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The Pierre & Vacances Aconit residence at les Menuires has undergone a major renovation and now proposes some of our most comfortable and spacious apartments in the French Alps. Situated at at the heart of Les Bruyeres, the liveliest district in Les Ménuires, the residence is also at foot of the slopes, a stone's throw from the ski-lifts, the ski school, the shops, restaurants, swimming-pool and the ice rink.

Resort altitude: 1850m
Distance to ski lifts: 100m
Distance to ski lessons: 100m
Distance to ski shops: Near
Transfer: Chambery airport (1hr 45min) or Moutiers station (50 mins)

ACCOMMODATION - 46 APARTMENTS

In all apartments: Fully equipped kitchen area (Cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker and kettle). Bathroom. Separate toilet. Telephone (paying). Television*. Vacuum cleaner. All beds are fitted with duvets - bed linen and bath towels included.

- 1-bedroom apartment for 4 persons
- 1-bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons
- 1/2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons
- 2-bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons
- 2/3-bedroom apartment for 7/9 persons
(Click on Accommodation for further information)

4 apartments available for persons of reduced mobility

SERVICES & AMENITIES

- Reception Lounge
- Ski Lockers
- Hamper & bakery delivery service*
- Apartment preparation service*
* Extra charge applies

AFTER-SKI ACTIVITIES

Discoveries and sensations: Snow scooter, Paragliding, Microlighting, Snowshoe walks, Dogsled rides, snowmobiles

GENERAL INFORMATION

Official classification: 3 Star Tourist Residence
Languages spoken: French, English, German.
Tourist tax (Over 13 years): €1.00 per person per day
Arrivals after 17:00, departures before 10:00

The main reception is open:
- Monday to Thursday: 09:00 to 11.30 and 17:00 to 19.30
- Friday: 09:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 22:00
- Saturday: from 07:30 to 22:00
- Sunday: 08:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 19.30

SKI INFORMATION

Hamper delivery service - Book Online

• Easy Pack 1 - €29

Condiments: salt, ground grey pepper, powdered sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

Bare necessities: kitchen paper, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, coffee filters, ground coffee pack "Maison du Café Tradition"

• Easy Pack 2 - €55

Breakfast: Tea bags box "Lipton Yellow", powdered chocolate box "Poulain grand arôme Banania", Nutella, Apricot jam, toasts, half-skimmed milk, Brioche, Orange juice

Condiments: Salt, ground grey pepper, powdered sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

Bare necessities: kitchen paper, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, coffee filters, ground coffee pack "Maison du Café Tradition"

Meal (4 to 6 persons): Spaghetti, bolognese sauce "Buitoni", stewed apples

*only on Saturday

Children's Clubs - Winter 2008/09

We would like to remind you that a health record, including up-to-date vaccinations (at least BCG/triple+ Polio) must be presented in childcare centres, clubs and mini-clubs. On arrival, please go to the children's clubs to complete the registration forms.

Payable on site

• Le village des Schtroumpfs

La Croisette – 73440 Les Menuires Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 00 63 79 – Fax: + 33 (0)4 79 00 22 19
Children 3 months to 6 years – booking via internet highly recommended
Located 2km from the Residence
Open every day from 9 am to 12.15 pm and 2 to 5.15 pm
Infant crèche from 3 months to under 30 months– medical certificate compulsory
Mini-club from 30 months to 6 years: indoor and outdoor play areas
Skiing lessons from 3 years with state-qualified ESF instructors (afternoons for under 4s, mornings or afternoons for over 4s).
Children's restaurant

• “Les Piou-Piou” Village

Reberty-les-Bruyères district
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 00 69 50 - Fax: + 33 (0)4 79 00 22 19
Children 2½ to 6 years – booking highly recommended
Located 500m from the Residence
Open every day from 9 am to 5.15 pm (depending on the option chosen)
Skiing lessons available in the mornings or afternoons with state-qualified ESF instructors
Children's restaurant – indoor and outdoor play areas

Special Offers - Winter 2010

Spring ski offer - 8 nights for the price of 7

Benefit from 1 night FREE during your Spring ski holiday when you book 7 nights between 10/04/10 and 17/04/10. Stay until Sunday 18/04/10 at no extra charge.

Benefit from 1 night FREE during your ski holiday when you book 7 night between 18/12/09 and 26/12/09. Arrive the 17/12/09 at no extra charge.

The resort and surrounding area

• An encounter with nature
Outstanding views of the entire Alps from Mont de la Chambre or Pointe de la Masse (elevation 2,850 m), accessible by cable-car
Enjoy snowshoe hikes where you can see snow-covered peaks, villages nestling in the valley and a host of grandiose landscapes.

• Heritage and tradition
Belleville Valley: 22 well-preserved villages with wide open green spaces as far as the eye can see.
St Martin’s church in Belleville
Burdin mill
The chapels of Notre Dame des Grâces and hamlets of La Combe, Roux and Béranger

Description

Located in the heart of Olympic Savoy, Les Menuires resort belongs to the famous Three Valleys, the world’s biggest ski area. The wide, perfectly exposed site is very sunny. Les Ménuires is a sports enthusiasts’ and thrill-seekers’ paradise as well as a family resort with many activities for non-skiers. But this friendly, functional place is above all a ski resort where you can literally set off for the slopes with your skis on.

Ski Area : Les Trois Vallées

Establishing itself as a privileged ski and tourism destination, whilst developing less well equipped, unspoilt areas of the mountain is a priority for the largest ski area in the world.

Les Menuires Altitude : 1850 m

Highest altitude : 3260 m

Lowest altitude : 1350 m

Downhill skiing : 600 km of runs.

Snowboard : 4 snowparks.

Cross country skiing : 130 km of runs.

200 ski lifts.

1500 snow cannons.

70 km walking paths.

Leisure activities

• Discoveries and sensations: Snow scooter, Paragliding, Microlighting, Snowshoe walks, Dogsled rides, snowmobiles

• "Après-ski" activities: the sport centre with aquaclub, balneotherapy, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzis, relaxation area, solarium, terrace, fitness and wellbeing, weight training room, massage, water massage bed, fitness classes, aqua aerobics, baby swimming….Multi-sports: badminton, squash, rollerblading, multisport courts, table tennis, basketball, fun park. Ice rink, Lugeland (tobogganing on inflatable rings), fitness centres at La Croisette and Les Bruyères (sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, etc.), "Château village toboggan" (Preyerand district)

Events

- Wine Growers’ Week (early January)
- Hope trophies (during Paris school holidays)
- Belleville music festival (all winter long)

Shops and Services

- Some shops and services 100 m from the residence: supermarkets, restaurants in the Bruyères quarter in Reberty.
- A wide range of services and shops : supermarkets, restaurants, night-clubs, bank, complete medical centre and chemist’s in the Croisette quarter (2 km from the residence).

Plan of the pistes

To see a plan of the Valloire pistes Click HERE

How to get there

By car

Paris (650 km) – Lyon (183 km).
Weather/traffic information: Tel 0892 68 02 73 / 0826 022 022.

From Paris: Motorway to Albertville, then the dual carriageway to Moûtiers and the D915 to Les Menuires. In Les Menuires, follow the road to Val-Thorens/Les Bruyères for 1 km, then turn left for Les Bruyères. The Residence is 800 m on the left (near the sports centre, swimming pool and skating rink).

By train

MOUTIERS railway station (27 km)
Travel information : Tel: 36 35
Connections via Altibus – Tel: + 33 0(4) 79 00 73 9.

By plane

LYON ST EXUPERY AIRPORT (183 km)
Travel information – Tel: 0826 800 826
Satobus - Tel: + 33 (0)4 37 255 255
GENEVA-COINTRIN AIRPORT (143 km)
Travel information – Tel: +41 22 717 71 11
Aéroskibus - Tel: +41 22 798 20 00
CHAMBERY AIRPORT (100 km)
Travel information – Tel : +33 (0) 4 79 54 49 54
Connections – Tel: +33 (0)4 79 35 21 74

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