les Houches
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| Resort description |
Les Houches is a typical mountain village with traditional Savoyard scenery. There are a number of pleasant bars and good restaurants for quiet evenings out and buses run regularly in and out of the cosmopolitan nearby town of Chamonix all evening. Its friendly relaxed atmosphere provides a great base for families. It is also ideal for those wishing to explore the rest of the legendary valley.
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Skiing
in Les Houches
The
run of the “Touchet” offers the
opportunity to practice night skiing every Thursday
for free. The resort is equipped with 3 ski jumps (15, 30 and
50m).
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Snowboarding in Les Houches
Snowboarders
will find a snowpark and
a boarder cross.
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Cross country skiing
Les Houches has 10km/6.2
miles of trails. The itineraries are located at 1000m
of altitude and some other at 1800m. The Nordic
centre of “Les Houches” welcomes and
advises cross-country skiers. There are also trails
in Servoz. (Village
located next to Les Houches)
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Snowshoe walks
There are
4 different itineraries in “Les Houches” and 4
itineraries in “Servoz” to enjoy in
snowshoes.
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Cross country skiing
Avoriaz
has
45 km/28 miles of trails.
The
ski area
“Portes
du
Soleil” has
243 km/ 151
miles of trails.
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Ski school
The ESF in
Les Houches offers a
variety of lessons of
alpine
skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, mono-skiing
and telemark…
The
“Jardin des neiges” will welcome
youngsters (from 4 years old) who desire to get
familiarized with the skiing sensations.
For more
information please visit: www.esf-leshouches.com
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Lift passes
Les
Houches lift passes give
you access to the resort of “Les Houches”.However, you can also get a “Mont
Blanc Unlimited” lift pass which gives access
to all the resorts in the Mont Blanc Valley:
Les
Houches, Chamonix, Le Brévent, La Flégère, Le Tour,
Vallorcine, Argentière, Lognan, Aiguille des Grands
Montets and Aiguille
du Midi.
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| The Skiing |
| The quiet ski area of Les Houches offers 50km of ski runs accessible to all. It is particularly suited to beginners with magnificent panoramas over the Mont Blanc mountain range. Expert skiers will just love the incomparable slopes and challenging range of skiing, whereas Les Planards and the Savoy area at the foot of the Brevent area, are popular for gentle nursery slopes within easy reach of Chamonix. The Vallee Blanche descent is skied with a guide and provides 24kms of unforgettable skiing in stunning scenery. The domain of Les Houches extends from an altitude of 950m to 1900m. From the summit one has a spectacular 360° view of the Mont-Blanc massive, and with pistes meandering through the forests, you will discover the real pleasures of skiing. When necessary, artificial snow coverage is assured by 67 snow canons covering 19 hectares. |
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| Après Ski |
| The restaurants of Les Houches and Servoz welcome you in the town and in the mountains. You will find all types of cuisine and of course the delicious Savoyard specialities of fondue, raclette, tartiflette and farcement. For those seeking a more lively night spot nearby Chamonix has plenty going on throughout the night, while neighbouring Argentiere is more relaxed and more informal. |
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| Amenities |
| The resort offers a crèche taking children from 3 months to 3 years and a day nursery taking those from 3-10 years along with a choice of ski schools. Les Houches also provides other amenities one would expect in resort, a post office, library, chemist, range of sports shops, bakery, laundry, supermarket, newsagents, hairdressers and a bank |
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| Activities |
| Les Houches offers a range of alternative activities to skiing. Why not experience The Alps from the sky by paragliding or a helicopter tour. You could try dog sledging or take a horse drawn sleigh ride, enjoy an afternoon on the ice rink, play ice hockey or visit the adventure park, climbing wall, or St. Bernard Kennel. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais 553miles approximately 7hours 45minutes.
Airport access: Geveva 47miles approximately 50minutes, Chambery 83miles approximately 1hour 20minutes and Lyon 135miles approximately 2hours 10minutes |
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| Le Hameau de Pierre Blanche |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
950m |
Slope range: |
950m - 1900m |
Ski area: |
Mont Blanc |
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| Piste coverage |
70 |
| Ski lifts |
17 |
| Ski runs |
49 |
| Green |
25 |
| Blue |
4 |
| Red |
6 |
| Black |
14 |
| Snow cannons |
86 |
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| Beginners |
**** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
*** |
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