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WINTER 2018-19 ACTIVITIES GUIDE ENGLISH SNOW SPORTS . .P. 4 IN THE VILLAGE . P. 16 FOR KIDS. P. 26 2 — For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com PRALOGNAN-LA-VANOISE IN WINTER A charming well-preserved mountain village with a rich heritage to discover in both summer and winter… A legendary and beloved destination, Pralognan-la-Vanoise embodies a history and a culture that is so quintessentially alpine. The splendor of the surrounding natural environment and the awe- inspiring landscape make this a must-experience destination for anyone who loves the mountains. If you already know and enjoy Pralognan-la-Vanoise in the summer, you will simply love it in the winter. Just imagine our village covered in a thick layer of snow. A warm and cozy atmosphere envelops you. Our breathtaking mountains and wild surroundings transform into an incomparable playground for winter sports enthusiasts. For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com — 3 PRALOGNAN-LA-VANOISE SNOW SPORTS Well-known for its extraordinary geographic location, Pralognan-la-Vanoise offers limitless possibilities to winter sports enthusiasts: every type of snow sliding, several other sports and athletic activities, as well as a lot of fun for both the body and mind. Up here we live in a completely natural setting with pine trees all around. On the other side of a bend or just off piste pay close attention, you just may find yourself face-to-face with a jackrabbit, an ibex, or a chamois! 4 — For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com ALPINE SKIING The secluded nature of the area's great skiing was discovered Tucked below one of the largest glacier ice caps in the long ago, both by experts in search of thrilling descents as Alps, Pralognan-la-Vanoise enjoys an ideal location and well as families won over by such easily accessible terrain. receives copious amounts of high-quality snow. You will Beginners and experienced skiers will find their very own thoroughly enjoy a safe experience in our wild and all- snow-sliding bliss on our 24 runs and almost 1000m of vertical natural environment. drop. For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com — 5 ALPINE SKIING MONT PELVE POINTE DE LA GRANDE CASSE 3254 3855 POINTE DU DARD 3206 LE GRAND BEC 3398 BECCA MOTTA POINTE DE LA GRANDE GLIÉRE 3045 POINTE DU CREUX NOIR 3392 3154 POINTE DE LA RECHASSE 3212 AIGUILLE DE LA VANOISE 2796 GRAND ARCELIN 2648 2355 épena MORIOND glières 2297 combe PETIT ARCELIN 2516 bochor crêtes arolles combe couloir de l'eau S E combe des pariettes L marmottes U AN P TSD ANCOLIE boarder cross M A C K T TK CREUX NOIR MT BOCHOR 2023 bosses arcelin TK CROCUS monchus fontanettes TSD GENEPI TS GENTIANE torches TPH MONT BOCHOR lanches LES FONTANETTES LES GRANGES isertan flottes stade de slalom LES DARBELAYS LETTE derotchu CE GRA TK LAN retour centre LE DORON LES BIEUX TK ISERTAN TS EDELWEISS TK BARIOZ bariozcombe des bieux LE BARIOZ nt TK POUCET buta e dé poucet C espac ESF big air bag COL DE NAPREMONT piste tubing LE PLAN 2186 PRALOGNAN LA VANOISE 87-mod.14 1410 6 — For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com CHOLLIERE PONT DE VALLEE DE CHAVIERE GERLON VERS LES PRIOUX MONT PELVE POINTE DE LA GRANDE CASSE 3254 3855 POINTE DU DARD THE ALPINE SKI AREA 3206 LE GRAND BEC 3398 IN ANOTHER LIGHT BECCA MOTTA POINTE DE LA GRANDE GLIÉRE 3045 POINTE DU CREUX NOIR 3392 3154 Embark on an extraordinary excursion POINTE DE LA RECHASSE 3212 with ski area professionals; explore the mountains like never before. AIGUILLE DE LA VANOISE 2796 At night with the groomers, at dawn with ski patrol, behind the scenes to GRAND ARCELIN see the inner workings of the aerial 2648 tram, learn about each exciting 2355 profession. épena MORIOND glières 2297 SKI AREA OPENING DATES combe PETIT ARCELIN December 22, 2018 2516 April 14, 2019 bochor crêtes arolles combe couloir de l'eau S E combe des pariettes L marmottes U AN P TSD ANCOLIE boarder cross M A C K T TK CREUX NOIR MT BOCHOR 2023 bosses arcelin TK CROCUS monchus fontanettes TSD GENEPI TS GENTIANE torches TPH MONT BOCHOR lanches LES FONTANETTES LES GRANGES isertan flottes stade de slalom LES DARBELAYS LETTE derotchu CE GRA TK LAN retour centre LE DORON LES BIEUX TK ISERTAN TS EDELWEISS TK BARIOZ bariozcombe des bieux LE BARIOZ nt TK POUCET buta e dé poucet C espac ESF big air bag COL DE NAPREMONT piste tubing LE PLAN 2186 PRALOGNAN LA VANOISE 87-mod.14 1410 For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com — 7 CHOLLIERE PONT DE VALLEE DE CHAVIERE GERLON VERS LES PRIOUX ALPINE SKIING GRAND SKI - SKI PASS: TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF YOUR WEEK IN PRALOGNAN-LA-VANOISE TO SKI AT LA PLAGNE OR IN COURCHEVEL! Combining the benefits of Pralognan-la-Vanoise with skiing at another Tarentaise ski area is now possible. Purchase a week-long ski pass for Pralognan, and enjoy a day of skiing at another local world-class ski area. AT ANY AGE LEARN TO SKI WITH ESF SKI SCHOOL A HANDS-FREE PASS Would you like to learn or improve your alpine skiing, TO RELOAD ONLINE snowboarding, or even telemark skiing skills? Would you like your kids to discover the joys of sliding on snow? A multi-activity pass, it also works for access to the ESF Ski School's 50 instructors offer their years of experience pool, ice rink, and Nordic ski area. and know-how to teach children as young as 3 years old, as well as both beginner and experienced adults. Practical and eco-friendly, it can be used in 95% of the ski areas in France. Choose a group or a private lesson to discover the joys of sliding on snow in safe beginner areas, with the right equipment, and learning at your own pace. For more information: INFORMATION www.skipass.pralognan.com Contact: French Ski School +33(0)4 79 08 72 25 - www.esfpralognan.com 8 — For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com SKIING AS A FAMILY: GREAT DEALS ADAPTIVE SKIING Our Family Packs allow you to purchase 6-day passes at Adaptive skiing allows people with a handicap to enjoy skiing. discount prices. Take advantage of these deals with your kids Safely accompanied by an experienced instructor, they will and teenagers under 18 years old. discover the joys of sliding on snow and have an all-around fun experience with family or friends. www.skipass.pralognan.com MOUNTAINSIDE RESTAURANTS TRY NIGHT SKIING! On skis or on foot, reach any one of our mountainside "Are you going to make dinner? – Later, right now I'm going restaurants using the lift system. Enjoy the sun decks, skiing!" panoramic views, and delicious meals, all in a warm and Experience the snow, skiing, landscapes, and thrills in a friendly atmosphere. totally different way… For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com — 9 BACKCOUNTRY SKIING Backcountry skiing, an increasingly popular activity, offers an alternative way for you to head off the beaten path to explore peaks, glaciers, and the great outdoors. A cradle of mountaineering since 1860, Pralognan-la-Vanoise is one of the most spectacular spots in France to learn to tour on skis in the backcountry, and an integral part of the local culture. Far from the crowds and ski lifts, embark on an extraordinary skiing adventure and savor the joy of a human-powered ascent using climbing skins and a descent in untracked snow with the wild peaks of the high alpine all around you. GUIDE SERVICE Created in 1904, the "Bureau des Guides" in Pralognan-la-Vanoise is the 3rd largest guide service in France. It groups 22 independent high-mountain and hiking guides who continue to embody the values and expertise passed down from one generation to the next. Whether a beginner or expert, our guides know how to prepare an incredible outing for you to explore the Vanoise or surrounding ranges. Their vast program of outings allows you to go beyond discovery, to push further and higher, and to take advantage of incredible descents in untracked snow. In a group or private, for the day, weekend, or an entire week, feel free to contact them for more information. INFORMATION Contact: Guide service / Bureau des guides et accompagnateurs +33(0)4 79 08 71 21 +33(0)6 21 43 61 27 [email protected] www.guides-pralognan.com 10 — For all prices and great deals on activities go to www.pralognan.com MULTI-DAY TOURS OFF PISTE SKIING For those who have always dreamed of a 2-day escape to the To help you master powder skiing technique or to ensure calm silence of the mountains at sunset, the Guide Service your safety, our professionals will guide you around some organizes guided multi-day backcountry ski tours. of the world's largest ski areas. From dawn till dusk, the vastness of the great outdoors Enjoy an unlimited amount of slopes, open bowls, valleys, awaits! and couloirs full of fresh untracked snow. MOUNTAIN HUTS DESIGNATED UPHILL TRAILS The Roc de la Pêche and Barmettes huts are open during Enjoy a safe and easy way to try ski touring, to improve your the winter season. skills, or simply to train. They bring you closer to the backcountry and the high The 2 uphilling trails are near the alpine ski runs, which summits, and allow you to escape before the village awakens.