Mont-Blanc - Combloux

Unspoilt by tourist developments, and with a 360-degree panorama of Mont-Blanc, Combloux is often aptly referred to as ‘the Pearl of Mont Blanc’, respectful of the traditions of the French Alps with its ancient church, medieval fountains, old rustic buildings, traditional farmhouses and wooden chalets. Despite recent growth on the outskirts, the traditional-style bars and restaurants still give a feel for the ‘real’ rural alpine France.

There are 2 day nurseries in Combloux for children (from 3 months old) to chose from conveniently situated at the bottom of the ski runs and in the town centre. Not surprising Combloux holds the ‘Famille Plus Montagne’ label for its children facilities (nurseries, ski kindergarten, activities…). 

There are plenty of activities in Combloux to keep everyone happy, including non-skiers, such as tours of the village on horse drawn carriages, numerous scenic snowshoe trails, farm visits, and traditional folklore evenings. Wednesday is market day and there are good amenities such as banks, library, butcher, hairdresser, laundry … The luxurious health spa area at Plan – Perret includes 2 Saunas, 2 Turkish baths and a Jacuzzi. For more things to do, serious shopping, famous restaurants a visit to close by cosmopolitan Megève is a must.

Combloux is only few minutes from prestigious ski resorts such as Megève (4 km) and Chamonix (30 km) and is very easily accessed from the motorway exit (Sallanches, 8km); TGV station and is only 70km from Geneva airport.

Why Combloux?

·          Pretty, undiscovered rural village in a scenic setting with panoramic views of Mont-Blanc

·          Linked to the huge Evasion ski area

·          Easy access from the motorway, train station or Geneva airport

Children

Combloux has acquired the Famille Plus label for its childcare facilities. Please click here to view more information on the Famille Plus label.

Nursery "Les Loupiots" (3 months - 6years) +33 450 58 63 02

Located at the bottom of the slopes "Les Loupiots" is open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm.  It offers games both inside and in the outdoor enclosed area.  Can offer flexible timetables to fit around parents ski lessons.  Please note that due to a limited number of places available it is recommended to make advanced bookings.

(Guide prices)

Piou-Piou Snow Kindergarten (3-5yrs) +33 4 50 58 60 87

The kindergarten takes place in a well-designed friendly structure allowing some initiation to skiing with an ESF instructor.  Children will learn the basics from balancing to sliding.   Please note that due to a limited number of places, it is highly recommended to book in advance.

Activities in Combloux

Sledging, snowshoes tracks, numerous hiking paths facing the Mont-Blanc panorama, guided tours, sleigh rides, horse drawn carriages, health and fitness centre which offers saunas, Turkish baths, Jacuzzi, massages, etc.  Also during Christmas holidays and February there are special torch lit ski rides for children (1^st star minimum) supervised by ESF instructors

Eating Out and Après-Ski in Combloux

10 restaurants and bars plus the hotel restaurants

Other amenities in Combloux

Butchers, patisserie, boulangerie, dentist, 2 banks, souvenir shops, local produce, post office, hairdressers…

Combloux Tourist Office + 33 (0)4 50 58 60 49

www.combloux.com

Access to Combloux   

By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Combloux 549 miles (7 hrs35)

From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon – Cluses) exit Sallanches (no 20). Follow signs to Combloux (8km from Sallanches).

By Rail: Direct access by TGV to the train station in Sallanches, then bus or taxi to Combloux 8km

Airports:

Geneva Airport is 65km from Combloux +41 22 717 71 11 then bus or taxi to Coumbloux

For further information on car parking, etc: www.gva.ch/en (then select Transportation in menu)

Lyon Saint-Exupery is 207km from Combloux +33 472 22 72 21

Chambery Airport is 89km from Combloux

Getting to local areas

Booking on line at www.altibus.com

Bus Schedule Combloux /Megeve/Sallanches winter 2008

From December 22nd, 2007 to April 20th, 2008

A : only on saturdays
B : only on sundays and also 25/12, 01/01
C : only on saturdays, sundays
D : only on saturdays, sundays and 25/12 and 01/01
H : except on sundays and 25/12 and 01/01
L : only on mondays, tuesdays, thursdays and tuesdays
P : only on fridays, saturdays and sundays

From December 22nd, 2007 to April 20th, 2008

Sallanches-Combloux-Megève-Praz sur Arly
("SAT" bus Co.: 04.50.78.05.33)

*the bus-line is out of service from the first February, 2008.

Praz sur Arly- Megève-Combloux-Sallanches 
("SAT" bus Co.: 04.50.78.05.33

Access Plan

Combloux

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Resort Map

Combloux

Skiing in these splendid surroundings is particularly enjoyable when lift queues are virtually unheard of.

Snowboarders are also well catered for with a designated snowpark area. There are also a number of safe off piste areas often covered with powder snow.

Combloux and Megève (Le Jaillet) forms one integrated ski area accessed from the village whilst the rest of the Megève- Saint-Gervais ski area is accessed through the main Princesse gondola, a 5 minutes drive away.

Access to the other Megève lift system is only a 5 minute drive by car, (there is also a shuttle bus from Combloux). The extensive ‘Evasion Mont-Blanc’ lift-pass offering 450km of pistes covers Combloux, Megève, Saint-Gervais, Les Contamines and provides varied skiing for all levels.

For the more extreme Skiers/Boarders Chamonix is only approximately ½ hour drive away.

There are about 30kms of groomed cross-country routes within Evasion Mont- Blanc ski area.

Lift passes

Save Time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking lift passes. See below for prices.

Pre-book your 6 day Aussois lift-pass with Peak Retreats

Children under 5 and seniors over 80 receive a FREE lift pass.

Proof of age is compulsory; please bring ID when collecting lift passes

Evasion: Megeve, Saint-Gervais, Combloux (330km)

Ski Schools                  

Group Ski Lessons (details to be confirmed)

*09.30-12.30 **14.00-17.00

Individual tuitions (2007/2008)

Ecole du Ski Français de Combloux
Phone: 0033 4 50 58 60 87

Prices in Euros are subject to change and should be used as indication only.

Mountain restaurants

2

Cross-country skiing

2 loops (green, blue) in Combloux, with 7km of runs facing the Mont-Blanc (free access) plus 75km of cross-country trails of varied difficulties in Megeve.