The owners: Sarah and Bruno, the owners are knowledgeable locals who are on hand before and during your stay to help in any way to organise your holiday eg in winter to help you book your ski lessons (we recommend Bruno, ESF instructor, for private ski lessons) , lift passes, equipment hire and be on hand for all local advice.
In summer they can advise you on the local walking, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering etc as well as places to visit in the region. (Within one hours drive are Geneva, Annecy, Chamonix)
A raclette or pierrade machine are at your disposal if you fancy trying these local specialities at home.
They are happy to advise on local restaurants and help you make the most of your stay in every way.
Summer activities: Les Contamines is on the famous 'tour of Mont Blanc' walking route and is a fantastic base for an active holiday with a multitude of walking routes as well as mounaineering, climbing, mountain biking, tennis, swimming (5 mins drive to a beautiful outdoor heated pool). For families there are many entertainments laid on locally, a pretty boating lake and swimming lake with playgrounds, crazy golf etc. Or if you need a rest you can just sit back and enjoy the splendid views all around us and a good selection of local restaurants.
Nearby cable cars and tramways allow easy access to high mountain scenery.
Ski:
125km of fabulous skiing for all levels in this unspoilt resort, only an hours drive from Geneva airport.Immaculately groomed runs and accessible off-piste.Cosy mountain restaurants and a good selection of restaurants/bars/night club in the village. Easy access to Chamonix (25 mins) and Megeve/St Gervais (10 mins) by car. Other winter activities include dog sledding, cross country skiing and snow mobiles.
Les Contamines is one of the most snow sure resorts in the French Alps.
There are plenty of English speaking ski instructors for either group or private lessons.
Other Activities:
Cross country skiing, snow boarding, sledging, husky dog sledding in winter
