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| Lovely secluded village, good for Intermediates |
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| not brilliant for experts |
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| Getting There |
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By Air
Geneva - 105km
Lyone - 155km
Chambery - 70km
Annecy - 70km
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By Train
TGV Paris-Albertville 3 hours 40 minutes
Transfer by bus at main train arrival times (30 minute journey)
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By Car
Paris - 630km
Lyon - 170km
Grenoble - 110km
Albertville - 25km
Chamonix - 80 km
Turin - 210 km
Motorway until Albertville then follow signs for Beaufortain
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 Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? www.skitransfers.com offer an excellent service. English-speaking drivers greet you at the airport and then drive you to the resort. Their vehicles range in size up to a 19 seater minibus. Child seats also available. |
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| About The Resort.. |
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| Areches is located in the heart of the Beaufortain massif and only 25 km from Albertville. Against the backdrop of Mont Blanc, Arêches-Beaufort is small village . |
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 Snowshoe trekking
Cross Country Skiing
ParaglidingBeginner’s and advanced courses available for glacier trekking, and climbingfrozen waterfalls, Courses available on rock, snow or ice. Check with the Tourist Office for more details |
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| About The Mountain |
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 There is 50km of downhill skiing available
Cross Country - 35km of cross country trails available.
Snowboarders - The first equipped natural snow-park in France. Boarder zone with a natural boardercross. |
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Need to hire a taxi in Areches?
VIBERT Tel.: +33 (0)4.79.38.10.59 or +33 (0)4.79.38.10.62
BLANC Tel.: +33 (0)4.79.38.10.50 - Fax: 0+33 (0)4.79.38.11.85 |
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| Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop |
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We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at one of the three Gaspard Sport shops in Areches. You'll find them situated in
Place Capitaine Bulle
Le Christiana
Le Planay
If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big saving of up to 45% during the season on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment.
Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now! |
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We hope you found our webpage on Areches useful and we'd apreciate your vote of confidence - so why not 'digg it'
xx snowbrainer
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Looking for a way to carry your skis easily and effortlessly?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket – no skier should be without one.
You can order ‘THE HANDLE’ here at snowbrainer. It’s a very affordable £10.00 + £1.99 P&P (in the UK).
To order ‘THE HANDLE’ , firstly send us an e-mail with your name and contact phone number and we will give you a call to organise payment and delivery . admin@snowbrainer.co.uk
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