Yearly Archives: 2017

What’s new in the Winter 2017-2018 Season

• 27 September 2017
• by:  Fiona Rolian 
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NEW ENTERTAINMENT

New snow entertainment: zumba on the slopes, astronomy with “La tête dans les étoiles” (Head in the Stars).

A magical Christmas week with Félix, French magic champion: magic workshop, fireworks display, balloon sculpting and stilts.

For season skiers: 3 VIP days with spas at altitude and in the snow, driving on ice and gastronomy festivals!

Praz sur Arly is a dynamic resort with its welcome drink every Sunday evening, concerts, artistic workshops, children’s entertainment and events: 12 MAIN EVENTS in all, from the Christmas Magic Festival to the Easter Weekend Festival on the last weekend of the opening of the ski area. Here is the list with all the dates!

NEW ACTIVITY: PHYSIO-PILATES

Pilates for everyone in Praz sur Arly! Refine your silhouette and your deep muscle tone, work on your posture, improve your flexibility and balance, or just take some time out for yourself – whatever your goal is, Pilates can be for you! Beginner to advanced level, in the morning, at noon or in the evening, whatever suits you best.

More information: http://www.supersaas.fr/schedule/Physiopilates/PhysioPilates

NEW ACCOMMODATION: Les Portes de Megève

16 independent chalets and 7 new apartments in a little hamlet.

Inaugurated on 26 September 2017, “Les portes de Megève” offers a concierge service, sauna and Turkish steam bath for relaxing and care-free holidays. Everything has been thought of to facilitate your stay. Parents, children and friends all have their own space and bathrooms. Televisions in every room, Wifi, Bluetooth audio system, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, bed linen provided, garage, etc.  More info: www.lesportesdemegeve.com

THE FREE SKI-BUS ROUTE WILL BE EXTENDED ALONG THE ROUTE DE MEGEVE, FROM THE RAFFORTS ROUNDABOUT TO THE “PORTES DE MEGEVE” COMPLEX

AN INCREDIBLE OFFER: RESERVE AT CHRISTMAS, YOUR EASTER WEEKEND IS FREE!

From Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 December 2017, reserve your holiday at the Reservation Centre and you can have the same accommodation with skipass and ski equipment free for the Easter weekend (30 March to 2 April 2018). An incredible offer, depending on availability. The offer starts on 2 October 2017.

To take advantage of this offer:

• Reserve your Christmas week in one of the participating furnished accommodations
• Reserve your weekly Espace Diamant skipass
• The same accommodation for the Easter weekend, with skipass and ski equipment, is free for the same number of people as reserved at Christmas.

Dates of Main Events of Winter 2017-2018

• 27 September 2017
• by:  Fiona Rolian 
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DECEMBER 2017

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, SUNDAY 24 to FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER 2017

In Praz-sur-Arly, there’ll be lots of fun entertainment on the theme of magic to enchant all the family, young and old! Christmas characters, fire show, fireworks display, magic workshops will transport you into the magical atmosphere of Christmas with Félix, the French national magic champion.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2017

To bring in the New Year in style, the Church Square is transformed into a giant open-air dance floor! Drinks bar available on the spot and gifts for everyone!

JANUARY 2018

INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON MEETING, SATURDAY 13 and SUNDAY 14 JANUARY 2018

20 hot air balloons assemble for the weekend for flights, initiations or simply for the pleasure of our eyes. There’s lots of fun entertainment for all the family (creative workshop on the theme of the air, games, competitions, etc.).

SKI AND SNOW FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 21 JANUARY 2018

A celebration of snow and skiing. Opening of the pistes with the snow machines, biathlon initiation and discovery of new snow sports.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

PRAZ YOONER CHALLENGE,  SATURDAY 3 and SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2018

Come and discover the Yooner with initiation and tests on Saturday and then challenge your friends and family to a race in the derby on Sunday. Strong sensations and lots of fun are guaranteed!

“MARDI GRAS”, TUESDAY 13, 20 and 27 FEBRUARY and 6 MARCH 2018

Every Tuesday during the February school holidays is devoted to children! Make-up and creative workshops, meetings with Praz-sur-Arly’s mascot Draz, the gentle dragon. Lots of activities creating unforgettable memories of our resort.

PRAZ FREESTYLE DAYS, WEDNESDAY 14, 21 and 28 FEBRUARY 2018

Discover the new snow sports:  the snow-scooter, the yooner, speed-riding, wing-jumping, the fat bike and other freestyle sports for amazing sensations!

MOUNTAIN PROFESSIONS WEEK, MONDAY 5 to FRIDAY 9 MARCH 2018

Come and learn about the mountain professionals who work in extreme conditions. Snow-grooming machine drivers, ski patrol, ski-tow men… they’ll be here to show you their professions. You’ll really be surprised!

MARCH/APRIL 2018

NATIONAL SNOWSCOOTER OPEN, SATURDAY 10 and SUNDAY 11 MARCH 2018

2 sensational races to crown the very best: the dual and the derby after the pistes are closed in the evening! At the same time, initiations open to all to try out this new snow sport.

TASTE FESTIVAL, FRIDAY 16 to SUNDAY 18 MARCH 2018

2nd Taste Festival in the mountains with top chefs. Workshops and cooking demonstrations, conferences and tastings in the village but also on the ski slopes.

SMUGGLERS’ TRAIL, SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018

On snowshoes or hiking skis, take part in a historic mountain walk! 3 different levels of itinerary are available so that all the family can do it together!

EASTER WEEKEND FESTIVAL, 31 MARCH, 1 and 2 APRIL 2018

It’s Easter weekend! A good reason to party all over the village to the sound of musical groups in the shops, bars restaurants and on the ski slopes! There’ll also be some good deals in the sports shops on this last weekend of the opening of the ski area.

Partial advance opening of the Praz sur Arly ski area on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December 2017!

• 11 September 2017
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It’s all schuss in the Val d’Arly this coming Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December 2017! Partial opening of the Val d’Arly ski domain: Praz sur Arly (Crêt du Midi chairlift sector) and Notre Dame de Bellecombe (Mont-Rond 1350 sector). “1st snow” one-time price of 15 € per day per person (+ 2€ for the free-pass card).

More information on the opening of the ski lifts and runs in the next few days:

http://prazsurarly.labellemontagne.com/hiver/domaine-skiable/infos-pistes-bulletin-neige-meteo/

– PRAZ sur ARLY, Crêt du Midi chairlift sector:

– Crêt du Midi chairlift
– “Baby” ski-tow
– The Cassioz cross-country ski trail will be prepared.

– ND de BELLECOMBE, partial opening of the Mont-Rond (1350) sector:

– Mont-Rond chairlift
– Gueux chairlift
– Combe 2 ski-tow.

Ban Rouge Webcam on Saturday, 9 December 2017

“1st snow” one-time price:  15 € per day per person (+ 2€ for the free-pass card)

See you on Saturday at 9.00 for the first runs of the season!