French Government Tourist Office
With over 8000 km of pistes, France has the largest ski areas in the world. There is something for everyone, from family-oriented village resorts to the purpose-built resorts where you can ski from your doorstep. There is alpine skiing, nordic skiing, all the new snow-riding techniques, as well as a large range of "natural" activities (snow-shoes, dog-sledding, tours following marked routes...)
HAUTE-SAVOIE Resort Opening Closing HAUTE-SAVOIE

AVORIAZ 1800 26/11/05 30/04/06
CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC 01/12/05 08/05/06
CHATEL 17/12/05 23/04/06
COMBLOUX 17/12/05 14/04/06
FLAINE 10/12/05 30/04/06
LA CLUSAZ 17/12/05 30/04/06
LE GRAND BORNAND 03/12/05 28/04/06
LES CARROZ D'ARACHES 17/12/05 23/04/06
LES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE 16/12/05 21/04/06
LES GETS 17/12/05 23/04/06
LES HOUCHES 26/11/05 24/04/06
MEGEVE 04/12/05 02/05/06
MORILLON 17/12/05 23/04/06
MORZINE 17/12/05 30/04/06
PRAZ DE LYS SOMMAND 17/12/05 23/04/06
PRAZ SUR ARLY 17/12/05 02/04/06
SAINT GERVAIS MONT-BLANC 17/12/05 17/04/06
SAMOENS 17/12/05 23/04/06
THOLLON LES MEMISES 17/12/05 02/04/06
And MERIBEL 10/12/05 01/05/06
VAL D'ISERE 03/12/05 01/05/06
VAL THORENS 24/11/05 08/05/06


Luxury at your fingertips at the Cannes Shopping Festival
Experience royal treatment and go glam without breaking the bank. Department stores are decked out for the festive season, offering a superior shopping experience and enticing sales.
EVENTS
02/12/05 04/12/05
Christmas Market
LE LAC BLANC - Foire et Marchés 02/12/05 02/12/05
METABIEF - Expositions et visites 02/12/05 24/04/06
Exposition: St-Lary, naissance d'une station SAINT LARY SOULAN - Expositions et visites 02/12/05 01/01/06
Les Creches du Monde SAINT LARY SOULAN Expositions et visites 02/12/05 04/12/05
Wine and local produce salon GERARDMER - Salons et conférences 03/12/05 03/12/05
SAINT MAURICE SUR MOSELLE - Fêtes et festivals 03/12/05 04/12/05
METABIEF - Foire et Marchés 03/12/05 23/04/06

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Panorama Resort
Panorama Mountain Village, BC - Panorama Mountain Village is located 18 kilometres (11.2 miles) west of Invermere on the BC side of the Canadian Rockies, a 3-hour drive from Calgary. Framed by the Canadian Rockies and the ancient Purcell Mountains, Panorama Mountain Village offers an intimate village setting with ski-in/ski-out lodging; a pedestrian village with a variety of restaurants and après options; and the giant, slopeside, Panorama Springs Hot Pools. Two new quad chairlifts for December 2003 will get skiers and riders to Panorama’s varied terrain and epic views faster than ever! Formerly heli-skiing terrain operated by R.K. Heli-Ski,...
Photo: RK heliski
Taynton Bowl is Panorama’s newest terrain expansion and was named best new terrain by SKI and Ski Canada magazines. The powder-bowl features almost 1,000 acres of backcountry style terrain including chutes, glades, and gullies. On the front-side super-long cruising runs groomed to perfection will thrill skiers and riders of all abilities. An expert and an intermediate terrain park round out the mountain’s offerings with rails, tabletops, and a halfpipe. Panorama offers night skiing and riding in the parks and in the halfpipe with dedicated access on the Toby Chair.
Events
Dec 9-11 Opening Weekend!
Dec 12 -13 CIBC COUPE NOR AM CUP SUPER "G" Men and Women
Dec 15-18 FIS HERSHEY CUP
Dec 24 Service on the Summit & Evening Christmas Eve Service Dec 26-31 New Years Celebrations and Fireworks!
Dec 31 Torchlight Parade

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Panorama Resort