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Winter Activities 930 - 2466 metres Snow dependent you can ski to and from the chalet 300m to the local lift system of L'Essert, a small resort with 9 lifts and 13 pistes, ideal for finding your ski legs or for families and children. This area is usually quiet - so you get lots of skiing. Alternatively you can take a 10 minute free bus ride (included in the ski pass) to the main Portes du Soleil ski area which has 650km of piste, 14 resorts, 288 slopes and 209 lifts. The Portes du Soleil, connects the two countries of France and Switzerland and the seven ski resorts of Abondance, Avoriaz, Chatel, Morzine, Les Gets, Champery and Torgan. From Chatel & Super Chatel the lifts link into the quiet Torgon
area or you can take the clockwise route through Switzerland via
Morgins & Champery to Avoriaz. The ESF ski school in Abondance has 10 instructors; there are larger ski schools in Chapelle d'Abondance and Chatel. The Ski Surf Ecole International in Chatel has many English speaking instructors. All the usual skiing equipment, cross country skis and snow shoes can be hired locally from Didier Bouvet Sports in the centre of Abondance. Check out www.chatel.com for further information.
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