Overall Skiing

Under-rated little resort

1. From 2750m to 1400m (1350m vertical drop)
2.  "Under-rated little resort with some serious slopes… a lot of variety including steep stuff"
   Extract from: Daily Mail - Where to Ski and Snowboard 2000

First glance at the piste map shows 75kms of piste, but once into the ski system the mountain just seems to expand! This is partly due to the scenery and variety of skiing. From the Snowbizz base at 1600m, the skiing extends up the mountain to 2750m and down to the village at 1400m - making for an impressive 1350m vertical drop. While the sunny snow bowl above the tree line at 2000m is a favourite with beginners and intermediates. Larch forests not only give Puy its picture postcard appeal, they also make off-piste skiing through the trees a very attractive alternative. For the expert the "Vallon de Narreyroux" or "Col du Bal" are the ultimate off-piste challenge (a professional guide is necessary)

The Skiing At a Glance

1. Highest Point - 2750m
2. Lowest Point - 1400m
3. Vertical Drop - 1350m
4. Km of Piste - 75
5. Black Runs - 3
6. Red Runs - 14
7. Blue Runs - 13
8. Green Runs - 4
9. Chairlifts - 5
10. Draglifts - 8
11. Capacity per hour - 13,500 Skiers
12. Slopes Facing-North & NE
13. Snow Cannon - Yes
14. Off-Piste - Extensive