THE SKIING:
Les Contamines offers 120km of well groomed runs and a sophisticated ski lift system to suit all levels as well as plenty of safe, accessible off-piste.
Most of the skiing is between 1600m and 2500m altitude.
English ski instruction is available either in group lessons or private one to one instruction.
For cross country skiers there are a large number of ski tracks at the village level.
Snow garden and instruction from age 2 1/2 We are happy to help you make reservations in advance for ski lessons, ski lift passes etc.
Ideal for snow boarding with mainly chair lifts.
Traditional mountain restaurants.
THE VILLAGE:
Les Contamines offers a choice of a dozen restaurants, a couple of bars, 2 small supermarkets, several boulangeries, butchers and plenty of ski and boot hire shops.
SUMMER:
In summer Les Contamines offers a great many outdoor activities:
an inexhaustible amount of spectacular hiking tracks, mountaineering, rock climbing, mountain-biking, tennis, golf (practice range July/August and several excellent courses within half hour drive) to name but a few.
For families there are many entertainment’s (puppet shows, circus etc), a boating lake, swimming lake (and lovely outdoor pool 5 mins drive away) 2 very good playgrounds, treetop adventure trail, crazy golf, archery etc.
Other Activities:
cross county skiing, snow-boarding, skidoos