Nursery Ski....
Our nearest ski run is La Grande Terche, it is a hidden treasure of the Portes du Soleil. We believe it is one of the best places for your younger children to learn. The nursury slopes are gentle and, more conviently all within sight of the restaurant/bar!
A lift pass for La Grande Terche is available from the main telecabine in the town, (2004 - 2005 Prices):
| 2004/05 prices | Adult | Child | |
| 1 day | 17.10 | 12.85 | |
| half day** | 13.65 | 10.40 | |
| 6 days | 91.90 | 69.00 | |
** Half day pass available from 1200h
For the more advanced and more adventurous skier/skiing family, a Portes du Soleil lift pass is available. This will allow you to explore all of the 14 resorts with just the one pass. Prices for 2005/06 are as follows:
| Prix en Euros | Adulte | Child | Senior |
| 1/2 day | 28 | 19 | 22 |
| 1 day | 37 | 25 | 30 |
| 1,5 day | 64 | 43 | 51 |
| 2 days | 72 | 48 | 58 |
| 3 days | 103 | 69 | 82 |
| 4 days | 131 | 88 | 105 |
| 5 days | 157 | 105 | 126 |
| 5 x 1/2 day | 140 | 95 | 110 |
| 5 x 1 day | 185 | 125 | 150 |
| 6 days | 179 | 120 | 143 |
Ski Lessons
ESF ski and snow board instructors are based in the village square opposite the telecabine; they all speak English and we know from experience that the lessons are first class and reasonably priced.
click here to view the ESF website.
If you would like a more focused tuition course, then we can highly recommend the British Ski and Snowboard School based in Morzine.
click here to directly to their website.Again, please mention that you are staying with us at winterandsummer.com
