 m
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Nightskiing

Nightskiing possible
Lighted runs: km

Videos

02:07
Espace Diamant - Regard sur le Mont-Blanc
00:46
Espace Diamant, LE ski famille face au Mont Blanc 2015
04:24
Snow Park Les Saisies février 2015
01:31
L'hiver aux Saisies, Vivez les grands espaces
03:34
L'Espace Diamant, regard sur le Mont Blanc

Activities

The natural beauty of the area can be explored in many ways.
The natural beauty of the area can be explored in many ways. © www.lessaisies.com

Numerous non-ski activities can be found as well. The tobogganing area Mountain Twister is located at Chard du Beurre in Les Saisies and cross-country skiers can enjoy a combined length of 120 kilometers (75 miles) of trails. Be sure to explore the snowy landscape of Val d'Arly on a hike in snowshoes. Paragliding and a ride in a hot-air balloon are great ways to admire the area from above.

Number toboggan runs: 1
Toboggan hire
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Infrastructure & Rental

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 1
Number of Snowboard Schools: 6
Cross Country Lessons
Carving Lessons
Freestyle Lessons

Number of Ski Rental

Ski Depot
Sports Store
Ski Rental
Snowboard Rental
Cross Country Ski Rental
Backcountry Ski Rental
Telemark Rental

Getting here

Les Saisies is one of six resorts located in the ski area of Espace Diamant.
Les Saisies is one of six resorts located in the ski area of Espace Diamant. © www.lessaisies.com

The ski area of Espace Diamant is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north-east of Grenoble. From there, take the A41 towards Chambéry. After about 40 kilometers (25 miles), take the exit for the A43 towards Turin/Albertville and keep to the left at Chamousset to continue on the A430. At Albertville, take the exit for the D1212 and drive to Ugine. Continue on the D1212 until Flumet. From there, you will be able to reach all towns of the ski area.

There are ski busses available between Les Saisies and Hauteluce as well as between Notre Dame de Bellecombe and Crest-Voland/Cohennoz.

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Current Offer

  • Accommodation as booked
  • Bed linen
  • Use of indoor pool
  • TV (in the apartments)
  • Snow Guarantee (01/01 - 15/03)
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last update on 24 Aug 2023
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Contact

Espace Diamant Office de Tourisme
Avenue de Savoie
73590
Flumet
E-Mail
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Phone+33 479389389

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,000 m - 2,069 m
Opening Day23 Dec 2023
Closing Day5 Apr 2024
Capacity 94187 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 17:00

Lifts

83
45
30
4
4
Total 83

Skiable Terrain

192 km
Beginner
Easy
Moderate
Advanced
Overall Slope Length 192 km
Number of Slopes 163

Weather (2,000 m)

Snow Report

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

€47.50
1 day adult €47.50
1 day child €38
All rates & fees