Off the Slopes in Les Saisies

Resort Attractions

Ice climbing is one of several adventure sports available in Les Saisies along with dog sledding, snowmobiling and much more. Although it may sound daunting for non-climbers, local expert Yves Olbrecht (+33(0)6 18 09 84 70) is happy to teach any ability on the ice fall close to the village, even complete beginners, on his half day course.

Shopping

Les Saisies has about 40 shops, a little over a quarter being food stores of one kind or another and a similar proportion are ski shops. The remainder are mainly divided in to chemist, newsagents and other ski holiday essential suppliers. However, although most likely needs are catered for, this is not really a resort for recreational shoppers, with just a few souvenir shops. Esprit Montagn'Art (462 av. des Jeux Olympiques, Centre commercial le Tavaillon; +33(0)4 79 38 94 99) and La Montagnette (477 av. des Jeux Olympiques; +33(0)4 79 38 91 95) are two of the better gift shops.

Activities Available

Biathlon (+33 (0)4 79 38 90 40)

Cheese Farm Visit (55 place Jean berthed; +33(0)4 79 38 90 39)

Cinema (+33 (0)4 79 38 92 32)

Dog Sledding

Ice Climbing (+33 (0)6 11 27 76 72)

Museum (in Hauteluce) (+33(0)4 79 38 21 64)

Paragliding (+33 (0)4 79 38 95 54; les-volatiles.com)

Ropes Course (+33 (0)479 38 83 02; escaladadventure.com)

Scenic Flights (Helicopter or light plane) (+33(0)4 79 38 49 78)

Ski Joring (Being towed behind a horse on your skis)(+33(0)4 79 38 91 28)

Snowmobiling (+33 (0)4 79 38 95 54)

Snowshoeing (+33(0)4 79 38 95 94)

Winter Walking Cleared Paths (20km)