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PRESS KIT French Mountains, Hit the Heights ! PRESS KIT 2019-2020 WINTER 19-20 PRESS KIT French mountains, hit the heights ! PRESS KIT 2019-2020 CONTENTS Skiing remains the real driving force of winter and spring holidays. This fantastic activity really is for everyone, but it’s not just an exhilarating sport for friends and family to share together, a ski holiday also offers the opportunity for holiday makers to fulfil a personal quest for well-being - for 3 4-5 6-7 2 themselves and also for Key figures News Mountain rooms their tribe. These days a mountain break truly lives Some useful data Unmissable & unexpected Experiences Hotels with a view up to its promise “The Tranquility of the all-inclusive Freedom of the apartment mountains, wellbeing for all!” 8-9 10-13 14-16 Jean-Marc Silva, director of At the forefront An inner journey Authentic emotions France Montagnes Forward thinking ski areas At one with nature Some authentic tips to help you Visionary Resorts Meditative skiing get back to basics Innovations 17 18-19 Delighted We’re growing We were delighted to have met Famille Plus people who have changed their What’s new for familles? lives 23% FRANCE MONTAGNES Mountainous territory in France, covering 124 000 km2 17 000 Ski instructors in the ESF 73€ Average budget for a ski holiday: per day per person** 1ST In the world for number of ski lifts – 3210 in 2018 (+436 travelators) 44 Resorts qualified as “Famille Plus” 3 Hours it takes by train between Paris and the closest mountain resorts 3 205 000 000 Overnight stays in the mountains winter 33% - summer 51% 26.60 € +50 350 Average price of a ski pass Possible mountain Ski resorts or ski 2017-2018 activities in winter destinations in France of which 100 resorts are ANMSM* Sources: Conso montagne 2019 ANMSM – G2A et LHM, DSF, Atout France *Association Nationale des Maires de Stations de Montagne **Includes all expenses in resort. Calculated on a 3-4 people stay, 5-6 nights. PRESS KIT 2019-2020 If you’re looking forward to new experiences in the mountains this winter, here’s a little taster of what’s coming up with a focus on some of the really exceptional must- see activities that are planned. New activities taking place in the mountains this winter: - L’Easy Trott’: all-electric snow scooter rides on the snowy trails, plus Roc’N Trott – descend a 4km track in Les Menuires by scooter. - Multi-season single rail sledge rides: the opening of X-Trem Luge at La Rosière and the Luge de Caribou in Vars. A new toboggan run (on snow) with a travelator to take you back up is planned in Villard-de-Lans / Corrençon. - Continued development of ski touring with the opening of new safe routes in Orcières Merlette, Valmorel and Lioran, and a planned new hike enhanced by three delicious gourmet stops in Peisey Vallandry (Croq’Rando). Gastronomic news: - Craft beer is in the spotlight in the mountains: a real ale brewery has opened in Praz-de-Lys Sommand (K-G Mieussy) where the raclette buffet pairs perfectly with the beer. There’s also a beer bar opening with a wide selection of ales to choose from at La Plagne (Le Brix). - In Val d’Isère, nocturnal gastronomic rendezvous’ at high altitude are 4 offered by two restaurants which you reach by gondola. They’ll be opening their doors each week to light up the winter evenings (Le Folie Douce and Le Refuge de Solaise). Openings: - Opening of La Folie Douce at Les Arc 1800 - Opening of the Sources du Chery at Les Gets: a spa and treatment centre with a children’s play area, as well as an art shop and art gallery. - Opening of a new cultural centre in Vaujany including a cinema/ amphitheatre, library and museum space. What’s new for the Ecole du Ski Français (French Ski School)? Our resort members have told us about several new features for ski courses and schools this winter. In Courchevel, the Alpinium, a new multi-function building which seamlessly blends into the landscape, will open its doors this winter and will include an ESF reception. Les Contamines-Montjoie will host a national ski competition for children over the age of 14: the Ski d’Or will take place on 4 and 5 April, 2020 and will see hundreds of competitors from all the ESFs take to the slopes to battle for the supreme title. UNMISSABLE AND UNEXPECTED UNEXPECTED AND UNMISSABLE FRENCH MOUNTAINS In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, the ESF instructors will com. Fatbiking is a developing sport and a guide welcome and accompany children from 2 ½ to 12 has been created by a group of professionals to help years old (from the Piou-Piou class for the youngest, the successful implementation of the sport in the through to competition stage) throughout the week mountains. This guide deals in particular with routes with the Children’s Club “Les Superkids” which also especially created for Fatbike riders, and includes offers supervised meals and childcare before and the classification of routes by level, plus practice after their ski lessons. instructions etc. Brides-les-Bains: on arrival you can join the “Le 3D - Découverte, Domaine, Dimanche” tour to get to know the vast 3 Valleys area better. Follow in the tracks of an ESF guide to start your holiday and discover the secret and hidden corners of the mountains. Available for intermediate level 3 upwards. In Morzine-Avoriaz, a new ESF Freeski stage is planned for children aged 8 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years. Children and teenagers who are looking Skiing into Spring to make progress and also enjoy adrenaline thrills will discover skiing of all types, from the playful to The Printemps du Ski is a scheme led by France the challenging, from the technical to the seriously Montagnes bringing together the resorts and its many fun, with safety and enjoyment always the most partners (ski areas, hosts, French Ski School etc.), to important considerations. promote the spring period as a great time to visit the mountains, ski and discover new activities. In spring, In Praz-de-Lys Sommand, the French the weather conditions are Ski School will offer introductory ideal and there’s still plenty ski touring sessions for experienced of snow around. skiers, to learn the basics of the In spring, the weather practice (specific equipment, It’s the perfect season to safety, technique, performance conditions are ideal and learn to ski too, and the management, etc.). resorts are offering great there’s still plenty of snow deals during this period. To get the initiative off to 5 An event not to be missed around. a good start: beginners are It’s the perfect season to encouraged to come with a The Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont supportive skier friend and Blanc has been the biggest annual learn to ski. benefit from joint offers on sledge dog event in Europe since ski lessons, packages and its launch in January 2005. It is the equipment rental. Children most demanding stage race in an can also support a parent alpine setting, and unique in the who has never skied! world. The competition takes place over 12 days and covers an astonishing 400km. Every year it brings A 2 for 1 deal including a course package, equipment together more than 25 mushers and their 400 high- rental, and ski pass are offered to any adult beginner level athlete dogs from all over Europe to participate for a 3 to 6 days booking, when one ski package is in the race in the exceptionally beautiful landscape purchased, regardless of the age and ability level of of Savoie Mont Blanc. More than 50,000 spectators the paying skier. enjoy a unique experience at the Grande Odyssée A press trip will be organized during the spring period. Savoie Mont Blanc each year in the heart of the 20 resorts, with towns and villages decked out in festive style for the occasion. Have you heard of Skizzz? The 16th race will take place 11-22 January, 2020. Skizzz is a character invented by ski resorts Two new stages will be added this year: Valmorel and their partners to promote safety (17/01) and Peisey Vallandry (18/01). messages concerning skiing and ski lift transport. Skizz uses humour, and has a light and modern approach, to teach skiers What’s new for the Moniteurs Cyclistes Français how to behave appropriately on the slopes (French cycling guides)? and on the chairlifts. He is also used for other topics such as resort management 150 qualified MCF instructors offer Fatbike activities and reveals a behind the scenes glimpse of in the mountains (mountain bikes with huge tyres daily resort life. which can be used on snow). You can find where they’re located on the website moniteurcycliste. PRESS KIT 2019-2020 MOUNTAIN ROOMS A really important part of booking a holiday is finding accommodation that meets your specific requirements. Whatever your style, the resorts will have a room that’s perfect just for you. Here’s a round-up of what’s new for winter 2019-2020. Unusual accommodation (individual chalet ski-in/ski-out). A sledge is available for guests to descend two floors from the entrance of the new Chalet Tatali in Morzine (which has more than 1000m2 of accommodation) to Really live a week in the mountains - not just have a stay in the games room. the mountains. It’s possible to completely immerse yourself in mountain life with accommodation that really adds something Arpitan lodge, built on the mountainside at La Clusaz, has 5 special to your holiday - and you don’t have to sacrifice comfort comfortable bedrooms; and in Villard-de-Lans/ Corrençon, either.
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