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NON-SKIING ACTIVITIES

There are a lot of activities in La Tania and near by towns for the non-skier, such as: snow-shoe walks, paragliding, indoor climbing, ice skating, 10-pin bowling, ice-karting, dog-sledging, ski doo riding, and snow walks. Meribel and Courchevel both have ice rinks and 1850 has 10-pin bowling too. There a luge sledging run at 1550. The fitness club in the hotel Montana has massage, sun bed, pool with jet stream, sauna, swimming instruction, water aerobics are on twice a week.

Please see below for some information on some of the activities and if something you fancy is not here then please chat with out UK office to see if can help or advise.

Pedestrian Lift Pass  (Piétons)

You can purchase a pedestrian pass that can allow you to access Courchevel 1850 and Meribel centre, via a series of cable cars, on route to Meribel, there is a small amount of walking, no more then about 100 metres, to the nearest bubble, a slight down hill there and of course a little uphill on your return. Meribel has a twice weekly market, where local cheese and meats amongst various other delights can be purchased. Courchevel 1850 is also a great town to visit with its numerous shops, a little bit on the expensive side, but worth a look. There is a mall styled shopping area with cafe and many gift shops.

These passes not only give a chance for a bit of exploration, but also a chance to meet skiing friends for a spot of lunch at the Bouc Blanc situated at the top of the La Tania bubble or the Pierre Plates found at the top of Meribel and other numerous choices travelling to Courchevel 1850.

  • A weekly pass for an adult -  46€ (approx £32)
  • Daily pass being - 15€ (approx £10)

Children under the age of 5 receive free passes for pedestrian or skiing, you will need to provide a passport for proof of age.

Dog Sledging

You can learn how to drive through the forest of La Tania in Jack London 's tracks.

  • 1 hour (minimum 2 pers.) : € 
  • Half-day (minimum 4 pers.) : € 
  • Night outings (minimum 4 pers.) : €

Information and booking : Traîneau Evasion, tel. : 33 (0)4 79 08 81 55 or 33 (0)6 80 63 15 72

Snowshoeing

  Dog sledging in La Tania

Ecole du Ski Franccais - Nicolas - website

Tel. : 33 (0)4 79 08 80 39 ;
e-mail :

Schedule

Sunday 9.30 : la Vallée des Avals
1.30-4.30 : Meribel valley
Monday 9.30-12.00 : Les Granges de Meribel and aperitives
1.30 - 4.30 : Le plan de Tueda -natural reserve
Tuesday 9.30 - 12.00 : Le Villard des Allues
1.30 - 4.30 : National park, walk to see the ibex
Wednesday

9.30 - 12.00 : La forêt du Praz
1.30 - 4.30 : Tincave, south exposition
Thursday

9.30 - 4.30 : Easy day walk, Versant du Soleil. Fondue savoyarde at the summit
9.30 - 12.00 : Le bois de l'adret, Les Allues
1.30 - 4.30 : La Forêt du Fontany, Méribel
Friday :

9.30 - 0.30 : National park, Walk to see the ibex
1.30 - 4.30 : La crête de Praslin, Courchevel

Yann Couillard - Mountain leader - website

Tel : 33 (0)4 79 01 10 12 ;
Mail :

Private

  • Half day (private) :  150€
  • Full day (private):  250€

Group hikes

  • Half day :  18€
  • Full day :  35€

Prices are not included lift pass, renting of the equipment, insurance.

Snow-Scooter

Every day, 'Chardons Loisirs' propose 4 snow scooter rides after your day skiing. Time for real thrills at the controls of a skidoo or snow scooter! Chardon Loisirs offer you several different formulas, from the discovery outing to the 'sporty' outing.

Tel. : 33 (0)4 79 08 39 60

Paragliding

Experience today mankind's oldest dream : to fly ! No previous experience necessary.

The licensed and practiced pilots offer you the highest level of security for your voyage into the third dimension. Absolute stillness. The only noise is the wind. Live an unforgettable experience.

Phone Jean- FRançois: 33 (0) 609 45 99 72

  Paragliding over La Tania

Weekly Events & Torch Light Descent

Come and try the free drink 'Green Chaud' every Sunday 5 pm at the Tourist Office discover the French Ski School Slalom, the Torch light descent, our concerts ...

The full entertainment programme is available from the Tourist Office of La Tania.

Close by ...

At the neighboring resorts of Courchevel and Méribel : ice skating rink, tobogganing, swimming pool, bowling, karting on ice, climbing wall, mountain flying ...

 
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