Bars & Restaurants

Restaurants:

Delicious, creative cuisine and impeccable table art. Our chefs pull out all the stops to ensure you have a fabulous and entertaining meal.

Les Cerfs and Le Céleste

These two restaurants with terrace (open mid-March) propose different decorative ambiences depending on the theme of the season. Les Cerfs welcomes you in the "Relais d'Automne" and the "Refuge d'Hiver", respectively for the Autumn and Winter seasons. The specialty of Le Céleste is grilled and roast meats, served in "Le Printemps de la Volière" in Spring and "L'Observatoire d'Ete" in Summer.

La Laiterie

This speciality restaurant welcomes you for lunch and dinner around international and mountain themes.

Bars:

Available all day and evening during opening hours in all the bars in our Resorts. Drinks included (served by the glass and in the bars only): Water, sodas, fruit juice, hot drinks, local and international spirits, cocktails with or without alcohol, wines. Sweet and savoury snacks

Drinks not included Champagnes, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks (available in certain Resorts from vending machines and/or at the Club Med Boutique*), certain super-premium brands and bottled wines available in certain of our restaurants and bars.

Le Roc Bar

A number of intimate areas with armchairs and coffee tables and access to spacious outdoor terraces.

Sports & Activities

Grand Domaine

Between 2,550 and 1,250 metres elevation. 50 ski lifts; 315 snow cannons; 2 snowparks, bordercross, halpipe

150 km of ski runs;

• 8 black
• 17 red
• 38 blue
• 22 green

The resort is equipped with a "hands free" ski pass system ensuring greater fluidity for skiers (you may be required to pay a deposit at the Resort, to ensure that skiers return their card at the end of their stay).

"Special Teenagers Ski Programme"

Included in your package

From 11 years old, during the school holidays, the "Special Teenagers Ski Programme" enables skiers of Class 3 and higher to try all the techniques, with the latest equipment. You can choose between:

Moguls Jumps Skiing on the edge of the pistes, slalom, skicross, skiing through the forest, in the powder... Initiation and awareness of safety in the mountains. With a specialist instructor, participants can put together the week's programme, depending on the desires of the group, the weather conditions and the infrastructure proposed in the resort.

And Also...

LEISURE / RELAXATION

Included in your package: Indoor pool , Lounge and festive evenings

Optional Extra*: Activities proposed in the resort , Wellness Centre

SPORTS Included in your package:

• Initiation group lessons : Club Med fitness Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply) : Alpine skiing , Hiking, Snow shoe and Nording walking
• Intermediate/advanced : "Special Teenagers Ski Programme" Free practice : Cardio/weights room , Skating rink

* at extra cost

Wellness Centre

Club Med Spa by Carita, "Haute Beauty" Face and Body.

You'll find:

• 1 duo treament room
• 11 multipurpose treatment rooms
• 1 Turkish bath with 1 body scrub room

All our treatment programmes are organised around a theme. In this temple of wellbeing, give body and mind a revitalising break, alone or with a partner. Put yourself in the gentle hands of our beauty and massage therapists, and let your senses take over. Choose from a wide range of beauty treatments and a range of beauty products using natural ingredients. Fatigue and tension will give way to a delightful sensation of well-being and serenity. The majority of our packages are designed for both men and women. ** For information: The term "massage" implies a superficial manipulation of the face or body, solely for aesthetic purposes, sometimes to ensure good penetration of a cosmetic product, or for comfort. The massage referred to is an external massage of the skin, with no medical or therapeutic aim. It may be done manually or with mechanical aids, exclusively by qualified, trained professionals.

OUR PACKAGES

• >Anti-Ageing package
• Anti-ageing package
• Beauty package
• Masculine package
• Massage** & Well-being package
• Package for Two
• Sculpting Face package
• Slimming package
• Anti-Ageing package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Morning - 3 days

Beauty

A perfect combination for mature skins: in just a few sessions, wrinkles and fine lines are smoothed away, your skin is firmer and complexion fresh and radiant

3 treatments

• 1 Ultimate Lift Firming Facial Treament (90')
• 2 Firming Facial Lift Treatments (60')

Duration 3 days

Anti-ageing package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Afternoon - 3 days

Beauty

A perfect combination for mature skins: in just a few sessions, wrinkles and fine lines are smoothed away, your skin is firmer and complexion fresh and radiant

3 treatments

• 1 Ultimate Lift Firming Facial Treament (90')
• 2 Firming Facial Lift Treatments (60')

Duration 3 days

Beauty package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Afternoon - 4 days
• Morning - 4 days

Beauty

Carita's expertise, at the service of your beauty, from head to foot.

4 treatments

• 1 Soft Satin Skin Treatment (60')
• 1 Ultimate Lagoon Hydration Facial Treatment (90')
• 1 Velvety Hands Treatment, with Rénovateur (60')
• 1 Light Feet Treatment, with Rénovateur (60')

Duration 4 days

Masculine package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Morning - 3 days
• Afternoon - 3 days

For Him

• A customised sensory experience for men's specific needs, combining efficiency and relaxation.
• 1 Ultimate Papaya Purity Facial (90')
• 1 Face and Scalp Massage** (45')
• 1 Silk Revelation Massage** Treatment (60') or 1 Hot Stone Massage** (60')

Duration 3 days

Massage** & Well-being package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Afternoon - 3 days
• Morning - 3 days

Relaxation

The best of Carita well-being and relaxation

4 treatments

• 1 Hot Stones Caress Revitalising Treatment (90')
• 1 Relaxation and Serenity Facial Massage** (30')
• 1 Velvety Hands Treatment (60')
• 1 Silk Revelation Massage** Treatment(60')

Duration 3 days

Package for Two

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Afternoon - 3 days
• Morning - 3 days
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Relaxation

A unique sensory journey for two

4 treatments for each partner (for 2 people in a duo treatment room)

For both partners

:
• 1 Satin Soft Skin Treatment (60')
• 1 Silk Revelation Massage** Treatment(60')
• For Her: 1 Mythical Soft Cotton Facial (60') followed by a Scalp and Neck Massage** (30')
• For Him: 1 Mythical Lagoon Hydration Facial (60') followed by a Scalp and Neck Massage** (30')

Duration 3 days

Sculpting Face package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Morning - 6 days
• Afternoon - 6 days

Energy

The ultimate programme to combat the effects of time: your skin is denser and firmer; in just a few sessions, the contours of your face are redefined

6 treatments

• 1 Ultimate Sculpting Gold Perfection Face Treatment (90')
• 5 Sculpting Gold Perfection Treatments (60')

Duration 6 days

Slimming package

OPTIONAL EXTRA*

• Afternoon - 3 days
• Afternoon - 6 days
• Afternoon - 6 days
• Morning - 3 days

Silhouette

A combination of exclusive active slimming ingredients, "Idéal Pro Lift", and specific body modelling techniques to eliminate toxins, refine and sculpt the figure in just a few sessions.

3 treatments

• 1 Intense Refining Wake-Up Treatment (90')
• 2 Intense Refining Wake-Up Treatments (60')

Duration 3 days

Following the Resorts, you can book some of our SPA packages at the time of reservation.

* at extra cost

Children & Teens

Our Resort welcomes children of all ages, with children’s club facilities for the various age groups, run by professionals.

• Dedicated areas, specifically designed for their needs
• Equipment designed with a view to comfort and safety
• Opening hours that allow parents to make the most of their day and evening, or feel free to go off for a day's excursion*
• A structure that combines innovation with 40 years’ experience, based on the respect of each child's desires and biological clock
• G.O®s with a passion for their job
  ● Numerous activities for all ages: sport, creative activities and games.

Baby Club Med® (from 4 months to under 2 years)

Optional Extra*

You can leave your babies with our team of specialist GO®s in the knowledge that they couldn't be in better hands. A personal welcome and, after a family breakfast, stimulating activities, meals, rest time and cuddles. The Baby Club Med® programme takes a gentle approach which respects each child's biological clock, giving you complete peace of mind. Educational activities, walks and a nap before playing outdoor games. And of course, teatime is a very important moment in the day. The Baby Restaurant is open from 6.30 pm for babies and parents to have dinner together.

For your information:

• The adult accompanying the child must be able to show that he or she meets the minimum vaccination requirements for children (child health record or medical certificate). For the Baby Club Med®, the minimum requirement is the first diphtheria / tetanus / polio jab.
• Nappies and baby milk are not provided by Mini Club Med®

Petit Club Med® (from 2 to under 4 years old)

Optional Extra*

At this age, they're no longer babies, but they still need close supervision. It's the age of first discoveries, so the Petit Club Med proposes early learning activities, walks and outdoor games; a well-balanced lunch devised specially for the needs of growing children followed by a nap or quiet time, creative activities, and of course tea time, always a favourite moment of the day! The activities follow the children's progress, divided into age groups. From 7.30 pm, after dinner with their parents, they go back to the Petit Club Med®. While parents enjoy a quiet dinner, the children can enjoy their own evening with their friends. For information:

• The adult accompanying the child must be able to show that he or she meets the minimum vaccination requirements for children (child health record or medical certificate).
• Nappies and baby milk are not provided at the Petit Club Med®.

"Learn to ski and the pleasures of snow sports" course

Optional Extra*

At Petit Club Med*, 3 year olds can take their first official French certificate* and receive their Piou-Piou medal*. For information, it is possible to rent a "Children' kit" skiing equipment.

Mini Club Med® (from 4 to under 11 years old)

Included in your package

Creativity and energy.

At this age, children have a thirst for everything. The Mini Club Med®’s vocation is to satisfy their boundless energy and curiosity, with a 120 m² (1,300 ft²) games room including a stage. Activities include sport, games and creative activities. Children are divided into age groups. One-hour shower break before dinner.

Club Med Passworld® (from 11 to under 18)

Included in your package

Proposed during the school holidays, there are no obligations at the Club Med Passworld®, a spirit teenagers adore. It gives them their own exclusive area where they can meet and get involved in all sorts of activities, in the heart of the Resort. They can use it to discover creative, sports and artistic activities, or just for the pleasure of being with their friends. Participants are divided into two age-groups. For information, the Club Med Passworld® at Valmorel is proposed at the following dates:

• 17 December 2011 to 3 January 2012
• 11 February to 5 March 2012
• 7 to 30 April 2012

BABY RESTAURANT

The meals are devised by the team of specialist chefs at the Baby Restaurant ("L'Atelier"), to satisfy babies' specific needs. At the Baby Restaurant, the G.O®s take charge of lunch, but parents can share it with their children if they wish.

BABY SITTING

To enjoy a moment of total freedom, take advantage of the baby sitting service. For information: Club Med provides a list of baby sitting services but has no responsibility for the service provided.

PYJAMAS CLUB®

The Pyjamas Club® is a group babysitting service (no specific activities). It enables parents to leave their children with a team of experienced and qualified G.O®s in a dedicated area with all the necessary comforts (beds, couches, video area, etc).

CLUB MED BABY WELCOME® (FROM 4 MONTHS TO UNDER 2 YEARS OLD)

We’ve done everything in our power to ensure the comfort and well-being of parents and babies. Personal welcome, baby-care material available in your room and/or in the baby feeding and equipment room (cot, changing mat, baby bath, high chair on request, bottle-warmer), sweet and savoury baby foods, baby corner equipped to prepare babies' meals, high chairs and/or booster cushions in the restaurant. Spare pushchairs are also available if required.

* at extra cost

Practical Information

Everything you need to know about your holiday: transport, payment types accepted, practical information about the Resort and the country.

CLUB MED VALMOREL HAMEAU DU BOIS DE LA CROIX 73260

• Official country name: French Republic
• Capital: Paris
• Land area: 551 500 km²
• Population: 62.2 million inhabitants
• Peoples and ethnic groups: 92% nationals, 1% Portuguese, 1% Algerian, 1% Moroccan, 0,5% Italian, 0,5% Spanish
• Languages: French. Some regional languages are still used (Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Creole).
• Religions: 90% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant, 1% Moslem ; 1% Jewish
• Political institutions: republic, parliamentary democracy
• Président: Nicolas Sarkozy
• Prime minister: François Fillon
• GDP: 1 724.6 billion $US
• GDP per capita: 27 913 $US
• Annual growth rate: 4,2%
• Inflation: 3,1%
• Principal activities : petrochemicals, iron and steel, cement, aluminium, agriculture, food processing, luxury goods, car industry, energy.
• Principal partners: European Union, United States
• Member of the European Union: yes

Transport package

If you've chosen the transport package, it includes the return train journey and transfers to and from the Resort.

Getting to the Resort

For clients who have not purchased the Transport package.

Club Med car park(s)

Indoor parking, at extra cost.

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Hotel services

To make your life easier during your stay, we propose a whole range of services:

Club Med Boutique* : Club Med collections, local specialities and basic items.

Internet* : Wi-Fi access* in the rooms, at Reception, in the lounge and bar.

Climate

In the mountains, there is always an important difference between the day and night temperatures. There is an average decrease of about 43°F (6°C) for an altitude of 3,280 feet (1,000 m).

Time difference

WEATHER

Météonews provides live weather news for this Resort and forecasts for the next 5 days.

Village Information