La Fouly

La Fouly is a ski resort in the Val Ferret in the Swiss canton of Valais, at an altitude of 1595 metres, facing the Dolent, the Tour Noir and the A Neuve glacier. The ski area, between 1600 and 2200 metres, offers 20 kilometres of pistes served by four installations, with a varied terrain suited to beginners and freeriders alike. The village is a stage on the Tour du Mont-Blanc and the Grand Tour des Combins, and is also a starting point for ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoe walks.

Families and Kids

La Fouly presents itself as a paradise for the youngest as well as for older skiers, with a beginners' carpet and a family-friendly ski area. Children can sledge on the Petite-Combe run (0.6 km), suited to beginners, and follow the Charlotte la Marmotte discovery trail. The École Suisse de Ski de La Fouly offers ski lessons, and a suspended forest trail with four courses and 48 features, including 13 zip lines, is a popular activity for children and adults alike.

Food and drinks

La Fouly and the Val Ferret have cafés and restaurants, including the Hôtel Edelweiss, the Auberge de Maya-Joie and the Hôtel du Col de Fenêtre, a typical small Swiss mountain inn at the foot of Mont Dolent. Several alpine pastures still make their cheese traditionally during the summer grazing season, and the Auberge des Glaciers has a terrace overlooking the end of the ski area.
8.0 km3

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 5 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.4 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2 km
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

The PASS Saint-Bernard gives access to more than 15 activities in the region, including the ski areas of La Fouly, Champex-Lac and Vichères-Liddes, as well as unlimited public transport. A one-day winter pass is available for people staying with a professional host, and a family discount of 15% applies on Ski St-Bernard from three paying persons including one adult at full price. Group discounts of 15% apply from 15 persons.

Contact

Webpage
saint-bernard.ch
Email
info@telelafouly-champexlac.ch
Address
Rte de Ferret 53, 1944 La Fouly

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Fouly VS300 meters walking distance
  • Le Clou/Les Granges1250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
51m
Sion
1h 20m
Lausanne
1h 54m
Brig
2h 1m
Genève
2h 41m

FAQ

  • What is the ski area of La Fouly like?
    The ski area lies between 1600 and 2200 metres and offers 20 kilometres of pistes served by four installations: 30% blue pistes, 20% red pistes and 50% black pistes. It is described as a family domain with a wide variety of pistes, from the beginners' carpet to secured non-groomed freeride routes.
  • Is there a ski school in La Fouly?
    Yes, the École Suisse de Ski de La Fouly is present in the resort and offers ski lessons; the resort is presented as a paradise for the youngest as well as for older skiers.
  • What can families do in La Fouly in winter?
    Families can ski on the family-friendly domain, sledge on the Petite-Combe run (0.6 km, suited to beginners), take part in snowshoe outings such as the squirrel trail, join torchlit descents, marshmallow and hot chocolate walks, horse rides and nocturnal yak walks, and follow the Charlotte la Marmotte discovery trail.
  • Is La Fouly a good base for ski touring?
    Yes, La Fouly is a starting point for ski touring in the Val Ferret, with routes such as Dotse – Tête de Ferret, Grande Lui and Le Chantonnet. The region recommends checking the weather and avalanche bulletin, carrying the essential equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe, helmet) and hiring a certified mountain guide for committed itineraries.
  • What cross-country skiing is available at La Fouly?
    La Fouly has cross-country trails on the A Neuve plateau, including the 10.2 km Piste de La Fouly, which explores the north and south sides of the resort and the plateau at the foot of the A Neuve glacier, as well as the loops L'Amône (4.9 km) and Ferret (5.4 km). Cross-country passes are sold at the lift ticket offices and at Zanskar Sport in La Fouly.

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