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Ski resorts nearby Annecy and Lake Annecy

Ski Annecy is all about ski resorts nearby lake Annecy. There are a number of excellent ski resorts nearby lake Annecy offering great skiing, snowboarding and snow fun for all levels. The wintersport Annecy posibilities are endless. The nearest resorts to Annecy are Semnoz, La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod, Saint Jean de Sixt, les Saisies and Megeve. Below a summary on ski Annecy, wintersport Annecy and ski resorts Annecy and nearby lake Annecy.

Please note, there is no skiing directly in Annecy but it is still a very good base for skiing and access to winter sport. If you are prepared to drive 30 min you will benefit from peaceful, quality winter accommodation in Annecy away from the squeeze in ski resorts and you can still enjoy wintersport with your entire family.

There are also much larger ski resorts nearby lake Annecy such as Meribel in 3 Vallee 1 hour drive and Tignes 1.5 hours drive away. Click here for ski accommodation Tignes.

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La Clusaz

Has a variety of skiing opportunities at 1100 m to 2600 m, with a range of slopes and levels of difficulty, a warm welcome from the locals and the charm of a traditional village which is hundreds of years old. It is also the birth place of world champion skiers. Distance 25km from Annecy.

Le Grand Bornand

Nestled at the foot of the Aravis mountain chain, it is a mountain village in harmony with its environment and a ski station which offers all forms of slide sports in a natural beauty spot. The alpine ski resorts are accessible from the village of Le Grand-Bornand (altitude 1000 m) or Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon (altitude 1300 m), and are linked at Mont Lachat (altitude 2100 m). The Bouchet valley is a favourite place for cross country skiing with a slope which joins up with Les Confins. Meanwhile a more athletic circuit is situated next to the characteristically old village of Chinaillon. Distance 25km from Annecy.

Manigod

An exceptional community where tradition enriches the open air and emotions and passions grow like the mountains. Wooden chalets covered with shingles, chapels and oratories all reflect the history of the village. Ideal for family skiing with access from Merdassier or la Croix Fry and everything is at hand: down hill slopes which are linked to those at La Clusaz, cross country skiing, walking on snow shoes... The village with its traditional valley which is both beautiful and calm is well worth visiting. Distance 25km from Annecy.

Saint Jean de Sixt

This little corner of the Aravis mountains which is nestled at the heart of the chain, 3km from La Clusaz or Le Grand Bornand, invites you to make the most of mountain life. An ideal place to get together with family or friends, it is also a great place of discovery. Its ski slopes for beginners offer a low cost introduction to skiing; Snow shoe walking and cross country skiing enable you to experience the area's natural beauty. Distance 22km from Annecy.

Les Saisies - Espace Diamant

This resort is a large hidden gem, a ski resort with 300 km pistes and the best views in the French alps. The resort connects the villages of Les Saisies, Cohennoz, Crest Volland, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Praz sur Arly and Flumet. The resort got some great family skiing but also attracts people who like to tour from one valley to another, enjoying great views to Mont Blanc, Aravis and other nearby mountain ranges on the way.

Megève

Megève is a famous ski resort in the Alps, dating back to 1913. It started its development in the 1920s when Baronne Noémie de Rothschild opened its first major hotel in 1921, after becoming disenchanted with St. Moritz as a skiing resort. By the 1950s Megève was one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe, and attracted many celebrities. As well as Megève itself, the skiing area also includes the Combloux, Cote 2000, and Les Contamines resorts. The resort has a skiable area of 80 km², and an uppermost point at 2350 m. Megève is also a popular summer holiday destination.

Ski Transfers	La Clusaz	Le Grand Bornand	Manigod
Megeve	Les Aillons	Contamines	Chamonix
Val D'Isere	Tignes

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For your next ski holiday please also visit Tignes ski apartment for self catering ski apartment in Tignes, ski accommodation for flexible ski accommodation and ski transfers for low cost airport transfers.

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