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Ski area: Evasion Mont Blanc, France
Resort height: 850m, ski 1100m
Resort top height: 2350m

Evasion Mont Blanc
(St Gervais, St Nicolas, Les Contamines, Megeve, Combloux, La Giettaz)
Km piste: 445
Lifts: 107 (3 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 35 chairlifts, 64 draglifts)
Snow cannons: 667
Snow parks: Various

No. of slopes: 217

37 63
84 33

Beginners
Intermediates
Experts
Freeride
Boarders

Driving distance from Calais: 547 miles (7hrs 30)

resort info

Facing the majestic Mont-Blanc, Combloux is a traditional Savoyard village situated in a beautiful setting. The resort is perfect for winter skiing holidays where traditional style and beautiful scenery are paramount to your holiday itinerary.  

 

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.

 

Virtual Visit

View here for a 360 degree view of Combloux (hold down the left click of your mouse and drag left right up and down whilst still holding on the left click button to move 360 degree).

 

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

 

 


  • Opening Dates
  • Child Care
  • Activities
  • Apres Ski/Eating
  • Access
  • Resort News
Opening Dates

 

Combloux opens from 22/12/2012 to 01/04/2013 (Portes du Mont Blanc ski area [Combloux, Megeve Le Jaillet, La Giettaz, Cordon] shuts on 1st April 13. Between 1st April and 6th April, you can take the bus from Combloux to Megeve centre and there you can ski Evasion Mont Blanc [Megeve, St Gervais, St Nicolas]. After 7th April you will need a car to drive to Megeve)

 

Child Care

 

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

               

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

Located at the bottom of the slopes "Les Loupiots" is open 7 days a week. 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.

Open from 9h to 17h from 22nd December 2012.

 

(Guide prices 12/13)

 

1 session

6 days

Morning 9h-12h

19€

95€

Afternoon 13.30h-17h

22€

110€

Morning + meal 9h-1.30h

31.50€

157.50€

Afternoon + meal 11.30h-17h

35.40€

177.50€

Day +meal 9h-17h

40€

200€

 
- Children up to 19 months: lunch and snacks provided by parents + complete change, bottle, blanket ... marked on the child's behalf.
- Children from 19 months +: Meals included (lunch + snacks). Provide complete change, shoe ... + Clothing suitable for outdoors, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Baby from 3 months - Siesta - Luge Indoor games - Outdoor terrace snow.
For all children: Vaccine D.T.P. after 18 months.

Garderie des Loupiote

Address:
The Cry
Combloux - 74920

Tel. 0033 4 50 58 30 67

lesloupiots@mairie-combloux.com

 

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.

 

Do you want to have your child being looked after at home for either an evening or during day? The tourist office offers a list of assistant and baby sitters. Some will also offer to do some housework, pet keeping…

Activities

 

"Health and Fitness Centre": The wellbeing area at Plan-Perret (Combloux village centre): 2 Saunas, 2 Turkish bath, 1 Jacuzzi. 

Have a refreshing drink at the bar-restaurant "Côté Lac" on the wooden deck over the water or stroll along the footpaths around the lake

Phone: +33 450 912 162 (during opening hours)
Prices: 1 entrance: 10€ - 12 entrances: 100€. 6 consecutives days: 39€

Open every day except on Saturdays from 3 to 8pm from

 

Sledge in Combloux, in front of Mont Blanc

2 safe sledge areas are located in Combloux, the first one in la Cry, at the bottom of the ski runs and the second one in Cuchet.
They are both free access and under the responsibility of the parents.

Enjoy sledging in a totally secured way!
 
- A new safe sledge area especially for the kids in la Cry, near the free skibus.
- A safe sledge area in Cuchet funnier, with bumps or turns higher.


Sledge renting : 7 sport shops at your service in Combloux

 

Carriage ride with Duvillard François

For a simple carriage ride:
Prices. Examples for a sleigh for 4 persons:
30 minutes way : 26€, 1 hour 43€
Ormaret - Vauvray - Megève : 42€

 

Sled Dogs

In a family with children or friends, share a true moment of relaxation and escape in the company of the Alaskan malamute. In summer and guided tour of the kennel (1h30) or / and cani-hiking: hiking drawn by a dog on the belt. Winter: discovery of the pack, initiation to driving a dog sled, hike in the day with a musher, nightlife, night trap, multi-activities. Reservations required. Situated above the village of Megève, access on foot in 30 minutes. From 6 years. Rough prices from €100 per day.

 

Paragliding
Live the oldest dream of mankind. Learn to fly! Tandem and discovery flights with a certified instructor. Workshops for all levels. From Monday to Friday, learn paragliding in total safety. Practical and theoretical lessons. Individual lessons in two-seater paragliders. 2 days dual control training.
*Megève Parapente: Discover to fly in Tandem from 7 to 77 years old. 3 tandem driving lessons 200€, prices for groups. Information and booking. 

Telephone: 06 62 13 27 71. Departure at the Rochebrune cable-car in Megève.

 

Night skiing

Every Wednesday on the Jaillet sector and every Thursday on the Garettes in Combloux (Combloux - during French February holidays).

 

Ice Climbing

Ice climbing, not far from Megeve. From €40 plus equipment rental.

 

Ice rink (In Megeve)

Rates:

Adult: €4.80, child (5 to 14): €3.80.
Hire of skates: €3.20, free for children under 5.

Opening:

From 12/05 to 31/03 : open daily from 2 PM to 8 PM (Tuesday: 2pm to 6pm: open to the public.
Special children's session from 6pm to 8pm.).

 

Heliski

Heliski with Combloux Megeve Company, in collaboration with "Mont Blanc Hélicoptères", escape for a few hours to the untouched slopes of the Swiss and Italian alps and experience some intense descents on virgin snow.
Several descents are possible with different orientations depending on the snow cover and amount of sunshine at the time.
Mont-Blanc Helicoptère covers the transfers to the sites from Megève altitude airfield as well as transfers between resorts, opening out a wide range of skiing areas: Courchevel, Val d'Isere, Chamonix Grands Montets and Grand Massif.

On request at the Guides Office.
Starting from €350 per rotation (4-5 people) + €350 per day for the guide + transportation and meals (not included).

Opening:

From 19/12 to 18/04 : open every day

 

Markets in Chamonix Valley area and Mont Blanc

Monday – Les Houches (23 km) and La Clusaz (54km)

Tuesday – Les Contamines (18km) and Aoste (82km Italy)

Wednesday – Combloux and Courmayeur (46km Italy)

Thursday – St Gervais (8.5km)

Friday – Megeve (5km)

Saturday – Sallanches (8km) and Chamonix (32km)

 

Package ‘Sleeping under the stars’

Easy and recreational activity with drinks and ‘nibbles’ in igloo or around a camp fire: €26.50

With Dinner in a restaurant in altitude: €23.50 + dinner

Day and night in igloo to watch sun rise on the Mont Blanc: Warm sleeping bags and mattresses included: €70

  

Rent a pram (4.80€ 1/2 day, 6.90€ a day) and baby gate (3.80€ 1/2 day, 5.40€ a day): Marin Sports 33(0)4 50 58 61 82 - Intersport: 33(0)4 50 93 33 65.

Rent a cot, high chair, baby gate : Laverie Combloranne 33(0)4 50 89 61 56

 

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

                                               

Combloux Tourist Office

+ 33 (0)4 50 58 60 49

www.combloux.com 

Monday – Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday 9-12.15am and 2pm-6.30pm.

info@combloux.com - www.combloux.com

 

Apres Ski/Eating

9 restaurants in village, 5 restaurants at foot of pistes and 5 altitude restaurants (mountain restaurants).

 

Restaurants:

Mountain restaurant "Auberge de Bonjournal"

Authentic woodeen mountain restaurant Restaurant on the ski-slopes in the centre of the link Megève/Jaillet.

 
Restaurant "Au Village"

Restaurant in the center of the village.

 

Restaurant "La Stalla"

Pizzeria with a mountain decoration, proposes a big variety of pizza, but also salads and pastas.

 
Restaurant "Le Loup Comblé"

Restaurant located in the village center behind the Tourist Office. Traditionnal french cook and savoy specialities.

 
Mountain-Restaurant la P'tite Ravine

Restaurant located on the ski slopes (Jaillet area) Access possible by skiing or hiking. Panoramic view on the Mont-Blanc


Restaurant "Les Clarines"

Located at the bottom of Combloux's slopes, in front of the Ski school

 

Restaurant "Le Chalet d'Emilie"

In a totally natural setting, accessible the whole year round.

 
Restaurant "Le Coin Savoyard"

The guesthouse "Le Coin Savoyard" has a reputation for its fine eating experience.

 

Restaurant "Le Mystic"

The restaurant Mystic is a welcoming, quiet, warm and friendly restaurant

 
Le Postillon

Propose pizzas, paninis, salads, chips etc

 

Restaurant "le Gavroch'"

The Joly Site invites you to come try out its new cozy restaurant

 
La table d'Amélie

 

Restaurant "La Ferme"

Located in the center of the old village.

 

Restaurant "Au Petit Cuchet"

Real meeting point for the lovers of good cooking.

 
Restaurant "La Cassina"

Come and relax on our sunny terrace in front of the Mont-Blanc and Aravis massif.

 

Restaurant "Le Bistrot de l'Alpen"

50m from the departure of the slopes.

 
Mountain-Restaurant "L'Alpage de Porrez"

On the "Porrez " or "Grand Cerf" slopes.

 

Mountain-Restaurant "Le Coeur d'Or"

Le CÅ“ur d’Or, 1525m, in Combloux High restaurant on the slopes during the winter season.

 

Restaurant "Côté Lac"

An exceptional restaurant facing the most beautiful view of the area, on the first ecological lake in France.

 
Mountain-restaurant chalet des Bachais

Restaurant located at the top of the slopes. Beautiful view on the Mont-Blanc and Aravis massif.

 

Access

 

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 64km from Combloux (1 hour)

www.gva.ch/en

Chambery Airport is 115km from Combloux (1 ½ hours)

www.chambery-airport.com

Grenoble Airport is 165km from Combloux (2 hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Lyon Saint-Exupery is 202km from Combloux (2 hours)

www.lyonairport.com 

 

Bus transfers from Geneva Airport

Three buses a day run from 22/12/12 - 30/03/13 (one of these buses runs only until 17/03/13). Tickets must be reserved (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats).

Transfer time 1hr. Cost is €79 per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs). Book at http://www.borini.com/

Timetable and prices 12/13

 

Getting around Combloux

During lift service, a ski bus runs free between centre of the village (behind Tourist Office) and the pistes (Cry car park). Approx. every 30 mins from 08h15 to 17h30 (during February until 18h).

 

Airport Transfer

Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats

From Geneva Airport to Combloux – from £86 per person return based on 4 people sharing. 

For all other transfer prices please click here

Resort News

 

 

Events in Combloux

 

Date(s)

 

 

 

 

Opening of the ski slopes Les Portes du Mont-Blanc "with the first snow". Official start to the winter season. Ski lifts open Big fair for the opening of the ski slopes Les Portes du Mont-blanc with numerous events throughout the saturday.
The instructors of the French Ski School will help you learning the necessary techniques and the pleasure of skiing on the slopes.
22nd December 2012

Christmas Magic - On the program: free children theatre, Santa Claus on the slopes and in the village all week long, snowshoe outing and igloo building, art workshops to make Christmas gifts, snowboard lessons, story telling evenings, children's midnight mass, a special program at the day-center and much more...

Free of charge (depending of the activities). Opens 9am.

 

22-28th December 2012

 

 

 

 

Week of snow - During the week : Funny race in snowshoes, Snow-shoes Outings with a night in igloo, Treasures hunter with the French ski school, the slalom in sledge by night, Visit of the skilifts : come to discover the running of snow-making machine, snowcat grooming machines, discover the domain closed once a day of skiing.

 

21-27th January 2013

 

 

 

 

Events courtesy of Combloux tourist office – www.combloux.com

 

 

 Other

 

Opening January 2012 – telesiege de la Ravine (4 places) – new chairlift

 

Winter 2013: Planned replacement of Chairlift Torraz (La Giettaz)

 

 


ski info

Combloux is a well suited resort for beginners, intermediates and families with all levels catered for. The pistes provide scenic skiing amid Combloux's pine forests, and breathtaking panoramas of the Mont Blanc and the Aravis ranges.

 

Additional ski fact info, main ski area listed above

Les Portes du Mont Blanc Local ski area

(Combloux, Jaillet, La Giettaz)

Km

 100

Lifts

 34

No. of slopes – 63

 

 11

 

 17

 

 28

 

 7

120 snow cannons

 

Combloux local ski area has 9 lifts, 20 slopes (4 green, 4 blue, 10 red & 2 black), 35km. Combloux is lift linked to Jaillet & La Giettaz.

 

COMBLOUX SKI AREA

Combloux and 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-GervaisLes Contamines and provides varied skiing for all levels.

 

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

 

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

 

(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.

    

COMBLOUX BEGINNERS

Beginners have green runs at the top of the Garettes and Bouchet drags and then further up the mountain too.

 

COMBLOUX INTERMEDIATES

There is plenty of choice for intermediates skiers, with lots of red runs just above the main Beauregard chairlift from Combloux. In the Evasion domain there is plenty to occupy intermediates of low and high levels.

 

COMBLOUX EXPERTS

Experts can explore the 425km of the Evasion ski domain where there are plenty of reds, black and off-piste opportunities. There are also a number of snowparks too.

 

COMBLOUX SNOWBOARDERS

Snowboarders are also well catered for with a designated snowpark area.

 

COMBLOUX OFF-PISTE

There are also a number of safe off piste areas often covered with powder snow. Most often starting from the arrival of ski lifts, but sometimes with a short walk to reach a mountain pass or summit.

 


  • Ski Hire
  • Ski Passes
  • Ski School
  • Activities
Ski Hire

Combloux ski hire prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £47 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Combloux ski hire prices.

Ski Passes

 

Evasion Mont-Blanc Lift Pass 12/13 Combloux

6 days

7 days

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

Adult

£166

£184

Child (5-14)

£134

£148

Senior (60-79)

£150

£166

Child (under 5) + Senior (over 80)

Free

Free

 

 

 

 

 

Evasion Mont-Blanc pass covers: Combloux, Megève, Saint-Gervais, Les Contamines, La Giettaz (420km)

NOTE: Compulsory €3/pass for hands-free pass to pay locally (can be reused annually)   

Don't forget to take your passport size photos!

 

FREE PASSES!

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

Note: Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.

 

Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):

 

For complete beginners (adults and children):

Combloux beginner pass (teleskis des brons, garettes and mowgli ski lifts) - €8

 

Portes du Mont Blanc ski pass – daily rates:

Day - €22.70 children, €29.80 adults

Evasion ski pass - daily rates:

Day - €33.00 children, €41.50 adult

Ski School

 

Not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats

 

Ski school Combloux contact numbers:

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

http://www.esf-combloux.com

 

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

 

Private lessons with ESF:

1hr for 1-2 pers = €38, 3-4 pers €47

Activities

 

Mountain restaurants in Combloux

5 mountain restaurants in Combloux/Megeve area and 38 in total in the Evasion Mont Blanc domain.

 

Vallee Blanche

A getaway in the heart of the Massif du Mont-Blanc: 20 km skiing on a glacier for 2800 meters in altitude with the possibility to vary the routes. An unforgettable day in a setting of rare beauty. Good level of skiing.
Limited to 6 people maximum for comfort and safety. Depending on the condition of the glacier and the General Conditions, the guide may restrict the number of people.

 

Vallée blanche:
- Exit Collective 93 € (priority security: 6 people maximum per guide).
- Commitment day 350 €
Conditions: good level of skiing.

   

Cross-country skiing in Combloux/Megeve

2 loops (green, blue) in Combloux, with 5.5km of runs facing the Mont-Blanc (free access) plus 70km of cross-country trails of varied difficulties in Megeve (4km away).  

Nordic Skiing

Beautiful tracks for skating or classic will take you through the 33 km of marked trails of the resort. Megève gives you a choice of routes ranging from the very introduction to loops techniques. One area is paid - Cote Livraz-2000.
Runs: 3 plain Arly km, Cassioz Praz sur Arly-5 km, Mont d'Arbois Encraty-7 km, Cote Livraz-2000 18 km.

 

Heli-Ski

Prohibited in France, Heliski drops are still possible in other areas, particularly in the Valle d'Aosta (Italy) and in the Valais (Switzerland). Away from the pistes and the crowd of lifts, they’ll drop you for a few hours on the slopes of virgin Swiss Alps and Italian descent for a rare intensity.
It is possible to consider several runs with different orientations depending on sunlight and snow conditions at the time.
2 rotations in general suitable for skiers to spend a good day. A meal in a safe altitude allows for a pleasant stop for the lunch break.
Consult with the Bureau des Guides
From € 350 rotation for 4 to 5 persons + € 350 per day + guides related expenses (transportation and meals)

Bureau des guides and escorts

Address:
76 rue Ambroise Martin
Megève - 74120

Tel. :04 50 21 55 11

Fax:04 50 21 55 03

 

Snowshoeing in Combloux

Snow-shoes in Combloux : snow-shoes paths and outings

"A  pleasant and accessible way that offers to all to discover the beauties and secrets of the silent mountain pastures : Observation of the hares, deers and chamois, Running on the frozen riverbeds, History of the savoy men  through the farms and oratories..."

Various levels: Day, Half-Day and Night Hikes in a high altitude restaurant.
Snow-shoes Outings: Rémy and Marie-Claude are both mountain guides and part of a group called "France Raquettes" wich guarantees quality presentation as well as a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
The guides are available to meet clients from Monday to Friday around 6:00 p.m. at the Tourism Office.


For 3€ more,  relax and take time with our "Relaxation Pack": 25€ instead of 32€

a guided snow-shoes outing in the morning or on Friday afternoon (according to the program) + one entrance on the Health and Fitness Centre : 2 saunas, 2 turkish bath, 1 Jacuzzi  from Monday to Friday from 03.00 to 08.00p.m.

Every week days, outings for all levels: Mornings and Afternoons. 

Prices:

Adults (1/2 days am/pm) - €22

Under 14’s - €16.50

 

* Guides Company: Days and Nights Hikes in a high altitude restaurant, and half-days on week-end: with the Combloux Megève Guide Company.
Prices for half-days: 24€ - day: 36€ and night hikes: 24€ (without dinner)
The guides are available to meet clients from Monday to Friday around 6:30 p.m. at the Tourism Office.

New...
* Glacial walking in snow-shoes: 
Prices (collective): 92€/pers. (Remontées mécaniques en +) avec le Bureau des Guides de Combloux/Megève.

- Discovery La Mer de Glace - Discovery Le Col du Géant 

* Snow-shoes paths: discover numerous hiking paths facing the Mont-Blanc panorama. Snow-shoes paths. Free map at the Tourism Office.

 

Snowparks

1 snowpark in Combloux, 1 in La Giettaz, 1 in St Gervais, 1 in Les Contamines

 

Night skiing

Night skiing - Wednesdays at Jaillet and Thursdays at Garettes (French school hols Feb only)


Other Accommodation In: Combloux

More details
La Grande Cordee
Apartments. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor pool
Overlooking the pretty village of Combloux, it is located 2km from the centre and 800m from the nearest ski lift.
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