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Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) High altitude resort |
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| Resort description |
Val d'Allos is entirely timber-built, creating a unique warm and friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1937 as a purpose built resort, it boasts miles of skiing but without the crowds of other larger resorts. Thanks to its links with Pra-Loup it offers a change of scene, tranquillity and beauty along with some fantastic thrills. It is widely regarded as the finest ski area in the Southern Alps.
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Val d’Allos
Val
d’Allos is composed of 3 different and
complementary sites:
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Val d’Allos 1800: “La Foux” resort
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Val d’Allos 1400: “Village
d’Allos” (traditional
and
charming
mountain village)
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Val d’Allos 1500: “Seignus” resort
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Skiing
in Val d’Allos 1800 “La Foux” resort
All
skiers will enjoy the resort. Skiers will benefit
from a wider skiing domain: the “Espace
lumière”
(connection to Pra-Loup resort)
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Snowboarding in Val d’Allos
Snowboarders
will find a snowpark and
a boardercross.
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Cross-country skiing
Val d’Allos has 35km/21.8 miles of trails. The
trails are located in the village of Val
d’Allos 1400 and are alongside the Verdon waterway. There is also
a Nordic ski trail of 14km/8.7miles.
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Snowshoe walks
Val
d’Allos has 10km/6.2 miles of trails dedicated
to snowshoeing.
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Ski school
The ESF in
Val d’Allos offers a variety of lessons
of
alpine
skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, mono-skiing
and telemark…
A
kindergarten will welcome youngsters (from 3 years
old) who desire to get familiarised with the skiing
sensations.
Unfortunately
Ski Collection cannot pre-book Ski School in Val
d’Allos.
For more
information please visit
www.esf-valdallos.com
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Lift passes
Val
d’Allos lift passes give you access to the
resorts of “Val d’Allos
1500-Seignus”, “Val d’Allos 1800-La
Foux” and
“Pra-Loup”(Connection to
“Espace
lumière”).
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| The Skiing |
| The Espace Lumiere linking the Foux d'Allos and Pra-Loup has created one of the largest skiing areas in the Southern Alps, providing 170km of piste. It is great for all types of skiing; downhill, cross country and snowboarding, providing enjoyment for experienced and occasional skiers who will delight in the opportunities Val d'Allos provides. |
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| Après Ski |
| A rather quiet après ski, the resort offers 1 nightclub and a range of restaurants from traditional mountain fare to pizzas, crepes and burgers. For those seeking a livelier nightlife simply visit Pra-Loup, which holds over 20 restaurants, several bars and a couple of nightclubs. |
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| Amenities |
| The resort offers a range of sports shops, some small supermarkets and a children's day-centre, along with other amenities such as bakeries, newsagents and pharmacies. |
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| Activities |
| As well as the vast ski area, visitors can enjoy a snow playground, tobogganing, snow shoeing, snow mobiling, ice skating and even ice diving along with various craft workshops. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 700 miles, approximately 11 hrs 10 mins.
Airport access: Nice: 80 miles, approximately 2 hrs 10 mins. Grenoble: 185 miles, approximately 4 hrs. Chambery: 200 miles, approximately 4 hrs 20 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1800m (5,906ft) |
Slope range: |
1400m (4,593ft) - 2600m (8,530ft) |
Ski area: |
L'Espace Lumiere |
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| Piste coverage |
180 |
| Ski lifts |
50 |
| Ski runs |
127 |
| Green |
22 |
| Blue |
39 |
| Red |
54 |
| Black |
12 |
| Snow cannons |
252 |
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| Beginners |
*** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
*** |
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| Local Ski Area |
Val d'Allos has 5 green runs, 9 blue runs, 15 red runs and 3 black runs. |
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| Accommodation |
| Les Terrasses de LabrauOur rating: **** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
(c 30-32m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds, bathroom & separate WC.
Alcove studio sleeps 4
(c 30-32m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 alcove with 2 single beds, bathroom & separate WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(c 35m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom & separate WC.
2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 7
(c 50m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 2 bedrooms each with a double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with a single bed, bathroom, shower-room & separate WC.
2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6-8
(c 60m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 2 bedrooms each with a double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, shower-room with WC, bathroom & separate WC. Split level.
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
(c 50m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 3 bedrooms each with a double or 2 single beds, 2 bathrooms & 2 separate WCs.
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| Les Cimes du Val d'AllosOur rating: *** |
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Studio Sleeps 2
(25m2) Living/dining area with double bed, 1 bathroom, separate WC.
1 Bed Superior Alcove Sleeps 6
(42-45m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, alcove with bunk beds, 1 bathroom, separate WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(34-45m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, alcove with bunk beds, 1 bathroom, separate WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 8
(55m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, alcove with bunk beds, 2 single beds, 1 bathroom with shower and WC, separate WC.
2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6-8
(57m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, 2 bedroom with a double bed, alcove with bunk beds, 1 bathroom with shower and WC, shower room, separate WC.
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Click to Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) website