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step one - where and when
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step two - what do you need?
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step three - checkout
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Puy St Vincent 1400 |
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1400m |
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75km of runs with snowmaking facilities across 10 km |
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T: 0492 230 531 |
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Good Vertical drop 1300m
Sunny, variety of skiing
Good for families |
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| Not So Good For... |
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Nightlife,
Not many hotels
French holidays = busy times |
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| Getting There |
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Travel Puy St Vincent  | By Air
Turin / Torino, 130kms (80 miles) away.
Grenoble - 140km | | By Train
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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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Ski Puy St Vincent Puy St Vincent 1400 is found in Les Ecrins, the largest park in France with a staggering 92000 acres. The year round resort is split into two levels, 1400 and 1600m. Puy 1600 is larger than 1400 and a better location for lift access. Sadly there is a bit of a concrete block right in the middle which is a little ugly! Puy St Vincent 1400 is the more relaxed of the two resorts and really a sweet little hamlet. Nearby you will find other hamlets like Le Villaret, Les Pres, Les Albers and the original village Le PUy with its churches.
When you arrive at your chosen accommodation you will be given a Guest card which give syou some good discounts on ski school, lift passes, the cinema and numerous other activities
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Puy St Vincent Bars and Apres Ski  Nightlife is a little quiet and there is a limited number of opportunities to let your hair down. There are a few bars and restaurants scattered around the area.
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Puy St Vincent Winter Family Activities CinemaDay trips to the town of Vallouise Paragliding Dog Sledding Skating Tobogganing |
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Puy St Vincent Accommodation Where to stay in Puy St VincentPlenty of apartments at 1800
A few British tour operators go to Puy St Vincent
Erna Low, Interhome, Lagrange, Ski France, Skiholidayextra, Skitracer and Snowbiz
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Ski Puy St Vincent Cross country - there are some very good tracks in Puy St Vincent included in the 30km of trails. All levels of difficulty so this might be the resort where you test out this sport for the first time. Snowboarders - head ot 1600m for the Terrain park with a half-pipe and floodlit as the sun goes down Intermediates - good variety of runs to test your skills on Experts - either hire a guide and head off piste or tackle the mogul fields Beginners - nursery slopes link 1600-1800, there's also a long green run coming down from 2000m. |
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Puy St Vincent Mountain Restaurants Where to eat on the mountain in Puy St Vicent
Most people including us head for the 1600 area so that we can sit out in the sun.
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Puy St Vincent Ski and Snowboard SchoolsThe Snowbizz/International School have merged together and has its supporters. |
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Puy St Vincent Snow What is the weather like in the ski resort of Puy St Vincent? |
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| Nearby Resorts |
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Puy St Vincent Nearby Ski Resorts Briancon is nearby along with Pelvoux which is only 10 minute drive Purchase the six day Galaxie pass and both these resorts are covered.
Within the Haute Alps region of France lie a number of popular ski resorts including:
Abries, Ristolas, Aiguilles, Ancelle, Arvieux en Queyras, Ceillac en Queyras, Ceuze, Chaillol 1600, Chateau Ville-Vieille, Col du Lautaret, Crevoux, La Grave, La Joue du Loup, Laye en Champsaur, Le Chazelet, Les Orres, Molines Saint-Veran, Montgenevre, Nevache, Orcieres-Merlette, Peloux, Puy-Saint-Vincent, Risoul, Reallon, Saint Leger Les Melezes, Serre Chevalier, Serre Eyrauds, Sigoyer, Super Devoluy, Vars and Villar D'Arene
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Puy St Vincent Ski and Snowboard Hire We recommend hiring ski hire and snowboard hire at one of six shops in Puy St Vincent Bernard Chaud 1 in Les Pres, 1400 Bernard Chaud 2 also in Les Pres, 1400 Parc aux Etoiles in 1800 Skiset Les Gentianes in the Residence Gentianes in 1800 Snow Ride 1 in 1600 Snow Ride 2 in 1700 If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings (up to 45% off) on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your ski hire will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!  |
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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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Puy St Vincent 1400 |
| Dates: |
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31/08/2010 |
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