France: Les Karellis - Sunny, uncrowded, skiing for all abilities...
The resort
Le Karellis is located in the Alpes Maurienne, just 15 km from the town of St Jean de Maurienne. It is perched on the valley side at an altitude of 1600m and is a purpose built resort. It is an ideal family resort - very safe as it is traffic free. The centre is, nevertheless, quite vibrant with bars and several restaurants, together with a nightclub. This resort is also ideal for coach groups.
The skiing
The ski resort of Les Karellis is situated in the Maurienne area of the Savoie department in the Northern Alps region. The lift served area extends from 1600 metres to 2550 metres. There is 60 km of varied lift served runs spread over 550 hectares of slopes. The resort is traffic free and features ski-in ski-out convenience to the 7 villages at the foot of the slopes. There is limited snowmaking. The slopes are oriented to the north and north-east and generally has some of the best snow cover in the Maurienne valley. The skiing has an excellent beginners area and is suitable for intermediate/advanced intermediate skiers with attractive tree lined skiing lower down, wide open runs higher up. The Loix green run is a long and interesting beginner slope. There are 30 km of cross country trails and snowshoeing include an "snowshoe cross zone" to test your skills. The resort features a snowpark. The off piste skiing is some of the best in the valley.
Ski facts
Resort Range: 1600m - 2550m
Black: 4, Red: 10, Blue: 9, Green: 5
Km Piste: 60km plus excellent off piste
Canon: Some, mainly faces N and NE
Doctor: In resort, hospital in St Jean de Maurienne
Photo: Yes for hands free pass
The accommodation
The village Porte Brune is no more than 10 minutes from anywhere in the village! It has direct access to the slopes. There are 200 rooms of 2-6 beds with majority 2-3 beds. All are en-suite. Please note that rooms are quite small. The centre has spacious public rooms, that include a games room, TV room library and bar. There is a panoramic restaurant and covered terrace. Apres ski is based around the bars restaurants and nightclub in the village. For groups it's possible to visit the nearby town or adjacent resorts for ice skating bowling etc.
What your holiday includes
* Return travel by fully equipped executive coach
* 7 days accommodation, full or half board basis
* 6 days area lift pass
* 6 days instruction for 4 hours a day
* 6 days ski or snowboard hire
* Reservations for evening activities
Not included
* Personal travel insurance
* Entrance fees for evening activities
* Snowboarding supplement £40
* Meals on journey
* Personal spending money
