VIC-SUR-CERE

CHILDREN
"Les Petits Loups" nursery in Lioran (2km from Super Lioran) offers activities suitable for children aged 3 months-5 years (inclusive).
In Super Lioran, the "Les Lapinous" snow kindergarten is suitable for children aged 3-8 years (inclusive).
ESF French Ski School offers group lessons for children aged 4/5 years and over.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Super Lioran offers 60km of alpine ski slopes (all Vic-sur-Cere skiing based in Super-Lioran).
6 day lift pass prices (08/09 prices): 102 euros/adults, 86 euros/juniours aged 12-17 years, 75 euros/children aged 5-11 years, free for children under 5 years.

Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 100 Km
The "Lioran/Font d'Alagnon/Font de Cère" and "Prat de Bouc" areas offer an impressive 100km of cross-country ski slopes. Weekly Auvergne cross-country ski pass (08/09 prices): 28 euros/adults, 12.40 euros/children aged 6-16 years, free for children under 6 years.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
This resort is well-equipped and has all necessary amenities: doctors, dentists, pharmacy, local shops etc.
All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed and up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.

MASSIF CENTRAL

Set amongst mountains and dormant volcanoes, the Massif Central offers skiers and non-skiers alike the opportunity to spend time relaxing and recharging in one the most picturesque and culturally rich ski areas of France. Visitors can enjoy country walks, hiking and cross country skiing in unspoilt surroundings, or simply experience the water-based therepy and cures on offer in the region.
No taxing day on the slopes or exploring the mountains is complete without sampling the local cuisine, and cheese lovers in particular will not be disappointed by the region's wide variety of locally produced cheese, with cheeses such as Cantal, Bleu d'Auvergne, St-Nectaire and Roquefort all highly reccomended.
Train stations: Clermont-Ferrand, Lioran, Vic/Cère or la Bourboule.

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.