PKFrom 12/12/2015 to 23/04/2016 WINTER PRESS KIT 2015/2016 The Alpine art of living… Peisey-Vallandry resort displays all the charm and authenticity of its 5 villages. After the skiing excitement, you will discover their rich heritage… Stroll peacefully, listen atten- tively, take your time and you will have Peisey-Vallandry’s secrets revealed... Table of contents . The resort p 2 . Heritage p 3 . Ski pass prices p 4 . Alpine ski area p 5 . Nordic area p 6 . Well-being p 7 . Accommodation p 8 . Others slides p 9 . Gastronomy p 10 . Offers p 11.12 Fitting out Accommodation 11 406 Massif Peisey-Vallandry / Les Arcs Altitude : 1563 m - 3226 m 129 pistes - 200 km 69 ski lifts 18 black pistes 33 red pistes 55 blue pistes 1 green piste Sunset on Aiguille Rousse 4 competition pistes 4 boarder rides The resort of Peisey-Vallandry 1 snowpark with Big Air Bag Peisey-Vallandry is a high altitude village resort, sprinkled with hamlets and mountain 1 toboggan run for adults chalets. It is the ideal starting point for exploring the heart of Paradiski. Equidistant from Children Les Arcs and La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry is both attractive for its conviviality quality of its snow coverage, its large conservation areas and majestic views of high mountain scenery. 1 baby (ESF) 2 rolling carpets (ESF) Dream holidays guaranteed ! 3 secure kindergartens By connecting Les Arcs to La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry has given a heart to the exceptio- 2 toboggan area nal ski area of «Paradiski», a gigantic natural area with limitless possibilities for exploring. To ski in this ski area, the only one in the world to offer such diversity, is to treat yourself to Nordic area the best riding for all winter sports lovers, it is to set out every day to discover new routes, 43 km of cross-country ski pistes take over new pistes and discover new sensations. with a Biathlon shooting stand. Authentic, family-friendly, protected... Circuites for hiking Peisey-Vallandry also has all the charm and authenticity of a collection of villages on snowshoes at the gates of the Vanoise National Park, where the successive seasons are mar- ked by agricultural, artisanal and tourist activities (a scheduled resort since the mid-1930’s with the first ski lift being built in 1948 : the Lonzagne Chairlift draglift). Situated at an altitude of 1600 m, the resort is on the edge of a forest (comprising spruce and larch trees), sheltered from the prevailing winds, on the sunny Western slopes of the massif of les Arcs and provides a very extensive view over the Tarentaise Valley, the Beaufortain Massif, with an imposing view of Mont-Blanc as its focal point. Peisey-Vallandry is also an outstanding Nordic area at the gates of the Vanoise National Park, in a nature conservation area where the landscape opens up to reveal an amphi- theatre of glaciers from Mont-Pourri (3797 m) to the impressive and legendary North Face of the Bellecôte (3417 m). Quality development... The resort has succeeded in developing in harmony by focussing on quality ac- commodation in new, luxury chalets, village houses restored in the traditional Sa- voyard style to make you feel at home in the Mountains, 2 and 3-star Hotels, 4-star tourist residences and holiday clubs including every well-being comfort and nume- rous à la carte service. The Vernettes Chapel Amidst the high alpine pastures (at an altitude of 1816m) in a mountain setting with an uninterrupted view of the peaks of the Aliet and Bellecôte, the sanctuary seems to emerge from nowhere. Since the dawn of time, the inhabi- tants of the Peisey valley have been coming here to graze their herds and flocks and to water them at the healing source. In 1703, a resident of Peisey, Jean Baudin, came like so many sick Village of Peisey people to seek a cure. Afflicted with a skin ailment, he decided, as a sign of his gratitude, to build an oratory de- dicated to Our Lady of Mercy, patron Heritage saint of lepers. In the Peisey valley, which has been a tourist destination since the 1920’s, culture is what Such was the reputation of the source you find when you take off your skis for an après-ski exploration of a diversified heritage - that the Peiserots decided to build a agriculture, Baroque churches, the traditional and innovative architecture of the villages… church and a hostel for the incumbent priest and the patients. Work started in 1722; the masons, sculptors and painters came from Valsésia in Upper The seasons Piedmont. The agricultural activity, animal husbandry and cheese making are part of the local eco- nomy; it has not disappeared as a result of tourism, quite the contrary. There are about The main altarpiece (1738-1743). ten established farms in the valley. Some are ancient farms but there are also ultramodern This is the work of the sculptor Joseph installations set up very recently by and for young farmers. Marie Martel. The whole altarpiece Farmers generally have more than one job – shepherds and ski patrols or ski instructors. is arranged around the theme of Our They are on the pistes during the day and look after their animals early in the morning and Lady of Mercy illustrated in particular late in the evening. Most of the production is Beaufort (AOC label), and Tomme. by the escutcheon representing the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or the aged Simeon tells the Virgin, The silver wedding of industry «A sword will pierce your soul. » Les Monts d’Argent, that was the name of Peisey the eighteenth to the nineteenth century, affirming the importance of lead mines and money. During the first empire from 1802 to 1814, the French Ecole des Mines moved to Peisey. Providing valuable additional re- sources for the people, giving them some comfort, closing career in 1866 will accelerate the migration. Some Peiserots, with their industrial tradition depart for Paris, where they set up workshops for the manufacture of gilt bronze statuettes, they will have the oppor- tunity to admire at the Universal Exhibition of 1900. Ski Pass prices ———————————— Peisey-Vallandry/Les Arcs from 12/12/15 to 18/12/15 6 days adult : 212,50€ 6 days child : 166€ Peisey-Vallandry/Les Arcs from 16/04/16 to 23/04/16 6 days adult : 187,50€ The Vanoise Express 6 days child: 146,50€ ———————————— A linked ski area ! Peisey-Vallandry/Les Arcs Eleven years ago, on the 20th December 2003, skiers boarded for the first time on 4 hours adult : 45€ the Vanoise Express (the world’s biggest cable car) to discover the 425km of pistes 4 hours child : 35.50€ in the PARADISKI ski domain, linking the resorts of Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry and 1 day adult : 50€ la Plagne. The second biggest ski domain in the world, PARADISKI is part of a 1 day child : 39€ group of very large interconnected domains. 6 days adult : 250€ 6 days child: 195€ 6 days family* : 780€ Key facts : * 2 ad + 2 ch (6 to 17 years) 425 km of pistes over 14390 hectares, 232 pistes for all levels, 263 hectares of man made snow, 818 snow machines ———————————— 2 equipped glaciers at more than 3000m high, 70% of the skiable domain is over 2000m PARADISKI UNLIMITED 3 resorts, 20 destinations, 96211 beds, 1360 ski instructors, 40% are foreign 1 day adult : 57€ skiers, 4,7 million ski days per winter 1 day child : 44.50€ 975 employees working in the skiable domain for the reception, comfort ans 6 days adult : 291€ safety of the skiers 6 days child : 227€ 6 days family* : 908€ * 2 ad + 2 ch (6 to 17 years) ———————————— PARADISKI DISCOVERY 6 days adult : 271€ 6 days child : 211,50€ 6 days family* : 846€ * 2 ad + 2 ch (6 to 17 years) For beginners The forêt, one of the longest begin- ner’s pistes in Europe : 7km in the forest (700m of height differencial) Two protected areas with a small draglift on the higher part. Ideal for children and beginners. The Cabri, accessible from the Peisey chairlift (61) at Plan Peisey. The flocon piste, accessible from the Vallandry chairlift (74) at Vallandry. Off piste Beginner pack Including lesson and ski pass, 5 or 6 courses for about 2 hours. Price : 295 € Alpine ski area Contact ESF Tél. + 33 4 79 07 93 77 Holidaymakers staying at Peisey-Vallandry can choose between 3 levels of lift pass for 3 types of skiing. The lift pass can therefore cover the widest range of expectations from the beginner to extreme skier, from cruising skier to the fan of wide-open spaces and cover all Play area levels, all styles and all tastes... 1 Chrono Speed, to know and test its speed on a secure track. The Peisey-Vallandry ski area 1 Milka track, special children. For those who enjoy relaxed skiing, the Peisey-Vallandry area offers neighbourhood skiing made up of varied leisure pistes in the forest, very well maintained, wide and varied…. Enjoyable skiing whatever your level for both skiers ans snowboarders. Handiski Skiing is open to everyone. In a GMS chair, guided by a specially trained The Peisey-Vallandry / Les Arcs area instrutor. You will discover the snow If you’re attracted by wide open spaces, the Grand Domain lift pass will give you unres- real sensations. The equipment is tricted access to 3700 hectares of slopes from 1600 to 3200m, 200km of pistes on various supplied by the ESF. slopes, ridges and valleys, in a variety of landscapes with varied levels of difficulty, on or off-piste without forgetting the snowpark, boarder cross, water slide..