Resort Information

Accommodation:

We feature a 3 star apartment building in Les Houches

Getting there:

Less than an hour from Geneva airport (70km)

We include a Eurotunnel crossing in our prices (for stays of 1 week or longer) see travel arrangements

Ski Area

No of km of skiing (local area):: 55
No of lifts:: 19
Green Runs:: 4
Blue Runs:: 6
Red Runs:: 12
Black Runs:: 2
Snow cannons on exposed slopes:: 110

Les Houches, France

As you ascend into the Chamonix valley, the first ski area covered on the excellent ‘Chamonix Unlimited ‘ lift pass that you pass is the pretty traditional village of Les Houches.

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At a Glance

Snow cannons on exposed slopes

Altitude (max):: 1900
Altitude (min):: 1000
Airport Name:: Geneva (GVA)
Local currency:: €
Time Difference from UK:: + 1 hr

Les Houches

The ski area of Les Houches starts at 1000m and goes up to 1900m. There are 55km of pistes some of which are used for the World cup Alpin ski circuit and the World Cup telemark circuit. Mainly suited to either families, self drive guests & beginners (4 green slopes, 6 blue slopes, 12 red slopes & 2 black slopes, including the famous 'Kandahar le Vert' piste) Les Houches is a great introduction to the skiing in the area, however, when the local area has been discovered, continue using your 'Unlimited' lift pass' within Chamonix on either the sunny panoramic slopes of Fleger & Brevent, the tree lined skiing in La Tour or the famous high altitude moguls, powder & pistes of the Grande Monte area.

If staying local is your aim, then a more affordable local Les Houches pass is also available (6 day adult pass = 164.00€, child [5-11 years] = 114.80€). However, with the many snow shoe walking (12 trails open in the valley, snow conditions permitting) & cross country skiing trails, (a loop in the village & at altitude locally)maybe the more flexible 4days in6 pass at (119.60 adults, 83.70€) for children would be of more interest for you.

Many traditional restaurants & bars are situated in the village itself & if traditional mountain food is what you are looking for within a days skiing, look no further than the restaurants located on the 'CHA' piste or 'MAISON NEUVE' piste.

The village really comes alive each year when the famous 'Kandahar' ski race comes to town, & the piste 'VERT' comes into it's own. For 2011 the dates for this race are 29^th/30^th January, so if mixing with the best skiers in the world is your aim, head to town then!

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Accommodation in Les Houches

Les Balcons d'Anaite

Situated in the village of les Houches, just 15 minutes from Chamonix, the Balcons d'Anaite is an excellent 3 star residence. Read More

From £112.00

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