Chalmazel
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A general view of Chalmazel | ||
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Location within Rhône-Alpes region  Chalmazel | ||
| Coordinates: 45°42′19″N 3°51′05″E / 45.7053°N 3.8514°ECoordinates: 45°42′19″N 3°51′05″E / 45.7053°N 3.8514°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Arrondissement of Montbrison | |
| Canton | Canton of Saint-Georges-en-Couzan | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Loire Forez | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Michel Parois | |
| Area1 | 39.38 km2 (15.20 sq mi) | |
| Population (1999)2 | 485 | |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 42039 / 42920 | |
| Elevation | 740–1,640 m (2,430–5,380 ft) | |
| Website | http://www.loireforez.fr/ | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
Chalmazel is a commune in the Loire department in central France.
Ski area
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| Location |
Loire, France  |
| Nearest city | Saint-Étienne, France (90km) |
| Vertical | 530m |
| Top elevation | 1 634m |
| Base elevation | 1 110m |
| Runs |
Black: 2 Red: 6 Blue: 6 Green: 2 |
| Lift system |
 Chairlifts: 1 Drag Lifts: 7 |
| Terrain parks | Snowpark |
| Snowmaking | 40% (Snow cannons) |
| Website | www.loire-chalmazel.com |
Chalmazel is a small ski resort situated above the village of Chalmazel in central France. The main activities offered at the resort are alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ski touring, dog sledding and hiking. It is a calm resort popular with families and locals, as it boasts gentle runs, panoramic views and short queues.
Chairlift
Geography
The river Lignon du Forez has its source in the commune.
See also
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