Valmorel La Belle Ski Resort, 11km (7 miles) away : skiing area linked to St François Longchamp.
3 Valleys Ski Area, 20km (12.5 miles) away : one of the world’s largest skiing areas : Les Ménuires, Val Thorens, Méribel, Courchevel…
All the other major Haute Tarentaise resorts are within easy driving distance : La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d’Isère… and many more !
Ideally located in the heart of the French Alps, the Tarentaise valley is highly popular with both expert and amateur ski-lovers, who hit the slopes the moment the first snowflakes fall! With endless off-piste and ski-touring possibilities close at hand, hiring a mountain guide is a good move to make.
The area is home to a vast number of cross-country trail systems, which vary from several hours of skiing to whole-day outings with picnic. Many trails run across fields and forests to reach the alpine grazing pastures.
Try your hand at “mushing” a team of Eskimo dogs in Valmorel.
The Olympic bobsleighing run in La Plagne, was purpose-built for the 1992 winter games. Top level management at the site gives each and all the opportunity to have a go at bobsleighing in complete safety. Several different options and a choice of bobs are available …
For further information, please contact the Tourist Information Centre in Moutiers. Winter sports are not without risk and it is preferable to seek help and advice from a professional instructor.
