Zermatt Resort
Zermatt is a pristine resort village within Switzerland that has banned the use of motor vehicles. All visitors must arrive by train; they are then taken to their lodge via horse-drawn sleighs or an electric cart. Zermatt is known for its numerous ski slopes; however, there are many activities that will keep both the skier and the non-skier entertained. The indoor climbing wall will keep you and your family out of the cold while you test your endurance on the 22-foot wall. If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take in the slopes without worrying about falling, then the Toboggan at Furi is for you. The Furi is an evening trip that will allow you to first enjoy culinary delights from sophisticated restaurants, followed by a toboggan ride back down to Zermatt. This resort features 365 days of snow, so you are sure to enjoy skiing and snowboarding whenever you visit.
Zermatt Tourism
Service Center
3928 Randa
Schweiz
+41 27 967 16 77
Val Thorens
The Val Thorens, a resort located in the French Alps, is comprised of eight different villages. These villages contain elaborate and luxurious accommodations, restaurants and activities for the entire family. This massive mountain resort has the Lords of the Snow program, designed for children and is overseen by a professional staff. Kids will learn the basics in skiing as well as how to handle the snow. The entire village is known as a semi-pedestrian resort, which means that the use of vehicles is extremely limited. You are able to drive your car to your accommodations to unload your luggage, however, you must part your car in one of the 3,500 secured parking spaces. A complementary shuttle will take you back to your lodging. This method ensures a clean, environmentally friendly experience at the resort. There are a total of three ski domains that comprise more than 1040 km, or 646 miles, of runs. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced skier, there are slopes for you.
Val Thorens
Maison de Val Thorens
F -- 73440 VAL THORENS
Telephone: 04 79 00 08 08
Fax: 04 79 00 00 04
Le Ski D'or - Tignes, France
Le Ski D'or provides a total of 27 rooms within the Espace Killy Ski area. The accommodations within this hotel have been geared toward the skiing enthusiast. With ski-in, ski-out availability, you can hit the slopes whenever you feel the urge. There are more than 186 miles of downhill skiing served by 90 ski lifts; this ski area is able to lift 75,500 skiers per hour. Depending on the ski lift pass you obtain, you will be able to not only ski in Espace Killy, but also in Val d'Isere, which offers even more slopes to enjoy. This area offers the largest snowboarding area within all of Europe. The Palafour Comb will provide a vertical drop of 2,000 feet for snowboarders to enjoy. There are even three snowboarding schools for those who want to learn this skill.
Le Ski D'or
73320 Tignes -- Val Claret
France
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 51 60
hotel-skidor.com
