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Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding |
For skiing, Les Carroz is linked to Flaine, Morillon, Samoens, and Sixt which are the other stations in the Grand Massif, and includes 265km of downhill ski runs. The resort is suitable for all levels of ability from easy greens for the newest beginner and children to the most challenging blacks for the experienced skier. The Grand Massif has 265 kms of ski runs, 80 ski lifts, 134 ski runs (15 black, 56 red, 41 blue, 13 green, 9 miscellaneous) and the highest point 2500 metres |
Cross country skiers can enjoy the two large domains at Flaine (10km) and at Agy (12km). Shuttles regularly leave Le Carroz for the trails at Agy and Flaine.
+33 (0)4 50 90 |
A unforgettable experience, where the only sound is that of your voice guiding the dog team through the forests and snowfields. For one hour you can become a musher and let yourself be taken away by the rhythm of the dogs - a very different way to discover the mountain.
http://www.evasion-nordique.com/ |
Open December until end of March.
+33 (0)4 50 90 02 79 |
Try out the slippery snake, a new concept in group tobogganing - brilliant fun. Imagine toboggans linked to each other like a caterpillar. Special group evening can be organized for a different night out amongst friends. |
Whiz around the mountains in your own mobile. |
An undemanding activity which is available to all as a way to discover the diversity of the winter mountain environment and its secrets. |
Les Carroz and the Grand Massif have something for everyone whatever level your are. Climb higher and higher into the mountains, then let yourself be carried away by the exhilarating feeling of floating down on a cloud of white powder. 1 cable car, 4 gondolas, 26 chairlifts and 49 draglifts give you access to a paradise of 134 pistes for all standards. For 2004/2005 brand new 8 person gondola lift replacing the previous 6 person lift, even less likely to experience delays when skiing form Les Carroz. Please read on to find out more about the pistes for skiing in the Grand Massif. |
Grand Massif Beginner Intermediate Strong-Intermediate Advanced Off-Piste |
The Grand Massif includes 265km of pistes. It links five resorts 5 linked resorts: Les Carroz, Flaine, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt. The highest point is 2500m. There are 80 lifts and 134 pistes. The total vertical descent is 20000 metres.
Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed 13 green 41 blue 56 red 15 black
Marked, patrolled but not mechanically groomed 10 black |
Massif Beginner Intermediate Strong-Intermediate Advanced Off-Piste |
The Massif area includes 130km of pistes. It links four resorts: Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt. The highest point is 2200m. There are 57 lifts and 103 pistes. The total vertical descent is 13800 metres.
Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed 13 green 32 blue 37 red 12 black
Marked, patrolled but not mechanically groomed 10 black |
Aiguille du Midi (3842m) Advanced Off-Piste
The famous Valley Blanche with its 20km run over the glacier is easiest to reach from Aiguille du Midi. For the more adventurous, there are four challenging off-piste runs to try. There are a further two off-piste runs from the mid-station. You are strongly advised only to attempt the Valley Blanche with an experienced guide The route finishes on the giant glacier before the Montenvers train takes you back down to Chamonix.
Italy Courmayeur Beginner Intermediate Strong-Intermediate Advanced Off-Piste
You can also go for a day through the Mont-Blanc tunnel to the Italian resort of Courmayeur. This can also be organised from your local ski hire shop. The skiing there is varied but not as difficult usually as in the Chamonix valley. You will also find the restaurants far cheaper!
Portes du Soleil / La Clusaz/ Grands Bornand/ Praz d'Arly Beginner Intermediate Strong-Intermediate Advanced Off-Piste
You can also go for a day to any of the above ski areas - excellent varied skiing for all. |
One way to become more expert in your sport quickly and to get to know the area well is to take your own private guide or instructor. They offer you a 'VIP' service, picking you up and delivering you back to your ski holiday accommodation, straight onto the slopes with no waiting for others, safety is superb due to less people to look after and one of the main benefits in Les Carroz is that you are guaranteed to see all of the different areas of the valley with a private guide/ instructor - however, probably the main advantage is that you will learn a lot quicker than in a standard ski school group. All guides/ instructors are fully qualified and have professional insurance. Please contact the schools below for a private guide. |
All ski passes are available from the main station desks or there is a ticket office 2 minutes walk from our chalet. There are two main ski passes Massif (140km of runs) and Grand Massif (265km of runs). Please note that Chalet Cyclamen guests can have their passes pre-booked and ready on arrival.
* Photo is required for passes from the 3-day ski pass unless you pay €3 for the hands-free card
* Ski passes senior, junior, kid, please note that in order to benefit from those rates, proof of age is necessary. The age taken into account will be the one the person will have in the year
* Free for children under 5 years old & adults over 75 years old
* Ski area exchange - Grand Massif lifts passes of 6 or more days gives the holder the right to one days skiing in the Portes du Soleil area within the validity of the pass
* A car park has been built at the gondola with 500 spaces
* You can pre-book passes by going online at www.skilescarroz.com or by post - send details (a photo maybe required), stating which pass, which dates and with a cheque in EUR for the correct amount to the ski school address. You will be able to collect at the main gondola office or at your tour agent address. Passes can be delivered to Chalet Cyclamen for guests staying at the chalet. |
Wherever you stay, there are ski rental places close at hand, but if you use Intersport or Skilimanjaro, both in the centre when staying at our chalet then you are entitled to local discount. These are the approximate prices in Euros:
* Ski and boot hire for 1 day from €17 to €31
* Ski and boot hire for 6 day from €95 to €180
* Snowboard and boot hire for 1 day from €23 to €28
* Snowboard and boot hire for 6 days from €128 to €157 |
Please see following table for contacts and website details. All ski schools have English speaking instructors. The main ski school is 5 minutes walk from all our chalet.
* Bureau des Guides, Maison de la Montagne - +33 (0)4 50 90 06 55
* Ecole de Ski Nouvelle Dimension - +33 (0)4 50 90 36 03 - www.nouvelledimension.com
* Ecole du Ski Francais - +33 (0)4 50 90 02 38 - www.ski-ecole.com/lescarroz
* Patrick Klufts - +33 (0)4 50 90 33 76 |
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