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Combloux is only few minutes from prestigious resorts
such as Megève (4 km) and Chamonix (30 km) and
is very easily accessed from the motorway exit
(Sallanches, 8km); TGV station and is only 70km from
Geneva airport.
Despite recent growth on the outskirts of Combloux,
the traditional-style bars and restaurants still give
a feel for the ‘real’ rural alpine
France.
The resort of Combloux is perfect for a summer
mountain holiday where traditional style and
beautiful scenery are paramount to your itinerary.
There are plenty of activities to keep everyone
happy, including tours of the village on horse drawn
carriages, numerous scenic walks and farm visits with
many more sporting activities in nearby
Megève. Wednesday is market day in Combloux
and there are good amenities such as banks, library,
butcher, hairdresser, laundry … The luxurious
health spa area at Plan – Perret includes 2
Saunas, 2 Turkish baths and a Jacuzzi. For more
things to do, serious shopping, famous restaurants a
visit to close by cosmopolitan Megève is a
must.
Why Combloux?
·
Pretty, undiscovered rural village in a scenic
setting with panoramic views of Mont-Blanc
·
Easy access from the motorway, train station or
Geneva airport
Children
Combloux has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
From age 3 months to 7 years old, babies and children
can be taken cared of at the "Halte Garderie", where
you can hire a baby-sitter. The leisure centre
also offers special children’s activities.
Halte-garderie “Les
Galopins”
Centre of village from 3 months to 3 years. Limited
places. Open all year.
Open 5 days in summer from 09hr – 17hr30.
25 seats. Daycare with sleeping corner, baby area,
outdoor games, crafts, introduction to music, songs,
rhymes ...
Creche
Place de l’Eglise – 74920 Combloux
Tél: 0033 4 50 93 36 79
Activities – discover the mountain, themes,
creative activities, music, singing etc.
Tariffs 2010:
Daily rate:
Morning without meal from 9h00-12h00 - €18
Afternoon without meal from 13h30-17h00- €21
Morning + meal from 9h00-13h30 - €30
Afternoon + meal from 11h30-17h00 - €34
Day with meals from 9h00-17h00 - €38
- List of baby sitters from tourist office- 0033 4 50
58 60 49
Centre de loisirs Les Copains
Welcome children from 3 to 11 years.
In summer recreation centre located at Le Cry at the
foot of the slopes.
Booking advised by phone or email.
All year:
Wednesdays throughout the year + July / August 2010
(09h-17h30)
Every day except Saturday and Sunday.
Prices from €30 per half day per child.
For children aged 4 to 12, it runs from mid-April to
mid-December at Cry (Brons car park) on Wednesdays
and school holidays from Monday to Friday (Grenoble
Academy).
The Centre provides outdoor activities (beach
volley, badminton ...), exploring the mountain
through the climbing and hiking trips to topics such
as cheese, farm visits, performances, group games,
crafts.
Reservations strongly recommended.
Information and reservations: 04.50.93.36.79.
Teen activities
For young adults aged 12-18 years
Combloux Tourist Office
49 Chemin des Passerands
Combloux - 74920
Tel. : 04 50 58 60 49
Compulsory – must know how to swim and be at
least 1m40 in height.
Every week from Monday to Thursday from 05 July to 26
August 2010.
2010 rates and schedule:
Monday: Rafting - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Hiking in the trees - ATV - Canoraft - 9:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (bring a picnic).
Wednesday: Airboat - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: Swimming in white water (hydro) - 1:30
p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Or activities a la carte:
Monday: Rafting - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 30
€
Tuesday: Hiking in the trees - ATV - Canoraft - 9:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 65 € (allow picnic) or just
Canoraft - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 30 €
Wednesday: Airboat - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 30
€
Thursday: Swimming in white water (hydro) - 1:30
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: 40 €
Transport included - Limited places! Min 6
pers.
Professional guidance. Timetable for guidance.
Deputy Program subject to change (Depending on
weather conditions or other ...)
From 05/07 to 08/07/10.
From 12/07 to 16/07/10 except 14/07.
From 19/07 to 22/07/10.
From 26/07 to 29/07/10.
From 02/08 to 05/08/10.
From 09/08 to 12/08/10.
From 16/08 to 19/08/10.
From 23/08 to 26/08/10.
Mountain pass for the family
Mountain Pass 2010
Launched last year in Combloux, the Pass is extended
to Sallanches, Cordon and Passy.
More than two dozen activities including unlimited
access to the lifts "Portes du Mont Blanc" and
Megève, pool, libraries. It also includes 15
passes to the summer toboggan run, 1 hour rental of
tennis courts and a tour in each county, an entrance
to the cinema, bowling or laser game, steam sauna
...
The Pass also offers discounts of 10-30% in shops as
well as benefits in restaurants.
Prices: 7 consecutive days can start any day of the
week. € 45 adults, 20 € for children 5-15
years and free for children under 5 years.
Dates: July 03 and August 29, 2010
By way of comparison, one day lift pass "Mont Blanc"
is 12 € for adults and 10 € for children,
15 passages were sledging cost € 45, a cinema
ticket € 8, sauna € 10, tennis ... €
9-10. The pass can be rapidly amortized by 1 or 2
days!
Booking at the Tourist Office: 04.50.58.60.49.
Amenities in Combloux
Numerous hiking paths with views of Mont-Blanc.
Visits to nearby Chamonix and Megeve. Health and
fitness centre which offers sauna, Turkish baths,
jacuzzi, massages, etc. Carriage ride to local
farmhouse for afternoon tea. Guided heritage
tours or new Combloux self-guided route to discover
farms, chapels, chalets and churches of architectural
note. Also circuit to discover the work of the
granite sculptors who came to settle in the 1850s.
Butcher, patisserie, bakery, dentist, 2 banks,
souvenir shops, local produce, post office,
hairdressers…
Eating out in Combloux
10 restaurants and
bars plus the hotel restaurants in Combloux itself; a
world of choice in cosmopolitan Megeve, which is just
a few kilometres away.
Activities in Combloux area
White water rafting
Primary sites in Haute-Savoie (three rivers): Arve at
Passy, Giffre in Samoëns, Dranse in
Morzine.
Other rivers: the Dora Baltea in the Val d'Aosta
(Italy), Isere Bourg Saint Maurice, Doron Bozet in
Moutiers.
Requirements: swim. Hardware (included): - life
jacket (provided) - combination.
Costs:
• Arve
Rafting 34 € / pers. Private commitment (6
people max) 230 € descent
Rafting Juniors: 22 € / person (7-11
years)
Canoraft: 35 € / pers. Private commitment (8
people max) 280 € descent
Airboat: 35 € / pers. Private commitment (8
people max) 280 € descent
Hydro: 38 € / pers, 33 € / child
• Giffre / Dora Baltea
Rafting € 35 per person, 23 € / child
(7-11 years). Private commitment (6 people max) 230
€ descent
Rafting Dora Baltea: 80 € or 115 € 3 runs;
private commitment (7 people max) 800 €
day
Hydrospeed Dora Baltea 90 € / pers
Open: From 01/04 to 15/10
Office
tour guides
Address:
76 rue Ambroise Martin
Megève - 74120
Tel.
: 04 50 21 55 11
Fax
04 50 21 55 03
Organised
Hiking:
From one day
hikes in the Montjoie valley, Beaufortain or the
Mont-Blanc range to 2 days with night in a mountain
refuge on Mont-Blanc tour.
Day Adults:
28€
1/2
day Adults: 19€
Day Kids:
19€
1/2 day Kids: 14€
Rock
Climbing
Collective
courses everyday in July and
August from 8.45am to
12.30pm
and
from 1.45pm to 5.30pm (see guide pricing
above).
Via
Ferrata
The Via Ferrata is a hike along the rock that evokes
a crossing. The atmosphere is air with a variety of
routes: alternation of natural paths and levels of
metal, sometimes with surprising passages gateway or
bridge monkey.
Materials provided: harness - helmet - lanyards.
Costs:
Adult groups (day) (80 €)
Group half-day (49 €)
Open from around the 1st June – 30th September.
Climbing
Climbing on artificial walls (Palais des Sports in
Megève or outdoors in Praz-sur-Arly) or
natural (rock climbing Lady in Megève or
nearby stations):
- Climbing school day on Thursdays and Fridays
collective.
- Climbing school in the package (tickets from
3:30), daily from 8:45 to 12:30 and 13:45 to
17:30.
Minimum age 8 years.
Equipment: Harness and helmet provided. Climbing
shoes not included.
Climbing School:
One ticket (3:30) 49 €, 3 tickets: 135 € 6
ticket € 252, day 90 €
Commitment Private
€ 175 half-day, 300 € day
Hot air ballooning over the Alps: Ballons du
Mont Blanc, tel: 0033 450 580 846.
Scenic Flights
4 possible discoveries by plane:
- Valley of Megeve (10 mins)
- Chamonix Valley (Glacier des Bossons and Taconnaz
20 min)
- Vallee Blanche (Sea of Ice Valley and White 30
min)
- Mont Blanc (All Glacier 40 min)
Costs:
Valley Megeve (10 mins) 32 € per person
Chamonix Valley (20 min) 58 € per person
Vallee Blanche (30 min) 96 € per person
Mont Blanc (40 min) 128 € per person
Minimum 2 persons, half price under 12.
Aérocime
Address:
Altiport
Cote 2000
Megève - 74120
Swimming: Combloux’s ecological mountain
lake facing Mont-Blanc has been created for swimming
with clear, pure water and no chemical
products. Aquatic plants, a fountain and a
small stream cascading allow for a water quality
impeccable to 1500m ² of swimming ...
It is the leading ecological water for swimming
in France, in a breathtaking panorama towards Mont
Blanc.
More than 10,000 aquatic plants regenerated water
swimming. Naturally heated by the sun, the water
temperature varies between 19 ° C and 26 ° C.
1500m ² of swimming with a gentle slope access
ideal for children. The lake is located in the centre
of the village in an alpine landscape architecture
preserved from any "concrete". The lake is bordered
by a wooden sundeck and beach grassed, 4 cottages on
stilts hosting a fitness area and a bar
restaurant.
Access to the water habitat is limited to 700
entries per day to allow plants to do their work
under conditions and have an optimum water quality.
Reservations are not possible. We advise you to the
cash register at 11am to buy your entrance fee. You
will be given a bracelet that you can use throughout
the day between 11am and 19h. You can then enter and
exit as many times as necessary.
Costs 2010:
Adult (4,50 €)
Children (3,50 €) (children: from 5-16
years.)
Happy Hours: From 17.00, entry € 2.50 for
adults and 2.00 € for children
Open:From 16/06 to 05/09/10: Open daily from 11am to
19h
Golf du Mont Arbois
At the foot of the mountains and an ideal altitude,
its gently sloping reliefs allow an increase, a
length of 6100 m, it offers an undeniable appeal
technology through 18 holes, par 72 course with
driving range, practice mats with 21 12 seats,
putting green and practice bunker. Created in 1923
and remodelled in 1964, is now one of the most
prestigious mountain golf courses that are specific
techniques in a unique environment.
Green Fee:
- Low season (from opening to June 30 and October 1
at closing):
Week 36 €
Weekends and holidays € 42
- Mid-season in July and September:
Week 52 €
Weekends and holidays € 58
- High season in August:
Weekdays and weekends and holidays € 75
Open:From 15/05 to 03/10: open every day.
Horse riding
In a true rustic mountain farm, it is the starting
point for nice walks with a panoramic view balcony on
the Mont Blanc. Discover our mini-raids two days in a
shelter, warm atmosphere with fireplace, grill,
songs, small intestine ...
All levels are offered from beginner to
advanced.
Francis and Genevieve Duvillard, "leaders of
Equestrian Tourism" graduates of the French
Federation of Riding.
Tour pony:
- 10 min: 5 € - 20 min: 8 € - 30min: 10
€ - 1 hour: 19 €
Riding:
1 hour: 19 € - 2 hours: 35 €
Day + meals aloft: 80 €
Day + night in Alpine (teepee), grills + Breakfast:
80 €
Day + night in a shelter (dormitory), Savoyard meal
and breakfast: 95 €
In the evening of horseback riding in alpine 2:00 +
grilled over a wood fire: 48 €
Open: From 20/06 to 08/11/10: Open daily.
Horseback
riding
Address:
855 Road Feug
Combloux - 74920
Tel.
: 06 13 35 72 75
Tel.
: 06 09 01 29 43
Summer sledging
From 03/07 to 29/08: open daily (10 and
14-12h30-18h30, and Thursday night from 20:30 to
22:30).
€ 3.70 pass, € 26.50 10 passages.
Free for children under 1, 25 m (accompanied by a
paying adult).
Summer
sledging
Address:
Chairlift Prellet
At the foot of the gondola Jaillet
Megève - 74120
Tel.
: 04 50 21 01 50
Wellbeing area at Plan Perret
Sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi – 1 entry -
€10
Fishing
A moment of relaxation along a mountain stream or
lakeside Pays du Mont Blanc. Fishing licenses
available at the Tourist Office:
Rates of tourist permits:
You have a license in another department: €
10 day €
16 7 days €
25 15 days.
You do not have a license in another department:
€
12 day €
28 7 days €
34 15 days. (€
25 for 13-18 years and €
5 at least 13 years).
Tennis
Adult tennis camp:
Basson Roquain state certified teacher and Davis Cup
player from Cameroon.
Rates:
Adult 150 €, child from 4 years €90 -
€150.
Individual tutoring from €30-€60 per
person.
Open: From 01/07 to 31/08/10: open every day.
Roquain
Basson
Address:
Tennis Club House
Perret Map
Combloux – 74920
3 tennis courts, next to the pond habitat.
Reservations required in July and August.
Rates for one hour for a short: 11 € (2009
price)
Open:From 26/04 to 01/11/10 Open every day.
Mountain Biking
60 miles of marked trails winding through pine trees
and mountain chalets.
For easy access to the summits, 4
lifts remain open all summer.
Large or small, experienced or amateur, you will
love the variety of routes, picnic areas and mountain
restaurants that line the paths but also conquered by
the idyllic setting of one of the most beautiful
panoramas in the Alps.
A bike map is available free at tourist offices and
among professionals.
Also, washing areas at each entrance and mechanical
points spread over the area.
A free shuttle service will operate during the
opening hours.
The office guides Combloux / Megeve offers in July
and August initiation or medium difficulty (with use
of lifts). Helmet required.
Group lessons:
€ 27 Tuesday morning in initiation or Tuesday
afternoon in development.
€ 36 day Espace Diamant.
Engagement Guide (7 people)
€ 150 half day
€ 210 day.
Open:
From 01/07 to 31/08/10: Open daily.
Office
tour guides
Address:
Combloux - 74920
Tel.
: 04 50 21 55 11
Fax
04 50 21 55 03
Lifts in Combloux 2010
A free shuttle service will run all day.
4 lifts open for easy access to the summits.
"Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" - from Saturday, July 3 to
Sunday, August 29, 2010 (09/12/2010 to Jaillet):
- Combloux: Chairlift Pertuis: Daily from 10am to
12.30pm and from 13.30 to 16.30.
- The Giettaz: chairlift Torraz: Monday to Thursday
10am to 12.30 and from 13.30 to 16.30.
- Megève Prés chairlift: Daily 10am to
12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30.
Jaillet gondola every day from 9am to 18pm (except
13/14h) - Open until September 12, 2010.
Chairlift Prellet daily from 10am to 12.30pm and from
14h to 18h30.
Prices summer 2010:
- One Way Adult: 6 €
- Roundtrip Adult: 8 €
- One-way Child: 5 €
- Roundtrip Children: 6 €
- Adult day pass: 12 €
- Child Day ticket: 10 €
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Combloux Tourist
office
Tel: + 33 450 586 049, www.combloux.com
Access to Combloux
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to
Combloux 547 miles (7hrs 30)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute
Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon –
Cluses) exit Sallanches (no 20). Follow signs
to Combloux (8km from Sallanches)
By Rail: Direct access by TGV to the train
station in Sallanches, then bus or taxi to Combloux,
8km
Airports:
Geneva Airport is 64km from Combloux (1 hour)
www.gva.ch/en
Chambery Airport is 115km from Combloux (1
½ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Grenoble Airport is 165km from Combloux (2 hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 202km from Combloux (2 hours)
www.lyonairport.com
Regular bus transfers from GVA to Sallanches (nr
Combloux) via SAT bus,
40, place de la gare
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)450530115
http://www.sat-montblanc.com
Runs from 20th June – 6th September 2009
everyday.
View here
for PDF timetable.
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£61 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport
to Combloux. Call our reservations team for details
on 0844 576 0170 or email
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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