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step one - where and when
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step three - checkout
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Les Coches |
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1450m and 309 snowmaking guns |
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225km of pistes in the total linked ski area |
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106 lifts as it links into the La Plagne ski area |
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Les Coches Tourist InformationTourist information for both Montchavin and Les CochesT: 0479 097979 |
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Good links in with the vast La Plagne ski area
Modern pretty resort
Good school & kindergarten
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A low resort
Old chair lifts in area
Lack of challenging skiing
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Travel Les Coches | By Air
Lyon (125 miles) - 2hrs15,
Chambery (73 miles) - 1hr30,
Geneva (125 miles) - 2hrs20 | | By Train
Eurostar connections from London.
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610 miles from Calais, approx 9hrs.
To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website
www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
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| About The Resort.. |
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Les Coches Les Coches is a small village with access to skiing in the Paradiski area (which includes Les Arcs and La Plagne). Les Coches is not at the centre of this area, but a day trip will allow you to reach most of the pistes that the world famous area has to offer.
Les Coches itself is a mile down the road from the old farming village of Montchavin and the two share the pistes immediately above the settlements. Les Coches has a pretty, traffic-free centre, and good family facilities.
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Les Coches Restaurants
 Savoy'art - Beautiful interiorMonsieur Yvon Villien Les Coches Centre village 73210 BELLENTRE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 79 08 21 59
Lauzes - Traditional, local food
Madame Lydia Crepoux
Les Coches
L'Observatoire
73210 BELLENTRE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 79 07 55 10
Tavernedu Monchu - good food
Monsieur Jeff Saussol
Les Coches
Centre village
73210 BELLENTRE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 79 07 80 44
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Les Coches Bars and Apres Ski  Les Coches is, on the whole, a quiet resort, better suited to families than those looking to party all night. You should head to The Last One for your apres ski drink and listen to the bands after a hard days skiing, though. |
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Les Coches Winter Family Activities You can catch a shuttle bus to reach Montchavin for more activities, including a cinema. La Plagne is also home to a bobsleigh run which reaches speeds of up to 80km/h - not for the fainthearted!
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Les Coches Accommodation and Hotels
 Here are some UK tour operators and ski companies who offer ski accommodation in Les Coches
Erna Low, Family Ski Company, Finlays Ski, Independent Ski Links, Interactive Resorts, LaGrange, Mountainsun, Peak Retreats, Ski Activity, Ski France, Ski Holiday Extras.com, Ski Independence, Ski Leisure Direction and Ski Line.
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Les Coches Ski There are nice, tree-lined runs back into Les Coches. There is also sheltered and varied skiing on the Montchavin/Les Coches shared slopes. Snow can sometimes suffer in the Les Coches area, especially towards the end of the season, so it may be necessary to make your way higher - the blues above Les Pierres Blanches are fairly reliable. To enjoy the vast array of runs in the Paradiski area, Les Coches is a great base. The Vanoise Express departs from just above Montchavin, which leads to Les Arcs, and in the other direction is the entire La Plagne ski area.
The Paradiski area has 425km of pistes, 2 glaciers, 2 huge terrain parks and something for absolutely everyone. Experts should head to La Plagne are the Roche de Mio and the Glacier de Bellecote. Intermediates have virtually the whole of the La Plagne area to explore and enjoy.
Beginners will be pleased to know that the slopes above La Coches are perfect - gentle, tree-lined and served by both chairlifts and gondolas. |
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Les Coches Mountain Restaurants  Above Montchavin try out Le Sauget T.: 0033 479 078351.
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Les Coches Snow
What is the weather like in Les Coches ? |
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Les Coches Nearby Ski Resorts
The Paradiski area links the following resorts Aime La Plagne 2100m, Plagne Villages / Soleil 2050m, Belle Plagne 2050, Plagne Centre 1970m, Plagne Bellecote 1930m, Plagne 1800m, Montchavin 1250m, Les Coches 1450
Montalbert 1350m, Arcs 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000 , Bourg-St-Maurice, Peisey Nancroix, Vallandry
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Les Coches Ski and Snowboard Hire ShopsBook your ski hire online and save time and money. Snowbrainer has the following three shops in Les Coches. La Godille La Poudreuse Les Flocons If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your ski rental will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now! It's what we call a No Brainer!
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Les Coches |
| Dates: |
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09/09/2010 |
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