Friday, November 13, 2009

An Unforgettable Holiday In Switzerland


PORTES DU SOLEIL ~ SWITZERLAND

The Portes du Soleil ski area, nestled just south of Lake Geneva and straddling Switzerland and France, claims to be Europe’s biggest ski area.

This little village, built in the traditional style of the Val d'Illiez, will charm you with it's rustic authentic and peaceful surrounding. The resort is situated at an altitude of 1,600m with the majestic Dents du Midi Mountains as a backdrop.

Besides some of the worlds best skiing, there is also a lot to do in summer with the new adventure park, Tennis, beach volley, horseback riding and endless mountain bike trails through the Portes du Soleil domain: great entertainment and sports for the whole family.

At 500m is a nice, typical restaurant and an entertainment park 'Plein Sud'. The runs offered throughout the ski area provide something for skiers of all levels of ability and experience.

Champoussin offers a multitude of activities for everyone:
• Paragliding
• Sledging
• Snowshoeing

Not to mention a goat farm to visit with cheese making demonstrations and cheese tasting to follow, an alpine museum to explore.

If all this is too much for you, you may simply want to have a quiet afternoon in the pool or sauna at the local fitness centre.

The annual winter sledging race is a breath-taking event where competitors hurl themselves downhill on everything from antique hay sledges to sleek modern machines.

The Point Sud Adventure Park:

Their adventure park in the trees, a challenge for body and soul! Evolve through the canopy with various means: ladders, bridges, zip lines and others will produce strong emotions and unforgettable memories.

Although you will of course be totally secured you will undoubtedly get a couple of adrenaline rushes. All that combined with our wild and beautiful forest is an excellent means to get rid of the stress of the city.

These unforgettable journeys will give you unique and breathtaking views of the Alps.

Additional Feartures:
• Cross-Country Skiing:
• Fishing
• Shopping Area

All in all, Les Portes du Soleil is one of the best places to go for an unforgettable skiing holiday.

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Max Occupancy: 4
Price: $645 Per Week

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