Here’s What 3 Feet of Snow in 24 Hours Looks Like in Japan

Here’s What 3 Feet of Snow in 24 Hours Looks Like in Japan

Feb 15, 2019 | Skiing & Snowboarding, Trips & Destinations

Here’s What 3 Feet of Snow in 24 Hours Looks Like in Japan

HERE’S WHAT 3 FEET OF SNOW IN 24 HOURS LOOKS LIKE IN JAPAN
PUBLISHED BY • POWDER MAGAZINE | WORDS • Jeff Cricco

Storm Dispatch: Hokkaido, Japan

Check out some highlights from the Image Quest Photo Camps with Le Grand Adventure Tours

Last week, I had the privilege to be an instructor with a photo camp in Japan. The Image Quest Photo Camp was in the northern island of Hokkaido for a 10-day tour of duty hitting the hot spots, or should I say, the cold deep spots of the north island of Japan.

The camp closed out with over three feet of snow in 24 hours at most ski areas. Not sure how much snow fell over the full 10 days, but you know it’s a lot when you ski under a tree on a traverse at the beginning of the trip, and by the end, have to bend over just to get under it.

Check out some highlights from the Image Quest Photo Camps with Le Grand Adventure Tours below.
—Jeff Cricco

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

A quick glimpse at sunrise of the legendary Mount Yotei. You’ll be lucky if you see it when you’re visiting Niseko. But, then again, you’ll be lucky if you don’t see it. PHOTO: Jeff Cricco

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

Bryan Finnochario deep in the deeps of the backcountry near the Japanese sea port of Oturu. PHOTO: Andrew Chad

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

Chloe Mello is from Vermont. It snows there, for sure. But this kind of snow is a daily occurrence on Hokkaido. Chloe seen here at Asahidake. PHOTO: Jeff Cricco

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

Image Photo Quest camp participant Paul Tagley caught this shot of an old abandoned tram at Sapporo Teine. A ski area right outside of the biggest city on the north island. Sapporo Teine is one of the unknown gems Le Grand Adventure Tours shared with the camp. Outside of the ski industry, Sapporo is know for the beer. But for those in the know, it’s the gateway to many of Hokkaido’s ski areas. PHOTO: Paul Tagley

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

Every one knows Niseko. So does Bryan Finnochario. But he’s a close personal friend with the powder. They’re on a first name basis. PHOTO: Jeff Cricco

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

Our fearless guide and purveyor of stoke, Le Grand Adventures guide Jeff Easter, late in the afternoon at Furano. This could have been one of the deepest days of the camp. But…they were all pretty deep. PHOTO: Jeff Cricco

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

The public train above our favorite gyosa spot off the beaten path in Oturu. If you’re looking to enjoy some true Japanese culture away from westernized ski hills, Oturu is the spot. It’s not lift side and you need a rental car, but it’s a short drive to a bunch of ski areas and touring spots right off the Sea of Japan. There’s multiple alley ways that you can wander all night. Little 10 person bars and Miso joints overflowing with that authentic Japanese vibe that’s as good as the powder you will ski the next morning. PHOTO: Andrew Chad

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Chloe Mello in Asahidake. It was supposed to be sunny. A great time to check out the fumaroles fields of the active volcanos that is Asahidake. We barely saw them. Cause….it snowed. No one was complaining! PHOTO: Jeff Cricco

Japan Storm Dispatch Powder Magazine

This is Andrew Chad’s second year doing the Image Quest Photo Camps. He was a student. Now he’s a Sensi. Here’s an awesome image of Paul Tagley shot during a whiteout session later in the day in Furano. It’s a little blurry. But that’s probably because of the Sapporo Classics he loves as much as he loves the powder. PHOTO: Andrew Chad

 

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Image Quest Photo Ski Camp To Start a Career in Skiing

Image Quest Photo Ski Camp To Start a Career in Skiing

Jan 3, 2019 | Skiing & Snowboarding, Trips & Destinations

Image Quest Photo Ski Camp To Start a Career in Skiing

PUBLISHED BY • FREESKIER | WORDS • Tom Winter | PHOTOS • Jeff Cricco

So you want to make a living skiing, but not just any living. Bumping chairs won’t cut it and teaching pizza pies and French fries to the under 12 crowd for eight bucks an hour isn’t your dream job either. Slinging $20 burgers at some on mountain restaurant also isn’t at the top of your list, despite the free pass and employee discounts on said burgers. Getting paid to heli ski? Sure, now you’re talking!

FREESKIER photographers get paid to heli-ski. They get paid to go to the Alps. They get paid to eat sushi in Japan and ski the deepest powder on the planet.

This year, Image Quest travels to Hokkaido, Japan, for ten days of skiing. Instruction and cultural immersion begins with on-hill photo classes with FREESKIER contributor Jeff Cricco; Tom Winter oversees each day’s educational seminars; and on-snow logistics are handled by former pro skier Jeff Robertson and his guides at Le Grand Adventure Tours.

Past students have gone on to work with brands like Victoria’s Secret, Vail Resorts and Aspen. “We want to give participants the keys to the castle when it comes to a career in action sports,” says Cricco, who oversees photography instruction at the camp. “Not everyone will end up shooting photos for FREESKIER, but if they love skiing and want to create a career and lifestyle that revolves around the mountains, we show participants how to make their dream job become a reality.”

That sounds like fun, right?

You can learn how to become a photographer for FREESKIER, how to get a job with the Freeride World Tour or how to become a sponsored skier this January at a unique on-snow learning experience called Image Quest. Developed by former FREESKIER editor-at-large Tom Winter, Image Quest Camps started as photography and action sports journalism boot camps featuring top talent in the field at primo locations in Chile and Italy. The camps have since expanded to include insights and marketing strategies for budding semi-pro athletes and photo hobbyists looking to take their skills to the next level, seminars on how to break into the ski industry as brand managers and all sorts of other things that, as the saying goes, “they don’t teach you in school.”

Image Quest Camp Details:

The Image Quest Photo Camp in the Furano and Otaru zones of Hokkaido, Japan. Media & Marketing track participants focus on content creation and photography, while participants in the Athlete Experience component will work on ski techniques and overall mountain & backcountry skills. All participants will leave the camp with a portfolio of images and other content that will help jumpstart a career in action sports.

 

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Why Every Skier Needs to Ski Engelberg

Why Every Skier Needs to Ski Engelberg

Nov 3, 2018 | Skiing & Snowboarding, Trips & Destinations

Why Every Skier Needs to Ski Engelberg

Engelberg, the Swiss Freeride mecca that is known throughout the world as a must travel to destination for the true powder skier. From big lines, consistent snowfalls, an après scene that rivals the best, to over 100,000 acres of accessible terrain through touring, Engelberg is in a class of its own. This is one of our favorite places to ski and we are very excited to launch a series of new Freeride camps and tours that will be exploring this area starting in 2017. Below are our Top 5 reasons to ski Engelberg.

#1- Pure Skiing

From the top of the 10,600’ Mt Titlis, with over 6,500 vertical from town, you have access to an unlimited number of descents. The views of central Switzerland are some of the best and on a clear day you can see the iconic Eiger, Jungfrau, and across the way to Andermatt.

The ski area offers something for everyone and if you are lucky enough to ski Engelberg on a powder day, you will be guaranteed one of the best days of your life. Overall, Engelberg provides access to 24 lifts, 50 miles of perfect piste, and 25 official trails. This is somewhat misleading stats when you consider a single trail is seven miles long and there are about 100,000 acres of accessible backcountry skiing if you pack your climbing skins. Bottom line, go ski Engelberg!

#2- The Big 5

These are some of the classic lines in Engelberg. Note to self before attempting these: hire a guide. Some of the lines are exposed, have access to serious cliff drops (100’ plus) and if you do not know the conditions or terrain, you could get yourself into a bad spot. I have been lucky enough to ski all of these and I can tell you one thing, they are all time. The Laub is one of the best powder runs in the world.

The Sulz- This area has 3 sections and offers a wide range of skiing options for everyone. Wendelücke- part of this area is reachable from the lift but the real action happens with a short tour that leads to one of the best powder runs in the area. Steinberg- the classic glaciated area under the rotating Titlis tram. From here there are a number of options to explore but requires a good sense of conditions to navigate. Galtiberg- the biggest of the Big 5! At 6,500 vertical from top to bottom, it gives a whole new meaning to big lines. One of the biggest lift served runs in the world that demands respect before heading out.

#3- The Après Ski Scene

One of the best areas in Switzerland to enjoy a après beer and to reminisce about the great powder you just skied. From the igloo bar on the mountain to the lively “Chalet” at the base area they’re a number of places to visit. The Yucatan is a must visit for every skier as the place is an après hot spot. Be prepared to dance on the tables in your ski boots. The Ski Lodge also has a great vibe and heritage for those looking for a more classic après scene with some of the best skiers in the valley. Engelberg offers a wide variety of après options for everyone.

#4- Access to Resort

Engelberg is incredibly easy to get to from Zurich and a majority of Switzerland, as it is set in the middle of the country. Somehow, set an hour south of Zürich in the exact middle of Switzerland, the resort has remained largely undiscovered. The train from Zurich airport will deliver you to the heart of town in just over 2 hours with one stop in Zurich or Luzern to switch on to a direct train. Driving to the resort will take less than 1 ½ hours. Once you get to town you will not need a car so we always suggest taking the train plus it provides a true Swiss experience.

#5- The Town of Engelberg

Rich in history, skiing and culture, the town of Engelberg should be on every skier’s bucket list. The town has great infrastructure in place for tourist as well as locals who are lucky enough to call this beautiful area home. On any given day you will have a wide selection of accommodations like the Skiers Lodge, Angels Lodge and the classic Hotel Terrace on the hillside to choose from depending on your budget. The options for restaurants, bars, nightlife, and local cuisine will satisfy any traveler spending time in the valley. The Alpenclub, the Bierlialp as well as the Spice Bazaar serve up incredible options for everyone to enjoy.

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Top 5 Reasons to Ski Japan

Top 5 Reasons to Ski Japan

Oct 1, 2018 | Skiing & Snowboarding, Trips & Destinations

Top 5 Reasons to Ski Japan

TOP 5 REASONS TO SKI JAPAN
PUBLISHED BY • LGA BLOG | WORDS & PHOTOS • Jeff Robertson

Have you been dreaming of that deep Japanese powder?

If you have a crew of friends that search for new adventures, or are in search of a solo mission, this is the winter to enjoy the epic powder Japan is known for. Every year Japan is our go to destination for those that want to ski the best snow of their lives and for less than a heli-ski trip in Alaska!  Our ski trips to Japan are our favorite and with over 20 years of guiding experience, our team will show you the goods.

Here are our Top 5 Reasons to Ski Japan this winter:

Japow Snow!

Yes, the rumors and stories are true! You have seen the photos and videos, you’ve heard the legendary tales of bottomless Japanese powder or aka JaPow, and it’s all true. Last year was a low season by Japan standards (most places would be stoked to receive this much snowfall!) but our Japan ski tour guests were constantly raving day after day saying, “that was the best snow I’ve ever skied” or “that was the best ski day of my life.”

Our guests and guides got treated to some incredibly deep days and for some of our seasoned guides they were reporting top 5 ever ski days. Our team and guests had one day at an undisclosed location (we keep some stashes secret!) were over 3 feet of fresh powder had fallen overnight on top of another 18+” inches from the night before, and it was time for the snorkel! Our groups last year only saw the sun a couple of days as it was constantly snowing.

The snow is light, it snows consistently due to the storm patterns, the terrain is vast, and if you ski with the right guides, it will be untouched nirvana.  On top of being one of the most consistent places for deep powder, the weather forecasters are predicting Japan could have one of its biggest ski seasons in years due to ocean temps. It’s time to book a flight and join one of our LGA guided Japan ski trips!

Japan Backcountry & Resorts

The backcountry skiing in Japan is filled with a lifetime of deep powder turns to explore. On Honshu and Hokkaido, there are many mountains to do ski tours through. There are over 500 ski resorts in Japan (there were 1200 at one time!) ranging from modern facilities like Niseko to ski resorts with 2 lifts that access you to a powder skier’s heaven.

Our LGA Japan Ski Tours visit roughly 6 to 8 different resorts per trip so every guests gets to explore new locations on a daily basis. We also have access to Heli skiing in Japan and Snowcat skiing if the groups want to add-on this experience. Given the frequency of the snow storms, our guides will do their best to add in a day of ski touring if the conditions permit.

We leave our trips open and flexible to optimize the experience. Each day our guides will take you to the best snow, find the deepest snow, and access areas of untouched powder. Numerous side/backcountry options at each of our locations offer guests the chance to explore the other side of each resort. Most ski days start before 8 am and end around 4pm or as long as your legs can make it!

With so much to explore, its time to book your next Japan ski trip.

Japanese Culture

Bottom line, it’s a place everyone needs to visit as the culture is one of the best we have experienced. The culture is represented in a wide range of unique artifacts and the fascinating history of Japan.  The Japanese people are incredibly respectful, very kind, are punctual and timely in all aspects of life or work.

Japan is a very safe place to travel as the laws are rarely broken, the cities and ski resorts are well maintained, and like Switzerland trains or planes never arrive late.  The culture is so unique that you can buy just about anything you want from vending machines which are located everywhere you turn.  For around a couple of US dollars, you can get snacks, hot/cold coffee, beer, and more from the thousands of vending machines in the country. Many of our guests love to try the Sake but no trip to Japan is complete without trying the Japanese whiskey as they are starting to get pretty good at it.

Plan Your Ski Trip To Japan!

This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy everything that Japan has to offer and the endless powder on one of our 10-day Japan Ski trips. Our team takes all the planning and stress out of your trip by including airport transfers, all accommodations at our partner hotels where we can pass on the savings to you, all lift tickets, 2 LGA Guides, all ski/resort transportation, all breakfast, 2 group dinners, and trips to local onsens.

Our guides have over 20 yrs experience guiding through Japan and we know the best spots. We also have access to areas that many other do not so you won’t be skiing over other people’s tracks. Our guides love skiing powder and have spent countless hours dialing both inbound and the out-of-bounds terrain.

Hopefully, the decision will be easy – as airfare prices are at some of the lowest in years. It’s great to enjoy the winter at your home resort or maybe take a ski trip out west with your friends, but there is always that one trip every year that you will remember. Most of these trips come from skiing deep snow and exploring new areas that you may not have heard of before or finally going to that far off destination that you have seen countless videos and pictures of deep blower powder from.

Don’t wait another year, grab your friends, pack your skis, as our Le Grand Adventure Tours Japan ski trip is calling! 

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Japanese Food

The food is incredible and you will find great chefs at all restaurants. We highly encourage our guests to eat at the small restaurants inside of the houses hosted by locals. You will truly feel like you have been welcomed into their home. I guarantee you this will be some of the best food you have every had! You will eat the best sushi of your life, but note not all places serve sushi rolls like you find at most US establishments. Here, you will find the freshest pieces of tuna and salmon as well as items you have never heard of before.

Japan’s menu is more broad than rice and fish. You will find fresh curries, omelettes in Furano that have to meet a certain criteria to be labeled as an “omelette of Furano”. Enjoy home-made crispy gyoza (Japanese dumplings), cook-it-yourself grills with a variety of meats and vegetables, and our personal favorite, the legendary Ramen noodle bowls.  Our team has tried these all over Japan and after a long day of skiing powder, there is something incredibly satisfying and warming about a massive bowl of freshly made hot noodles. These are a go to for all powder skiers in Japan!

Micro brews, Sapporo’s, Asahi, and many other cold beverages can be found throughout the country. The breweries are a great experience if you like to sample the local varieties.

Japanese Onsens

The onsen is a big part of the culture in Japan. You will find these in hotels, resorts, cities, and in nature for you to enjoy away from the crowds. We have a couple of secret onsens we go to on our backcountry tours that are perfect after a long day of skiing.

A majority of the onsens are fed by natural hot springs which are abundant in Japan.  All of the hotels we stay at either have private onsens available for free to all guests or discounts to the larger ones at the local onsen houses. You will find saunas, steam rooms, a cold tub (yes, this feels very good after skiing and a hot soak!), and everything you need to relax.

All onsens are separated by female/male, indoor and/or outdoor, a wash station, and a set of rules for everyone to prepare themselves for the onsen. Tattoo’s are not allowed in some onsens and they may ask you to cover it up if possible. It’s pretty hard to find a better après routine than a cold beverage to celebrate the day, an onsen, and a fresh homemade meal.

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5 Reasons to Book Guided Mountain Bike Adventures

5 Reasons to Book Guided Mountain Bike Adventures

Jun 21, 2018 | Mountain Biking, Trips & Destinations

5 Reasons to Book Guided Mountain Bike Adventures

Have You Ever Thought About Booking a Guided Mountain Bike Adventure?

Does this describe you?

  • Passionate mountain biker
  • Love exploring new trails around the world
  • Enjoy learning new skills
  • Love meeting new people with similar interests

Yes? Then a guided mountain bike trip is exactly what you need. Does your dream vacation involve two wheels and perfect single track? If so, then here are 5 Reasons to Book Guided Mountain Bike Adventures:

1. Ease of Travel

No need to worry about bike rentals if you don’t want to bring your bike. Don’t worry about getting lost on the trail or route finding in a new area. We know the best local transportation, places to eat and places to stay. Our guided all inclusive mountain bike trip allow you to do one thing, ride your bike!

  • A true mountain bike tour company will provide:
  • airport transfers
  • the best local healthy meals
  • comfortable accommodations
  • access to quality bike rentals
  • offer mountain bike skills & instruction
  • bike assembly (arrival & departure)
  • minor tune-ups while riding and bike maintenance during the trip

4. New Skills and Techniques

With the sport of mountain biking constantly changing, it’s important to keep up to date on the latest trends. Guides know the newest gear, techniques and set ups to help you dial in your riding. The best way to learn new mountain bike skills is to learn from other riders and certified guides. Joining a guided mountain bike trip will give you the time, focus and new riding partners to gain confidence to step out of your normal comfort zone to learn new skills. The best guided trips will include:

  • instruction
  • route finding techniques
  • skills development and
  • ongoing trail-side instruction

5. A True Biking Vacation!

Booking a guided mountain bike trip will allow you to not worry about the logistics of local travel, learning new trails from some random internet source, piecing together dozens of segments to make one ride, and allowing you to live in the moment to truly escape from the events. Guided bike trips allow you to not have to worry about planning the next day’s itinerary, where to stay, eat, or worst case-getting lost.

All you will have to do is:

  • ride your bike
  • laugh a lot
  • relive your videos and pictures from the day
  • share your memorable moments
  • reminisce about the heart-pumping singletrack over a cold beverage and wanting to ride more the next day!

Get out and explore…

Now that you have checked out the 5 Reasons to Book Guided Mountain Bike Adventures…Check out our Multi-Day Mountain Bike Adventure Trip to Davos & St. Moritz, Switzerland. If you’re looking for one day of riding, check out our Santa Cruz, Ca Mountain Bike Day Tour. More trips being announced soon…

Engelberg, Swiss Freeride Mecca

2. Local Guides

Local single track knowledge as well as the surrounding area, is invaluable when traveling to a new destination with a mountain bike. Local mountain bike guides know the trails like the back of their hand, the best access, their favorite trails, local hotspots, secret trails and the best place to eat after a big ride. Not to mention, they will also be able to show you the best place for a post-ride beverage and other local hotspots to visit on your down time. Guides will also offer an authentic local experience that goes beyond the typical “follow me” mountain bike trip. When the trail turns right and everyone else is going that way, the guide will go left and show you the better trail! Going with local guides allows you to gain an in-depth experience of that destination. A guide will be able to help you learn some of the following:

  • Local trails surrounding the area
  • The destinations culture, cuisine, customs and hotspots
  • Local geology, swimming holes, flora and fauna
  • How to be prepares and travel safely in that destination (local transportation, managing cash vs credit, tipping policies, etc.)
  • Guides will also be prepared to handle emergency situations and have direct access to support

3. Small Groups

A great mountain bike tour company will focus on quality vs. quantity of people on the tour. They don’t jam pack dozens of riders on a trip to just sell it out. Instead, they focus on small group experiences that allow each rider to truly ride their bike while on the trip. Joining a multi-day mountain bike tour allows you to meet guides, new friends and other riders from around the world to create lifelong friendships. The bonus of this is visiting those friends in the future and riding with them as your local mountain bike guide. Hopefully they will show you a favorite trail or two of their own and maybe you can do the same for them.

Engelberg, Swiss Freeride Mecca
Engelberg, Swiss Freeride Mecca
Engelberg, Swiss Freeride Mecca

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Why You Have To Ski Chamonix, France

Why You Have To Ski Chamonix, France

Feb 4, 2018 | Skiing & Snowboarding, Trips & Destinations

Why You Have To Ski Chamonix, France

WHY YOU HAVE TO SKI CHAMONIX, FRANCE
PUBLISHED BY • Snowbrains.com | WORDS • Jeff Robertson | PHOTOS • Hank de’Vre

Chamonix, France is the birthplace of modern skiing.  It’s the birthplace of extreme skiing.  Chamonix is the most legendary place in skiing.  If you love skiing you have to Ski Chamonix.  Chamonix is skiing’s heartbeat.

If you haven’t been to Chamonix yet – if you haven’t seen the terrain of the Chamonix valley yet – it’s time to go.  Le Grand Adventure Tours is taking skiers and riders to Chamonix this winter.  Le Grand Adventure Tours has all the details worked out for you so all you have to do is show up, ski mind-blowing terrain, eat great food, and get blown away by true mountain culture.

Chamonix itself is an intoxicating mixture of incredible mountain scenery, picturesque villages, wild nightlife, unbeatable aprés ski, powerful mountain culture, exquisite cuisine, and world class skiing.  The climbing and skiing history in Chamonix surrounds you as you stroll through town reading plaques and bumping into great museums.

In Cham, you can ski intense terrain or gently cruise around at the great ski resorts of Le Brevant and Le Grand Montet.  Grab a guide and go for a 14-mile run down the Valle Blanche from the 12,600-foot Aiguille du Midi.  Grab a guide and ski some of the most incredible zones of your life all over the valley and beyond.

It’s the terrain of Chamonix that blows skier’s minds and makes Cham the most legendary place to ski on Earth.  Step off a tram and ski over 9,000-vertical-feet back to the valley floor and be done for the day – or not.  One of these monster runs is more than enough to qualify as a day of skiing for most anyone.

One of the most vivid features of skiing Chamonix is that you can ski Switzerland, Italy, and France all in the same day.  You can drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy in only 13kms or simply ski to Italy from the top of the Aiguille du Midi.  In the off-piste of the La Tour ski resort, there’s a great couloir that you can ski from France to Switzerland within.  Skiing from one country to another is a truly unique experience.

It is highly recommended that you have a great guide in Chamonix.  Glacier travel, avalanche danger, and extremely complex terrain make hiring a guide a no brainer.

There’s not much to think about on this one.  If you’d like to ski the most legendary ski terrain on Earth, it’s time to drop in.  Le Grand Adventure Tours has got you covered with an epic trip lined up this winter: Le Grand Adventure Tours’ Chamonix guided ski trip

“From the summit of Le Grand Montet there are vast powder fields in every direction with secret off-piste powder stashes and couloirs everywhere.” – Greg Stump in “The Blizzard of Aahhh’s”

CHAMONIX, FRANCE BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Basics:
  • 13 ski resorts and 9 villages
  • Average annual snowfall = 429 inches
  • Longest Run = 13-miles long Valle Blanche
  • Chamonix has 14 bars, 80 restaurants, and 7 nightclubs
  • Skiing/ Mountain Resort Stats:
  • Top Elevation/Lift: 3,842m/ 12,678′
  • Base Elevation: 1035m/ 3415′
  • Vertical Drop: 2807m/ 9263′
  • Longest Run: 21km/ 13 miles
  • Total Runs: 170km/ 106 miles
  • Total Trails:  145
  • Beginner: 23%
  • Intermediate:31%
  • Advanced: 33%
  • Expert: 13%
  • Cross Country: 42 km
  • Ski Lifts:
  • Total Lifts: 49 (Cham’ski pass)
  • Gondolas/cable cars: 13
  • Chair Lifts: 16
  • Surface Lifts: 19
  • Uplift capacity: 52,660 per/hour
  • Travel Info:
  • Main Airport: Geneva (GVA), Switzerland
  • Distance Geneva: 62 miles (1hr 15min);
  • Main Train Station: Lyon, France
  • Distance Lyon: 130 miles (2 hours)
  • Easy access to Italy and Switzerland.
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