Situated on a sunny mountain crest on the edge of Combelouviere forest, facing the Vanoise mountains, the small traditional village of Doucy-Combelouviere (1260m) has a warm and friendly atmosphere.
CHILDREN Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) "Club des Piou-Piou" nursery for children aged 6mths-3s with ski lessons fro 3-54s.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Skiing in Doucy: linked to "Grand Domaine", it goes from gentle to steep slopes among the forest with 160km of ski runs served by 56 lifts. The resorts of Doucy/Valmorel have 94km of runs.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 7 Km Cross-country skiing: 5km of trails through the forest (located 500m from the resort) - free access.
APRÈS-SKI Apres-ski in Doucy: Snowshoeing, swimming pool,
and in Valmorel: Paragliding and horse sleighs... Not forgetting bars and restaurants (some specialising in Local Savoie cuisine).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Useful Informations: Doucy is within easy reach from Moutiers train station (17km) by coach or taxi. The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: > shops. > swimming pool. > bars/restaurants. > doctors and pharmacies in Valmorel. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033.479.22.94.17 (during high season) or log on to www.doucy-combelouviere.com or www.valmorel.com
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures.
The flora and fauna of Savoie is varied and exceptional...
From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
Ski aside, there is also a wide range of activities to choose from: snowmobile, dog-sledding, snowshoeing...
Land of gourmets and culinary arts, with 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines...Be a guest to France's finest table. From the North to the South, the country takes pride in its writers & poets, its world famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums, all of which worked their magic, attracting holiday-makers from all around the globe. France boasts some of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes which influenced and became models for paintings by impressionist and surrealist masters, arousing the curiosity of people who came to see with their own eyes what it was all about...
Whether you enjoy sports, both on land or at sea, or you have a liking for remains of the Past, or if you are simply a nature lover, France will welcome you with open arms. People from all regions, towns and villages are expecting you and may even tempt you to take up residence in a country where the living is easy.
A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
'LE GRAND DOMAINE' includes the resorts of Valmorel, les Avanchers, Doucy-Combelouviere and Saint-Francois Longchamp: 152km of pistes, 56 ski lifts and 115 snowcannons. 'LE GRAND DOMAINE' welcomes the new ski practices as well as the old, snowboarding included...
Height: 1400m-2500m. 28 green slopes, 32 blue slopes, 15 red slopes, 8 black salopes and 1 snow park. Biginners **** Intermediates *** Experts ** Snowboard ***