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Our
Favourite Resorts - Val d'Allos...
Comprising the traditional Le Seignus and the more modern
La Foux, the Val d'Allos has miles of skiing but without the crowds of
other large resorts. Established as a ski resort in the 1930's, the area
has retained a laid-back, Provencal atmosphere and is very popular with
families from Nice, Cannes and Monaco. Fantastic scenery, loads of skiing
for all abilities and no package tour operators makes it one of France's
undiscovered gems.
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Our likes/dislikes:
Big, varied, ski area and no crowds - outside the local
school holidays you'll be unlucky if you have to queue 30 seconds for a
lift. Great value lift passes, tuition and plenty of cheap flights from
all over the UK with EasyJet, BA, BMI and EUJet puts it within every
skier's budget. Boarders may not like having to use a button lift to
get full use of the domaine and teenagers might not find the area lively
enough.
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Factfile...
Resort height:
1,500 - 2,600m
Access: Hire car
or coach from Nice, taxi from Thorame railway station.
Downhill runs:
79 pistes at La Foux - 25 at Le Seignus.
Size of domaine: La Foux 180km, Le Seignus
50km
Snow cannon: La Foux 213, Le Seignus 63
Lifts: La Foux - 50 lifts, Le Seignus - 11
lifts
Lift Pass:
Adult €135
in high season. Child lift pass: Free for under-6's, 6-12 20% discount,
13-17 15% discount.
Office du Tourisme:
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Where to stay...Anywhere in Le Seignus will
be right by the slopes but Le Hameau du Chapelle and Seignus Haute are a
10 minute walk from the shops and restaurants. La Foux is more spread out
and divided by a river so check before you book.
Check out
Chalet Vallons (pictured left) for a great chalet right on the piste
in Le Seignus d'Allos.
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