The Apartment is
right in the heart of the village with the mountains directly
behind.
The summer flora and
fauna and sunshine make for a relaxing time
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As an all-season resort,
Thollon has as much to offer when the snow is long gone. Apart from
the alpine fresh air and stunning views from the apartment and the variety
of bars and restaurants in the village, there is plenty of activities
available.
Beyond the village are many
other Alpine villages such as St Paul Chablais which has a wonderful market
on Sundays, Bernex which has a lovely lake and activities around it and with
Lac Leman only a 15 minute drive away there is something for everyone
Walking
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Mountain walking at all levels. Gentle strolls in the village, a 4 hour
round trip to the top of Les Mémises for the view, or down to the Lake shore
and back for tea.
The cable car (Télécabine) can be used in the summer to take you from the village
into the mountains. (Open June-Aug everyday. September weekends only). There are
also walks organised from and by the tourist office so visit there for more
information
Mountain Biking -
There is plenty of scope in the extensive area for mountain biking with
120kmsof trails though the national park. Bikes can be hired from Méda Sport in the village
(www.medsport.com)
Paragliding
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Flying from this area you see
the most spectacular views over Lake Geneva and into Switzerland. A great
place to come and try this amazing sport and the landing point is right
outside the apartment so you can take the cable car up and parachute right
back to the apartment. Contact the Tourist Information Office for more
details on this or visit (www.takamaka.fr) for prices.
River Rafting/Canyoning -
Professionally guided rides down the rapids of the rive Dranse near
Morzine or Chatel. Visit (www.aquarafting.com) for details.
Thermal Baths -
Evian is world renowned for its waters either to drink relax in or just
to look at. Telephone the Spa on 04 50720320 or visit (www.evianspa.fr)
Do not forget to
visit the Thollon Les Mémises official tourism website (www.thollonlesmemises.com)
or Tourist Information Office (see picture on right)
when you are there as there are many different
activities available to you. There are usually weekly free tours of
the local cheese maker and local winery/vineyard in Marin as well as glass
art in Evian which are all arranged by the tourist office, as well as walks,
fishing trips to the top lake in the mountains.