France :: about

Ski areas

The French skiing regions rank amongst the largest, highest and most spacious worldwide. The first to mention is the skiing area Trois Vallées with over 600 kilometres of piste and 200 ski-lifts. It consists of the complete connection of the three valleys von Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens/Les Menuires. With its 2.300 metres Val Thorens is the ski resort with the highest location in Europe. Further combined skiing regions are La Plagne and Les Arcs (420 km of slope, 169 Lifts) as well as Tignes and Val dIsère (350 km of slope, 97 Lifts). The largest glacier ski-regions are to be found in Tignes (2.100-3.350 m) and Les 2 Alpes (1.300-3.560m). Additionally France is home of the highest mountain in the Alps. The Mont Blanc (4.792 m). At the foot of the mountain lies one of the winter sport hot spots Chamonix, the first scene of Winter Olympics in 1924. From here the second highest cable car of Europe goes up to the Aiguille du Midi (3842 m), This is the starting point for one of the longest and most spectacular deep snow ski runs in the world, the glacier run (20 km) through the Vallée Blanche down to Chamonix. Other winter Olympics took place 1968 in Grenoble (Alpine contests in Cahmrousse) and 1992 in Albertville (Contests amongst others in Tignes).

Canillo :: Aparthotel Els Meners

Description

The 3-Star-accommodation Els Meners, built in 2003, is located approx. 400 m from the skiing area and the centre. The large Thermal-Center "Caldea" is approx. 20 minutes away. The house offers a reception, a bar, a TV room, a lift and an à-la-carte restaurant. Parking is available. Furnishing: The spacious studios have a well equipped kitchenette shower/wc and TV.

Isère :: Les 2 Alpes

Webcameras

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Isère :: Les 2 Alpes

Après-ski

The transition from skiing to „après-ski“ is seamless as both the apartments and the different après-ski bars are at the foot of the slopes. Many guests enjoy the end of their skiing day in the "Yorin-Bar" which is the SnowTrex bar in the Village. Already at noon the first ones "practise their turns". Before the last ones leave, it is mostly late evening. If you still havenamp;acute;t got enough, you may dance on in one of the several discotheques of Les 2 Alpes. The SnowTrex representative will organise a diversified programme, e.g. a tour through the pubs and discos and a traditional raclette evening - a real MUST! You can enjoy ice skating at the ice rink or the swimming at the swimming pool of Les 2 Alpes as the entrance is included in the lift pass.

Canillo :: Hotel Bonavida

Description

The 3-Star-Hotel Bonavida is located in the old village centre of Canillo, just 50 m from the gondola. The hotel furnishing includes: a restaurant, a bar, lounges, a sauna, fitness possibilities and wellness offers, as well as parking (partly with surcharge) Furnishing/Board: The cosy rooms have bath, wc, telephone and TV. Half board is included in the holiday price.

Isère :: Les 2 Alpes

Skiing

The fast "Jandri Express" and the metro "Dôme Express" will lift you to the glacier (3.566 m) in a few minutes. What a smashing view! Here the slopes are dividing: The experts surely will take Europes most spectacular deep snow descent towards La Grave. "Normal" skiers have the choice between several red and blue slopes. The longest one has a total length of 17 km! Really unique is the ski area for beginners. It is not, as usual, down in the valley , but "on top" at a height of nearly 3.600 m. This fact guarantees perfect snow conditions for the first turns at any time! An absolute highlight is the Snowparc on the glacier which is 240.000 m2 large and unique in Europe. It offers 2 halfpipes, a boarder-cross-track, severals jumps and other obstacles. Due to its singularity every year the "Mondial du Snowboard“ is held here. The ski pass "Les 2 Alpes" for 6 days and more is also valid for 2 days in Alpe dHuez (238 kms marked slopes) as well as for 1 day in Serre-Chevalier (250 kms), La Voie Lactée (400 kms), Oz/Vaujany (50 kms) and Puy St. Vincent (67 kms). This means you can choose amongst more than 1.200 kms of marked slopes!

Alpe d'Huez :: Tips

Journeys

• There are regular bus transfers from Alpe d’Huez to the train station of Grenoble (63 km) • There are bus transfers between Grenoble and various big cities in Europe (www.eurolines.fr) • Flights to Grenoble airport, continue by bus to the bu station Grenoble (shuttle), then by bus Alpe d’Huez • Taxi: Agence S. Chalvin, Tel.: 0033-476 80 38 38

France :: about

Sea Alps

The Sea Alps means sea and high mountains in one breath. It is the distinctive contrast between deep blue sky and snowy winter landscape that creates the special attractiveness of the most southern wintersports area in the French Alps.

Alpe d'Huez :: Tips

Night life

• 5 Discos (L’Igloo, le Sporting, les Caves de l’Alpe) • 43 bars & pubs • cca. 50 restaurants & Crêperies • 2 cinemas

Isère :: Alpe d'Huez

Description

The former mountain village that is now the most famous arrival point of the Tour de France is located in the picturesque scenery of the Pic Blanc (3330 m) and l’Entendard (3470 m). But not only is the landscape amazing, the skiing area offers many attractive features too: very snow sure, vast off-piste opportunities, great snow parks, extremely challenging pistes and easy nursery slopes. 82 technically modern lifts make sure that your transport you up to 3330 m is fast and comfortable! The Tour de France village and its neighbouring districts are located in a sunny spot above the Romanche-valley. Alpe d’Huez was also one of the sites of the Olympic winter games in Grenoble (1968). There is a great variety of leisure activities in Alpe d’Huez. The Palais of Sports covers nearly every indoor sport, e.g. squash, climbing, in-door golf, ice skating, you can give your fancy full scope! Culturally interested holiday makers can visit the theatre or the cinema. And if you’re into après ski you’ll enjoy the lively nights in Alpe d’Huez. The nearby Vaujany also provides a fantastic base to explore the great skiing area.