Downhill Skiing

Alpine ski slopes - Grand Massif

With their 265 km of pistes and their 5 interlinked resorts (Morillon, Samoëns, Les Carroz, Sixt Fer à Cheval and Flaine), the Grand Massif ski slopes are currently considered as one of the largest, finest domains in France. For a long time, they were used as a training ground by Antoine Deneriaz, a native of Morillon who won the gold medal in the downhill event at the Turin Winter Olympics on 12 February 2006. Thanks to its geographical location, the Grand Massif enjoys abundant, regular snowfalls throughout the season, and the area is well known for the quality of the snow in spring. Of course, 80% of the slopes are north-facing, allowing the snow to lie for longer and remain in good condition. The Grand Massif features some exceptional spots: - The Combe de Gers with its dizzying 800 m drop and untouched snow! - The blue Cascades piste running for 14 km from the summit at Flaine to Sixt Fer à Cheval - The Marvel piste that provides beginners with a 5 km run through the heart of a forest over a century old The Grand Massif, freestyle version There are three jamparks for the greater joy of beginners or experienced freestylers alike. Find out more on www.jampark.com Postal address Remontées Mécaniques Domaine skiable du Giffre Plateau des Esserts 74440  Morillon Coordinates Phone. +33(0)4 50 90 40 00 See the Web site

Dates

• Open : From 2008-12-19 to 2009-04-19

Payment

• Credit card
• Carte bleue
• Cheque
• Chèques Vacances

Other informations

• Downhill skiing lessons for children aged 3 on.
  Children 6 months to 10 years old welcome in the crèche/kids' club.
• There are 2 motorway exits to cut travelling time - Cluses Scionzier for Morillon, Samoens and Sixt Fer à Cheval, or Cluses Centre for Les Carroz and Flaine.
• "Remote read passes" can be topped up directly on the Internet: you can keep them from one year to the next!

Prices

• From 21/12/2007 to 20/04/2008
  Adult half-day ski pass (34 euros)
  Adult one-day ski pass (38 euros)
  Adult six-day ski pass (187.20 euros)
  Adult one-week ski pass (187.20 euros)
  Child's half-day ski pass (25.50 to 26.50 euros)
  Child's one-day ski pass (28 to 30 euros)
  Child's six-day ski pass (135 to 147 euros)
  Child's one-week ski pass (135 to 147 euros)
  Senior one-day ski pass (30 euros)
  Senior six-day ski pass (147 euros)
  Senior one-week ski pass (147 euros)
• Remote read badge 3 euros: compulsory for all passes valid for 3 days or more. Reusable from one season to the next.
  Pass valid for 6 non-consecutive days, valid throughout the season: adults 198 euros, seniors/juniors 156 euros, kids 150 euros.

Tips and promotions

• Regular visitors can obtain big discounts of up to 50% on season passes bought before 10 December 2006: a Grand Massif season pass for 395 euros instead of 790 euros for those over 18, and 195 euros instead of 500 euros for those in the 5-18 age group.

View more

• Le Grand Massif - secteur Massif ( Ski areas )
• Jampark Pro Flaine ( Ski areas )
• Lac de Gers ( Natural heritage )
• Parking des Saix ( Shops and public facilities )
• Parking du Grand Massif Express ( Shops and public facilities )
• Chalet L'Aéro ( Hotel accommodation )
• Aire d'accueil - camping-car ( Open air accommodation )
• Stage parapente hiver ( Sporting/cultural activities/touring holiday )
• Ski safari en pays Septimontain ( Package holidays )
• Le Grand Massif - secteur Massif ( Ski areas )
• Domaine Skiable débutant Samoëns 1600 ( Ski areas )

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