Catourisme

Skiing French Alps Les Carroz

Our two self catering flats offer comfortable rooms with high ceilings and large windows. The nursery slopes, ski schools, supermarkets, restaurants and bars are all close to our house surrounded by a nice garden by making this an ideal choice for families with children.

Les Carroz, a traditional French alpine village, has an excellent snow record due to its close proximity to Mont Blanc. Les Carroz is one of the five linked resorts which make up the huge Grand Massif ski area.

The other linked resorts include Samoens, Morillon,Sixt and Flaine. The Alps are snow covered from December to April and basking in sunshine from June to September.

Consider that the climate in the mountains is quite variable day to day but generally it is dry and healthy. Les Carroz can offer an abundance of excellent skiing for all abilities and all ages as well as a wide range of other winter activities including dog sledding, ice-skating, climbing, snow boarding.

There is a lot of high quality skiing with 265 Km of pists on offer. There are ski runs to suit every ability and taste. We can help you hire any equipment you need or book ski lessons. Children under the age of 12 can attend a local activity school in the village leaving parents free to enjoy the skiing.

Les Carroz is a wonderful place for walkers and mountain bikers as it has hundreds of Kilometres of marked paths in the valleys and foothills giving endless opportunities for exploring the high mountains.

The sport complex with tennis courts and archery, three swimming pools and other facilities are situated 200 m. far from the flat. In addition Lake of Annecy and Lake Leman offer every sort of water based activity in one of Europe most beautiful settings.

Yvoire, situated on the shores of Lake Leman is classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It has retained its medieval character and parts of its 14th century fortifications. In the summer, day trips to Italy through the Mont Blanc tunnel are also appreciated. Every February a magnificent hot air balloon festival is held in Les Carroz. You may watch the flambé Descente by night time skiers with flames.

There is also the mountain biking, road cycling contest in Les Carroz, and the Tour de France in July.