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2013 dates and prices now available in Samoens
30th March 2012
Ski Weekender’s first winter season in Chalet Caroline in Samoens was very successful, to the point where guests were asking if they could book for the 2013 season before they’d even gone home! Consequently we now have all the prices and availability for Samoens 2013 season ready for your perusal.
Don’t forget that if you can book early you will qualify for our early booking discount of £20pp when booking before the end of August 2012. Even better though – if you book before the end of April 2012 we will give you an additional £10pp discount for being so organised!
Have a look at our Chalet Caroline details to help you make up your mind.
End of Season Finale ski weekend 2012
30th March 2012
We’re finishing the winter season with a bang this year as the skiing promises to be fantastic right up to the end. Our last weekend in the Aravis runs from Thursday 12th – Monday 16th April and we’re offering it at a bargain price of just £350pp, reduced from £495pp, with all the same package details as normal.
The snow on the peaks is still a very good depth and the quality is excellent for the time of year too, particularly in the mornings. The resorts are still 90% open on the last day of March, so if you can capitalise on a bit of extra holiday after Easter than now’s your chance to pick up a bargain ski break!
Easter Ski Weekends
2nd March 2012
Our popular Easter Ski Holidays 2012 promise 4 days skiing, NO days off work! Beds are filling and flight prices are creeping up, so best get in quick…
March spaces going!
10th February 2012
With the snow so good, our March ski weekends are selling fast. Midweeks are also filling up, so the atmosphere is going to be great this spring! Ever wondered what a short ski break in March is like here in La Clusaz and Grand Bornand?
Last January spaces
30th December 2011
The snow keeps on falling, and looks set to continue into 2012! Great conditions, cheaper flights and empty pistes await all those that are joining us in January. We still have a few spaces left, so you best get in quick! Check dates and prices.
Lake Annecy Ski Resorts combine
27th October 2011
Good news for all those who love the beautiful mountain town of Annecy. The main ski resorts near Lake Annecy have joined forces this year to become collectively known as the Lake Annecy Ski Resorts.
Individually the towns of La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod and St Jean de Sixt are attractive, traditional ski stations with a relaxed vibe, quiet slopes and a great atmosphere. Combined, they make for a large, diverse ski area (220km) to rival any in the Alps, conveniently located within 1 hour of Geneva, and only 30 mins from Annecy itself.
What is the skiing like at the Lake Annecy Resorts?
It may seem like a common claim, but with 220km of skiing, across a number of different peaks, there really is skiing to delight all levels of skier here.
Beginners will love the learning area in Grand Bornand, with a host of long green runs to explore the mountain, stopping off at a quaint farmhouse restaurant for a hot chocolate or vin chaud. The learner area at Beauregard (La Clusaz) is also a well connected area ideal for starting out.
Intermediates will be in heaven with miles of cruisy blues and reds linking the entire area, so you rarely have to ski the same runs again, and feel like you have had a real explore of the area. Manigod comes into its own here, with lots of ‘hidden skiing’ in a stunning bowl below the 2,400m peak of L’Etale.
Advanced skiers and off-piste powder hounds will lap up the freeride bowls of La Balme, Torchere and Fernuy, the stomping ground of freeride world champ Candide Thovex. The Espace Freeride in Grand Bornand is well worth heading to, and the extensive snow park is rated one of the best in France.
For more detail, check out our insiders guides to Skiing La Clusaz and Skiing Grand Bornand.
What are the Lake Annecy Resorts like for Families?
La Clusaz and Grand Bornand have both been awarded the ‘Famille Plus’ mark for their excellent facilities for families. There is a wide range of family friendly events put on throughout the ski season.
We can help guests arrange crèche and childrens ski school as part of our extra services.
What is going on in the Lake Annecy Ski Resorts this winter?
There are plenty of events in the Lake Annecy Ski Resorts this year – freestyle ski competitions, displays, live music, street performances, full moon skiing, snowboard championships, charity races – you name it! For a full list check out our page on events in La Clusaz, and events in Grand Bornand.
Grand Bornand to host 2012 Biathlon World Cup
22nd September 2011
Biathlon event is 13th to 18th December 2012
In 2010 Grand Bornand built a biathlon stadium and re-landscaped the arrival and departure points of the cross country skiing course at the start of the Vallee du Bouchet in preparation for a series of major events. This year sees the second major international event with the Eon IBU World Cup 3 Biathlon event taking place between the 13th and 18th December 2012.
Biathlon consists of cross country skiing and rifle shooting – a mix of strength, stamina, steadiness of hand and good aim. Cross country skiing alone is a tough sport – competitors push their bodies to the limit as they propel themselves through rolling meadows, up steep inclines and down hills at terrifying speeds. When you add the need for a steady hand to shoot on target their willpower becomes obvious as they hold their breath for added stillness after sprinting to the shoot-spot.
The first Biathlon competition held in the new GB stadium was the European Cup in March 2011. This 3-day event saw exceptionally fit men and women of all European nationalites battling it out on the tracks and in the shooting stadium. This December it gets even bigger as GB host the World Cup.
This exciting event brings a great atmosphere to the village. As well as many world champion athletes, their support teams and trainers, fans flock to the village to support them too – a real bonus for the tourism industry as restaurants, bars and hotels get a well deserved boost in revenue at the start of the winter season.
For full details off the Biathlon World Cup you can visit the Grand Bornand website.
Book for Christmas!
22nd September 2011
Who wants to be stuck with the washing up and TV repeats – when you could be in the beautiful snowy mountains with your friends and family? Convenient 3 and 4 day Christmas breaks complete with roast turkey and all the trimmings!
Ski Weekender to Offer Samoens as a New Resort
26th August 2011
To celebrate 10 years in the Alps, Ski Weekender is expanding into the Grand Massif ski area of Samoens and Flaine.
In an exciting move, Ski Weekender’s convenient 3- and 4-day packages will be available through January and March in a comfortable catered chalet in Samoens, sleeping up to 12 people. Providing everything that you have come to expect from the usual Ski Weekender package, guests can take advantage of free airport transfers, lift passes included, 3 course dinner with wine, hot breakfast and afternoon tea and cakes and exploring the new resort with our ski hosting.
Samoens is well known as the 4th largest linked ski domain in France, covering over 265km of pistes within the ski areas of Samoens, Flaine, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt. With fantastic skiing for all levels this really is a resort for all abilities – from green run skiers and cruisy blue lovers to those who love challenging reds and blacks and even park rats! Samoens even offers one of the longest blue runs in France, Les Cascades, at over 14km top to bottom.
Of course the one thing that Ski Weekender will never compromise is the level of service that you will receive on your holiday. Consequently you can be sure that whether you take a Thursday – Monday break or a Monday – Thursday midweek trip, your every need will be met.
Now in Samoens!
15th August 2011
This year we are offering our same great service in the Grand Massif too – so you can ski 265km of pistes around Samoens, Flaine and Les Carroz! Read our guide to the resort.
