If you are going skiing in France, you would probably choose somewhere in the Alps or possibly the Pyrenees but would you have thought of the Auvergne? Yes, the Auvergne in central France has some ski resorts. Of course, it is cheaper and less busy than the main resorts. Less hustle and bustle and plenty of other activities available for the holiday maker. YourFrenchHolidays have a feature on Skiing in the Auvergne - here is an extract .... Massif du Sancy:
The diversity of Auvergne’s resorts and geography means there’s plenty of choice when it comes to selecting your station de ski for the week. In the Massif du Sancy the main resorts are Mont Dore and Super-Besse. Le Mont Dore is one France’s best-kept skiing secrets. Sitting at the base of the Auvergne’s highest summit Le Puy du Sancy, it has maintained its traditional villagey feel while providing superb facilities and 85kms of trails linking it to Super Besse. Off-piste you can learn about traditional Auvergne activities such as cheesemaking, enjoy local produce in the many authentic restaurants and generally enjoy the nightime atmosphere in a safe and welcoming environment. Super Besse, meanwhile, sits just above two lovely villages, Besse and St-Anastaise and in addition to great skiing for skiers of all abilities it has plenty of entertainment on hand too.Also in Cantal is Le Lioran, the third of the Auvergne’s main resorts, which offers the opportunity to ski down a volcano, the imposing Puy Mary. The resort is a great place for people who enjoy a wide range of winter sports. There are 42 pistes over 60kms for downhill skiing (spread out over 150 hectares), accessed by cable car, a detachable chair lift, 8 chairlifts and 13 ski tows. Here you can try your hand at a timed slalom course and it’s also perfect for cross-country skiing - there are 20 km of marked pistes from the Cirque de Font d’Alagnon and more than 75 km from the Col de Prat de Bouc. Chartreix-Sancy
If you prefer a smaller resort, head to Chastreix-Sancy, Les Estables in Haute-Loire which offers good Nordic skiing as well as dog-sledding, Prabouré or La Montagne Bourbonnaise – both offer yet more off-the-beaten track tranquillity and ski opportunities. Two of the Auvergne’s destinations, Mont Dore and Super-Besse, have received the prestigious Famille Plus label thanks to the effort they have put into the quality of the facilities devoted to children and their families. This means that they are committed to looking after children aged 3 and over, providing winter activities and events and reserving areas especially for them (baby-changing tables, games areas, etc.) Read the full article: Skiing holidays in France: Discover the AuvergneVideo: Skiing in Auvergne
The diversity of Auvergne’s resorts and geography means there’s plenty of choice when it comes to selecting your station de ski for the week. In the Massif du Sancy the main resorts are Mont Dore and Super-Besse. Le Mont Dore is one France’s best-kept skiing secrets. Sitting at the base of the Auvergne’s highest summit Le Puy du Sancy, it has maintained its traditional villagey feel while providing superb facilities and 85kms of trails linking it to Super Besse. Off-piste you can learn about traditional Auvergne activities such as cheesemaking, enjoy local produce in the many authentic restaurants and generally enjoy the nightime atmosphere in a safe and welcoming environment. Super Besse, meanwhile, sits just above two lovely villages, Besse and St-Anastaise and in addition to great skiing for skiers of all abilities it has plenty of entertainment on hand too.Also in Cantal is Le Lioran, the third of the Auvergne’s main resorts, which offers the opportunity to ski down a volcano, the imposing Puy Mary. The resort is a great place for people who enjoy a wide range of winter sports. There are 42 pistes over 60kms for downhill skiing (spread out over 150 hectares), accessed by cable car, a detachable chair lift, 8 chairlifts and 13 ski tows. Here you can try your hand at a timed slalom course and it’s also perfect for cross-country skiing - there are 20 km of marked pistes from the Cirque de Font d’Alagnon and more than 75 km from the Col de Prat de Bouc. Chartreix-Sancy
If you prefer a smaller resort, head to Chastreix-Sancy, Les Estables in Haute-Loire which offers good Nordic skiing as well as dog-sledding, Prabouré or La Montagne Bourbonnaise – both offer yet more off-the-beaten track tranquillity and ski opportunities. Two of the Auvergne’s destinations, Mont Dore and Super-Besse, have received the prestigious Famille Plus label thanks to the effort they have put into the quality of the facilities devoted to children and their families. This means that they are committed to looking after children aged 3 and over, providing winter activities and events and reserving areas especially for them (baby-changing tables, games areas, etc.) Read the full article: Skiing holidays in France: Discover the AuvergneVideo: Skiing in Auvergne
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