10 May 2016
Tags: #summer, #Alps, #france, #gourmet, #Sport, #Festivals
Four beautiful villages in the French Alps : La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod and St Jean de Sixt
Lake Annecy Ski Resorts : SUMMER NEWS 2016
FESTIVALS & SPORT IN LAKE ANNECY SKI RESORTS
Bike Lovers : Roc des Alps 17-19 June 2016 and Tour de France 23 July 2016
5000 mountain bikers will enjoy the Roc des Alpes La Clusaz, an intense experience in the heart of the Massif des Aravis. Each competitor will find something to meet their needs, whatever their level or training (touring, cross country, enduro, downhill). The village will offer a festive weekend with exhibitors, entertainment and spectacular displays to mountain bikers and their families. www.rocdesalpes.com
This year's Tour de France passes through the centre of La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand and St Jean de Sixt on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
Runners : KV Challenge Manigod 06/16 July and 03/17 August 2016
1000m Vertical Challenge with the French Championship held on 16 July. A challenging run on the Col de Merdassier. Fabulous views of the Manigod Valley, if you can breathe when you reach the top!
For Families : Aravis and Co 18-22 July 2016
'The Family Festival in the Mountain' - Over five days, these four villages in the Aravis become an unusual playground with four main themes : Cycle in La Clusaz, Ropes in Grand-Bornand, In Nature in Manigod and Air in Saint-Jean-de Sixt. Every afternoon new activities, linked to these themes are offered free of charge in the heart of each of these four villages The festival will be crowned with two evenings of fireworks. www.aravisetcompagnies.com
Youth Arts : Au Bonheur des Momes 21-26 August 2016
Over 100,000 festival-goers; 90 companies and 450 acts, many free of charge : theatre, mime, puppets, dance and other circus acts. Au Bonheur des Momes has over the years created a festival, which appeals to all tastes and has become the biggest cultural event for young audiences in Europe. www.aubonheurdesmomes.com
GOURMET IN LAKE ANNECY SKI RESORTS
Reblechon Cheese
Le Grand-Bornand is home of Reblochon Cheese. Each week, one of its fifty active farms opens its doors to the public. The opportunity to see the different stages of manufacturing Reblochon, an AOP labelled cheese iconic to the Aravis. From milking cows to ripening in the cellar, they unveil the secret to the flavours and textures that you won't know just by tasting it! Prices: 4,30€/adult - 2,50€/children. Free for under 6 years. www.legrandbornand.com. Reblechon Festival, Sunday 14 August 2016.
Chalet de Paccaly
At 1500m, Chalet de Paccaly is at the foot of one of the most majestic peaks of the Aravis range. This beautiful spot is run by Greg and Astrid, ski patroller and mountain guide. They offer a simple and original menu based on plants and flowers picked by them. Sample their mint-infused homemade lemonade!
NEW ACCOMMODATION FOR WINTER 2016-2017
Two New Properties for 2016-2017 winter season :
New 4* Residence & Hotel Mendi Aldi in La Clusaz and 4* Residence Roc des Tours CGH in Le Grand Bornand – both opening December 2016.
EASY ACCESS !
Lake Annecy Ski Resorts are just 50mins from Geneva airport and 30 minutes from Annecy and the Lake. From Calais an easy 7.5 hour drive.
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