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step three - checkout
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St Jean d'Arves |
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1550m |
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310km of pistes in Les Sybelles area |
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71 lifts in the Les Sybelles linked area |
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St Jean D'Arves Information 0033 479597177 |
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pretty resort
traditional village
friendly people
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| Not So Good For... |
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lifts are slow
apres ski
lower sunny slopes are prone to rocks |
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St Jean D'Arves Travel | By Air
Lyon (LYS) 174 km Chambery 100km
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The TGV rail line runs as far as the St-Jean-de-Maurienne train station, which is located between St-Avre la Chambre and St Michel Valloire train stations, with TGV connections from Grenoble, Lyon and Geneva. For schedules and reservations, please visit www.sncf.fr.
From the train station, there are convenient bus and taxi services to the resort.
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The resort is located at 119 km from Grenoble aprox 1 hour 20 mins drive.
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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St Jean D'Arves Ski
 An unspoilt pretty mountain village that has retained its traditional charm.It is known as a friendly resort and somewhat of a 'hidden gem'.St Jean D' Arves is linked to Le Corbier via a very slow lift!
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St Jean D'Arves Restaurants
 Good value for money to be had in the restaurants here. We recommend: The Table de Marie - friendly service and excellent meals Petit Ferme - for pizza and pasta |
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St Jean D'Arves Bars Pretty basic Apres Ski in this village, a few bars, a club....the highlight of the nightlife is perhaps night toboganning to music....?There is an good Irish pub that serves an excellent pint. |
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St Jean D'Arves Family Activities  Snowshoeing
Dog sledding
Cheese farm visits
Donkey hire |
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St Jean D'Arves Accommodation Loads of tasteful chalets are available, in keeping with the historic centre of the village. For nice apartments try Marmottes (peak retreats) Fontaine du Roi and Hameau de St Jean
Good hotels seem to be mainly in St Sorlin 3km away from St Jean D'arves Clairevie t:04 79 59 71 26 Beausoleil t:0479597142 Hotel la Balme t: 0479597021
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St Jean D'Arves Ski  Part of the Les Sybelles ski area which is not a resort as such but a lift network that links a few small resorts in the Maurienne massif in the Alps. It was formed in 2003 and has 310km of pistes but be warned a number of the lifts are a little slow., St Jean D'Arves links to it via the lifts at Le Corbier. |
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St Jean D'Arves Ski and Snowboard HireWe recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at Le Cret de La Grange shop in La Chal, in Saint Jean d'Arves. If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings up to 45% on the recommended retail price for all your winter ski 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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St Jean d'Arves |
| Dates: |
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30/08/2010 |
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Le Cret de la Grange |
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