La
Tania
Definitely one of France's best kept skiing
secrets, La Tania is set discreetly into the fragrant pine forests of
Les Trois Vallees, which is one of the biggest skiing areas in the world.
La Tania was
purpose-built in 1992 for the Winter
Olympics, and is just two lifts away from Courchevel and Meribel in
either direction, and the fast new telecabine swiftly transports you to
the heart of the 3 valleys, with access to over 600kms of runs. The
resort centre is a car-free zone, and the nightlife is quieter than
it’s busy neighbours of Courchevel and Meribel, with a friendly
and ‘petite’ ambience.
For beginners, the La
Tania nursery slopes have
a free lift, so total novices needn’t buy a lift pass for the first
couple of days. Once more confident, the gentle slopes up towards
Courchevel attract the more confident starters.
Intermediates simply burn up miles and
miles of the unbeatable terrain that comprises the Three Valleys ski
area. The ultra modern gondola whisks skiers up to the Courchevel pistes,
and a chairlift provides a direct link to Meribel. There are tempting
reds back down to the village of La Tania at the end of the day.
Experts will enjoy the
challenge of the severe
mogul fields and a truly exhilarating ‘Jockey’s’ run down to Le Praz.
The off piste opportunities in La Tania are endless.
The Three
Valleys 1350m-3200m
Les Trois
Vallees is the largest skiing domain in the world with over 200 lifts
and 600km of pisted runs and about the same again off piste. The world
famous Courchevel, Meribel and Les Menuires are part of this magnificent
area, as is Val Thorens, one of Europe's highest resorts offering, snow-sure
skiing throughout the season and glacier-skiing during the summer.
A truly breathtaking place for all levels of skiing abilities.
Beginners*** Intermediates***
Advanced*** Snowboarders**
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Ski Facts:
Locally 150km with 102 pistes: 11 black, 36 red, 29
blue, 26 green.
Lift Pass:
Courchevel adult €157, child 5-12yrs €110, senior
60-71yrs €126.
Ski School:
6 half days group lessons adult €138, child 4-13yrs
€120. ESF tel 0033 479 08 80 39.
Non-skiing:
swimming-pool, fitness centre, cinema, snow scooters,
hang gliding, dog sledding.
Children:
Maison des enfants tel 0033 479 08 80 76 from 3yrs
€30/day.
Travel:
By car: Calais 574 miles. By rail: Moutiers 13 miles. By
air: Geneva 3 hrs, Lyons 2½hrs.
NOTE: Prices are approximate and are to be used as a guide only. Travel distances are approximate and travel times are subject to road conditions.
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