Doing more in 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.
At a Glance
- Altitude (max):
- 1900
- Altitude (min):
- 1000
- 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
- Airport Name:
- Geneva (GVA)
- Resort Amenities:
- There are bars, restaurants and convienience shops throughout Les Houches. There are also a couple of pharmacies and banks and cash machines. If you can't find what you need here though, you are sure to find it in Chamonix.
- Local currency:
- €
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Internet access:
- Yes - WIFI
Les Houches
Chamonix and Les Houches chalets
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Ski Holidays in 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 (see ski packs). 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 in 6 pass 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 2013 the dates for this race are TBA (will update soon), so if mixing with the best skiers in the world is your aim, head to town then!
Accommodation in Les Houches
Zenith offer a range of catered chalets, self catered chalets as well as hotels and apartments. Details of all the ski accommodations can be seen at the accommodation tab above.
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Accommodation in Les Houches
Chalet Athina
Located in the resort of Les Houches, this newly built chalet has all that you require for a great holiday! Read MoreFrom £334.00
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 MoreFrom £128.00
Chalet Mazot
A very nice chalet which benefits from plenty of sun and a great view of the Mont Blanc mountain range. Read MoreFrom £317.00
Résidence Le Hameau de Pierre Blanche
The Hameau de Pierre Blanche is a lovely residence that offers a view of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles de Chamonix every morning. Read MoreFrom £168.00
Location of Les Houches
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Doing More … Design your holiday to suit you.
Pre Departure
When you book your holiday with Zenith Holidays, you can be confident that we will be there to help make the whole experience as smooth as easy as possible.
During the week before you leave, we will call you to make sure you have all you need or to provide any help or assistance in some last minute touches - but, before then, do make sure your passport is valid (not required for Jersey) and peruse our upgrade possibilities - you can book up to 2 weeks before you travel but do be aware that some things will sell out - airport parking and the Meet & Greet service often do on peak holiday dates and the "Fetch-my-luggage" service is bound to be popular on busy weeks so do book that early.
If you need an airport hotel or even some "tried & tested" car games for the kids for the drive down, let us know or book them online - once you have booked your holiday, all these extras can be added in your own secure booking area.
Have a great holiday!
Fetch my luggageSave money and time by having your skis , boards, surfs or golf clubs taken to resort for you
Meet and GreetWith Meteor meet and greet car parking there is no driving around looking for a car park when you arrive at the airport.
Matthews FriendsMatthew's Friends is a local charity that we have chosen to support this year - read on for more information about this charity....
Get fit for skiingLove skiing but feel wiped out by the end of the day? Worried that you'll make mistakes because you're getting tired? Time to put in a bit of preparation time before you head off on holiday - let us help...
Airport car parkingPre-book secured airport parking at any of 16 UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Airport LoungeIf you're flying from Stansted or Gatwick why not start your holiday off in style and book into the airport lounge?
NippergripIf you're taking a small child skiing for the first time you might want to purchase a Nippergrip before you go.
Online Personal TrainerWant to get fit for the Winter season? If you can’t make it to a gym regularly why not sign up for an online programme and have a personal trainer at a fraction of the usual cost.
Photos of Les Houches
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Les Houches Museum
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Short Breaks in Les Houches
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