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The history of Les 7 Laux can be divided into several major stages, each of which has had a profound impact on this emblematic site. From their birth in 1962 as a result of the desire of the intercommunal syndicate to develop the Massifs des Fanges, Roche Noire and 7 Laux, to the major investments made in 1996, the resort has been a veritable craze.
If Les 7 Laux is now one of Grenoble’s favorite ski destinations, it has gone through 3 major phases in its history
The ambitious project was born out of the desire of an intercommunal syndicate of 7 communes to develop the splendid massifs, and the resort was created in 1971, with the construction of access roads and the installation of seven ski lifts. It took almost 15 years to obtain the necessary concessions and the first developments, before seeing the creation of the 1st beds in 1977. A vast real estate project was then developed, with an initial target of 3,500 beds at Prapoutel and 1,200 at Le Pleynet. With this in mind, we had to think in terms of infrastructure and reception facilities.
The end of this period saw the arrival of the first 4-seater chairlifts, notably the La Linguelle chairlift at Pipay, a strategic axis for access to the resort, the Pouta chairlift on the Prapoutel side to reach the summits at 2450 m, and the Oursière chairlift for very snowy slopes. The first sports facilities, such as the climbing wall and the aquatic center, to meet the needs of all.
After a promising start, the resort, like others in the département, ran into financial difficulties. The only objective for the years 1992 to 1996 was to maintain a balanced budget, as management could not afford any deficits. This was a difficult period, with 2 years without snow melting the little margin generated. An investment plan was drawn up to make the resort more reliable.
New investments and mechanical developments, such as the TSF du Lac and artificial snow, breathed new life into the resort. Incredible seasons enabled us to invest in ever more modern and numerous ski lifts, thus consolidating the popularity and reputation of Les 7 laux. 2009 and 2010 were record visitor seasons.
Since 2011, the ski seasons have followed each other and have never been the same. Weather and snow conditions are unpredictable, but thanks to the snowmaking system and lifts that allow skiers to ski at higher altitudes like Prapoutel, it’s possible to keep skiers happy every year.
Les 7 Laux has also expanded to offer a wide range of summer activities and to welcome holidaymakers in search of new sensations and new mountain experiences.
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