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Chamonix is the ultimate playground for winter sports.
Recently ranked as the premier resort in Europe by the
Times Newspaper (Nov 2003) Chamonix offers first class
skiing and snowboarding for all levels and ages.
The ski area of Les Houches is perfect for all skiers,
ranging from 950m to 1900m in altitude, with the largest
single area of 70km prepared slopes in the Chamonix Valley.
It has an extensive beginner's area with 4 green runs,
5 blue runs, together with 12 red runs which provide more
challenge for advanced skiers. There is one international
black run piste verte (finishing 100 metres from the apartment)
where the World Cup down hill race is held annually. The
2006 men’s down hill will be held in January 2006.
 Skiing
in Les Houches is an extremely enjoyable experience, with
long runs through pine forests and spectacular views of
Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley. You can virtually
ski out and into the apartment which is a huge plus factor.
The mountain restaurants are some of the best in the valley
and provide a welcome break after skiing, together with
the opportunity to relax and take in the sun and views.
Les Houches benefits from being separate from Chamonix
Ski Company, so the queues are never a problem even at
busy times.
Snow boarding in Les Houches is ideal, with wide flat
slopes perfect for beginners. Argentiere and Grands Monlets
is best for steep descents as well as a fun park and half
pipe. La Tour is a natural half pipe with long runs.
 Mont
Blanc ski pass www.chamonix.com
includes the resorts of Chamonix, Vallorine, Les Houches,
Passy St Gervais, and Les Contarunes. It includes a day
in the delightful chic resort of Cormayer, Italy, located
30 minutes from Les Houches, via the Mont Blanc, Tunnel.
It covers some of the most challenging skiing area’s
including ‘la Valle Blanche’. This world famous
descent is a must for all accomplished skiers. From the
summit of the Aiguille du Midi (at 3790 metres) you ski
a distance of 26km, through awe-inspiring scenery with
dramatic ice walls and crevasses. A ski guide is highly
recommended for this trip.
| The Chamonix ski pass
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Les Grands Monlets |
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La Brevent |
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La Flegere |
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La Tour |
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Argentiere |
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regular shuttle bus service, free to Chamonix lift pass
holders, connects all the skiing areas in the Chamonix
Valley. It is quick and efficient, taking only minutes
to Chamonix. The Chamonix Valley offers a total of 700
km of skiing consisting of 13 green runs, 28 blue runs,
25 red runs and 13 black runs, plus an additional 42 km
of cross country skiing.
Les Houches has two ski schools in the village
FRENCH SKI SCHOOL (ESF)
tel: 0033 450 544879
email : contact@esf-leshouches.com
www.esf-leshouches.com
EVOLUTION 2, Sports Montagne
tel: 0033 450 54 31 44
email: chamonix@evolution2.com
www.evolution2.com
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