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Located on a plateau at 1,140 metres, the Les Carroz ski resort is a traditional village. Located just one hour from Geneva Airport, Les Carroz is an ideal destination for a weekend skiing break.
Les Carroz ski resort is in the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, surrounded by a beautiful and well-preserved natural environment that encapsulates an authentic ski resort atmosphere. The ski resort is perfect for all groups and families looking for a wonderfully relaxed and scenic ski break.
It’s a great alternative to Flaine to base yourself to ski in the Grand Massif ski area. The village has a traditional Savoyard style with wooden and stone architecture. The ski area appeals to intermediates with its gradual terrain. It’s also a good training spot for those learning to ski off-piste. The ski area has gentle bowls that are ideal to progress from.
There’s a great choice of restaurants to choose from, as well as a couple of lively bars to visit after a day on the slopes. Les Carroz ski resort is mainly geared up for families and groups who are looking for a relaxed evening.
Les Carroz ski resort has prided itself on protecting the mountains and the environment. It has been powered completely by renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro and solar power since 2006. The whole Grand Massif ski area has goals to prevent excessive pollution.
Les Carroz is only a one hour transfer from Geneva Airport, which is ideal for weekend getaways to the Alps. You can maximise your time on the slopes with ease of travel to and from the airport.
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Resort Altitude: 1,140m
Resort Skiing: 2,500m
Total Ski Area: 265km
Lifts: 71
Blue Runs: 117km
Red Runs: 107km
Black Runs: 41km
Cross Country: 30km
Les Carroz ski resort is part of the extensive Grand Massif ski area, connected with other ski resorts such as Flaine, Morillon and Samoëns. With 265km of marked ski runs, many of which are through trees, you won’t find yourself skiing the same slopes continuously. There is a fairly good mix of runs for all levels of skiers, but the area leans more towards intermediate skiers.
Les Carroz ski resort has lots of long winding blues and steeper reds, perfect for intermediate skiers looking to improve. Beginners have a few greens to practice on until they feel they are comfortable enough for the blues around the base of the resort. More advanced skiers will want to head over to Flaine to take on some of the challenging blacks and off-piste territory in this area. Freeriders will enjoy the powder bowl at Corbalanche.
Beginners will enjoy building up their technique on the multitude of green runs, before progressing to the long, wide blues and steeper reds. Advanced snowboarders may want to head over to Flaine to get to more of the challenging pistes and better freeride bowls and runs. Park boarders will be happy to know that there is a good terrain park here with plenty of rails, boxes and big kickers.
With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.
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Les Carroz ski resort offers the Souris Verte Nursery for younger children aged between six months and three years old, whilst the Loupiots Club is available for older children aged 3 to 12 years. ESF and ESI ski schools offer introductory lessons for young children.
Les Carroz ski resort offers some very well received restaurants. In resort we recommend visiting La Croix de Savoie for a fine dining experience. Or for a more moderately priced meal try Le Refuge who have wonderful tapas and raclette dishes. For lunch on the mountain, we recommend L’Anfionne, a perfect place to stop for a re-energizing hearty lunch and a hot or cold beverage.
Les Carroz ski resort is best suited to famlies and groups who are looking for a relaxed après ski scene. The ski resort's most popular bars include Cave 59, which is perfect for chilling out with friends and family over a glass of wine in a relaxed and cosy setting. The only late-night bar in Les Carroz is Club 74. You can let your hair down here and party on the dance floor until the early hours.
Non-skiers will enjoy Les Carroz ski resort as a destination with plenty of activities, including an indoor swimming pool with a newly refurbished spa. Alternative winter sports activities on offer include a number of tranquil snow-shoeing tracks, plus the opportunity to take a snowy ride by horse and carriage. If you’re looking for something a bit more adrenaline-fuelled then why not try fat biking, ice driving or ice climbing.
Les Carroz ski resort is part of the Grand Massif ski area, making it a notable French ski resort for its commitments to sustainability. It has been 100% powered by renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind and solar power since 2006, and has even received the Green Globe certification for its efforts. The Grand Massif ski area is recognised for its eco-efforts, with development practices in place such as an environmental observatory and planning goals to reduce and prevent excessive pollution.