Resort
(1000 - 1860 m / Haute Savoie)

Les Houches

Les Houches

Located in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Les Houches welcomes you to the heart of a prestigious site. The skiable area is unequalled... No surprise that it is regularly used for international competitions and serves as training grounds for the French Ski Team. On your own or with the ski schools, you will discover various forms of skiing: downhill, cross-country, surfing, ski jumping, telemarking... we handle all types of skiing here!

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Domaine des Houches

19/12/2009 to 17/04/2010

The Les Houches ski area stretches from 3,120 ft to 6,200 ft of altitude. You can enjoy an outstanding 360 degree panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif from the top of the ski area. The woodland marked ski runs make it possible to discover all the joys of snow sports.


 
Pistes Vertes4
Pistes Bleues6
Pistes Rouges12
Pistes Bleues2
24 slopes
55 km of slopes
18 ski lifts
And for Nordic skiing enthusiasts : 10 km of slopes
 
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Enfants in Les Houches

Many activities are available for children of all ages, with or without parents, in specially-adapted structures (contact the Tourist Office and The ESF Ski School for more information): Crèche: for ages 3 months to 4 years. Chavants childcare centre: from 3 years to 10 years of age At The ESF Snow School: Childcare centre and snow garden for ages 3 years to 6 years.

Non-ski activities

At Les Houches, even non-skiers won't be bored! Outdoor Activities: mountaineering, tree climbing adventure, dog sled trekking, paragliding, snowshoe trekking, Tyrolean Aventure. Indoor Activities: wood craft, library, mountain museum, climbing room.
 
 
1 Ice rink
 

Evening entertainment

At Les Houches, skiing is the priority so getting a good night's sleep here is a must. However, you can relax with family or friends in one of the resort's restaurants, or take advantage of the mobile cinema unit when it passes through.
 
6 Pub(s)
11 Restaurant(s)
 


List of shops

For your convenience during your ski holiday, the following services are available on site


 
3 Mini-market(s)
1 Doctor(s)
1 Post office(s)
1 Pharmacy(s)
1 ATM(s)
1 Launderette(s)
2 Filling station(s)
 

Access map
 
Voiture Head towards Geneva on the A40, take the Cluses exit then follow the N205 to the resort.
GPS : Latitude : 45.8900708000 / Longitude : 6.7982501000
 
 
train The Fayet SNCF train station is 11 miles from Les Houches, connect to the Les Houches SNCF station with the panoramic "Mont Blanc Express" train.
 
 
avion Geneva airport (60 miles away from the ski holiday resort of Les Houches) and Lyons Saint-Exupéry airport (130 miles away from the ski holiday resort).
 
Reaching the resort
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Snow Guarantee Insurance
Snow Guarantee Insurance
Snow Guarantee: widespread snow cover or your money back !

For extra security, why not choose the snow guarantee insurance that Skibed has to offer: valid at any resort located at an altitude above 1,200 meters. If in the 5 days preceding your arrival at the resort the scarcity of snow is very noticeable (2/3 of the ski-lifts normally in service at the site of your stay are closed for at least 2 consecutive days) you may be reimbursed for the price of your holiday (in accordance with the general conditions relating to the insurance).
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Customer Reviews

Les Houches
4.0  
4.5
DAVID K.
Hôtel du Bois
21/03/2009
Had fantastic time
had brilliant time staff at hotel les bois were very very helpful, friendly and spoke very good english which helps.