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Cluses
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45 km
CHILDREN
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
Les P'tits Loups (3mths-5s) - Tel. 0033 450 74 00 38
garderieàavoriaz.com
Annie Famose Children's Village (3-16s) - Tel. 0033 450 74 04 46
www.villagedesenfants.com
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Local ski area: Portes du Soleil domain linking Morzine, Avoriaz, les Gets and Chatel.
The resort offers 150km of ski runs.
Beginners >>>> Intermediates >>>> Experts >>> and Snowboard >>>>
6-day Portes du Soleil lift pass (06/07 prices):
Adult: 184 euros
Junior (5-15s): 123 euros
Children under 5: free.
ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 450 74 05 65
www.esf-avoriaz.com
ESI International Ski School - Tel. 0033 450 74 02 18
www.ecoledeglisse.com
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 45 Km
Cross-country skiing: 45km / 8 trails, free access.
THE AREA
Leisure: Snowshoeing, dog-sledding, fitness centre with sauna, ice-skating, paragliding
Cinemas, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, shops...
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information: Avoriaz is within easy reach from Thonon or Cluses train stations using a coach (S.A.T. 0033.450.38.42.08).
Avoriaz is a pedestrian resort. There is a payable Sleigh service (7 days a week until 7:00pm) and night shuttle service (from 7:00pm to 08:00am) - Tel. 0033 450 74 01 55
Car park information: Tel. 0033 450 50 74 07 76 (SEPA).
> nightclubs.
> doctors and pharmacy
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033.450.74.02.11 or log on to www.avoriazski.com
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
LES PORTES DU SOLEIL is a large ski domain linking 12 French and Swiss resorts.
* Long-distance, border-hopping skiing, ideal for intermediate skiers.
* Charming village resorts with top facilities.
* Snowsure ski-through resort of Avoriaz, which also offers excellent snowboarding.
Resorts:
Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Chatel.
www.portesdusoleil.com
Height: 1000m-2300m
Total pistes: 650km
41 green slopes / 112 blue slopes / 107 red slopes / 28 black slopes and 1 snowpark/resort.
6-day lift pass (08/09 prices): 200 euros/adult, 134 euros/children aged 5-15 years, free for children under 5 years.
Cross-country skiing: 89km of trails.
