Genève
Cluses
2000
1500
5
14
29
6
60 km
CHILDREN
The ESF French Ski School's snow kindergarten welcomes all children from 18 months to 5 years (inclusive), and also offers ski lessons.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Praz de Lys offers 60km of slopes suitable for alpine skiing.
6 day lift pass prices (08/09 prices): 105 euros/adults, 77 euros/children aged 5-15 years, free for children under 5 years.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 60 Km
Praz de Lys is a vertible cross-country skiers paradise, with 60km of slopes waiting to be exlpored as part of the Praz de Lys/Sommand ski domain where black runs link both plateaus.
Weekly cross-country ski pass (08/09 prices): 33 euros/person.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Praz de Lys is served by coach from Cluses train station (24km).
This resort is well-equipped and has all necessary amenities: mini-market, cash machines, bars and resturants etc. Amenities in Taninges (14km) are also easy to access from Praz de Lys: mechcanic services, laundrette, local shops and businesses.
All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed, up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
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