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THE SKIING...
Les Menuires has a privileged situation in Les 3
Vallées (3 Valleys), one of the biggest ski areas in the world (600 km of slopes and 180 ski lifts), an
amazing diversity of slopes, tracks and activities. The ski area Les Menuires St Martin has 350km of skiing, and
also enjoys access to:- 600 km of pistes and 180 ski lifts with direct access to Val Thorens, Méribel, Courchevel,
Brides Les Bains and La Tania.
Unforgettable runs on tracks designed for all levels
of skier and boarder. Fast and comfortable rises thanks to a modern network of ski lifts, Les Menuires St Martin
ski area offers great skiing in a secure environment. Ideas for routes for all levels of skiers HERE
The children can be taken care of where they are welcome from the age of 3 months, in the Piou-Piou club of la
Croisette, day care centre, nursery (medical certificate and reservation is necessary), and kinder garden. Les
Menuires holds the prestigious Famille Plus Montagne award for its family-friendly features.
There is a choice of ski schools, offering private and group lessons as well as non-ski facilities for children.
These include nursery from 3 months mini-club from 30 months, and lots of activities arranged throughout the season.
The lift pass is free for children under 5 years, proof of age will be required at the lift pass office.
SNOW RELIABILITY...
Les Menuires has an enviable snow record, thanks
to its height, and position of slopes. With over 400 snow canons, the ski resort is classified among the best resorts
of Europe for its equipment in snow culture (45% of covered pistes). On both top of the Mont de la Chambre and
Roc des 3 Marches, the skiers can enjoy 1000 m of downhill skiing as of mid-December.
OUR ACCOMMODATION IN LES MENUIRES...
This large luxury chalet is built in the Savoy style,
using generous amounts of wood and natural stone, and with stylish interior design. With a liveable floor area
of 165 m2, the chalet is extremely spacious. It is in the 'Hameau' area with supermarket, several restaurants,
a ski pass sales office, a ski shop and the Yeti bar, all in the immediate environs of the village.
You can ski from the chalet, 300m on an easy run to reach
the Tortollet lift, giving access to the whole of the 3 Valleys, and ski back to very close to the chalet. It is
a few hundred metres from the chalet village on foot to the Telepreyerand pedestrian lift taking passengers to
the La Croisette centre of Les Menuires. The lift runs from 8:00 to 23:00.
THE VILLAGE...
Les Menuires prime feature is it's extensive, varied
and reliable skiing, but it also offers a good range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants across the different
areas, and they are linked by free lifts and shuttle buses.
Our ski in/out accommodation is within L'Hameau
des Marmottes chalet village, and there is a supermarket, several restaurants, a ski pass sales office, a ski shop
and the Yeti bar, all in the immediate environs of the village. The local bakery will also deliver fresh bread
and croissants, to the chalet, daily.
Les Menuires has banks, dentist, doctor and pharmacy, as well as all the usual shops, boulangeries etc. There is
a post office within the Tourist Office in Reberty, which also has internet access. There are various other locations
offering this too.
Once a week, during the February French holidays, you can come and try the Roc'n Bob slope sledging competition.
At the top of the Roc des 3 Marches cable car, children and adults alike will enjoy the new tobogganing slope created
by SEVABEL. 3.5 km long with 430 m of ascent and 7 m wide, this slope offers (with helmet) a thrill at the heart
of the Menuires! Hot wine (vin chaud) or hot chocolate will be offered on your arrival.
Activities in the Sport and Well Being centre, swimming pools, cinema, discotheques, shows, snowscooter, quad and
buggy, spectacles and music in the various districts, concerts live in bars and restaurants, cabaret, concerts
given in Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville. Besides skiing you can go for a walk on foot or with snowshoes,
try the buggy or quad, enjoy the swimming pool or the fitness room. You can discover the local culture or go and
listen to a classical concert at night.
ACCESS...
The nearest airport is Chambery, just over 1.5 hours/100km
away, but in order of distance Geneva and Lyon is all accessible. The drive from the Channel Ports is about 11
hours plus stops, but this will be increased at busy times such as New Year and Half Term or in poor weather.
EQUIPMENT...
For guests staying at Les Menuires, we recommend SKISET. With
a network of more than 650 ski shops in the best spots at 350 resorts throughout Europe, Skiset is number 1 in
online ski rentals. Reserve with Skiset and you will be assured of hiring new ski equipment in perfect condition,
from some of the biggest brands. Simply click the link below to visit their website;
directSkiers.com guests will receive a 20% DISCOUNT if they prebook their equipment
using the link above.
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in sterling or euros
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