The Skiing:
The superb new 'Espae Diamant' ski area has been open since December 2005 making it one of the largest skiing areas in France. The ski domain now extends across 5 resorts: from Praz-sur-Arly you can ski to Crest-Voland, passing through Flumet, Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe and Les Saisies on the way. There are 146 pistes over 175km in this area alone. North facing slopes and artificial snow ensure good conditions throughout the season.
The skiing in Megeve is justifiably world-famous with 325km of groomed piste offering superb skiing for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Only 15 minutes drive round the mountain are the resorts of Saint-Gervais, with its mountain tramway linking to Les Houches, and Les Contamines, one of the most snow-sure resorts in France. Chamonix also makes a great day out and can be reached via the A40 in half an hour.
The Summer Season:
Praz-sur-Arly and Megeve make the perfect summer retreats, in fact they can be busier in the summer season than in winter with the stunning views of Mont Blanc providing the perfect backdrop to a wide range of outdoor activities. The opportunities for outdoor activities are endless with golfing, tennis, mountain biking, climbing, hiking, hot-air ballooning, paragliding and horse-back riding all available on the doorstep.
The outdoor pool with its 70 metre waterslide, summer toboggan run and tree top adventure fun centre all provide hours of fun for the kids.
Many of the ski lifts are open in the summer season allowing alpine walks including overnight stops at mountain retreats as well as leisurely dining at altitude.
Other Activities:
Hot-air ballooning, dog-sledge riding, summer sledging