Espace Val d'Arly

Description

Crest Voland is a charming old village located on a natural sunny terrace above the Arly gorge, facing the Aravis chain with the Beaufortain massif behind. Unlike most French resorts it is built of largely chalet style buildings, giving a traditional ambience, centred on the old church. Although the large ski area, linked to neighbouring les Saises and close to Chamonix, offers "somethinmg for everyone", there is a laid-back family oriented atmosphere and cross country skiing in the beautiful, natural, protected area is a major part of the winter sports offering here. The resort gained its first lift in 1951 and has grown steadily ever since, making the link to Les Saises in 1985 to create the huge 'Espace Crystal' ski region.

Travelling to Espace Val d'Arly

Crest Voland is closer to major international airports than many resorts. Geneva is only 70 km (43 miles) away; smaller Chambéry 80 km (50 miles) or Lyon-St Exupéry airport 150 km (93 miles). Drivers arriving my road on the A40 Motorway should take the Sallanches exit in the direction of Megève - Crest-Voland for 25 km (17 miles); or from the A43 Motorway take the Albertville exit heading for direction Ugine - Crest-Voland 25 km (17 miles) By train use the Albertville station from where a coach service provides a connection to the resort between the main trains, or take a taxi the 25km (17 miles) up to Crest Voland. There are direct trains from Paris, Nantes, Strasbourg and others. TGV from Paris takes three hours, 40 minutes.

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Key Facts

Country	France
Region	Savoie
Airport	Geneva
Distance (km)	90
Population	421
Season	Dec to Apr
Resort height (m)	1,230
Top lift height (m)	1,970
Vertical drop (m)	420
Runs	120
Runs length (km)	90
Total lifts	43