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© Sources of Lake Annecy – Le Semnoz: two slopes, one on the Bauges side, the other on the Annecy side, both served by free carpet lifts for effortless fun!
– Glières plateau: two sledging slopes in a spectacular natural setting
– Montmin: a slope of entirely natural snow
– Saint-Jean-de-Sixt: two gentle slopes behind the Town Hall and next to the “fil neige” rope-tow lift
– Manigod: two slopes for sledges and parets, one at the Croix-Fry pass and another steeper one at Merdassier, plus a chance to go night sledging on the ski slopes, lit up just for you!
– La Clusaz: three slopes, one in the village centre, one at Les Confins and another, longer and steeper slope in Le Nant, for the over 6’s.
– Le Grand-Bornand: five slopes across the resort to suit every age group.
– La Sambuy: not ordinary sledging but a 600-metre rail-luge descent through the snow-covered forest!
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© C.Hudry-Aravis In Manigod, hurtle down the slopes on your Mountain Trott’ scooter, admiring the sunset over the valley, or show off your snowtubing skills on a large inflatable ring. Nighttime paret and yooner sessions are also organised regularly, both here and in La Clusaz. And if you think the ride is always over too quickly, head for Le Grand-Bornand at nightfall for your longest ever descent, on a sledge with a steering wheel. Thrills and great memories guaranteed!
Over 150 km of marked snowshoe trails offer the chance to get some fresh air and (re)discover a unique natural and cultural heritage. The Beauregard, Glières and Semnoz plateaus are particularly well-suited to this activity, with their gentle terrain and magnificent landscapes.
For winter sports enthusiasts, the resorts are starting to mark out ski touring routes near the slopes, such as in Manigod, La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand. It’s worth noting that Le Grand-Bornand is placing a particular focus on this activity this winter, offering marked routes of various difficulty levels, including a night-time route and one specifically for beginners. You can also enjoy supervised morning sessions with the new ‘Trace’ package from the Grand-Bornand ESF.
Fancy exploring unspoilt landscapes in complete safety? Contact the guide offices. They’ll take you to explore the mountains of Val Sulens, on a traverse from Glières to Le Grand-Bornand… and help you experience some truly exceptional moments in the great outdoors!
Explore ski touring sunset experience in the company of a guide from Thônes. With the ESF cross-country ski school in Le Grand-Bornand you’ll learn to identify the planets and constellations during a snowshoe hike beneath the milky way! True adventurers can try the experience of a night in an igloo at Le Semnoz or learn how to survive in a new environment and unusual circumstances at a real-life bivouac camp on the Glières plateau. All of these extraordinary experiences will leave you with everlasting memories!
