Located between Courchevel (1 mile) and Meribel (3 miles), La Tania is a small, quiet, purpose-built resort; an excellent cheaper alternative to the main resorts in the Three Valleys.
Resort Height: 1350m-3200m. Local ski area (La Tania/Courchevel): 150km of ski runs. Beginners **** Intermediates **** Experts *** Snowboard ** 6-day lift pass (05/06 prices): Adult: 170 euros Junior(5-12s): 119 euros Child under 5: free.
Cross-country skiing: 7km of trails - free access.
Ski Schools: ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 479 08 80 39 www.esf-latania.com Magic in Motion ski school - Tel. 0033 479 01 07 85 www.magicinmotion.co.uk
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) Maison des Enfants snow kindergarten (over 3s) - Tel. 0033 479 08 80 76
Leisure: Snowshoeing, paragliding, snowmobile, fitness centre (swimming pool, sauna...) Cinema, restaurants, mini-market, bakery (other shops and services in the 4 resorts of Courchevel).
Useful Information: La Tania is within easy reach from Moutiers railway station (15km) by coach or taxi. The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: * mini market. * newsagent. * bakery.
In Meribel (2km): * shops. * bars/restaurants. * doctors and pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 479 08 40 40 or log on to www.latania.com
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures.
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THE 3 VALLEYS is the largest ski domain in the world with 5 resorts sharing it: La Tania, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens. * Europe's finest snowsure resorts * Extensive skiing for all levels * Unlimited off-piste opportunities * Lots of snowboard- friendly lifts, fun parks in Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. www.les3vallees.com
Height: 600km of pistes. 52 green slopes / 131 blue slopes / 118 red slopes / 34 black slopes. 200 ski lifts and more than 1500 snow cannons.