Les Carroz, an authentic village in Haute-Savoie, is extremely easy to get to (10 minutes from the nearest motorway exit and a high-speed train station and approximately 45 minutes from Geneva airport). Les Carroz is situated on a sunny plateau very close to Mont Blanc and is part of the Grand Massif ski area, opening out onto 265 km of ski slopes. It is one of the largest ski areas in Europe and its snow cover is one of the best in the Alps.
Les Carroz is known for its family atmosphere and its architecture, which is typical of the Haute-Savoie area. Nordic winter activities are offered such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, biathlon, horse-drawn carriage rides…
Daily free shuttle buses to the Agy Nordic area (35 km of trails) are offered to cross-country skiers.
The ‘Grande Odyssee’ offer
The ‘Lays’ area, the race departure place in Les Carroz will be transformed into a Nordic village with its teepees. For the event, for one week or a short break, don’t miss our deals:
- cross-country skiing pass
- one snowshoeing session
- one biathlon session (snowshoeing and laser rifle-shooting)
- dogs veterinary control in Agy (by bus)
- pedestrian pass (Kédeuze Télecabine) to see the race on Monday
Our accommodation deals:
One child for free or discounts for children or 7 nights to the price of 6…
http://www.lescarroz.com/les-carroz-haute-savoie-special-summer-offers/m332.aspx
NORDIC ACTIVITIES
Introduction to dog sledding
In the snowy Molliets bowl, a qualified musher explains how to drive a dog sleigh in complete safety and shares his passion for husky dogs and the musher world.
1 hour : 55 € per adult ;
35 € per child under 12 years old
½ day : 110 € per adult ;
70 € per child under 12 years old
Biathlon
Snowshoeing and laser rifle-shooting: discover this activity which requires a great self control. One half day introduction with the Agy cross country skiing instructors takes place in the centre of Les Carroz ski resort.
Tourist Office 04 50 90 00 04
Snowshoeing
Follow the marked paths. Snowshoe outings alone or guided to see nature in the winter, animal tracks…
Office de Tourisme 04 50 90 00 04
carroz@lescarroz.com –
www.lescarroz.com
Ski joering and horse-drawn carriage rides
Let’s ski drawn by a horse or a pony… For those loving more comfort, try a horse-drawn carriage ride and discover the village snowy views to the quiet rythm of the horse.
Cheval et Montagne – 06 10 850 05 99