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years, including such luminaries as Victor Hugo, George Sand, François-René de Chateaubriand and Sarah Bernhardt, to name but a few. Open November 2 – April 22 www.cauterets.com


SKI ACCOMMODATION Chalets 1066


Chalets 1066 is one of the prime holiday rental companies in Les Gets. Combining self-catering with optional extra services, the focus is on offering guests a tailored experience. Lift passes, skis, boards and boots can all be provided through local rental company Ski Mobile, ensuring that you’re kitted out with what you need for a day on the slopes, while fresh bread and croissants can be delivered for breakfast from a local chef service. Most of the accommodation is near the pistes, while rooms further away are conveniently positioned near free bus stops. There are 25 chalets to choose from, ranging from top-end luxury to economy apartments. A shining example of the type of property available is the four-bedroom Bayeux, with cosy log fi re, and sauna in Chalet Hastings – which, incidentally, inspired the company’s name. www.chalets1066.com


Mille8


Mille8 is situated just above the 1800 district in Les Arcs. This enormous centre offers an après-ski experience quite unlike any other, packed with an


eclectic mix of activities. Between toboggan runs, dog sledding, hiking, dining, stargazing at the observatory, swimming and taking a dip in hot tubs and saunas, boredom is never an option! en.lesarcs.com/mille8


Alpine French School Why not improve your French with the great Alpine expanse on your doorstep? The Alpine French School in Morzine ski resort offers a wide range of traditional French courses, including intensive options, weekly group lessons, conversation classes, Skype lessons and summer camps. To add that something extra, there are also courses that tie in with sporting activities such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, cycling, hiking,


paragliding and climbing. On the other hand, if you’d rather live life in the slow lane, Morzine is an equally great place to rejuvenate, with spa hotels and wellness centres aplenty. Close to the Swiss border, Morzine is easily accessible from Geneva airport, just one hour away. www.alpinefrenchschool.com www.gva.ch/en


Cimalpes


Founded in Courchevel in 2003, Cimalpes specialises in the rental of high-end chalets and apartments in Courchevel, Méribel, Megève and Val d’Isère. There are more than 300 properties available, plus local experts and a concierge


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