Puy Saint Vincent

About the ski resort Puy Saint Vincent

Puy Saint Vincent is a ski resort that will surprise all who visit it for the very first time.
At first glance, Puy Saint Vincent appears to be rather small, but it is definitely a ski resort that will satisfy even the most demanding of guests. Its advantage definitely is the accommodations arrangement aspect, as all the properties are relatively new and located next to the ski runs. The farthest accommodation to be found is a mere 200 m from the runs.
There are various types of ski runs that are suitable for families and individuals alike. Puy Saint Vincent is not a ski resort that would enable one to discover numerous things or travel from one hill to another, yet it offers enough ski runs to make one discover on the day of departure that not all ski runs were tested.
For all of those who would like to test most ski runs during their short stay, the Galaxy ski pass, which is included in the package price, will allow them to do just that. The Galaxy Ski pass enables daily trips to the larger nearby ski resorts, such as: Serre Chevalier (300 km of runs), Montgenèvre and (400 km of runs), Les 2 Alpes (200 km of runs), Alpe d'Huez (200 km of runs), Pelvoux (30 km of runs) – all without supplement.
It is important to stress that app. 80% of guests are returning visitors. Many people choose to visit Puy Saint Vincent twice a year, a week at a time, the is how satisfying this ski resort is.
A disadvantage ofne could attribute to Puy Saint Vincent is the fact that there are not many extra activities. Oddly enough, this also carries its own advantage, as the ski resort is in a quiet location, and therefore suitable for all who seek relaxation. The discotheque, bars, restaurants, shops, etc , will on the other hand provide the action for all the fun seekers.
The speciality of Puy Saint Vincentis the natural snow. It is surrounded by high peaks (numerous are higher than 4.000 m), meaning that the snow falling in this ski resort is very dry, thus enabling top off-piste skiing experience (55 km). Especially Col de Bel which is also renown by ski enthusiasts. Warning: Appropriate only for the most experienced skiers!
Puy Saint Vincent hosts numerous Freeride events each year, but the most interesting ones are definitely the »Forma+ Freeride Week« in March and the »Snow Attack« gathering in January. The snow park with snow cross is being expanded and improved every year.

Puy Saint Vincent is the perfect choice for families, as there is a piste suitable for children flanked to the accommodation.
Most facilities have swimming pools and saunas. The apartments are not your typical small French apartments,. On the contrary, these are quite spacious. Still, it is recommended to book an apartment with 2 more beds, in case the guests prefer more comfort.

Puy Saint Vincent is at the moment the best value what one can get for one's money in any European ski resort. It is therefore warmly recommended.