Location: Les Contamines in France
Nearest Airport:
Geneva at 85
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Nearest Ferry:
Calais at 900
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Nearest Train:
Le Fayet at 10
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Nearest Motorway:
Le Fayet (Auto Route Blanche) at 12
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Car: not necessary
Les Contamines is truly a hidden gem. This charming village has one of the most enviable snowfall records. The north facing slopes are perfect for all abilities and most importantly the 125km of well maintained pistes remain quiet and uncrowded throughout the ski season. For snow boarders there is a snow park (championship level) and a half-pipe. Cross-country skiers are also well catered for. There are two nursery slopes in the village. The local ski pass is linked to the town of Hauteluce and there is also an “Evasion Mont Blanc” pass which covers another 420km of skiing in St Gervais, Megeve and Combloux. Other resorts to try are Chamonix, Les Houches, Argentiere and Courmayeur in Italy (30min). Other winter activities in Les Contamines are, snowmobiles rides, dog sledding, snowshoeing and ice-skating. The ski school has plenty of English speaking instructors. In Summer the resort converts to a walking and mountain bikers paradise where the die hards can walk up the mountain trail.