Les Houches - Servoz - Winter [ Activities ]

As professional mushers, we have selected and raised our pure breed huskies and Greeland eskimos in order to give the best possible service. We offer a range of activities : baptism outings, initiation into sledge driving, half or full day outings, trappeur evening , seminars, school classes and activities for the handicapped.

Outings of 2 or 3 days , tours...
Tel/Fax : +33 (0)4 50 47 77 24 or 06 84 99 34 67
E-mail : Eguillaud@huskydalen.com
Website : http://www.huskydalen.com

Pulled by gentle Comtois horses, you will discove a different, ancient and sporting way to ski. A unique moment, in perfect harmony, with beast and nature, to be enjoyed between friends and family.
Initiation, recreational trail, seminars...
By reservation only
Price : 45€ the hour
Tel : 06 13 08 33 58 or+33 (0)4 50 54 54 22
E-mail : christophe.and@hotmail.fr

A map of the trails for cross country and snowshoeing is available from the reception desk of the tourist office of Les Houches (+33 (04) 50 55 50 62) and Servoz (+33 (0)4 50 47 21 68)

Map of the winter walking trails available from the tourist office of

Servoz
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 47 21 68

Several marked trails are accessible by foot or with snowshoeing, leaving from the center of the village.

Snowshoe hire from the tourism office of Servoz.

In collaboration with the Association "Loisirs Assis Evasion", the ESF ski school now offers ski lessons or outings in wheelchairs (tandemski).This is assured by properly and well equipped professionals.The lift systems give special tariffs to people whose handicap necessitates someone to accompany them. Planned renovations will see adaptations to the arrival stations and the lift cabins for the physically impaired.

In Les Houches :
In the center of the village, at" le Tourchet".
Free acces until 10h pm.
Equipment hire possible from the sports shops.

"Arbre Aventure La Forêt du Mont-Blanc" / "Tyrolienne Aventure" - Tree top adventure

Seventy activities taking you from tree to tree in a new layout of this three hectare park in Coupeau, facing the Mont-Blanc massif. Introduction and supervision by a professional.Technical equipment provided.

For 4-9 year olds. Duration: 1-1/2 hours. Children are attached by rope and harness on a continuous safety line making it 100% safe.

Tel : 06 62 67 28 51
Fax : +33 (0)4 50 74 01 88
Website : http://www.indianaventures.com

100 A climbing indoor wall of 1250m² with more than 100 routes for all levels
Nivel : Beginners from 9 nivel.

Opening :
- Monday and from wednesday to friday : from 10h am to 10h pm.
- Tuesday : from 10h am to 11 pm
- Weekend from 10h am to 9h pm

Prices (unlimited time) :
- adult (>16 years old) : 12€
- junior (13 to 16 years old) : 9€
- children (5 to 12 years old) : 6,50 €
Equipment hire - Beginner lessons for adults and children
Private lessons : 40 €/pers

The paragliding club of the Valley "Les Grattes ciel" have their own website
http://www.lesgratteciel.org
You can visit it, give information or your flight experience, ask questions, join the forum...

State qualified instructors. Discovery or tandem flights.
Baptism flight from 70€

Different paragliding schools :

OLCA FLY
Jérome Faivre et Stefan Laude, These two fanatics for the mountains have installed a specialised structure in Les Houches called “Olca Fly”. They are equally passionate about sharing their sport with the physically handicapped and are state qualified instructors with a special ‘wheel chair’ qualification
Tel : 06 98 31 79 37 or +33 (0)4 50 54 48 79 (ESF of Les Houches)
E-mail : contact@esf-leshouches.com

EDDY BARDIN
The balance between experience and passion
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 58 75 78 or 06 09 92 83 20
E-mail : eddybardin@gmail.com

LES AILES DU MONT BLANC
with Sandie Cochepain (World Champion in 1997 and 2000), Yohan Estève and Frédéric Moevus..
Always at the cutting edge of developments in the free flight, learning and discovery of speed riding.
24 avenue de la plage
74400 CHAMONIX
Tel : 06 20 46 55 57 or +33 (0)4 50 53 96 72
E mail : info@lesailesdumontblanc.com
Website : http://www.lesailesdumontblanc.com

CHAMONIX PARAPENTE
Tel : 06 61 84 61 50 or 06 03 53 04 99
E-mail : infos@chamonix-parapente.fr
Website : http://www.chamonix-parapente.fr

AD HAUT VOL
Is celebrating its 10th anniversary and hopes for many more enjoyable years.
Tel : 06 80 03 24 74 or +33 (0)4 50 53 98 01
E-mail : hautvol@orange.fr
Website : http://www.guides-du-montblanc.com

SUMMITS PARAPENTE
Flying school in the Chamonix valley since 1987 - with Caroline Brille, French champion
Tel : 06 84 01 26 00 or +33 (0)4 50 53 50 14
Fax :+33 (0)4 50 55 94 16
E mail : summits@summits.fr
Website : www.summits.fr

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Helicoptere

Reach the summits in a different fashion by offering yourself an unforgettable flight. Flights of 10-30 minutes to admire the most beautiful peaks in the Alps.
Every day from: 8am to 6pm.
Circuits from 65€ - 190€ per person.
By reservation

BP 39 - 74400 Les Praz de Chamonix
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 13 82 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 54 13 89
E mail: info@chamonix-helico.fr
Website : http://www.chamonix-helico.fr

There are less than 500 short haired St Bernard dogs in France. The breeding kennels here in Les Houches is the largest in the Alps. Originally bred as guard dogs, the monks at Grand Saint-Bernard turned them into rescue dogs in the 18th century, to search for lost travellers.

Visit every day except sunday morning and monday morning
July an daugust from 10h to 11h30 am and from 2h30 to 6h pm
Other period : from 10h to 11h30 am and from 2h to 5 h pm
Tarif adult : 4,30€ - Children (5/12 yaers old) : 3 € - Group from 15 persons

Donkeys farm

Dependinf of the snow conditions and by reservation only : outings with donkeys
Short outing : 6€ / 1 hour : 11€ / Half day : 34€
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 47 26 18

"La Ferme à Payot" - Goats farm

With its breathtaking panorama La Ferme à Payot and its goats welcome you every Monday,Wednesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday from 4-7pm. Stock up on local produce and enjoy a snack at the farm.

Prices : from 5€ per person. Book advice.

Tel : 06 87 41 71 57 - 427 route du Pont - les Houches

Petanque - Bowls

Website of the "l'Union Pétanque du Mont-Blanc"
Indoor at the "Espace Olca". Open from november to april, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday from 2h to 8h pm. Sunday : contest
Outdoor in summer
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 52 64

Morning
Monday : Les Houches (high season only)
Tuesday : Aoste (Italy) / Annecy old town
Wednesday : Courmayeur (Italy)
Thursday : Saint Gervais
Friday : Megève / Annecy old town
Saturday : Chamonix / Sallanches
Sunday : Annecy old town