Chalmazel
Chalmazel is a former commune in the Loire department in central France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Chalmazel-Jeansagnière.[2]
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Part of Chalmazel-Jeansagnière | |
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Location of Chalmazel 
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| Coordinates: 45°42′19″N 3°51′05″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Loire |
| Arrondissement | Montbrison |
| Canton | Boën-sur-Lignon |
| Commune | Chalmazel-Jeansagnière |
| Area 1 | 39.38 km2 (15.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2017)[1] | 356 |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 42920 |
| Elevation | 740–1,640 m (2,430–5,380 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ski area
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| Location | Loire, France  |
| Nearest major 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.
References
- Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2017, INSEE
- Arrêté préfectoral 22 October 2015 (in French)
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