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Les Portes du Soleil in a Nutshell [1]

This natural powder reserve at the heart of the Alps offers skiers pristine surroundings, mountain lifts that are hidden amid the snow-covered forest, runs that wind their way through snow meadows and quaint mountain chalets. The ski area enjoys exceptionally good snowfall from mid-November to the end of April, with an average of 25.69 ft of powder every year. A veritable “ski safari,” visitors can ski not only between resorts within the domain but can also cross the Franco-Swiss border on skis.

Access

Approximately one hour from the Geneva International airport and 30 minutes from Cluses and Thonon-les-Bains train stations.

Opening/Closing dates

From December 21st, 2013 to April 13th, 2014

Facts and figures

• Large ski area crossing France and Switzerland • 24.61 ft of snowfall on average per year • 403 miles of slopes • 133 miles of cross-country skiing • 195 lifts • 286 runs over 404 miles • 900 snow cannons • 11 snow parks • 1 half-pipe • 5 border crossing • 286 runs with varying gradations: o Black: 27 o Red: 104 o Blue: 122 o Green: 33 o Plus special beginners’ areas

Ski Pass Winter Rates 2013-2014

Six days adult: $311.56 Six days child: $233.51

What makes this domain special?

Features skiing between twelve resorts and two countries.

Special Events

Rock the Pistes Festival - From March 26th to 30th, 2014

Combining snow sports and music, this free, open-air daytime music festival takes place in the heart of the ski area, where the best pop-rock scene is accessible with ski passes.

Snowshoeing followed by an aperitif in an igloo

This guided snowshoeing expedition suitable for all levels takes participants across the bucolic mountain pastures of Les Gets. Following the jaunt, guests are invited for an aperitif and local specialties enjoyed in an igloo.

Portes du Soleil Website [2]
Documents
France Montagnes Press Kit - France's Larges Ski Areas.pdf [3]
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Links
[1] https://us.media.france.fr/en/node/184 [2] http://en.portesdusoleil.com [3] https://us.media.france.fr/sites/default/files/document/press_kit/France%20Montagnes%20Press%20Kit%20-%20France%27s%20Larges%20Ski%20Areas.pdf