APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with oven, bathroom, telephone.
HOTEL CLUB LE RISOUX and the residence of the same name, are set in an exceptional location overlooking the Val d'Orbe.
The residence is 1.6km from the nearest shops, at the departure point for the cross country ski slopes (the Transjurassienne run passes in front of the hotel) and between 5km and 10km from the downhill slopes.
A car is essential.
FOR CHILDREN
FREE
From 18/12 to 1/1 and 11/2 to 10/3:
- Cross-country and downhill ski tuition (from the age of 7)
- 2 x 2 hour snowshoeing sessions per week
- Mini-club for children from the age of 4 : Cross country and downhill skiing (from the age of 7), toboganning, indoor activities
(payable locally adult £155/pers., 4-6 years old £175/child, 7-11 years old £245/child)
FREE OF CHARGE
- Indoor heated pool (8m x 3m)
- Fitness room
- TV/video room
PAYABLE SERVICES
- Sauna and steam room (8 euros pp/30min session)
- Small shop, ski hire facility
- 2 restaurant rooms and a disco-bar
- Games room
ENTERTAINMENT
- Evening entertainment
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(state at time of booking and pay locally)
- Free parking (subject to availability)
- Bed linen and towels provided
- TV hire 56 euros/week (state at time of booking, subject to availability)
- Pets 6 euros/day
> STUDIO 4 PERSONNES CABINE (S4K)
Sleeps 4, approx. 23m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, alcove with bunks.
> STUDIO 6 PAX CABINE MEZZANINE (S6KZ)
Sleeps 6, approx. 28m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, alcove in the entrance area with bunks, mezzanine with 2 single beds.
CHILDREN
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
Les Rousses (8km): Nursery for kids aged 3 months-6 years located at the start of the cross-country ski trails. In Bois d'Amont: ESF Snow Kindergarten with ski lessons from the age of 3.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
42km of ski slopes allow visitors unlimited skiing across 6 domains with 2 villages based in France and 1 Swiss domain (linked by payable shuttle bus).
6 day lift pass prices (08/09 rates):143.10 euros/adult, 107.40/children aged 6-15 years, free for children under 6.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 220 Km
Cross-country Skiing: 220km of trails available ("Grande Traversee du Jura").Weekly Massif du Jura ski pass (08/09 prices): 36.50 euros/adults, 27.40/children aged 6-15 years, free for children under 6.
THE AREA
Leisure in Bois d'Amont:
Snowshoeing, "Maison de la Boisellerie" museum of all things regarding life in the Comte area, arts and crafts worshops (woodturners, potters etc.) as well as local traditional culinary specialities.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information: Bois d'Amont has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
> bars/restaurants
> shops
> doctors
> dentist
> pharmacy....
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 384 60 91 57 or log on to www.boisdamont.com
The Jura region is a place dedicated to the great outdoors, with a rich cultural heritage. It is also known for its mountain backdrop located south of the Black Forest. The area's main resorts are PREMANON-LES ROUSSES-BOIS D'AMONT and MIJOUX-LELEX situated at the foot of the Faucille mountain pass. Le Cret de la Neige is the highest peak towering at an altitude of 1723m.
Come and visit Jura and make the most of its lakes and forests.
Train stations: Morez, Frasnes.
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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.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
