APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with multifunction oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher, telephone, balcony.
The LE HAMEAU DE PIERRE BLANCHE ski apartments in Les Houches are located in the Chavants area of the resort, and are 300m from the Prarion gondola and 1.5km from the resort centre and shops. The residence is made up of 7 chalets (with lifts), one housing the reception and the others divided into apartments.
For self-drive and rail packages, as well as private/shared airport transfers, contact our UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
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State at time of booking and pay locally when required
> 2 PIECES 4 PERSONNES (24)
> 3 PIEC.OU 3 PIEC.DUPLEX 6 PERS (36/36X)
> 4 P. OU 4 P. DUPLEX 8 PERS. (48/48X)
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
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
Local creche(3mths-3s) - Tel. 0033 450 54 48 19
Les Chavants nursery (3-10s) - Tel. 0033 450 54 43 33
enfancejeunesse@leshouches.fr
Leisure:
Ice-skating, paragliding, dog-sledding, snowshoeing, climbing
Shops, restaurants...
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
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.
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 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).
