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Les Saisies
Ski area: Espace Diamant, France
Resort height: 1650m
Resort top height: 1941m
Espace Diamant
(7 villages inc. Les Saisies & Notre Dame de Bellecombe)
Km piste: 185
Lifts: 84 (27 chairs and 57 drags)
Snow cannons: 330
Snow parks: 3 snowparks
No. of slopes: 148
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Intermediates
Experts
Boarders
Driving distance from Calais: 564 miles (8hrs 25)
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Other Accommodation In: Les Saisies
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Half-way between the 'Beaufortain' and the 'Val d'Arly' valleys, two magnificent areas of Savoy, Les Saisies offers a spectacular setting with glorious views towards Mont Blanc. The 'Beaufortain' with its wonderful scenery is sometimes called 'The French Tyrol'.
Les Saisies itself is a charming French ski resort with wood clad chalets and a bustling high street complete with some 40 shops and a big selection of bars, crêperies, grills and restaurants offering delicious Savoyard dishes.
There is actually to villages in Les Saisies – Hauteluce (Village de Lessy) and Bisanne 1500 (Hameau du Beaufortain).
With its 360-degree panorama that ranges from alpine meadows to snow-capped Mont Blanc in massive Beaufortain, Aravis, and close to the Chartreuse, Les Saisies offers great scenery and wonderful discoveries. The ski resort of Les Saisies is a set of typical beaufortain villages, where visitors can enjoy its architecture and traditions.
Les Saisies has been known on the international level since the 1992 Winter Olympic Games at Albertville in the French Alps.
Why Les Saisies?
· Easily accessed by motorway from Albertville to the South and Megève to the North · The close proximity of Mont-Blanc not only provides superb views but also above average snow coverage · A large vibrant village with plenty of après-ski · Newly enlarged ‘Espace Diamant’ ski area · France’s top Olympic cross-country ski area Interested in buying an apartment in Les Saisies or Cohennoz/Crest Voland? See our Buying in the Alps section- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
Espace Diamant/Les Saisies ski area opens on 22/12/12 – 05/04/2013
From 6th April 2013 - 12th April partial opening only of the Espace Diamant (86%). From 13th April 2013 - 19th April, Les Saisies only open.
Child Care
The Bear Club in Les Saisies village – children from 2-3yrs. Games, songs etc. Contact: 00 33 479 38 90 40
Mon-Fri.
2hrs 30 from €27
5am or 5pm from €80-€131.50 (depending on date)
5am+5pm from €136-€219 (depending on date)
LES DOUDOUS
Groupe Scolaire Le Chozal
73620 HAUTELUCE
Tel. +33 (0)4 79 31 24 49
Open all winter season from 07.30-18.30.
Welcomes children from 3 months to 4 years old.
1 hour from €3.90.
Child minders
Mme Aline VIDAL - La Péchette, apartment n°6 - Les Saisies
Tel. +33 (0)4 79 39 91 37
Children’s activities
Every Thursday, during winter, children from 5 to 12 years can enjoy evening snow shoe discovery adventures with Beatrice Jiguet, medium mountain guide. Hot chocolate and “Marie & David Crockett” certificate.
Discovering nature in winter, animal footprints, observing stars and building an igloo, equipped with fur hats and head lamps, kids enjoy
pretending to be hunters on an adventure.
Informations:
Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 79 38 90 30
Béatrice Jiguet: +33 (0)6 13 21 47 25
b.jiguet@wanadoo.fr
Elf Forest
The elf’s forest is located in the last part of Les Blanchots alpine slopes. Discover their hut and search for him behind the trees. Ring the bell when you enter his area to tell him that you will arrive soon and he will open the door of its kingdom for you. Free access during the opening hour of the alpine skiing area.
More information: +33 (0)4 79 38 90 30 Little Marmot Located in Les Saisies cross country skiing area "Les marmottons" is a funny treasure hunt made for children (about 5 to 10 years old). The aim around a 4km track: answer the quiz, find the secrets, take up challenges and maybe get a present.
More information: +33 (0)4 79 38 90 30 Little Marmot Located in Les Saisies cross country skiing area "Les marmottons" is a funny treasure hunt made for children (about 5 to 10 years old). The aim around a 4km track: answer the quiz, find the secrets, take up challenges and maybe get a present.
Childrens Ski Lessons in Les Saisies
Children can ski from 3 years old in Les Saisies with ESF Club Piou Piou. Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details. Nannies/babysitters can be booked through the tourist office. Some sports shop rent buggies, pushchairs and sleighs. Enquire with the tourist office.
Activities
Après-ski in Les Saisies village: Non-skiers can make the most of the 20km of signposted footpaths or try snowshoeing, snow scooters, dog-sleigh rides, Telemark, child’s quads, parapenting, ice cart racing.
Mountain Twister
New attraction, source of thrills ... In about 800 meters, passengers onboard will experience a feeling of omnipotence to 8 meters above the ground while enjoying the passing scenery. Adrenaline guaranteed thanks to strong acceleration, sharp turns, spins from 360 to 540 °, a series of waves ... For the less adventurous, do not panic, there is a braking system to regulate its speed! Attraction guarantee safe from 3 years. Children less than 1.25m must be accompanied by an adult.
Prices
€ 4.20 € 5.20 solo or duet
€ 19.20 5 downhill
runs € 37 10 Dates and opening hours:
Tuesday 18 December 2012 to Friday, April 19, 2013: open daily (From 10:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 18:30) Tree top adventure park For adults and children: - Monkey bridges - Tyrolienne slides (up to 130m long) - Mini via ferrata or rock climbing Daily or evening sessions. Located in the canyon Nant Rouge, amidst the forest, Open throughout the year. Course Orientation Nant Rouge: find 20 markers scattered around
the adventure trail through the plan specifically provided. www.escaladadventure.com 0033 479 38 83 02 Icefall
Discover new sensations climbing with a guide to a waterfall natural ice taken from the cold.
Sports Recreation Mountain: 0033 6 11 27 76 72
Walkers Choice of marked/groomed footpaths and 2 chairlifts open to walkers. NEW! Path takes you towards mountain ridges above Hauteluce for great views over Beaufortain. 20km of footpaths (6 trails). Husky Dogs
Please note this is a sport that requires a minimum of physical condition.
Several options for how to musher (guide) dogs:
- Initiation, about 1 hour session. 1 person per sled, sledding maximum 3 per session.
- Development, leaving a half-day. Session for adults who have practiced this activity. 1 adult per sled, sledding 2 maximum per session.
- a full day hike for adults who have practiced this activity. Picnic included. 1 adult per sled, sledding 2 maximum per session. RATES 11/12: 1 hour - €70 per adult, €40 for 5-12yrs and €10 for under 5’s. ½ day is €120 per adult and €70 per child. Full day €200 per adult and €120 per child. Skidoo, scooter etc When slopes are closed -20km snow scooter ride. Specials for under 12’s. 0033 479 38 95 54 Cinema Tariffs: adulte7.80 € / child (under 8yrs) 6.50 €
Cinéma "Le Refuge": 0033 479 38 92 32 Flights Flying aircraft or helicopter
1st flights or circuits around Mont-Blanc to discover the most beautiful landscapes. Paragliding Paragliding School
"Les Volatiles". Les Volatiles, triple champion of France,
offer baptisms 1200 m in altitude and discover magnificent landscapes at an unusual angle. They also organize
courses for all levels throughout the year.
Les Volatiles: Tel. 04 79 38 95 54
volatiles@wanadoo.fr www.les-volatiles.com Night skiing The “Periots” run is equipped with lights and sound system for the pleasure of night skiers. Various animated night happenings all along the winter season, in a warm and lively atmosphere. Among others: telemark demonstrations, traditional costume animations, ski history shows, fireworks... A unique experience, totally different from day skiing! Ski joering A new slide is accessible to all (children from 4 years at the first star, skijoring disability). Initiations, baptisms, adult courses and children, laid track. Get pulled by a horse while on skis. Rates: Baptism (20 min): € 25 & € 20 per adult per child
Course (1 hour): € 45 & € 35 per adult per child
Stage (3 x 2 hours): € 100 per adult & € 85 per child
€ 4.20 € 5.20 solo or duet
€ 19.20 5 downhill
runs € 37 10 Dates and opening hours:
Tuesday 18 December 2012 to Friday, April 19, 2013: open daily (From 10:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 18:30) Tree top adventure park For adults and children: - Monkey bridges - Tyrolienne slides (up to 130m long) - Mini via ferrata or rock climbing Daily or evening sessions. Located in the canyon Nant Rouge, amidst the forest, Open throughout the year. Course Orientation Nant Rouge: find 20 markers scattered around
the adventure trail through the plan specifically provided. www.escaladadventure.com 0033 479 38 83 02 Icefall
Discover new sensations climbing with a guide to a waterfall natural ice taken from the cold.
Sports Recreation Mountain: 0033 6 11 27 76 72
Walkers Choice of marked/groomed footpaths and 2 chairlifts open to walkers. NEW! Path takes you towards mountain ridges above Hauteluce for great views over Beaufortain. 20km of footpaths (6 trails). Husky Dogs
Please note this is a sport that requires a minimum of physical condition.
Several options for how to musher (guide) dogs:
- Initiation, about 1 hour session. 1 person per sled, sledding maximum 3 per session.
- Development, leaving a half-day. Session for adults who have practiced this activity. 1 adult per sled, sledding 2 maximum per session.
- a full day hike for adults who have practiced this activity. Picnic included. 1 adult per sled, sledding 2 maximum per session. RATES 11/12: 1 hour - €70 per adult, €40 for 5-12yrs and €10 for under 5’s. ½ day is €120 per adult and €70 per child. Full day €200 per adult and €120 per child. Skidoo, scooter etc When slopes are closed -20km snow scooter ride. Specials for under 12’s. 0033 479 38 95 54 Cinema Tariffs: adulte7.80 € / child (under 8yrs) 6.50 €
Cinéma "Le Refuge": 0033 479 38 92 32 Flights Flying aircraft or helicopter
1st flights or circuits around Mont-Blanc to discover the most beautiful landscapes. Paragliding Paragliding School
"Les Volatiles". Les Volatiles, triple champion of France,
offer baptisms 1200 m in altitude and discover magnificent landscapes at an unusual angle. They also organize
courses for all levels throughout the year.
Les Volatiles: Tel. 04 79 38 95 54
volatiles@wanadoo.fr www.les-volatiles.com Night skiing The “Periots” run is equipped with lights and sound system for the pleasure of night skiers. Various animated night happenings all along the winter season, in a warm and lively atmosphere. Among others: telemark demonstrations, traditional costume animations, ski history shows, fireworks... A unique experience, totally different from day skiing! Ski joering A new slide is accessible to all (children from 4 years at the first star, skijoring disability). Initiations, baptisms, adult courses and children, laid track. Get pulled by a horse while on skis. Rates: Baptism (20 min): € 25 & € 20 per adult per child
Course (1 hour): € 45 & € 35 per adult per child
Stage (3 x 2 hours): € 100 per adult & € 85 per child
All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website
Les Saisies Tourist Office Les Saisies Tourist Information Tourist Office Tel. 00 33 4 79 38 90 30, Fax. 00 33 4 79 38 96 29 www.lessaisies.com
Apres Ski/Eating
Bars, restaurants, nightclub, shops.
Bars and pubs
Le Copon
La Cordée - Pub
L’Olympe Café
BISANNE 1500:
LR & JD - Bar
Bar à champagne
Altitude restaurants
Le Benetton
Halles de Bisanne
Panoramique 2000
www.lepanoramique2000.com
Restaurants
Les Arcades
www.restaurantarcades.fr
L’Arôme-Antique
La Bergerie
www.restaurantlabergerie.com
La Cachette Gourmande
Le Calgary
Le Chalet des Marmottes
chaletmarmottes@orange.frLe
Chardon Bleu
www.lechardonbleu.com
Chez Tante Annick
Le Copon
La Cordée
Le Dava
La Légette
Le Météor
www.lemeteor.com
L’Olympe Café
Le Paradis Blanc
Le Saloon
La Taverne Savoyarde
tavernesavoyarde@live.fr
BISANNE 1500:
Le Coeur de Bisanne
www.lecoeurdebisanne.com
Le Refuge
HAUTELUCE:
La Ferme du Chozal
www.lafermeduchozal.com
Secret Des Alpes
Access
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Les Saisies 563 miles (approx 8hrs)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon – Cluses) exit Sallanches. Follow signs to Megeve. 25km from the motorway exit to Les Saisies.
By Rail: Albertville 25km (1 hour) - Shuttle bus (Cars S.T.A)
Contact for shuttle: 00 33 479 32 08 88
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 92km from Les Saisies (1 hour)
www.chambery-airport.com
Geneva Airport is 92km from Les Saisies (1 ½ hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Grenoble is 159km from Les Saisies (1 ½ hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 169km from Les Saisies (2 hours)
Bus link via Satobus.
www.lyonairport.com
Getting around Les Saisies
A free shuttle bus service runs everyday around Les Saisies during the winter season. Also shuttles run between the villages of Les Saisies, Bisanne 1500 & Belleville / Hauteluce. There are designated parking areas in the resort.Airport Transfer
Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats From Geneva to Les Saisies - £127 per person return based on 4 people sharing. For all other transfer prices please click here
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Other Amenities
Medical centre, doctors, pharmacy, banks/cashpoints, post office, cinema, laundrette.
ski info
Best recognised as being the centre for cross-country skiing since it hosted the Winter Olympics, Les Saisies also has extensive alpine skiing linked with its neighbours Crest-Voland, Notre-Dame de Bellecombe and Flumet to form the 'Espace Diamant'.
Additional ski facts info, main ski area listed in panel above
Local ski area Les Saisies
LES SAISIES SKI AREA
Les Saisies benefits from above average snow conditions – the French weather centre confirms that since 1982 the average accumulated snowfall is superior to all surrounding mountain ranges.
If your kids are too small to take the chairlift this need stop them having a go at skiing. 3 ski ropes are available for kids. Les Trolles is located in the cross country ski park (also accessible to adults), Les Lutins is near the snow garden and Les Gobelins is at Bisanne 1500m. They are safe and easy to use and are FREE!
Within the Espace Diamant ski domain you have access to ski the other areas including Notre-Dame de Bellecombe which is fully lift linked to Les Saisies.
Les Saisies is the top Nordic ski resort in France. The Olympic area has 80km of marked pistes and extends over a large sunny plateau between 1570 and 1760 metres high, which guarantees a long season of snow cover.
LES SAISIES BEGINNERS
Les Saisies is an ideal resort for beginners who will find plenty of gentle nursery slopes and long wide blues to progress on.
LES SAISIES INTERMEDIATES
Intermediates will enjoy well-kept pistes on which to gain confidence, and easy links into Crest-Voland and the runs from the top of Mont-Lachet.
LES SAISIES EXPERTS
Advanced skiers will discover the black off the top of Légette with its narrow couloirs, and there are off-piste runs through the trees.
LES SAISIES RESORT RUNS
There are multiple access points so the resort runs are of all levels from green-black.
| Km | 70 |
| Lifts | 30 |
| No. of slopes 54 | |
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| 71 snow cannons, 1 snowpark, 2 boarder cross and 2 slalom |
- Ski Hire
- Ski Passes
- Ski School
- Activities
Ski Hire
Les Saisies ski hire prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £47 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Les Saisies ski hire prices.
Ski Passes
Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):
Les Saisies ski pass –half day & daily rates:
½ day - €20 children, €26 adults
Day - €23.50 children, €30.50 adults
Espace Diamant ski pass -half day & daily rates:
½ day - €23.20 children, €27 adults
Day - €27.20 children, €31.70 adults
| Lift-passes Les Saisies 12/13 | Adult (15-64) | Child (5-14) | Baby (under 5) | Senior (65-74) | Senior 2 (+75) | |
| Espace Diamant | ||||||
| 7 day lift-pass | £178 | £138 | free | £160 | £138 | |
| 6 day lift-pass | £157 | £121 | free | £141 | £121 | |
| 5 day lift-pass | £142 | £110 | free | £124 | £110 | |
| Espace Diamant: 185km of pistes incl Les Saisies, Crest-Voland, Notre-Dame de Bellecombe, Praz sur Arly, Flumet | ||||||
| For complete beginners, please note that there is also a cheaper lift pass covering Les Saisies ski area only (50km) although we cannot pre-book this so it has to be bought in resort. | ||||||
| PLEASE NOTE: €2/pass for hands-free pass included in price PHOTO NECESSARY (to save time, we advise you take your own but this can be done on site at the desk). | ||||||
Ski School
Ski School: Please note that: Lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (23/12-6/1, 16/2-16/3 & 14/4-21/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.
| SKI SCHOOL LES SAISIES 12/13 (ESF) Lessons only (lift pass & lunch not included) | |||||
| Ski Lessons | Adults (12 yrs+) | Child (5-11) | Piou-Piou (3-4) | ||
| 6x Mornings (17/2-15/3) | £127 | £133 | £133 | ||
| 6x Mornings (23/12-4/1 + 10/2-16/2 + 14/4-26/4) | £103 | £109 | £109 | ||
| 6x Mornings (5/1-9/2 + 16/3-13/4) | £80 | £85 | £85 | ||
| 6x Afternoons (17/2-15/3) | £119 | £125 | £125 | ||
| 6x Afternoons (23/12-4/1 + 10/2-16/2 + 14/4-26/4) | £88 | £94 | £94 | ||
| 6x Afternoons (5/1-9/2 + 16/3-13/4) | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| 1 PM + 5 Full Days (17/2-15/3) | £192 | £198 | £198 | ||
| 1 PM + 5 Full Days (23/12-4/1 + 10/2-16/2 + 14/4-26/4) | £140 | £146 | £146 | ||
| 1 PM + 5 Full Days (5/1-9/2 + 16/3-13/4) | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Snowboard Lessons | Adult + Children (9 yrs+) | ||||
| 5x Afternoons (17/2-15/3) | £111 | ||||
| 5x Afternoons (23/12-4/1 + 10/2-16/2 + 14/4-26/4) | £85 | ||||
| Please note that Sunday lessons are always in the afternoon. TIMES (FOR INDICATION ONLY): 23/12-9/2 Sunday 14.30-16.30, Monday-Friday 09.15-11.45 or/and 14.15-16.30; 10/2-26/4 Sunday 14.15-16.45, Monday-Friday 9.15-11.45 or/and 14.15-16.45 | |||||
| TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED - Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply. | |||||
Les Saisies Individual tuitions
(12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
23/12-04/01 + 10/02-16/02 + 14/04-19/04: 1hr = €36, 2 hrs = €67 05/01-09/02 + 16/03-13/04: 1hr = €35, 2hrs = €64 17/02-15/03: 1hr = €45, 2hrs = €90 Supp/pers/hr: €15, €15 and €20 consecutively Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these. Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change Ski school Les Saisies contact numbers: ESF Les Saisies Tel 0033 479 38 90 40
Activities
Mountain restaurants
‘Le Chalet des Marmottes’ – fireplace and sunny terrace ‘Le Benetton’ – panoramic terrace and on piste au col de la Lézette.Cross-country in Les Saisies
120km marked tracks – situated between 1600m and 1700m (one of highest in Europe). Cross-country domain of the 1992 Olympic Games. Starting in Mont Lachat, very easy to reach by chairlift (La Logère, Le Cernix) or by the completely renovated road (3 km). A free loop for getting into shape, then a whole range of increasingly long and technical routes. 1 x 3 km piste, 1 x 5 km piste, and then you can reach the entire domain by very easy links. Perfectly groomed and safe, they will guarantee, whatever your level a perfect stay in an outstanding environment. There is also a free initiation circuit 3 km from Les Saisies village. Costs 11/12: ½ day adult €7.10 (€3.30 child), full day €8.80 (€4.90 child). Free for under 5’s.Snowparks in Les Saisies
There are 3 snowparks within the Espace Diamant including 1 in Les Saisies.Snowshoeing in Les Saisies
3 circuits – one joins part of the skiing cross country site. Free access. A guided outing costs from approx €14pp per half day in Les Saisies.Big Airbag in Les Saisies
Learn to jump with a giant airbag to cushion your fall. Ideal to learn or train in freestyle. Find the Big Air Bag winter: next to teleski de la foret. Admission: € 3 jumping / 5 € for two / five € 10.Other Accommodation In: Les Saisies
Le Hameau du Beaufortain
4* MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor Pool
Le Hameau du Beaufortain is a prestige residence located 2km from the resort centre offering and very convenient doorstep skiing.
4* MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Indoor Pool
Le Hameau du Beaufortain is a prestige residence located 2km from the resort centre offering and very convenient doorstep skiing.
Le Village des Lapons
MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-6
Indoor pool
Le Village des Lapons is ideally located in a quiet area of Les Saisies, with easy access to the slopes.
MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-6
Indoor pool
Le Village des Lapons is ideally located in a quiet area of Les Saisies, with easy access to the slopes.
Chalets d’EmeraudeNew to our programme
Sleeps 2-8.
Indoor pool
Chalets d’Emeraude residence is located 600m from the resort centre and the lifts.
Sleeps 2-8.
Indoor pool
Chalets d’Emeraude residence is located 600m from the resort centre and the lifts.
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