The Portes du Soleil boasts over 600k of skiing with 351 marked pistes and 238 lifts across France and Switzerland. NEW for the 2019/20 seasons are 7 more pistes, 2 fast lifts and another snowpark – making it one of the biggest international ski areas in the world! 

AND there’s the off-piste (aka backcountry) and the piste-sauvage (the bit between the pistes). Ok we made the wild bit up, but it is totally a thing and the terminology is already catching on. As are all the tertiary activities…

• • Skiing: Alpine, downhill, uphill (!), telemarking… Take a half day lesson or guide as technique is infinite… you could try the PDS loop but there are a lot of lifts to contend with. Ditto the Swiss Wall and moguls. Look out for regular flood lit DH racing in the evenings.
  • Snowboarding: What powder days were made for. Head to The Stash (or The Little Stash), park rat it up at Chapelle, Avoriaz or try out EaglePark, Morzine (new for 19/20). Watch the pros during halfpipe events – even Jenny Jones catches the bus with us mere mortals!
  • Rando: witness your fitness soar as you skin up, yomp and glide at altitude or go for an actual winter walk
  • Ski de Fond: classic or skate, the boots are comfy either way. 
  • Paragliding: hold on tight to your tandem instructor whilst you admire Mont Blanc!
  • Snow shoeing: see the scenery at a slower pace, follow marked routes or hire a guide to explore the backcountry
  • Torchlit Sledging: head-torch night runs are incredible
  • Husky Sledging: such cute paws tho

• Ice skating: outdoor and indoor patinoires
• Ice Hockey: matches every Saturday night – make sure you sit on the hometown Pingouins side!
• Swimming: lane, casual or kids, or ski to Aquariaz where there’s even a lazy river and outdoor jacuzzi!
• Spas: relax in one of our sauna/hot tubs or do some Wim Hoffing in the snow. There’s also a great spa at Hotel Samoyède.
• Yoga: 121 lessons in your chalet or attend a class any time of the week
• Massage: mobile or in house, try a Swedish full body or an ayurvedic Indian Head Massage to clear the sinuses
• Music Festivals: Rock the Pistes or Snowboxx (March)

Pick your week, book a chalet and some Xtras. Have the snow holiday of a lifetime!