Winter in the Grand Massif offers plenty of activities for all the family. An excellent snow record ensures your perfect skiing and snowboarding holiday. There's a comprehensive beginners area at the top of the telecabine Morillon 1100, and some beautiful tree lined slopes for all levels. Mountain restaurants are a plenty and easily accesible for all levels. Part of the Grand Massif, Morillon has links to Samoens, Les Carroz, Flaine and Sixt a 265km ski domain. The cross country ski area has 94.5km of trails, ranging from easy lake side trails to the more challenging routes on the col de Joux Plane. Chalet Kassy is located a 5 minute walk from the main lift, making your access to the slopes swift and easy. Skis and equipment can be hired next to the telecabine with a 15% discount for Kassy guests.

 

The picturesque alpine village of Morillon is a laid back resort, centred around the main street of friendly bars and restaurants. Le Coin opposite the telecabine is perfect for an apres ski vin chaud and to soak up the buzz of the days activities and often has live music. In the winter Lac Bleu has a lakeside ice rink which is great for the kids. There are also a good range of restaurants from family fare to local french dining. Five minutes by car is the nearby village of Samoens. Here you can find restaurants, bars and an excellent range of speciality shops centered around the market square.

 

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GREAT VALUE SKI PASS

A weeks adult ski pass for the Massif which includes Morillon, Samoens, Les Carroz and Sixt is 159 euro adult 117 junior .

A Grand Masif including all above plus Flaine is 192 for adult or 150 junior .

SKI LESSONS

Group or private lessons are all available with English speaking instructors at the following links,

http://www.zigzagski.com/pages-english/station.php

http://www.esfmorillon.com/accueil.php?lang=en

 

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER

Dog sledging
The activity takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
Takes place in Samoëns or Sixt Fer à Cheval, depending on conditions.
aprox
35€ per person.
17.50€ for children from 4 to 10 years, with an adult.
Free for children under 4 years with an adult.

Winter walks
with or without snow shoes.
15 different signposted tracks to help you discover the valley, its’ villages and
maybe even spot the odd chamois or wild boar.
Prices about 17 € per half day

Paragliding
Discover the valley from up high with a fully qualified instructer on a tandem flight.
adults only from 70€.

 

 

Helen and Sarah email sarah.bolter@wanadoo.fr

tel 0033450532654

tel 0033633128591

 

 

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