Maurienne Valley - Termignon

Termignon-la-Vanoise, is primarily a ski resort & one of the largest French communes, 16 glaciers, 63 peaks over 3,000 meters, Termignon represents nearly a third of the central area of National Park of Vanoise and constitutes one of the gateways ... You can then go in search of magnificent scenery on snowshoes, ski, walk and bike.

Although an established ski area, and due to offer four times as much skiing from winter 2008-9 thanks to a new lift link to larger neighbour

Val Cenis, Termignon’s farming roots remain strong with local families still residing in the village as they have for generations.  This means that superb local yogurts, jams, honey and charcuterie can be found in the shops and in the restaurants. The ‘Bleu de Termignon’ cheese is one to try in the ‘Chez Anouchka’ fromagerie.

Termignon village is fairly small but there are still a few genuine craft shops, a wine shop, boulangeries, mini-supermarket, two cheese shops and a honey merchant.  There are also eight restaurants to suit all tastes and two bars. There are a handful of gourmet food shops and eight restaurants but in addition a surprising list of activities to enjoy in the area including cross country skiing, ice climbing, paragliding and dog sledding. 

Snow shoeing is very popular in the area with four marked routes and opportunity to walk out with a guide or on your own with a map provided by the tourist office.  If you become especially fascinated with the history of the area you may like to take the free bus to nearby Sollieres to visit the archaeology museum.

Termignon resort opening dates

Termignon opens on 18/12/10 and closes on 16/04/11

Partial opening 16/04/11 – 25/04/11 (Val Cenis only, not Termignon)

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Why Termignon?

·          Authentic village in a superb unspoilt setting

·          Lovely atmosphere and very child friendly

·          Good value for money resort

Childcare in Termignon

Halte Garderie Termignon – Les Croes

Welcome your children from 3 months to 6 years in winter and 3 months to 12 years were in shelters adapted (day nurseries and children's club) in 4 municipalities of Haute-Maurienne. See below:

TERMIGNON VANOISE : "Les Croës " - From 12 months to 6 years

Opening Date: Open December 20, 2009 to April 2, 2010
Opening times:
- School holidays: Sunday afternoon from 13:30 to 17:30 & Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30 (except December 25, 2009 and 1 January 2010: Opening of 13h 30-17 h30).
- Out of school holidays: Sunday 13:30 to 17:30 and from Monday to Friday from 11h30 to 17h30.

€6 per child per hour (www.enfantsdemaurienne.com)

Closed in May and October.

Opening hours for your children:

Morning - Check between 9:00 and 10:00 ET Departure between 11:30 and 12:00 hours (if lunch starting 13:00)

Afternoon - Check between 13:30 to 14:30 and Departure between 17:00 and 17:30 (when meals arrived 11:30)

Day continues - Check between 9:00 and 10:00 ET Departure between 17:00 and 17:30 (depending on child adjustment and availability).

Information and Registration: Sunday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 or on site during opening hours subject to availability.

Provide a photo ID for two people qualified to take the child and a photo ID of the child, and also a deposit of €130. Provide a bib and a towel. Mark outerwear for your child (gloves, hat, goggles, skis and post-combination).

Booking: From 1 December 2009 from 14.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday on 0033 4 79 05 80 01. Reservations strongly recommended.

(then also these resorts nearby -  VAL CENIS VANOISE (LANSLEBOURG, LANSLEVILLARD): "Les p'tits marrons" - From 3 months to 6 years
& BONNEVAL ON ARC : "Les p'tits Chabottes" - From 3 months to 6 years
& BESSANS: "Les Diablotins" - From 6 months to 6 years).

3 months / 2 years: Awareness activities (singing - dance - gym) ...
2 / 3 years: Crafts - luge rides - snow games - meeting with goats - carriage rides ...
3 / 6 years: Manual activities - sledding - snow games - introduction rackets - visit a farm, swimming…

Luge

In each of the villages (Termignon, Bramans, Sollieres) for children to adults 8yrs+. Open everyday.

Activities in Termignon

Snowshoeing

Discover the fauna and flora by foot! 2 ways of doing it: with a guide or with a specialized company… OR on your own, following the different marked routes offered.

You can get a map of the routes at the 3 petits villages tourist office

There are 4 marked routes in the winter

AGENCE OXYGENE AVENTURE
Our mountain guides are here to help you organise your activities (individual or group): snow shoeing, hiking, dog sledding, parapenting…

Tel : 0033 4 79 05 12 11

Parapenting

Enjoy parapenting in he heart of the 3 petits villages, discover breathtaking panoramas covered by snow… May you be beginner or advanced, whatever your age, come to see us!

Companies contacts

PARAPENTE BY AIR
with Philippe Hamichi, professional pilot, fly safely over Haute-Maurienne sites. Réservation: 0033 6 84 36 67 81

Tarifs 09/10: 60€ for 600m flight, 70€ for 1000m flight.

Archeology museum (in nearby sollieres) Tel : 0033 4 79 20 59 33

http://www.archeologie-en-maurienne.com/

MORE ACTIVITIES IN VAL CENIS WHICH IS 5KM AWAY such as Paragliding, outdoor ice-rink, dog-sledging, snowshoeing, donkey rides, ice-climbing…

Les Glieres leisure centre (new) with indoor ice-rink, swimming-pool, Jacuzzi, outdoor climbing wall…

Eating out, amenities and après-ski in Termignon

Tabac, post office, library, restaurants, bars, supermarket, boulangerie, epicerie, fromagerie

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

Termignon Tourist Office

Termignon tourist information

Tel +33 479 20 51 67

www.3petitsvillages.com

Accessto Termignon  

By Road:

Driving distance from Calais to Termignon is 600 miles (8 hrs 45 mins)

From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, then A43 Motorway Exit Modane. Follow signs to Termignon via the N6 (24 km from the motorway exit).

By Rail:

Modane station (24km) then shuttle bus www.transavoie-modane.com or taxi Alpes Taxi Transports Tel + 33 611 33 41 42 or +33 479 05 03 23

Airports:

Turin Airport is 111km from Termignon (1 ½ hours)

www.aeroportoditorino.it

Chambery is 128km from Termignon (1 ½ hours)

www.chambery.aeroport.fr

Grenoble is 195km from Termignon (1 ½ hours)

www.grenoble.aeroport.fr

Lyon Saint-Exupery is 206km from Termignon (2 ½ hours)

www.lyon.aeroport.fr

Geneva is 209km from Termignon (3 hours)  

www.gva.ch/en

Please enquire for Termignon transfers from the airport.

Access Plan

Termignon France

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Resort Map

Termignon France

The new link to Val Cenis adds 20 lifts, more than 40 runs – including six blacks and 80km (50 miles) of piste to Termignon’s current six reds, six blues and two greens.  Both resorts offer at least 1200m of lift served vertical.

Another four local ski areas (Sollières Sardières, Aussois, Bessans and Bonneval) are linked by a free ski bus. 

Even snowboarders are well catered for a good snowpark containing 10 different modules including big airs, hip, rails, a box and a rainbow.  It is widely considered to be one of the best snowparks in the Haute Maurienne region.

Advanced skiers who are prepared to venture off the piste with a guide will not be disappointed by the challenges available in the area.  As well as local tree skiing above Termignon there are extensive snow mountaineering opportunities in the Vanoise National Park.

For children skiing in Termignon is easy. There is a safe, free, enclosed area with a beginner slope served by an easy to use conveyor lift and a toboggan run. 

Although the ski area is not one of the highest, the highest lift served point of 2,700m at Termignon and 2,800m at Val Cenis is quite healthy.  More importantly the local micro climate has an excellent reputation for delivering snow, most famously when the area remained 90-95% during the poor snow winter of 2006-7.  There is also extensive snow making on lower slopes.

The ‘L’Arole’ mountain restaurant is a must. It is one of the very few mountain restaurant that rotates through 360 degreesduring the course of your meal, allowing splendid panoramic views in every direction!

TERMIGNON PISTE MAP

To see the Termignon piste map for 09/10 please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

Termignon Lift Passes

PRE-BOOK* your Termignon/Val Cenis Lift Pass

SPECIAL OFFER: Easter Offer 03/04-16/04/10 – buy 2 adult passes and get 1 child pass FREE (5-11yrs). Must live at same address with same name, offer restricted to 1 per family.

Under 5 years and over 75 years of age are FREE

*Proof of age will be requested

Termignon Ski Schools

PRE-BOOK* your 6 Half-Day Group Ski/Board Lessons

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

Termignon ESF guideline times:

¹ SKI : 7/2-7/3: 2 hours 10.00-12.00 or 15.17.00 (children only) - Other periods: 2hrs30  09.30-12.00 - ² SNOWBOARD only available during February holiday 13.00-15.00 (Beginner and Level 1- Levels 2+ on request, need a minimum of 5 people in group).

Individual tuitions

Individual tuitions can only be booked directly through the ski school

Ecole du Ski Francais Tel: 0033 4 79 20 53 56

Ski Hire Termignon

Ski hire in Termignon prices start from £35 for children (skis and boots) & £49 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Termignon ski hire prices

Cross-country

For cross country skiers there are two excellent Nordic ski areas at Bramans (40km) and Solières Sardières (35km) with some tracks exclusive for walkers and snowshoeing. There is also a pretty 15km route near to Termignon Village.

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

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

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.