Charmey.ch — Local services in Val-de-Charmey

In short: A solid options as a ski resort for beginners and learners, provided there is enough now (moderate altitude). With one caveat: parking is an issue on crowded days.

The ski resort has more than enough blue, red and gentle black slopes for beginners and learners. Very suitable for families. Advanced skiers will get around the place in two hours, but can find fields powder and access them in relative safety.

It can get crowded in case of good snow in the high season on weekends. While the bottleneck isn’t on the slopes, you‘ll experience a lot of pain with the parking (you may have to pick one of the satellite parkings that’s are served by a very low capacity shuttle) and in the single restaurant (ultra packed). Same applies to the thermal bath if you intended to take a dip after skiing. All of this shouldn’t be an issue during the week as the bulk of skiers...

Charmey has roads to do mountain bike but it's not really supported by the télécabine of charmey. Last time i tried to buy tickets to use the télécabine all day and the reception of charmey told me that they don't have that option for mountain bike! If you want to use the télécabine with bike you have to pay every time you go up like hikers. The possibility of buying one day ticket it's only possible to do...

Exciting and fast sledge ride, and very friendly personnel. Many activities for kids and most of them completely free. Sometimes there is not enough parking space.

Update: Sadly I have to correct my review down to 2 stars. There are not enough busses and cash registers. It takes literally an hour to find a parking space, get to the entrance by bus and...