Faces north-west
Galibier-Thabor
131.2 km (OSM) 1,406–2,738 m
61% beginner 31% inter. 8% expert
- Vertical
- 1332 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 97
- Lifts
- 34
A small, car-free-friendly resort perched above the valley near Modane at around 1,350 m, with a compact hill rising to nearly 2,750 m. Calm and easy to get around, and handy for the rail line, it's an unfussy base for families who want the mountains without the hassle.
- 1,350 m Village base
- 2,948 m Top lift
- 1,642 m Vertical
- 162 Pistes mapped
- 79 Lifts
Terrain, lift and aspect figures shown are for the whole Haute Maurienne Vanoise — La Norma shares the area's linked lift pass. Its own base altitude is shown above.
The village
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Terrain & aspect
For the whole Haute Maurienne Vanoise.
60% beginner 30% inter. 8% expert
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Freeride
- Flat / ungraded
Slopes mostly face NW — 70% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
A level-by-level guide to skiing from La Norma is coming soon. The difficulty split and slope aspect (for the whole Haute Maurienne Vanoise) are shown here now.
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in La Norma
A small, car-free-friendly resort perched above the valley near Modane at around 1,350 m, with a compact hill rising to nearly 2,750 m. Calm and easy to get around, and handy for the rail line, it's an unfussy base for families who want the mountains without the hassle.
Ski-in / ski-out
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Apartments
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Chalets
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
Hotels & spa
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other bases within reach — including the rest of the Haute Maurienne Vanoise.
~approx 17 km away 
Faces north
Faces north Les Trois Vallées
498.2 km (OSM) 1,110–3,221 m
62% beginner 29% inter. 9% expert
- Vertical
- 2110 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 336
- Lifts
- 142
~approx 18 km away
~approx 32 km away
Faces north-east
Serre-Chevalier
157 km (OSM) 1,219–2,765 m
60% beginner 29% inter. 10% expert
- Vertical
- 1546 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 120
- Lifts
- 70
~approx 34 km away
Faces north
La Plagne
191.4 km (OSM) 1,217–3,058 m
64% beginner 22% inter. 14% expert
- Vertical
- 1841 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 158
- Lifts
- 77
~approx 36 km away 
Faces north-east
Faces north-east Tignes - Val d'Isère
208.6 km (OSM) 1,559–3,447 m
56% beginner 33% inter. 11% expert
- Vertical
- 1888 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 169
- Lifts
- 84
~approx 36 km away 
Faces east
Faces east Les Sybelles
135.7 km (OSM) 1,278–2,587 m
64% beginner 26% inter. 9% expert
- Vertical
- 1309 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 112
- Lifts
- 65
Getting to La Norma
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