Resort information Chalmazel
Ski hire Chalmazel - The ski resort of Chalmazel is situated in the Forez area of the Loire department in the Massif Central region. The lift served area extends from 1100 metres to 1634 metres, the highest point in the department. Chalmazel has recently added a high speed quad chairlift built by Leitner. To combat the bitterly cold winds each chair is equipped with covers. Chalmazel has eight lifts including a bubble lift and ten pistes with a sole black, le Bambam. There are 12 km of lift served runs, 2.4km of which are covered with snowmaking. The resort has an active and very professional snowpark developed by local enthusiasts – CFC – Chalmazel Freestyle Crew. There are two bars in the town, best one near the chateau also one at the bottom of the lift. There is a restaurant in the village and one 300 meters before the ski area. Both serving good French food of the area. Tip: Using SNOWELL you can rent your skis and snowboards online in advance in Chalmazel and save money at the same time. At the time of your arrival you can pick up your booked rental equipment directly at the co-operating ski hire shop directly in Chalmazel. An extremely practical but also economical solution for your ski hire in Chalmazel.
Winter season
15.12.2012 to 24.03.2013
Between 1100 m and 1634 m above sea level
12 km ski runs
48 km cross-country trails
8 lifts
toboggan-run, artificial snow-making facility, snow park, night skiing [lighted]
Tourist information
- Maison du tourisme de Chalmazel
Place de l'Eglise
42920 Chalmazel -
+33 (4) 77 24 84 92
+33 (4) 77 24 84 92
chalmazel@loireforez.net


