Other Activities
Village centre activities
The
attractive "centre villes" of La Clusaz and Grand Bornand with their many
shops, restaurants and weekly markets will come into their own for those
not skiing whilst the swimming pool and fitness centre in La Clusaz is perfect
for unwinding with the best views from any swimming pool we know of!
There are many other activities to be enjoyed in the stunning mountains too - with great walks and places to discover. The tourist offices have a full programme of events on offer - for example in Grand Bornand the Maison de Patrimoine provides an insight into the traditional mountain life with a fully recreated farm building - showing how life revolves around the land, the cows and the natural rhythms of the mountains.
Visit Annecy
The
historic and charming town of Annecy is just 45 minutes away, and a regular
bus service runs from just outside our Aravis Lodge. You can easily spend
a day exploring the medieval heart of this city and wandering along its
Lakeshore, set against a backdrop of snowy mountains. Geneva is also another
option for city fans.
Plus ...
Don't forget that the Aravis Lodge comes complete with its own gym / fitness suite, sauna and well-being zone, whilst both chalets have CD, stereo, video and DVD, Playstation etc. so you can relax at home. The sun terraces are a perfect place to chill out, sit back, catch some rays and read a book too!
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
is a popular alternative to skiing or boarding enabling you to explore the
hidden peaks and valleys of the mountains on established tracks. To find
out more about snowshoeing
visit our dedicated page.
Other activities to try whilst in the region:
- Parapenting / Paragliding (£45 for tandem jump)
- Horse drawn carriage rides through the village
- Ice skating rink (£5 incl. skate hire)
- Climbing, mountain biking, cycling etc.
- Karting on ice (£6 for a 10 minute session)
- Heated outdoor swimming pool (£5 entry) *highly recommended
- Several hotels have gyms, saunas, and health spas available