| The Portes du
Soleil is the largest internationally linked ski area in the
world. Spanning France and Switzerland, with a reliable snow
record, picturesque scenery, excellent regional food and because of
its close proximity to Geneva International airport it is one of the
most popular resorts in the Alps. |
The facts
speak for themselves:
- 2 countries - France and Switzerland
- 12 resorts including Morzine, Avoriaz,
Les Gets, La Grande Terche, Champéry, Châtel, Les
Crosets and Morgins
- 194 lifts, 694 snow cannons
- 650 kilometers of skiing on 278
marked pistes
- 9 snowparks, 3 halfpipes, 5 boarder
cross, 4 snowcross and the Stash
- 89 slpeside restaurants
- All on one lift pass
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There is something for everyone in this increasingly
popular ski domain. Pistes for all abilities from gentle greens
and blues for novices to the infamous "Swiss Wall" for the
experts. For
the adventurous there is plenty of off-piste and, with a guide, back
country runs.
Also popular are the snowparks and half pipes with jumps for all abilities,
and don't forget you can get lessons in how to handle the jumps. |
Guide to the piste
map:
Green (34) - novices
Blue (112) - improvers
Red (104) - intermediate
Black (24) - expert
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La Grande Terche is a small resort in our village. Considered
locally as a "best kept secret" it is quiet, friendly and good value. Worth
a day for good skiers and excellent for learners.
Visit the links on The Skiing Menu on the left of
the page for more information.
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