The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes
Here I have put together the must-read guide to the Rhône Alpes. It is pretty inclusive so I’ll do it as a bit of a bullet point. But it is a good start where to see all their ski resorts and which ones could tempt you for your perfect ski holiday.
The Rhône Alpes is an extensive area in the Central West of France. From west to east it offers the Auvergne Volcanoes to Lyon and the French Alps and Mont Blanc. This is the roof of Europe at 4,810 meters.
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How to get there: The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes.
By Air:
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Paris Airport- transfer to Lyon is 45 minutes.
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Geneva Airport
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Chambery Airport
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Grenoble Airport
By Train:
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Paris – TGV (fast train)
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London with the Eurostar
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Brussels with the Thalis
By Car:
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Lyon airport: 1-3 hours
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Geneva airport: 1-3 hours
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Chambery airport: 1-1.5 hours
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Grenoble airport: 1-1.5 hours.
The French Alps – The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes
The French Alps are the most renown ski mountains in the world. Here are some specs to explain why:
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It has been three times host of Winter Olympic games:
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Chamonix in 1925 (first edition)
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Grenoble, 1968
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Albertbille, 1992.
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The 3 Valleys is the world’s largest ski area, with 600 km of ski slopes and more than 200 cable cars. Most of the terrain is above 1800 m altitude.
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There are different connected ski areas, or if you prefer to call them ski carousels.
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Les 3 Vallées
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Paradiski
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Val d’Isère- Tignes.
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It has the longest snow season in Europe, from November (October for Tignes this year!) to May.
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It offers summer skiing from June to August at
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Val d’Isére-Tignes
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Les 2 Alpes
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This guide will pinpoint the unique particularities of the different main ski resorts.
The Sportive Ski Resorts. – The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes.
Chamonix, Val Thorens, Val ‘d’Isère, Tignes and Les 2 Alpes.
Chamonix
You can read my Must-Read Guide to Chamonix for detailed information.
Altitude: from 1000 to 3300 m
How to get there: From Lyon Airport: 2h 15
From Geneva Airport 1 h
The Ski Area is called Evasion Mont Blanc, Les Portes du Mont Blanc.
The ski pass to get is the Mont Blanc Unlimited. The dominion has ski pistes in three countries: France, Switzerland and Italy. A total of 1000 km. There is an option to get more local ski passes.
Chamonix offers ski, snowboarding and ski touring. This past winter, when the resorts had their lifts closed, ski touring was pretty busy.
You must go to visit the Aiguille du Midi to see the Mont Blanc from a close distance, and try the Step into the Void. This is a glass cabin where you step into the abyss.
Another attraction is to take the train from the station in Chamonix into Montenvers. You get off at the end and you have a view of the end of the Mer de Glace. In summer you can go all the way down to the glacier and get into an ice cave. Going down the steps, you’ll see how fast the glacier is melting and the effects of climate change. It is a very shocking view. The terminal of Montenvers has a beautiful lodge. If you cannot stay there, you can still have lunch in its terrace. There is also a bigger restaurant in the main building.
Paragliding is very popular in Chamonix. Every time we pass, we see lots of paragliders on the air. There are also 50 km of groomed Nordic skiing slopes, a toboggan. Also lots of snowshoeing, a QC Terme spa and a casino.
Chamonix has 62 hotels of all categories and 11 apartments buildings.
There are lots of altitude restaurants and 130 varied options of gastronomic experiences.
Val Thorens
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort of Europe. Its slopes go from 2300 , to 3230. They go much lower if you start counting from Brides les Bains, the lowest resort in the 3 Valleys.
How to get there: 3 hours from Lyon airport or Geneva airport
1.30 hours from Chambery Airport
30 minutes from Train Station Moûtiers
Ski Area: Les 3 Vallées
Ski Pass: Les 3 Vallées or Val Thorens
Ski Slopes: 600 km (when you count Les 3 Vallées)
Black slopes: 31
Red slopes: 117
Blue slopes: 134
Green Slopes: 50
Skiing activities: ski, ski touring, snowboard, snowpark, boarder cross.
Non-skiing activities: karting, snowmobiling, snake glisse, yoga, tobogganing, ice diving, aqua spa. Also partying at La Folie Douce (whenever Covid allows us!)
Accommodation:
All is pretty much ski in/out in the resort.
-13 hotels
-residences
-Club Bed
-Chalets
Lots of restaurants to choose from, including a 1 star Michelin restaurant.
Val d’Isère
Altitude: from 1550m to 3656m
How to get there:
3 hours from Lyon and Geneva Airport
2 hours from Chambery Airport
40 minutes from Saint Maurice Railway Station.
Ski area: it is a joined area of Val d’Isère and Tignes.
Ski Pass: If you buy the whole area pass, you get a pass for free water entertainment.
A special area for beginners is the Solaise Ski Area at 2560m.
Slopes: 300km and 159 runs.
1900m vertical drop
Skiing activities: snowboard, ski, mountain ski, ski park, biathlon
Non-skiing activities: horse riding, bowling, yoga, pastry cooking class, paragliding, helicopter rides.
There is a children’s entertainment area at 2560m altitude.
Sledging, water sports and entertainments. Folie Douce.
Lodging: the resort is partly ski in-out, so you have to check where to stay!
-3 to 5 star hotels
-1 Palace hotel
-Serviced appartments
-Traditional self catering chalets.
Dining: lots of optoins, with a 2 Michelin stars restaurant. Local Savoy restaurants. French, Japanese and Italian cuisines.
Tignes:
Altitude: 1550m-3656m
Getting there:
2h45m from Lyon Airport or Geneva Airport
2h from Chambery Airport
40min from the Train Station of Saint Maurice.
Ski Area: Tignes- Val d’Isère
Ski Pass: Tignes- Val d’Isère.
-the pass starting from 2 days till 15 days , gives you access to the pool at Le Lagon.
-Free beginner’s area (considered Pink Piste). This is great if you are making your first steps in skis or snowboard. You start with ski lessons there, you don’t pay a lift ticket. When you can start moving a bit more around, you start paying then.
Skiing activities: Snowboarding, freeride skiing, freestyle ski, ski touring. Heliskiing.
There is a beginners area at Tignes1800.
Non-Skiing activities: ice diving, snow shoeing, snow tubing, pala pou, snowmobiling. Also dog sledging, helicopter tour. Horse riding on snow, bun J ride.
Lodging:
Most of the properties are ski in- ski out.
-Hotels from 3 to 5 stars
-Residences: like CGH/ Pierre et Vacances / Odalys.
Restaurants: lots of options, with Savoie, Italian and international cuisine. Good bars.
Les 2 Alpes
Altitude: 1300m-3600m
Season: November to April. Summer skiing from June to August.
How to get there:
2h30m from the Lyon Airport or Geneva Airport
1h from Grenoble Airport
Ski Area: Les 2 Alpes
Ski Pass: Les 2 Alpes (includes access to the swimming pool and skating area)
Ski Pistes: 220km
Vertical Drop: 2300m
Black runs: 12; Red: 17; Blue 48; Green 13 and 5 free pistes.
Skiing activities: snow park, ski touring, boarder cross, snowboarding, night skiing. First tracks available.
Non skiing activities: snowshoeing, paragliding, airbag park. Also Ice glider, Ice rink, ski joering. Yooner and dog sledding.
Lodging:
The resort is partly ski in/out.
-There are hotels from 2 to 4 stars.
-Residences
-chalets.
17 altitude restaurants. Lots of options of restaurants, including 1 Michelin Star. Savoy, Italian and International cuisine.
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Les Arcs. La Plagne. Les Ménuires. Brides les Bains. Alpe d’Huez. Saint Gervais.
Les Arcs
Altitude: 1200m- 3226m (Aiguille Rouge). 70% of the resort is above 2000m.
Season: December to April
How to get there:
2h30m from Lyon Airport or Geneva Airport
1h20m from Grenoble Airport
20m from the Train Station of Bourg Saint Maurice.
Ski Area: Paradiski or Les Arcs/Peisey
Ski Pass: Paradiski or Les Arcs/Peisey.
Pistes: 425km – 2 Glaciers.
Black pistes: 36. Red pistes: 79. Blue pistes: 137. Green pistes: 12.
Skiing activities: skiing, free-ride, ski touring, Snowboard. Boarder cross, snowpark.
Non-skiing activities: sledging, dog sleging, Aiguille Rouge, Skidoo. Swimming pool.- Arc 1800 Aquatic Center.
Family activities: Forest des Pitchouns. Toboggan. Aquatic Center. Mini skidoo. Piste des cabanes at Arc 1800.
Lodging:
Most of the lodging is ski in-ski out.
-There are hotels from 3 to 5 stars
-1 Club Med
-Chalets
-Residences CGH/Pierre et Vacances/Odalys.
After skiing activities: Bar- cinema, Laser Game, bowling.
Lots of restaurants, with Savoy specialties, fast food, French cuisine.
La Plagne
Altitude 1250m-3417m (glacier de Bellecôte) – 70% is above 2000m.
Season: from December to April
How to get there:
2h30m from Lyon Airport or Geneva Airport
2h from Grenoble or Chambery Airport.
30m from the Train Station of Moûtiers or Aime.
Ski Area: La Plagne (240 km pistes) or Paradiski (425 km pistes)
Ski Pass: La Plagne or Paradiski.
Pistes: 425 km – 2 glaciers
Black runs: 36. Red pistes: 79, Blue runs: 137. Green runs: 12.
Skiing activities: ski, freeride, ski touring. Biathlon, snowboarding, boarder cross, snowpark.
Non-skiing activities: snowshoeing, ice climbing. Bobsleigh, spa center. Eleven characteristic villages. Buffalo Park. Snow toboggan.
Lodging: Most of the lodging is ski in/ski out.
-You should try to go at least for one night to stay at the snow groomer and the Igloo village.
-Hotel 3 to 5 stars
-1 Club Med
-Chalets
-Residences CGH/ Pierre et Vacances/ Odalys.
After ski: bars and free entertainments.
Lots of restaurants, including Savoy, French cuisines and international. It is the home of London’s Michelin chef Phil Howard’s restaurant.
Les Ménuires
Altitude: 1850-3230m.
Season: November to April.
How to get there:
2h30m from Lyon Airport or Geneva Airport
1h from Chambery Airport
30m from the Train Station of Moûtiers.
Ski Area: Les 3 Vallées
Ski Pass: Les 3 Vallées.
Pistes: 600 km.
Black runs: 31. Red pistes: 117. Blue pistes: 134. Green runs: 50.
Ski activities: ski, snowboard, biathlon, snow park, paragliding.
Non-skiing activities: snow toboggan, kids fun park. Snowshoeing. Dog sledding. Visit to the village of Saint Martin. Indoor Fitness Center and Acqua Center. Festival fireworks.
Lodging: Most of the lodging is ski in/ski out.
-Hotels 3-4 stars
-Apartments 3-4 stars
-Deluxe areas: Les Bruyères, la Sapinière, Reberty.
Restaurants: local restaurants with French and Italian cuisine. 1 three stars Michelin Resturant La Bouitte.
Brides les Bains
Altitude: 600m – 3230 m
Season: November to April.
How to get there:
2h from Lyon airport or Geneva Airport
1h15 from Chambery Airport
15m from the train station of Moûtiers.
Ski area: Les 3 Vallées
Ski Pass: Les 3 Vallées
Pistes: 600 km.
Black runs: 31. Red: 117. Blue: 134. Green 50.
Skiing activities: ski, snowboard. Ski touring, snow park, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, freeriding.
Non-skiing activities: 3D skiing Sauliere by night. Grand Spa Thermal, Toboggan. Yeti Park. ESF Ski show in Méribel.
Lodging: There is no ski-in-out lodging. You need to take the gondola that takes you up the main skiing area.
-Hotels 3 and 4 stars
-Residences 3 and 4 stars
Rooms in this resort are larger than in other ski resorts. And at great rates.
After skiing: Bars, Spa, ESF Ski show in Méribel, Free show during the festival. Healthy cuisine.
Alpe d’Huez
Altitude: 1800m-3330m (Pic Blanc)
Season: December to April.
How to get there:
1h45m from Lyon Airport
3h30m from Geneva Airport
1h from Grenoble Airport
Ski Area: Alpe d’Huez- 40 km from Les 2 Alpes. possibility of transfer by helicopter.
Ski Pass: Alpe d’Huez.
Ski slopes: 250km. Vertical drop of 2200m
Black runs: 16. Red runs: 40. Blue Pistes: 34. Green runs: 43.
Longest piste in Europe: La piste de Sarenne, 16km.
Skiing activities:
3 snow parks, ski touring, snowboard, snowshoeing, boarder cross.
Non-ski activities:
Indoor sports center (Acqua Fitness, badminton, climbing wall, mini golf). Spa. Snow toboggan. Snow shoeing. Helicopter. Plane. Paragliding. Skidoo (snowmobiling).
Lodging: Some of the lodging is ski in-ski out
-3 to 5 stars hotels
-1 Club med
-traditional chalets
-residences CGH/Pierre et Vacances/Odalys.
Dining and after ski:
-La Folie Douce
-Festival Tomorrow Land in March.
-17 restaurants, 3 bars, free animations.
Saint Gervais-les-Bains
Altitude: 950m-1900m
How to get there:
2h30m from Lyon Airport
1h from Geneva Airport.
1h30′ from Chambery Airport
Ski Area: Domaine Evasion Mont Blanc, Les Houches/Saint Gervais.
Ski Pass: Domaine Evasion Mont Blanc, Les Houces/Saint Gervais, Mont Blanc Unlimited.
Skiing activities: ski, snowboard, biathlon. Ski touring.
Non-skiing activities: Snowshoeing guides, sledging activities, snow shoeing tracks. Thermal spa, tramway Mont Blanc. Paraledging. Water sports, Ball sports. Skijoering, etc.
Family activities: The resort has a Famille Plus label. Tree top adventure course. Family snow shoeing excursion. Water Baby.
Lodging:
-3 to 5 stars hotels
-apartments
-Mountain refuges
After Ski: Thermal Spa
Restaurants: French, Italian and Savoy Cuisine. 1 Michelin star restaurant.
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Courchevel. Méribel. Saint Martin. Val d’Isère. Megève.
Courchevel
Altitude: 1300m-3200m
Season: November to next April
How to get there:
3h from Lyon or Geneva Airport
30m by helicopter
1h30m from Chambery airport
30m from the Train Station of Moûtier.
Ski Area: Les 3 Vallées
Ski Pass: Les 3 Vallées.
Pistes: 600km
31 Black pistes. 117 Red pistes. 134 Blue runs. 50 green runs.
Skiing activities: Ski, snowboard. Torchlit ski descent.
Non-skiing activities: Courchevel Adventure. Aqua Sports Area. Open Air Swimming Pool. Dog Sledging. Helicopter. Hot Air Baloon. Ice climbing. Sky diving. Snow scooter. Toboggan. yoga.
Family activities: Aquafun Area. Hiking and snowshoeing. Snowcat driving. Alpine airlines.
Lodging: Most of the lodging is ski in/ski out.
-Many deluxe hotels (Palaces)
-Private Chalets
-Residences
-3 to 5 stars hotels.
Restaurants:
50 restaurants with French, local and International Cuisine. 8 Michelin restaurants.
Méribel
Altitude: 1300m-3230m
Season: December to April
How to get there:
3h from Geneva or Lyon Airports
1h30 from Chambery Airport
20′ from Train Station Moûtiers
Ski Area: Les 3 Vallées
Ski Pass: Les 3 Vallées
Pistes: 600 km
Black runs: 31; Red pistes: 177, Blue pistes: 134; Green pistes: 50.
Skiing activities:
Ski, snowboard, snowpark, ski touring.
Non-Ski activities:
Panoramic flight (view of the Mont Blanc), skijoering, snowshoeing, dog sledging. Swimming pool, toboggan. Dog sledging, igloo building, snowmobiling.
Accommodation: Mostly ski in-out
-3 to 5 stars hotel
-Private Chalets
-3 to 5 stars serviced apartments.
After-ski:
Folie Douce Courchevel/Meribel (accessible by foot). Show until 4 PM.
Free entertainments in the resort. Shopping sport brands. Torchlight descents. Nightclub, Christmas, New Year celebration. Restaurants: Savoy cuisine, French, international.
St Martin de Belleville
Altitude: 1450 m- 3230 m
How to get there:
2h30′ from Lyon and Geneva Airport
1h30′ from Chambery Airport
30′ from the Moutier train station.
Ski Area: The 3 Valleys
Ski Pass: The 3 Valleys
Pistes: 600 km
Black: 31 pistes. Red: 117 runs. Blue: 134 pistes. Green: 50 runs.
Skiing activities: Skiing, ski touring, snowboard, free ride, off piste skiing with instructor. Snowpark. Boardercross 3 Vallées, cross-country skiing.
Non-skiing activities:
Snowshoeing, heritage, museum (history with guide).
Accommodation:
Partly ski in-out
Lots of private traditional chalets.
Dining:
1 Michelin 3 star restaurant La Bouitte
Local Savoy specialities restaurants, French and Italian cuisine restaurants.
Megève
Altitude: 1113m-2350m
Transport: 1 h from Geneva Airport
2 h from Lyon Airport
30min from Salanches Train Station
Ski Area: Domaine Evasion Mont Blanc, Domanine Les Portes du Mont Blanc
Ski Pass: Evasion Mont Blanc
Slopes: 400 km
Skiing activities: Ski, snowboard, biathlon
Non-skiing activities: Electric fat bike, snowshoeing, hot air ballooning, helicopter, Balneo Family. Baby climbing, sledging garden ,4 seasons sledging, airbag, aperigloo, Reindeer far. Shopping: Hermès, Aallard, Big boss, Guillhem Joailluz
Accommodation:
Mostly ski-in/ski-out hotels.
-Hotels 3 to 5 stars
-2 Four Seasons hotels
-1 Relais & Chateaux
-Traditional chalets
Dining:
89 restaurants, 4 Michelin star restaurants. Savoy, French, Japanese, Italian Cuisine…
Where to Stay in all these Ski Resorts. The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes.
Here is a collection of great properties where to plan your holiday to.
Located in Courchevel 1850. It offers an indoor pool and spa and wellness centre. The hotel was completely renovated in December 2016.
The hotel’s restaurant has 2 Michelin stars and include a terrace with views to the slopes. The hotel features a chalet-style décor. There is free parking. Family rooms available.
Le K2 Altitude in Courchevel. Exterior. Book your stay at le K2 Altitude here. The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes.
Room at Le K2 Altitude. Book your stay at Le K2 Altitude in Courchevel here The Must-Read Guide to the Rhône Alpes.
The hotel has a spa and swimming pool. It offers accommodation in the heart of the Mont Blanc region. Only 500 meters from the center of Megève.
Located at 5,906 feet in the heart of the old village, this luxury hotel is very close to the slopes. The hotel has a spa with a sauna, steam room and beauty treatments.
Two restaurants, one with Savoyard gourmet cuisine. Also a bar with fireplace. The hotel offers free WiFi. Charging stations for electric cars are available. Great hotel for families with kids!
Located in Méribel with direct access to the slopes. The hotel has a Michelin-starred restaurant, which serves regional dishes with seasonal produce. The hotel has also a bar.
The rooms combine a contemporary style with a chalet style. The hotel offers buffet breakfast. There is a spa with pool, accessible for an extra cost. Same with private parking (for an additional fee). You can travel with your pet here. Family rooms are available.
This is a luxury hotel ski in the resort of Val Thorens, the highest of Les Trois Vallées. The hotel has a 500 m2 spa and wellness center. The rooms and apartments have balcony with mountain views. The apartments have private kitchen with oven, stovetop, dishwasher and coffee machine.
The hotel has two restaurants on site. Two renowned chefs Roumuald Fassenet and Josselin Jeanblanc manage them. Les Explorateurs has a a Michelin star.
The hotel has a smoking lounge, a sun terrace and a ski shop. The wellness have an indoor pool with mountain views. It also has an indoor and outdoor hot tubs, Turkish and Nordic baths. A sensual shower, a fitness center and a solarium complete the offer. Great hotel for families with kids.
This five starts, located in Saint-Gervais offers airport shuttle. The hotel offers concierge services, free WiFi and a bar and a restaurant. The property has also free bikes, as well as an indoor/outdoor pool. The property offers continental or buffet breakfast. The spa has a Hammam, hot tub and a sauna. You can rent your skis or bikes at the hotel. The location of the hotel is within the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Megève ski resorts. The Chef-Lieu ski lift is 200 yards from the hotel. The Chattrix ski lift is 0.8 miles from the property.
A great hotel for families!
This four-stars apart hotel is located on the bottom of La Plagne chairlift and has views of the Mont Blanc.
Each self-catering apartment comes equippied with kitchen, bathroom, TV and free WiFi. You can enjoy the great mountain views from your private balcony.
In the residences, guests can relax in the Spa & Beauty Centre. It has an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam rooms. There is also a fitness centre and beauty treatments on site.
A great location for a hotel, ski in/out, 100 yards from the Lanchettes ski lift. A five stars hotel featuring 2 restaurants of a renowned chef. There is also a bar enjoyed by guests.
Rooms have air conditioning and flat TV. Bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Some rooms have seating area and views o the mountain or village. There is a great spa with indoor pool, sauna and hot tub. Massages available on request. A ski shop for renting your ski or snowboard equipment is on site.
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a Pure Altitude spa. it includes a hot tub, sauna and hammam, at an extra cost. Rooms have a satellite TV and a desk. Bathrooms have either shower or bath.
Full buffet breakfast served daily. The hotel has a bar, L’Herpie. Also the property’s restaurant Le Rif Briant. A lounge bar has a fireplace where to relax.
The Alpe d’Huez Ski School is 350 ywards away. The Alparius ski lift is 150 yards. Te Marmottes I ski lift is 250 yards away, and many more are within 400 to 700 yards. This makes this property ideal for families. There are some Junior Suites with two single beds, one bunk bed and a large double bed for families.
Couples rated it very well too.
A great location of this four-star hotel in the centre of Chamonix. It is 1,050 yards from the Aiguille du Midi cable car an a 5-minute walk from the train station. The teleski of Samaran is 300 yards, the TK Savoy ski lift at 350 yards. The Chamonix-Planpraz ski lift is at 650 yards, the Grepon at 800 yards. The Planards is at 850 yards.
The hotel has a spa and wellness centre, airport shuttle, restaurant and bar. They offer room service. There are tea and coffee maker in all rooms and a very good breakfast.
Brides-les-Bains is the lowest resort you can stay in Les Trois Vallées, and you can get very nice hotels for a fraction of the price.
From there you can take the Olympic gondola up the mountain into Méribel. And then you are in one of the biggest ski areas in the world with its 600 km of trails.
The Golf Hotel is a grand building with a 1920’s décor. Guest rooms are very well equipped and decorated. You can see the Grand Bec from the hotel and also the village of Brides-les-Bains. The hotel is 200 yards from teh Olympe 1 Ski lift. You can stay with your pooch. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. There are also family rooms.
This résidence is part of the Premium properties of Pierre & Vacances. They provide apartments 8-minute walk away from the Chantel ski lift. There is a wellbeing centre, with sauna, hammam, an indoor heated swimming pool. There are also massage and beauty treatments at the Deep Nature Spa with an extra cost.
In winter guests can order deliveries of fresh bread and pastries for breakfast. For dinner there are available regional dishes.
The résidence has a fitness centre with classes at an extra cost. A ski school for children is onsite. With prior reservation you can get the lift tickets an ski equipment at your property. Pets can come to this property.
There are buses available to travel between the train station and the property. The hotel has been awarded the Green Key.
The Carreley lift is 400 yards away. The Vaguere Ski lift 500 yards, the Les Villards ski lift 650 yards. The Transarc is at 700 yards. The Charmettoger Ski lift, 1150 yards away. And the Arpette ski lift is 1,200 yards away.
The Residence Cortina Les Deux Alpes is a four star hotel-style apartment complex. It provides apartments for 4 to 12 guests. Located 100 meters from the nearest ski slope. Rooms have balconies and fully equipped kitchens. There is free use of the sauna and jacuzzi.
Book your stay at the Residence Cortina Les Deux Alpes -Vacancéole here.
A definite favourite in Les Menuires for guests, the Hillary Hotel Les Menuires is by the pistes. It offers a wonderful south-facing terrace with panoramic views of the mountains. Guests can play billiards or cozy up by the fireplace.
Rooms are simply decorated, a bit on the small side but very nice. Some have bath and others showers. Some also offer a terrace with mountain views.
Local cuisine and Savoyard specialities are available in the on-site restaurant. A bar also allows you to enjoy your evenings. In the mornings, there is a buffet breakfast available. Family rooms are available. Free parking and WiFi.
Nearest ski lifts are:
-Mont de la Chambre at 450 yards
-Sunny Express at 600 yards
-Bruyeres 1 – 750 yards
-Stade de Slalom – 750 yards
-Roc des 3 Marches 1 – 800 yards
-Reberty – 850 yards.
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You can start thinking about your trip, by reading the articles on the Planning your Ski Trip tab. Or how to pack for your family ski trip. If taking your furry friend abroad to the continent, read about the new Pet Travel Scheme update from DEFRA. Self-drive skiers also need to plan for Brexit. Check out our tips for driving to the mountains. If flying and renting a car in Europe, beware of the extra charges they will pass to you if you want winter tyres, snow chains or ski racks. If driving, check the winter tyres news for Europe and North America.
You can see how our last family ski holiday was not as expected, even though one plans it to be a success, but how we could do the most of it. If you want to get better before getting to your next ski holiday, here is a quick guide to indoor skiing and dry slopes in the UK. You can also read our week in the mountains during our summer holidays in Courmayeur.
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