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Thollon - Seasonal
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Thollon Les Mémises - In the Winter Season
The Apartment is just
300 metres walk from the Télécabine (cable car) station which takes you up into the
Ski area of the resort.
Maximum height 2000m (Lowest Lift 1500m)
This is a beautiful and safe environment for families in
this family focused resort. For more accomplished skiers, Bernex
ski resort is 15 minutes drive by car and the extensive Porte de
Soleil ski domain is about 45 minutes drive away, with Chamonix
approximately an hour away.
There are excellent runs for beginners through to
intermediate as well as facilities for snowboarders and
cross-country skiers. Snow cannons are available to
supplement the natural snowfall and ensures great skiing
throughout the season.
Winter Season is
around 19th -
21st December through to 19th - 21st April.
Skiing/Snow Shoeing
- Alpine
skiing with wonderful views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Although not a large ski area (16 pistes over 50km and 6km
of cross-country tracks), it has something to offer all ages
so is great for the family whether snow boarding, sledging
or skiing. For equipment hire try these two rental
stores in the village (Yeti
Sports), (Savoy
Ski) or (Meda
Sports). Piste map is below :-
Children's Ski School -
The
Ecole du Ski Francaise (ESF) runs the children's ski school
during the school holidays in the Garden of Snow -
accessible via the Télécabine and at a height of 1600mtrs.
For more details on prices and dates then visit the ESF website at
(www.esfthollon.com)
Cross Country Skiing -
There is also 6-kilometres starting at
the top of the Télécabine and follows the edge of Les
Mémises to the summit at 1674mtrs, with spectacular views of
the surrounding countryside and the lake.
Horse Sleigh Rides -
Once a week
during the school holidays at Christmas and in February
there are local sleigh rides on offer. For a real
treat, why not visit nearby Avoriaz, a car free ski resort
offers horse sleigh rides throughout the ski season and more
advanced pistes.
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