Genève
Moûtiers
3200
2300
IN and AROUND VAL THORENS:
The Valley of Belleville is a "must see" on the 'Chemin du Baroque' trail: about 20 picturesque villages, all with a church or a chapel in the Baroque architectural style.
The lake of Lou, a haven for ramblers.
300km of signposted footpaths throughout the valley and the surrounding mountains.
the "Funitel"lift gives access to the foot of the Peclet Glacier...
Sport and Leisure:
* Summer skiing at the Peclet Glacier
* Rambling
* Paragliding
* Canyoning
* Whitewater sports
* Mountain biking
* Archery
* Tennis...
Activities for children within the "P'tits Montagnards" scheme: Mountain bike, tennis, swimming, trampoline, ski lessons...
Shops, cinema, nightclub, restaurants...
USEFUL INFORMATION:
The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday:
* Shuttle bud service operating from the station.
* In-resort Doctors and Pharmacies.
* Nurseries and children's Clubs.
* Swimming pool.
* Restaurants specialising in local cuisine...
** For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033.4.79.00.08.08. or log on to www.valthorens.com
The Savoie region is known as the rooftop of Europe. Its status as a mountain activity destination hides the multitude of treasures the area has to offer.
The flora and fauna of Savoie is varied and exceptional... From tiny paths to steep tracks, discover the Alpine peaks, the gastronomy, small villages with a colourful past and most importantly recharge your batteries, take a deep breath and fill your lungs with fresh revitalising and pure air.
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.
