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LES SAISIES | 1150 - 1941 m             Espace Cristal
Situated at an altitude of 1,650 metres on a plateau between Beaufortain and Val d'Arly, the resort of Les Saisies offers a splendid location and an incomparable view of Mont Blanc. Alpine skiers may quickly exhaust the limits of this domain, but Franck Piccard's resort is a gateway to a veritable paradise for cross-country skiers.
 
Versatile, vast, beautiful, well-equipped-there are too few adjectives to describe the Nordic skiing pistes that hosted the official sports events of the 1992 Olympic Games. Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices
 
Resort linked to the "Crystal Area."
Superb terrain for cross-country skiing.
Limited alpine skiing terrain.
 
Skiable area Facilities for children
After-ski activities Accessibility of the resort
Beginners Intermediate skiers
Experienced skiers Snow coverage
       
Skiable area
Village altitude : 1650 m
Minimum/Maximum altitude : 1150 / 1941 m
Les Saisies :  slopes ( km + 80 km Cross-country skiing )
Green ski slope for Learners. These are usually not marked trails, but tend to be large open, gently sloping areas at the base of the ski area.  slopes Blue ski slope are Easy. Similar to the North American Green Circle, and are almost always groomed, or on so shallow a slope as not to need it  slopes Red ski slopes are Intermediate. Steeper, or narrower than a blue slope, these are usually groomed, unless the narrowness of the trail prohibits it  slopes Black ski slopes are Difficult. Steep, may or may not be groomed, or may be groomed for mogul. It is worth noting that 'Black' can be a very wide classification, ranging from a slope marginally more difficult than a 'Red' to an icy mogulfield  slopes
       
Espace Cristal : 31 slopes (41 km )
Green ski slope for Learners. These are usually not marked trails, but tend to be large open, gently sloping areas at the base of the ski area.  6 slopes Blue ski slope are Easy. Similar to the North American Green Circle, and are almost always groomed, or on so shallow a slope as not to need it  12 slopes Red ski slopes are Intermediate. Steeper, or narrower than a blue slope, these are usually groomed, unless the narrowness of the trail prohibits it  9 slopes Black ski slopes are Difficult. Steep, may or may not be groomed, or may be groomed for mogul. It is worth noting that 'Black' can be a very wide classification, ranging from a slope marginally more difficult than a 'Red' to an icy mogulfield  3 slopes
Includes the resorts :  Crest-Voland / Cohennoz; Les Saisies;
Some of our products in Les Saisies
Here is a selection of our best offers for this resort. To find out if these products are available please click here for Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices and we will indicate the products and prices that correspond to your holiday..
Résidence Le Hameau du Beaufortain, 4-Star
Large living space, comfortable and perfectly equipped
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Slopes in the linked area : Espace Cristal     Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  No. of slopes : 31
  Total slope length : 41 km
  Slope distribution :
Very easy : 6
5 km		    Easy : 12
24 km		    Intermediary : 9
9 km		    Expert : 3
3 km
Ski lifts in the linked area : Espace Cristal
  No. Of tow lifts : 14
  No. of chair lifts : 9
  Uplift capacity : 26017 people
     

Cross-country skiing itineraries

 
  In the resort : 80 km
     

Freestyle                                           Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices

 
  No. of snowparks : 1
  No. of boarder crosses : 1
     
Facilities specially for Children
  No. of day-care centres : 1
  Number of snow play centres : 2
     
Sports activities
  Fitness centres : 1
  Snow scoots : yes
  Parasailing : yes
  No. of skating rinks : 1
  Tennis : 1
     
Recreation & leisure                        Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices
  Movie theatres : 1
     
Night life
  No. of restaurants : 23
     
Stores - Services
 
  No. of self-service places : 1
  No. of post offices : 1
  No. of banks : 2
  No. of laundromats : 1
  No. of bakeries : 2
  No. of butchers : 2
  No. of bookstores : 2
  No. of tobacco shops : 2
     
Health Care                                        Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Nearest hospital Albertville
  Number of dentists 2
  No. of physiotherapists 1
     
Accommodations
 
  3-Star Hotels : 1
  2-Star Hotels : 1
  1-Star Hotels : 1
  Homes : 5
  Cottages : 2
  Club : 2
  Total capacity : 14000
     
Closest city : Albertville
Distance from major cities
  Paris : 600 km Marseille : 385 km Lyons : 185 km
       
Airport
 
  Chambéry resort at 92 kms 
Transit time : 70 min
 
  Genève resort at 100 kms 
 
Road access                                     Les Saisies  ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Highway exit : Albertville
  Distance from exit : 30 km
  Road info tel.: : 00 33 4 79 37 73 37
  Michelin road map : 74 pli 17
     
Train
  Closest train station : Albertville
  Distance : 30 km
Train schedules, maps, prices for Les Saisies
  Available shuttle : yes
  Travel time : 30 min
     
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