Paradiski - Peisey-Vallandry (Les Arcs)

Peisey-Vallandry is split into five villages on the sunny side of the massif of Les Arcs: Landry, Peisey, Nancroix, Vallandry and Plan-Peisey.

Peisey-Vallandry is a peaceful haven in the heart of the giant Paradiski. The villages inhabited throughout the year have kept their souls and their authenticity. Guided visits of Peisey village by torchlight are organized to explore its narrow streets, traditional houses, its baroque church ... the opportunity to discover the authentic charm of a mountain village.

Plan Peisey (where Arollaie is located) is at 1650m and has a panoramic view over the valley of Peisey-Nancroix and Haute Tarentaise. It is home to the departure of the Vanoise Express link to the area of La Plagne.

Vallandry (where Oree des Cimes & Oree des Neiges are located) is on the edge of the forest with properties built into the landscape and independent chalets around a few old houses.  All have beautiful views and a favourable exposure. The northwest have a remarkable view of the Mont Blanc. The buildings form a central around a pedestrian place where there are all the shops. No building is over 550m from the centre. The parking is free throughout the route.

To download a guide on the Peisey ski area which you can download to your ipod or mobile phone to listen to view here

Voted one of the top resorts for Intermediates

Peisey Resort Opening Dates

Peisey-Vallandry/Villaroger/Les Arcs 1600 & 1800 open on 10/12/11 and closes on 21/04/12

Les Arcs 1950 & 2000 open on 10/12/11 – 28/04/12

Vanoise Express link to La Plagne open 17/12/11 – 21/04/12

Funicular from Bourg St Maurice to Les Arc 1600 open from 10/12/11 0 29/04/12

Follow the links below

Why Peisey?

·          The best starting point to both Les Arcs & La Plagne ski areas

·          A quiet alternative to bustling Les Arcs

Childcare in Peisey-Vallandry

Fun Zone  (Le Pré Jeannot).

After skiing or during the day. Children can ride on a rubber ring on skis or snowboard.  For the very small there is a roundabout to give them a feel for snow sports

Garderie Chat Botte (Plan Peisey – where our residence Arollaie is located).

Located at Plan-Peisey in the "Mélèzes" building opposite the Télévillage, near the ESF (French Ski School) and the ski lift tickets offices.

The nursery approved by the PMI hosts 25 children from 1 to 5 years. Space is limited for 1 to 2 years. Reservations recommended.
The club recognized by the major DDJS offers a home for 30 children aged 4 to 11 years with or without accompaniment at ESF.

Tél:  04 79 07 91 64
Tél:  04 79 07 92 33

Garderie Tom Pouce (Vallandry – where our residences Oree des Cimes & Oree des Neiges are located).

Located at the bottom of the slopes of Vallandry. Open everyday from 9am to 5pm. Daycare for up to 35 children aged 1 to 6 years including 5 from 1 to 2 years. Children are supervised by professionals, TOM THUMB offers recreational and sports activities, tailored to each age, within (games, balls shack, living dolls, cars corner ...) and outside (sledding, igloo building, playing in the snow in a secure yard). Do not forget : - the health record, - the blanket, diapers, - the clothes, - the sunscreen - the glasses, as do the winter with warm clothing, boots, gloves and hat to play in the snow.

Tél:  33 (0)4 79 07 97 72
Fax:  33 (0)4 79 07 98 90

A list of babysitters is available from the tourist office.

Sledding

Vallandry has a free sled area and secure space for children under 6 years. It is located by the snow front. to rent or buy sleds in the sports shops in the resort. Another luge area should come over this winter 11/12 (located on the area of Plan-Peisey).

Childrens Ski Lessons in Peisey

Children can ski in Peisey with ESF.

Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details.

Activities in Peisey

Paragliding, climbing natural frozen waterfalls, snowshoeing (1/2 day, from 4 people – c €20 each), dog sleds, horse drawn sleds, public swimming pool in Les Arcs 1800 (3km away).

Walking

At the Vanoise National Park's gateway.

Discovering an area where the tranquillity is only troubled by the golden eagle flight.

Some routes:

Plan Peisey - Notre Dame des Vernettes : 45 min - 8km R
Vallandry - Arc 1800 : 45 min - 4km R
Barmont - Les Charmettes : 30 min - 4km R
Le Villaret - Les Rêches : 45 min - 5km R
Le Villaret - Le Martorey : 2 h - 8km R
Moulin - Nancroix : 30 min - 4 km R
La Chenarie - Pracompuet : 45 min - 2km R
Pont Baudin - Rosuel : 30 min - 4km R

Ice Climbing

Description :

Peisey-Vallandry Nordic Ski area is reputed for the opportunities it offers for natural frozen waterfalls climbing.

From initiation classes for the general public to the most challenging routes reserved for experimented climbers. 

Winter, Booking only
Close to the cross-country ski area
Bureau des Guides – 0033 610 09 49 00

Dog Sleds

Take a ride or experience the thrills of the Far North by learning to drive a team of huskies.
Winter, Morning and afternoon, Booking only.

Le Trappeur - 73210 PEISEY-NANCROIX
Tél. :  33 (0)4 79 07 87 52
Mobile :  33 (0)6 24 40 12 34

Horse Drawn Sleds

Horse-carriage rides pulled by a donkey: The carriage 2 adults, 2 children is available.  Length of walk: 20 minutes.

Opening hours: every day except Saturday and Sunday morning.

- Christmas holidays: 10:30 to 12:00 / 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

- January: 14h00-17h00

- February holidays: 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

- March: 10:00 to 12:00 / 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

- Easter holidays: 10:00 to 12:00 / 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2011/2012: €25 per carriage.
Le Fer à Cheval - 73210 PEISEY-NANCROIX
Tél. : 33 (0)4 79 07 90 88
Mobile : 33 (0)6 22 87 31 41
Fax : 33 (0)4 79 07 92 05

Paragliding

Darentasia, a school of the "Fédération Française de Vol Libre", invites you to take a tandem paraglider flight.
Winter, Booking only
At the resort 1630m alt Vallandry

73210 Vallandry
Tél. :  33 (0)4 79 06 09 71
Fax :  33 (0)4 79 04 16 81

Farm tours

Visit the farm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the après ski .

 - Visit goat: goat milking, cheese tasting. Registration and information from the tourist office. Vehicle required, limited seating.

- Visit fold: Come see the young lambs ...

- building inspections: milking cows on a farm pioneering, discovery of housing system and tasting of Beaufort.

Guided tour of Peisey Village

Every Monday at 18h with a guide-lecturer FACIM Foundation (Foundation for International Cultural Action in the Mountains), you will walk the streets of the village of Peisey to explore the architecture of ancient houses of Savoy, to the beautiful baroque church of the Holy Trinity.

You will end your visit in a very friendly, with a tasting of local products. Registration required at the Tourist Office, 3 € per person, free for children under 12.

Eating out and Après Ski in Peisey

2 mountain restaurants La Poudreuse and Blanche Murée at Villandry. Restaurants in villages of Vallandry, Plan-Peisey, Peisey and Nancroix.

Other amenities in Peisey

Mini-supermarket, farm produce shop, butcher, baker, post office, newsagents, tourist office, petrol station, chemist, cash point

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

Peisey Tourist Office

Chalet de Peisey-Vallandry                               Maison de Peisey

73210 Peisey-Vallandry                                     (annexe in season)

Tel : +33 479 07 94 28                                        73210 Peisey Nancroix

Tel : +33 479 07 88 67

www.peisey-vallandry.com

Access to Peisey        

By road: Driving distance from Calais to Peisey 615 miles 8hrs 50.

From Calais take the A26 motorway via Reims, Dijon and Maçon to Lyon A43/A430 to Albertville and then N90 via Moutiers in the direction of Les Arcs, following signs for Landry and Peisey              

By Rail: TGV Direct from Paris - Landry 7km - Shuttlebus +33 479 55 64 76 – Taxi +33 614 82 46 34. Eurostar from London – Bourg St Maurice.

Or Eurostar to Landry. Connection from Peisey-Vallandry train station (Landry) by fare paying shuttle or by taxi: Voyages Loyet: 0033 479 55 64 76.

Airports:

Chambery Airport is 114km from Peisey (1 ¼ hours)

www.chambery-airport.com

Grenoble is 183km from Peisey (2 hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Lyon Airport is 190km from Peisey (2 hours)

Shuttle bus +33 437 25 52 55 www.satobus-alps.com

www.lyonairport.com

Geneva Airport is 193km from Peisey (2 hours)

Bus transfers from Geneva Airport – see timetable/prices/info.

Runs from 04/12/10-17/04/11 (bus 76 & 79 valid from 27/11/10-25/04/11, bus 72 & 77 valid on Saturday from 11/12/10-26/03/11). On 25/12, bus 76 & 79 only.

Leaves GVA airport at 10.00, 11.00, 12.15, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30, 16.45, 19.15.

Departs Peisey-Vallandry – times to be confirmed. Book 2 days in advance with local tourist office. Tickets must be reserved with alpski-bus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats). Transfer time 3 ½ hrs. Cost when pre-booking online is €130 per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs).

Getting around Peisey-Vallandry

Free parking facilities and a free shuttle around the resort running from 9am-11pm.

Airport Transfer

Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats to Peisey

Please enquire for prices 

For all other transfer prices please click here

Access Plan

Peisey

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Resort Map

Peisey

SKI AREA

Peisey-Vallandry is split into 2 skiing villages (and linking by lift to Les Arcs). Plan Peisey is located next to the spectacular Vanoise Express cable car (200 person capacity). Vallandry is located a little further along.

Peisey-Vallandry are little alpine villages which are linked to the large Paradiski ski area so you get the best of both worlds. Peisey-Vallandry has groomed, tree-lined slopes with a friendly feel and uncrowned most of the time allowing great fast cruising.

In winter, the Vanoise Express cable car (spanning 2km wide and taking just 4 minutes) is accessible to skiers and pedestrians. On Montchavin side though, the cable car arrives on a ski slope.  You can't reach Montchavin by foot.

In terms of snow reliability, a high percentage of the runs in Les Arcs are above 2000m.

BEGINNERS

Cabri or Flocon: two protected areas with a small ski tow, in the upper area of Peisey-Vallandry.

The dedicated children’s snow area “Pre Jeannot” is located at Plan Peisey. All complete beginners start at the bottom and then move up to a dedicated area at the top of the chair lift.

The Foret run down to Vallandry, although graded blue is gentle enough to be a green.

There is one green run in the Peisey/Les Arcs domain, but it’s 7km long!

INTERMEDIATES

Paradiski has extensive intermediate slopes with big lift networks. The lower half of the mountainside (1600-1800) is great for mixed ability groups with a choice of routes through the trees. For the more cautious intermediate there are plenty of blue cruising.

EXPERTS

For the more expert, the toughest descents are beneath Aiguille Rouge. Les Arcs has lots to offer for experts. There is a great deal of off-piste potential too.

THE “NATUR” RUNS
Eight natural runs secured and marked by the ski patrol, where no grooming has been done in order to ensure the authenticity of the site. Adapted for very good skiers: Crêtes, Dou de l’Homme, Lanches, Robert Blanc, Génépi, Bois de l’Ours, Les 2 Têtes and Malgovert.

Not to be missed when you visit Paradiski!

360 degree panorama of La Grande Rochette at La Plagne. The Aiguille Rouge descent, 7km non-stop, from the glacier at 3226m all the way to Villaroger at 1200m.

To download a guide on the Peisey ski area which you can put on your ipod or mobile phone view here.

Peisey Lift Passes

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

PRE-BOOK your PARADISKI LIFT PASS with PR

Peisey/Les Arcs: 200km of pistes

Paradiski: 425km of piste (Peisey/Les Arcs/La Plagne/Les Coches)

Paradiski Decouverte: Peisey/Les Arcs + 1 day access to Paradiski

FREE PASSES!

Children under 6 and seniors over 72 receive a FREE lift pass.

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

No photo necessary EXCEPT for FREE passes.

* Family pass: offer applies to people with same name living at same address.

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

For beginners:

Peisey/Vallandry (2 x protected zones) – Flocon and Cabri

From Vallandry: 2 trips on chairlift Vallandry + unlimited trips on drag Flocon
From Peisey: 2 trips on chairlift Peisey + unlimited trips on drag Cabri.
1 day: 17 €

Paradiski ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €29 children, €40 adults

Day - €38 children, €50 adults

Les Arcs/Peisey ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €29 children, €39 adults

Day - €34 children, €45 adults

Peisey Ski Schools      

PRE-BOOK your GROUP SKI/BOARD LESSONS

Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged

Times and Schedules (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED, SUBJECT TO CHANGES).

Lesson times (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED):

11/12-31/12: Sun or Mon-Fri. 9.15-11.45 or 14.15-16.45 

1/1-10/2: Sun or Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45 or 14.30-17.00;

12/2-9/3: Sun. or Mon.-Fri. 9.00-11.45 or 14.30-17.15;

11/3-20/4: Sun.-Fri. 9.15-11.45 or 14.30-17.00

Midday lesson:

Max 8 people. 11/12-31/12: 12.00-14.00, 12/02-10/03 & 07/04-28/04: 12.15-14.15.

SKI SCHOOL SPECIAL OFFER:15% discount off above prices (for 6 half day group ski or snowboard lessons) between 15/01-27/01/12 and 18/03-30/03/12.

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 (18/12-2/1, 13/2-13/3 & 9/4-24/4) 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 Hire Peisey

Peisey ski hire prices start from £37 for children (skis and boots) & £54 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Peisey ski hire prices.

Peisey Individual Tuitions

(11/12 prices, NOT pre-bookable)

Christmas holidays : from 12.00 to 14.00
February holidays : from 12.15 to 14.15
Outside of school holidays : from 12.15 to 14.15

Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school

Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change

Ecole du Ski Français Peisey    +33 479 07 93 77

Ecole du Ski Français Vallandry +33 479 07 95 84

Mountain restaurants in Peisey Vallandry

2, lots more in Paradiski area as a whole.

Nordic Skiing in Paradiski

The Nordic ski centre offers you 40km of packed tracks for classic or skate cross country skiing. NORDIC SKI CENTRE: daily during the winter season from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (5.30 p.m. from February onwards)

Tél : 33 (0)4 79 07 92 65

Prices 11/12:

Day - €6.50, 6 days - €25

Packages available with equipment hire too.

Snow Park

Freestyle? Head to the “Apocalypse Park”. Lots of modules for beginners or experts. The greenline and “slide-boarder” areas will be fun for small children and families.

Boardercross

Cambered turns on a course dedicated exclusively to this sport. Plan Vert run – Arc 2000 valley.

Ice Cave

At Chal pass, 2600m, see the ice cave. Access is ok by foot.

Avalanche Park at Chal pass

Centre for avalanche training and info.

Showshoe in Paradiski

The Vernettes Chapel and the Combe forest.

The Plateau of Rosuel secrets, a discovery of the alpine fauna.

Enjoy an aperitif after a nocturnal and magical walk in forest by moonlight.

Les Esserts by the cable car "Vanoise Express".

Observation of the fauna.

*ALL PRE-BOOKABLE EXTRAS ARE PAYABLE TO PEAK RETREATS IN STERLING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PRICES ARE IN £.

ANYTHING IN EUROS (€) WE ARE UNABLE TO PRE-BOOK AND

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.