Auvergne - Rhône - Alpes
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Auvergne - Rhône - Alpes
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is home to 175 alpine and Nordic winter sports resorts. Here you get everything the winter sportsman's heart desires.
THE NORTHERN ALPS are the largest and most prestigious winter sports area in the world, as evidenced by the fact that the Olympic Games were held three times in Chamonix (1924), Grenoble (1968) and Albertville (1992). The ski resorts of the Alps represent the ideal vacation destination for all lovers of gentle or breakneck descents, regardless of their demands, preferences or the sport they practice. Among the approximately 160 ski resorts, everyone will find his or her ultimate.
The interconnected ski resorts, offer literally limitless skiing pleasure! With one ski pass, hundreds of kilometers of ski slopes in various locations are open to you: Variety is guaranteed!
You will find it, for example, in Les 3 Vallées, the largest ski area in the world with 600 km of slopes for skiers of all levels, but also in Portes du Soleil, Paradiski and Espace Killy.
Winter resorts such as Chamonix, Megève, Le Grand Bornand or La Clusaz delight skiers in search of originality and preserved nature.
The sporty and exclusive ski resorts like Courchevel, Val Thorens, Tignes, La Plagne, Val d'Isère, Les Arcs, L'Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes score with thrills, fiesta and endless expanses.
The snowy slopes of the Alpine massifs have greatly expanded their offer. The times when skiing was the only sport are over, new disciplines are conquering the hearts of winter sports enthusiasts: airboard, snowscoot, snowshoes, dog sleds, fun pools, gastronomy, wellness and much more are now an integral part of the offer for winter holidaymakers.
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THE JURA MO UNTAINS offers recreation in nature, waterfalls, rivers, forests, hills, meadows ... the Jura Mountains holds a great diversity of landscapes. It is the ideal place for recreation in the heart of an unspoiled nature. Cross-country skiing, skating, snowshoeing ... the Jura promises great trails with breathtaking views over the massif. Cross-country skiing trails will take you to snowy landscapes and give you a feeling of the "High North".
And why not take part in a cross-country skiing competition? Or enjoy the mountain air in the family winter sports resort of Mont Jura ... Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and wild snowball fights make for lots of fun!
www.montagnes-du-jura.fr
SKIING ON THE VOLCANOES
Auvergne, with its five mountain massifs and its three winter resorts (Le Lioran, Le Mont-Dore and Super-Besse) as well as a large Nordic ski area, is an ideal destination for families. The Sancy, which peaks at 1886 m, offers 100 km of downhill slopes. www.sancy.com
Protected natural areas make Auvergne a paradise for cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers, with 950 km of safe, designated trails on the Plateau de l'Aubrac, on the slopes of Sancy and in the Monts du Forez. The recently restored Cap Guéry mountain sports center offers versatile Nordic winter sports. www.capguery.com
50 mountain peaks and numerous seasonal highlights
From beginner to experienced skier
Practical "seal skins" and exciting igloo village
Original mountain village and charming ski resort
Winter sports paradise - Les Menuires
Capital of the Rhône-Alpes region