Skiing/Boarding - please see links page for more to do
Beginners, Swiss ski school from 3.5 years with Kids Village, group and individual lessons available. The wide open sunny slopes above Les Collons will make beginners or rusty intermediate's feel at ease, there are also restaurants to meet at and take in the view with a Vin Chaud
Intermediate, There are many red and black slopes for those looking for more of a challenge, it’s possible to ski to Verbier or one of the other resorts on the four valleys for lunch and get back in time for tea. The world class competition piste de L'Ours is just two lifts away from the chalet. There is great off piste skiing down from Mont Rouge and Grepon Blanc.
Advanced, Countless kilometres of off piste and trails where a ski guide is essential, we can recommend one if you require. Heli skiing is available in the four valleys (please contact us for more details before you arrive). Tree Run Thyon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0fgporV5gY&NR=1 Offpiste Greppon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkNi9ieKSmM&feature=related. There is a great itinéraire route from Greppon Blanc and regular bus services back to our village, there are also simalar routes from Mont Fort, Tortin, Plan du Fou, Col des Mines, Mont Gelé and more.
Winter Activities - Skiing, snowboarding, billabong snow park, ski school, off piste, cross country skiing, telemark, snowshoe walks, sledging, Also close by there is night skiing, husky rides, snowmobiles, ice skating, swimming, paragliding, heli skiing, cross-country, thermal baths and snow tubing.
Please contact us for more information and prices, we can organise activities but they will need to be booked before your arrival.
Summer Activities - Hiking, mountain biking, golf, quad bikes, horse riding, swimming, tennis, nature reserves, glaciers, mini golf, paragliding, caves, lakes and much more for all the family. Alternatively just sit back and enjoy the sunshine, local cuisine, thermal baths, history, culture and shopping.
Snowboarding clip - Gangs of Thyon http://bit.ly/mGAjx Gangs of Thyon 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B2MZgLTdFs
Mountain biking http://www.valais-vtt.ch/
