LES HOUCHES

CHILDREN
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
Local creche(3mths-3s) - Tel. 0033 450 54 48 19
Les Chavants nursery (3-10s) close to the snow kindergarten - Tel. 0033 450 54 43 33
enfancejeunesse@leshouches.fr

ESF French Ski School offers snow kindergarten suitable for children aged 3-5 years.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Local Ski Area: 'Skipass Mont Blanc' domain (Argentiere, Chamonix, Les Houches) offers 700km of ski runs served by 190 lifts.
The resort of Les Houches represents 55km of ski runs.
Beginners >>> Intermediates >>> Experts >> Snowboard >
4 green slopes, 5 blue slopes, 12 red slopes, 1 black slopes.

6-day lift-pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 255 euros
Junior(4-15s): 204 euros
Children under 4: free.

Ski Schools:
ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 450 54 48 79
www.esfleshouches.com
Evolution 2 - Tel. 0033 450 54 31 44
www.evolution2.com

Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 12 Km
Cross-country Skiing: 12km of trails located at Altitude 1800 section and the Chavants area - Trails free, access by gondola payable (08/09 prices): Adult: approx 10 euros return fare, Child (5-11s): approx 6 euros return fare.

THE AREA
Leisure:
Ice-skating, paragliding, dog-sledding, snowshoeing, climbing
Shops, restaurants...

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information: Les Houches is within easy reach by coach from Geneva airport (70km).
The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
> shops.
> bars and restaurants.
> launderettes.
> cashpoints.
> doctors.
> pharmacies.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 450 55 50 62 or log on to www.leshouches.com

ALPES - HAUTE SAVOIE

The Haute Savoie region borders both Italy and Switzerland, and boasts historical monuments such chateaus and churches in stunning natural surroundings ranging from Lake Geneva in the north of the region to Mont Blanc in the south. A trip to the Haute Savoie offers visitors the chance to experience some of the world's most reknowned and celebrated ski resorts, with Chamonix at the heart of the region's ski activity.
For tourists looking for a true Alpine culinary experience can sample regional cheeses, such as Emmental, as well as cheese-based dishes such as raclette, ideal after a long day on the slopes and offering a different style of shared dining experience.

FRANCE

Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.

A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.

SKIPASS MT-BLANC/EVASION MT BL

'SKIPASS MONT-BLANC': 12 resorts including Chamonix, Argentiere, Les Houches, Megeve, St-Gervais... (Argentiere, Chamonix, Les Houches etc. are linked by road. Megeve, Combloux and St-Gervais share ski slopes).
Height: 850m-3842m.
Total pistes: 700km.
Total number of ski lifts: 200.

6-day "Skipass Mont-Blanc" lift-pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 255euros, Junior (4-15yrs): 204euros, Child under 4 years free. Prices include inter-resort shuttle buses.

Cross-country skiing: 42km of trails

'EVASION MONT-BLANC':

Total pistes: 440km.
30 green slopes / 53 blue slopes / 69 red slopes / 29 black slopes and 1 snowpark.

6-day "Evasion Mont-Blanc" lift pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 171 euros/adults, 133 euros/juniors (5-14yrs), children under 5 years free (price includes inter-resort shuttle bus).