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In the heart of the French Alps, the Maurienne Valley was the
ancestral passage between France and Italy, running
from east of Chambery to the 'Arc' water springs and
glaciers just pass Bonneval.
A traditional area for winter sports, it enjoys the
best of both worlds, the snow of the northern Alps
and the sun of the southern Alps, as well as
spectacular unspoilt landscapes. In the Haute Maurienne, the Parc National de la Vanoise is one of the largest
protected areas in Europe and offers raw natural
beauty on a grand scale.
Most of the Maurienne's
24 resorts have tried to retain their small and
friendly character. The 120 km valley offers great
motorway access and unlike its northern neighbour the
Tarentaise it does not
suffer from massive road congestion at peak times.
Those who enjoy skiing in superb settings, far from
the madding crowds, will appreciate the Maurienne.
AUSSOIS
LA NORMA
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Set in a little sunny valley with incomparable
landscape and surrounded by majestic this
family friendly resort offers a massive 300km
of pistes as part
of the ‘Super Grand Large’ ski
area.
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In the 'Golden Valley', Valloire and its 17
hamlets is a reasonably large traditional
village. With 150km of pistes linked to nearby
Valmeinier, it is rightly recognised
internationally as an excellent ski region.
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Set amid larch and spruce trees and close to
the Italian border, Valfréjus was one of
the last resorts to be built in the Alps and
although purpose built, it has a traditional
village atmosphere.
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This purpose built, traffic free and compact
resort is popular with French families looking
for great value for money. Its North facing slopes
and good altitude guarantees good snow
conditions.
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At the foot of one of the highest summits in
Vanoise, Aussois is on a vast high
altitude sunny plateau. This charming village,
which has retained its traditional appeal
offers unbeatable value and is ideal for
families.
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In the heart of the scenic and unspoilt Haute
Maurienne and
bordering the stunning Parc National de la Vanoise, Val Cenis is has
retained its charm and tradition and visitors
are guaranteed a genuinely warm welcome.
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Valmeinier is located in the Maurienne valley and has
the advantage of both the sunshine of the
Southern Alps and the snow records of the
Northern Alps.
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In the superb setting of the Aiguilles d’Arves valley this
small resort offers a massive 300km of pistes as part of the
‘Super Grand Large’ ski area.
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The area is easily accessed via main trunk
Motorway network from Chambery.
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