“we soon discovered the benefits of Val d’Arly’s broad spread of runs, and how the villages combine to offer pistes for all levels”
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/articles/family-skiing-val-d-arly-best-kept-secret-france/
In the news: “Great little ski resorts: Val d’Arly, France,” The Guardian
“This ribbon of traditional Alpine villages between Mont Blanc and the Aravis is cheaper, more relaxed and feels more French than the big, glam resorts neaby. Perfect for families”
In the news: “Great little ski resorts: Megève, France,” The Guardian
“For those who hate crowded pistes and lift-queue scrums, this is the place. On sunny weekends there’s an influx from Geneva, and school holidays can see the place packed out, but at all other times Megève is incredibly quiet.”
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/feb/18/great-little-ski-resorts-megeve-jazz-festival-france
Snow forecast for Praz-sur-Arly
2019 Piste Maps for Praz-sur-Arly and Megève
Praz-sur-Arly
Latest 2018/2019 Piste map covering the Val d’Arly Zone, incorporating Praz-sur-Arly, Flumet, Notre Dame de Bellecombe and Crest Volland, and the full Espace Diamante which also include Les Saisies.
Megève
Latest 2018/2019 Piste map covering the full Evasion Mont Blanc zone, which includes Megève, Combloux, St. Gervais and Les Contamines.
Fun, Games and Rosé right on the doorstep
A huge asset right on the doorstep is the Belles Leisure park – or Aire de Jeux – with so much to do for young and old, a lot of it for free! And it’s all just 5 mins walk away.
The facilities include:
- Extensive children’s playground
- “Artistic” mini-golf
- Climbing wall
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Football
- Running track
- Exercise equipment
- Pétanque court (boule)
- Skate park
- BMX track
- Dragon themed soft-play
- Giant chess
To top it off there’s the great Les Belles Café, serving a wide range of drinks, ice-creams and snacks – and occasionally a BBQ (the owner is South African)