Set on a sunny plateau, sheltered by the Grand Massif mountain range and overlooking the Arve valley, the pretty Savoyard village ofLes Carroz (1140-2480m) is situated halfway between Chamonix and Geneva. It is an ideal family resort with a calm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
IN and AROUND LES CARROZ: The wealth and diversity of Life in the Savoie area, old chalets covered with flowers, arts and crafts markets, mouth watering mountain farm products show the real nature and authenticity of this alpine village.By taking small hidden paths, from hamlets to villages, come and discover architectural, cultural and culinary treasures.The idyllic situation of Les Carroz makes it an interesting resort when it comes to the choice of activities it has to offer. La Frasse Museum (craftsmanship in the Savoie region at the turn of the century), Pernant Chapel...
OTHER ACTIVITIES > Canyoning : jumps, slides, abseiling, gorge walking... > Rafting, hydrospeeding, canorafting, hairboating. > climbing : 11 equipped cliffs throughout the resort. > Potholing. > Mountaineering : glacier hikes, via ferrata... > Mountain biking : 200 km waymarked paths. > Hiking : 400 km waymarked paths (outings for all levels are organised) : day hikes, overnights, week-long backpacking trips. > Hot air balloon rides. > Hang-gliding and paragliding > Horse riding. > Archery. > Tennis. > Mini-golf. > Swimming pool. > Roller blading. > Fishing. > Cinema, nightclubs and restaurants.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday: > Shuttle bus service to/from the train station and to/from the airport. > Doctors and pharmacies.
Bordering both Switzerland and Italy, the Haute-Savoie is a place of great natural beauty, full of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers. Just South of Geneva, the Haute-Savoi is home to legendary Chamonix, Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc, the second highest moutain in Europe. Wherever you go in Haute Savoie, you are never far from somewhere exceptional or unusual. There is a wealth of quaint little churches and historic monuments, flower-decked villages to explore and delicious local and traditional specialities to taste and take home with you.
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