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Without
skis you can still enjoy the magic of the mountains.
There are a number of pedestrian trails around
the village and ski station, accessible on foot
(with good waterproof boots) or with snow shoes.
If you prefer to take the easy way up, the Beauregard
and Chable chairlifts allow pedestrians four
times a day. Non skiing members of your party
can meet up with the skiers for lunch and a
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After
the skiing day, the village of Combloux is a
bustling hive of activity. Shops are open until
7.30pm and the retaurants and bars until much
later. A weekly list of activities is published
from walks and talks to films and discos. There
is floodlit night skiing at La Cry once each
week and several times each season the Ski Guides
perform a 'Torchlight Descent' - best watched
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HORSE AND
CARRIAGE RIDE - THROUGH COMBLOUX VILLAGE
An exciting new way to discover the village
and authentic French farm life. A delicious
meal is served in a typical farmhouse including
many home made specialties of the region.
Prices with meal : £11.50
for adults,
£9.60
for children 5 to 9 years
and £5.70 for children
2 to 4 years old.
Possibility of a simple carriage ride without
tea as well. |
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Megeve,
where the rich and famous (including Sacha Distel
and Petula Clark) have their winter hideaways,
is only a few kilometres away. Steeped in history
it was originally developed as a winter sports
resort by Baroness de Rothchild in 1913. The
centre of the village, presided over by a 13th
century church, is pedestrianised and full of
ancient charm with interresting alleys, quaint
stone bridges and a multitude of shops. Why
not take a magistical sleigh ride through the
village and discover it's charm. There is a
plethora of restaurants, from MacDonalds to
those needing a mortgage for a meal ! The fine
French cuisine is abundant and affordable, look
out for the Petit Breton Creperie, the kids'll
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A
little further along the valley is Chamonix,
where you can experience all the excitement
of an International Ski Resort. Lots to do for
everyone especially the non skier. Visit the
local Tourist Office for current attractions
available. Experience for yourself the atmosphere
of this traditional alpine town with its array
of shops, bars and restaurants. |
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the villages of Combloux
and Megeve there are
Sporting activities, both indoor
and outdoor and available for all age
groups and abilities. Bowling and Ice
skating are amongst the many activities
here and there are often Ice Hockey matches
to watch on the outdoor rink in the centre
of Megeve. The recently completed new
sports hall offers a wide range of sporting
activities ; swimming, ice skating, gymnasium,
tennis as well as a full range of saunas,
jacuzzis and Turkish baths. To relax after
a days skiing there is a new fitness centre
in the village of Combloux where you can
take a sauna or jacuzzi for small fee. |
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AIGUILLE
DU MIDI The fantastic world of the high
mountains !
Winter Timetable :
from 8 H 00 to 15 H 45 (7 H 00 at weekends
from march to april)
Last return trip : 16 H 40.
The world's most famous cable-car whisks
you to the Aiguille du Midi at 3842m after
a thrilling, aerial journey. This high
mountain site is equipped for your comfort
and safety, offering a unique 360°
panorama onto the majesty of Mont-Blanc
and its entire range. You will certainly
get to see a rope party out to conquer
one of its prestigious summits! |
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THE
MONTENVERS TRAIN - LA MER DE GLACE (SEA
OF ICE)
Winter Timetable :
October to February : daily from 8 H 00
to 15 H 45. Last return trip : 16 H 40.
March - April : from 8 H 00 to 15 H 45
at weekends. Last return trip : 16 H 40.
This charming little red train has been
ferrying travellers up to Montenvers and
the world famous Mer de Glace glacier
since 1908. On arrival, you will find
various exhibitions so that everyone can
learn more about France's largest glacier
(7 km long!!) and the alpine flora &
fauna. A grotto carved into the heart
of the Mer de Glace gives access, in total
safety, to the strange & secret world
of the glaciers. |
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TRAMWAY
DU MONT-BLANC
Winter Timetable: September - April :
daily from 10 H 00 to 16 H 00
To reach Europe's highest summit with
ease could be thought to be a crazy idea
but which became a partial reality in
1907. At the end of a daring construction,
the Tramway du Mont-Blanc reached the
end of the line in 1913 at the Nid d'Aigle
at 2 380m.Leaving Le Fayet to wind through
the forests, close to several villages,
crossing mountain meadows and braving
many a tunnel, this unique train with
its period rolling stock will take you
as close as possible to the glaciers at
the foot of Mont-Blanc… |
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PARAGLIDING
AND HANG GLIDING
The flying over this beautiful
mountainous region is absolutely
stunning and over the years
many big distance flights
have been achieved in this
area, including a number of
paragliding records.
The weather in the high Alps
is wonderful and living in
a high pressure region we
experience four defined seasons
with an annual humidity average
of less than 50%. In winter
the days are crisp and in
the summer hot and sunny with
temperatures often reaching
into the 30's. During the
months of February to late
September we average 24 flying
days a month when pure thermic
flying conditions reign.
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above activities for you. |
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