Villaroger

The lifeline: a new gondola at Villaroger in December 2025

December 2025

A new gondola

From December 2025, Villaroger will be home to a new, modern and fast gondola to replace the Replat and Plan des Violettes chairlifts.

With its 40 cabins with 10-seats and external ski racks, this lift readdresses comfort and efficiency: linking Replat (1200 m) to the summit of Plan des Violettes (2119m) in just 6 minutes 45, cutting the ascent time by almost 10 minutes for an investment of 19 million euros.

This project represents an investment of 19 million euros by the Domaine de Montagne. The transformation will be accompanied by a new service building: a shared reception area (ski school, tourist office, sales point with ticket offices and vending machines), an underground car park with 112 spaces, 114 ski lockers and modern toilets.

⚠️To open next winter, the enduro mountain bike slopes "route 66" isn't open this summer.

A dedicated theme

The lifeline

The Hauts de Villaroger Nature Reserve, a unique ecological jewel, inspired the design of the new gondola lift. The ‘lifeline’ symbolises the interconnectedness of Alpine flora and fauna. Continuous lines, forming plants, animals and insects, decorate the cabins, reminding us that each element is part of a whole. It is also a visual metaphor for the fragile balance of nature, an invitation to preserve it.

In some figures

Focus on environmental impact

Concrete measures have been put in place, such as the reforestation of more than 3,000 trees, the creation of a wetland to preserve local biodiversity, and the abandonment of tracks to reduce the impact on natural environments. All of these measures will be studied by a specialist consultancy firm, which will monitor developments closely to ensure that species are preserved. In addition, specific facilities for the Black Grouse have been included to develop their living and breeding areas.

Did you know?

The Black Grouse

In the depths of winter, this bird of the galliform family (like chickens) spends its day hiding in igloos under the snow to keep warm and protect itself from predators. It only comes out of its igloo for one hour a day to feed on conifer needles and buds... In other words, with such a diet, it doesn't have much energy. Help it by respecting its quiet zones!