About Les Saisies

Les Saisies is a noteworthy ski resort in the ski region “Espace Diamant”. It is situated in the midst of the most perfect condition at an sea level of 1650 m in the French department Savoie. Embedded between the valleys Beaufortaion and Val d'Arly it offers incredibly dreamlike glance at the Mont Blanc, which is undoubtedly one of the most affecting ones in the Alpes. The village distinguishes itself from other regions by the highest snowfall rates and most sunshine days in the Alpes and is also known as the „French Tyrol“. Les Saisies has maintained the former, typical architecture of the region which fits itself perfectly into the mountain scenery. Both the downhill as well as the cross-country trails are very high quality. Suitable equipment is offered at the ski hire Les Saisies.

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The ski region “Espace Diamant” covers 185 kilometers of slopes which are distributed among four other villages: Crest Volant Cohennoz, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Flumet and Praz sur Arly, that are all connected through the small village Villard sur Doron and the lift Rosiére. A free ski bus transports all ski fanatics from Les Saisies to one of the bordering ski resorts. In Villard sur Doron there are furthermore three restaurants, a Les Saisies ski hire and a ticket shop for the purchase of the ski passes. At an altitude between 1550 an 1718 m, Les Saisies owns a unique natural site: the peat bog. In an area of 290 hectar, far away from the nearest ski hire opportunity, you find what usually is found in Scandinavian mountains and which here in France is absolutely rare. The peat bog in Les Saisies is a relict of the ancient glacial periods and was listet in the programme of “Natura 200”. It is a protected biotope, so be careful picking plants, which is not allowed.

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All those who become fed up with the bustle around snow and ski hire in Les Saisies, to those an excursion to the authentic mountain village of Hauteluce should be worth the trouble. The village is situated at 7 km from Les Saisies and ranks among the loveliest villages of the Alps. In the midst of picturesque mountains, the Mont Blanc seems to be just a grasp away. To warm up and enjoy a rest at the pub with substantial dishes and a strong gulp of wine should be part of the getaway. A day trip is worthwhile to Albertville, 30 km away from Les Saisies. Here the House of the Olympic Games can be visited as well as the Medieval city of Conflans. Particularly must be’s are the baroque church, the museum of the town and the castle. Those who rather prefer long walks, sun baths and bicycle tours along a lake, should visit the town of Annecy. The locality at the Thiou River offers an amount of water activities, a casino and an excess of possibilities for all shopping addicted. You also find the Seythenex Grotto and waterfall, the Gorges of the Fier and the Rock of Chere here.