Country: France
Airport: Lyon
A brief overview
Glorious sunshine, clear blue skies (except when it's snowing)
and mile after mile of varied slopes to explore; this popular resort is set on
a high plateau in the Grande Rousses area of the Southern French Alps. Renowned
for its sunshine record & excellent lift system opening up extensive skiing
and boarding options. Expect great snow conditions here due to the altitude,
glacier and snowmaking facilities. This ski area has something to challenge all
abilities from long and taxing black runs to the open green & blue beginner
slopes. One of our top ten resorts for families, the facilities and off slope
activities offered here are as varied as the slopes themselves. There is a good
selection of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit every taste and budget and the
lively apres ski can continue well into the early hours in the handful of clubs
on offer. Above all a high altitude, fun and friendly resort, the ultimate
example of a 'great-all-rounder'.
The Mountain
|
| Skiing Altitude |
1120m-3320m |
| Resort Altitude |
1860m |
| Pistes |
238km |
| Number of runs |
114 |
| Green |
32% |
| Blue |
29% |
| Red |
27% |
| Black |
12% |
| Number of Lifts |
87 |
| Drags |
42 |
| Chairs |
24 |
| Gondolas |
2 |
| Cable Cars |
16 |
| Longest Run |
16km |
| Direction of Slopes |
N/S |
| Terrain Parks |
yes |
| Half Pipe |
yes |
| Cross Country Trails |
50km |
| Night Skiing |
no |
| Mountain Restaurants |
15 |
| Snowmaking |
22% runs covered |
| Resort Ski Bus |
yes |
| Linked Resorts |
Serre Chevalier & Les Deux Alpes (linked by
bus) |
The Journey
|
| Departure Airports |
Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester |
| Destination Airport |
Lyon |
| Season |
15 December-5 April |
| Departure Day |
Saturday |
| Transfer time |
2hrs 30mins |
| Private taxi transfers available -
please call us for details |
