November hasn’t quite arrived but snow has come to the town of Praz sur Arly. See the view from our balcony webcam…
Spot the neighbours’ dog coming to investigate
New Eye on the Pistes
You can once again check out the latest view over the Combe Noire piste from our apartment’s balcony via our all new and improved webcam.
Our tired old webcam has been replaced with a new one with a sharper view. The latest view can be found here and here you can see snaps from the past 24 hours.
We’re looking for ways to deliver the live stream via the website and even give you control to move it around!
Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Take a look out the windows in the master bedroom window on a clear sunny morning, say around 9am, and chances are you’ll see 2 or 3 hot air-balloons rising majestically into the air. Why not take a ride in one!
Mongolfiers, as they are known in France (after the frenchman who apparently invented them), are launched from Praz-sur-Arly, just by the Aire de Jeux – 10 mins walk from the apartment.
We’ve never taken one – I’m afraid of heights – but it looks like an amazing experience.
Day Trip to Annecy
Of all the destinations in easy reach, Annecy must be one of the most charming. This historic town on the edge of stunning Lake Annecy, has so much to offer and is just an hour and half drive away.
Whether in the Summer or a sunny Spring day, taking a break from the skiing, Annecy town is great for strolling. Take in it’s beautiful buildings, shops and buzzy restaurants and cafés. The market is on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
In the Summer there’s so much to do by – or on – the lake, including boat hire and watersports. Check out the agenda here: https://en.lac-annecy.com/activities/agenda.html
Directions from the apartment to Annecy
High Speed thrills on the Luge Ride
For something exhilarating but not on the snow try the Luge ride in Megève – at any time of the year.
Just beyond the sports centre in Megeve, in the Balltrap (ouch) area at the bottom of the Jaillet ski lift, is the Luge ride. Top up a Megève lift card with ride tokens and get in the queue for a car. Get hauled to the top of the hill then take off! Speed is in your control, push forward on the handle to go faster.
The more tokens you buy the cheaper it is. Also, each token is for one car, so two sharing will make your money go further. And sharing the experience is even more fun. Little ones can ride with an adult.
There’s another one – possibly even bigger – in Les Saisies: see here
Trip to Chamonix
Whether it’s to shop and eat in a stunning setting, ascend to the glacier or enjoy unrivalled skiing, Chamonix – the best know ski resort in the Mont Blanc Valley – is within easy reach.
In truth you could ski in Megève and the Espace Diamant 100 times and not see it all or get bored. But if you want something a bit more challenging, with altitude that guarantees great conditions throughout a long season, then a day trip to Chamonix is recommended.
Snow-sports aside, all the famous Chamonix – in the town and at it’s peaks – has to offer is worth a visit all year round.
The drive is typically around 45 mins through beautiful scenes.