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 was rated by clients amongst Peak Retreat’s top 3 resorts for value for money in 10/11. It’s easy to see why when taking price of accommodation, lift passes, ski school, local bars & restaurants.

Rated by Peak Retreats’ clients in 10/11 amongst the top 10 resorts that they would recommend a friend.

Termignon resort opening dates

Termignon opens on 17/12/11 and closes on 14/04/12

Partial opening 14/04/12 – 22/04/12 (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 1 year to 6 years in winter.

Book directly from September 2011 on the website.

Reception from Sunday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm all season. Except for Christmas Morning, Morning of January 1 and the last week in the season.

The nursery only opens for a minimum of 5 children. Prior bookings highly advisable at the latest on the Sunday preceding your arrival. For the correct operation of the nursery and the wellbeing of your children, please respect the opening and closing times they will tell you. They will need recent identity photos of 2 adults responsible for bringing and fetching your child and a recent identity photo of the child.

RATES 1 child (2011/2012)

 - Per half-day 21 €

 - 6 consecutive half-days (mornings or afternoons) (9.00 am to 12.30pm or 1.30 to 5.00pm) 108 €

 - 1 meal (provided by parents) (12.30 to 1.30pm) 10 €

 - Per full day (9.00am to 5.00pm) 42 €

 - 6 consecutive full days (9.00am to 5.00pm) 197 €

CONTACT: 0033 4 79 05 80 01. Reservations strongly recommended.

There is also crèches in nearby VAL CENIS.

Luge

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

Two toboggan runs are in Bramans, to the delight of young and old!

At the foot of slopes of Val Cenis Vanoise Termignon. Free access

Play areas

For children to have fun: Since last winter, children 6 - 10 years have two play areas specially designed for them:

A Val Cenis Lanslebourg: l'Estiv Parc

A Val Cenis Lanslevillard: le Déboule Parc

Equipped with snow and skiing games and play safely, where children are always supervised by their parents.
Free access.

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

Bringing your dog? Termignon offers dog sitting! The list is available at the office of tourism Termignon.

Tourist Office Termignon
+33 (0) 4 79 20 51 67

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

SKI AREA

With the link to Val Cenis completed a few years back, the 2 resorts combined offer pistes for all levels amongst the pine forests.

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

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 degrees during the course of your meal, allowing splendid panoramic views in every direction!

BEGINNERS

Forchildren 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. There are some green runs at the base of Termignon and  there are blue slopes to progress on directly above Termignon.

INTERMEDIATES

There are quite a few red slopes above the Roches Blanches chairlift above Termignon. Otherwise further red slopes can be found in the Val Cenis domain. There is a long blue that links Termignon to Val Cenis otherwise take the chairlifts.

EXPERTS

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.

SNOWBOARDERS

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.

RESORT RUNS

The resort runs are green or blue.

TERMIGNON PISTE MAP

To see the Termignon piste map for 11/12 please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

Termignon Lift Passes

PRE-BOOK* your TERMIGNON LIFT PASS with PR

FREE PASSES!

Children under 5 and seniors over 74 receive a FREE lift pass.

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

SPECIAL OFFER:

Easter Offer07/04/11-13/04/12 – 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.

14/04/11-22/04/12 – 8 days for the price of 6 (2 extra days offered free)

Holders of Termignon/Val Cenis pass can ski in Orelle-Val Thorens (3 Valleys) for an extra €18 (10/11 prices approx).

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

Val Cenis ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €21 children, €26 adults

Day - €24 children, €30 adults

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.

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

All lessons are SUNDAY-FRIDAY.

¹ SKI: Adults:

¹ SKI: Children (3-11):

² SNOWBOARD BEGINNER/LEVEL 1: Adults, Children (8-11):

Level 2+ snowboard on REQUEST.

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.

Individual tuitions Termignon

Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.

Ski school Termignon contact numbers

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

Ski Hire Termignon

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

Cross-country in Termignon area

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.

Bramans: free children under 6
Sardières: free children under 12 accompanied by a parent

2011/2012 prices:

½ day morning or afternoon - €5 per adult

Day - €5 per adult

Weekly - €30 per adult

*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.