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Winter Wonderland
Suitable for: Beginners *** Intermediates *** Advanced **
Set in the heart of
the Val D, arly between the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Aravis mountain
ranges Praz sur Arly offers over 140km of pistes using the Espace Diamant
lift pass with links to the Cret du Midi by the nearby picturesque villages
of Flumet and the Notre Dame de Bellecombe, (direct access via the Rossiere
or Bernard’s lifts in the village). The cross-country pistes are linked with
“Megève” region and greater Mont Blanc area (free access) provides a wealth
of adventure and exploration. 
The latest development
to the ski-area of Praz sur Arly is the Ban Rouge chairlift, which has added
an extra dimension to the ski area. The opening up of this new territory
opens the door to a huge off-paste area with extraordinary views of Mont
Blanc and the surrounding valleys..
The apartment is within easy reach of the ski lifts in the village (approx
400m) and 200m from the nearest ski rental sports shop.
SKI FACTS:
Praz sur Arly: 140 Km with 120 pistes: 25 chair lifts, 46 draglifts,
10 Km of snowshoes, 10 Km footpaths.
Beginners
The area has excellent nursery slopes for the beginner and is complimented by an excellent ski school for lessons if required.
Ski School: ESF
www.esf-prazsurarly.com Tel 0033 450 21 90 34.
Children: ESF Jardin des Neiges Tel 0033 450 21 90 34.
There are over 50 qualified instructors with lessons for children from 4 years old, plus two free drag lifts and magic carpets so young and/or old beginners can learn at their own pace.
Non Skiers
Megève
is one of the best exclusive resorts in the Alps for non-skiers: It has a
beautifully preserved medieval centre - now pedestrianised - with narrow
cobbled streets, tastefully restored buildings, a pretty church, horse-drawn
sleighs, a weekly market, an open-ice rink and plenty of marked paths for
walkers. There are lots of smart clothing, jewellery, food, antique and
gift shops. The choice is endless, so much so that if you cannot ski you
could do worse than wander round town window-shopping. In short, Megève is a
resort to taste the mythic French 'art de vivre'