Espace Killy Ski Holidays
The Espace Killy ski area
The Espace Killy ski area is named after a local Olympic gold medallist; it is in the Savoie region of France and is made up of 3 ski resorts – Val d’Isere, La Daille and Tignes. The Espace Killy ski area is renound for having good snow conditions and La Grande Motte at 3650 m has glacier skiing and snowboarding. The Espace Killy is one of the largest and most varied ski areas in Europe.
Skiing in Espace Killy
The Espace Killy ski area covers 300kms of piste, with 97 ski lifts. All competent skiers will be able to ski between Val d’Isere and Tignes in a day due to the excellent lift facilities. Val d’Isere marks the start of the European World Cup downhill ski season with the Premiere Neige held here in December. The La Face black run was the 1992 Olympic downhill course.
The resorts in Espace Killy
Val d’Isere is one the most famous ski resorts in the world, the village dates from the 13th century and has a traditional pedestrianised area. The skiing offers something for everyone and it has an excellent snow record. Tignes is a purpose-built ski resort which lacks beauty but makes up for it with good facilities and a reliable snow fall, being at 2,100m. La Daille is an old hamlet at 1800m, just below Val d’Isere; it has the Funival high speed funicular which takes skiers to the top of the Bellevarde piste in a few minutes.
Apres ski in Espace Killy
The après ski in Espace Killy is plentiful and lively. There are over 60 bars, restaurants and clubs to choose from. In Tignes there are approx 20 restaurants, many bars and 3 clubs and there is a free 24 hour bus service. In Espace Killy there are all the usual activities for non skiers e.g. ice skating, husky sleigh rides, ice climbing and weekly markets.
Snowboarding in Espace Killy
The Espace Killy area has excellent facilities for snowboarders, with a half pipe, a couple of snowboard parks and extensive pisted and unpisted terrain for all levels of snowboards.
Cheap ski deals to Espace Killy
The Lavachet Apartments are conveniently situated close to the ski slopes, approximately 4 minutes walk to the Lavachet chairlift, giving access to the whole skiing area of Tignes. Accommodation is compact with a choice of four different types of apartment
These attractive apartments are located at the foot of the World Cup run in La Daille and the rapid Funival funicular takes skiers to the top of the Bellevarde in just 4 minutes. La Daille is a satellite village of Val d'Isère, just 1
These pleasant apartments are well positioned in the Verdets area of Val d’Isère. They are close to the resort centre and offer great value accommodation in this world class resort. For 2011/12 bookings this hotel can also be booked as First Choice ski +
Offering high standards of comfort and facilities, these great value apartments are perfect for groups or families seeking a peaceful yet central location. With easy access to both the slopes and the village centre you will never be more than a few minutes away from the action
Recently renovated, the Aparthotel Alpina is well located in the Val Claret area, within easy reach of the shops and only 2 minutes walk to the Grande Motte gondola. Location • close to the shops • 2 minutes walk to the Grand Motte gondola • near ski school meeting point • 1 minute walk to kids clubs at Hotel Diva Features • indoor pool • sauna • bar • lounge • 35 apartments Meals • breakfast buffet • 3 course evening meal taken at L’Alpine Café Rooms for 2 or 3 people sharing a room with a double fold out bed or two single beds and bunk beds in the entrance hall, private bath or shower room and WC
Award for Excellence − Best Accommodation category − see page 20 Sleeps 12 people in 5 bedrooms A truly charming chalet, with a rustic feel having been converted from an old farmhouse cottage Situated in La Daille, close to a few bars, restaurants and the free ski bus stop which runs to Val d'Isère regularly until late Location Ski lift − 150m •Ski bus stop − 50m •Ski school meeting point − 500m •Resort centre − 2km Rooms: Ground Floor: Duplex ‘Master bedroom' with two single beds each in its own curtained off alcove, en−suite shower & wc, and seating area leading to a mezzanine level with a double bed and bathroom with corner jet bath & wc
Only 200m from the resort centre and ski lifts, the Residence V.montana hotel in Tignes boasts excellent facilities and a fantastic piste-side location. Guests will enjoy a choice of three restaurants and two bars, as well as a fitness club. This is ideal accommodation for those on a family skiing holiday.
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