Pralognan-la-Vanoise
resort information: 1400
to 2350 metres.
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the piste map of Pralognan
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Pralognan is easy to
reach, situated in a bowl at the end of a 27km drive from Moutiers,
following the road which starts towards Courchevel and Meribel.
The road is a good one, but you should carry chains in case of snowfall.
Pralognan is almost unknown by the British. You can ski directly
from your apartment and the slopes and lifts are never crowded. |
Pralognan may be a little smaller than the larger resorts
nearby, but it more than makes up for it with its other charms. The slopes
are top quality, with some nice challenging blacks for the adventurous,
right down to plenty of 'easy snow' for the beginner. Prices are reasonable,
and people are friendly and helpful. The views are stunning. The local ESF
provides ski, snowboard and snowblade instructors of a high quality - maybe
helped by the fact that many of them used to be on the Olympic team! Along
with the great skiing there is an Olympic skating rink and plenty of night
life, including a very lively discotheque.
Pralognan-la-Vanoise in summer
250 kilometres of paths fan out from Pralognan at an altitude
of between 1,410 and 2,982 m, providing a great variety of walks and circuits
for you to choose from throughout your stay. These paths are linked to the
GR 55 trail, so you can explore neighbouring massifs as well! Mountain guides
are available to help you find the elusive Ibex. Pralognan is a well-known
centre for Alpine mountaineering and climbing.
Pralognan-la-Vanoise in winter
- Vertical Drop: 1,050m
- Top Elevation: 2,460m
- Lifts: 13 (3 chairs, 10 surface)
- Pistes: 35 km
- Cross Country: 25 km
- Snowboards: Yes
- 6 day lift pass: 99 euro
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