Les Fermes du Soleil - 8 people - 3 bedrooms -

About Les Carroz

Access by car:
Paris (589 km) - Geneva (50 km)

From Paris:
- Take the A6/E15 towards Lyon
- At Beaunes, follow signs for A40/E21 MILAN / GENEVA / BOURG EN BRESSE
- Continue on the A40 then take the A40/E25 CHAMONIX/TURIN/MILAN
- Exit at CLUSES CENTRE. Then take the N205 towards Magland/Sallanches
- After approximately 3 km, at the roundabout follow the sign for Les Carroz d'Arâches
- When you arrive in the holiday village, take Les Carroz Ouest on the right and follow signs for Les Fermes du Soleil
Distance to train station:
Cluses TGV train station (10 km). Arvi Mobilité shuttle bus (online booking required) from Cluses station towards Les Carroz-d'Arâches (stop at Place des Carroz - Office du Tourisme). Less shuttle buses run in the summer. Please note that this information is subject to change. Go to the local transport website or contact the residence.
Nearest airport:
Geneva-Cointrin airport (55 km) Annecy airport (65 km) Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport (200 km)

Located at an altitude of 1,140 m, the family resort of Les Carroz d'Arâches lies in a beautiful setting of snowy peaks. The village is home to some fascinating religious, historical and gastronomic heritage.

- The winter holiday period offers lots of festive and sporting events, such as the Grande Odyssée dog sled race and the Flocons du Rire comedy festival.
- Take the Kédeuze gondola lift for a magnificent view over the village of Carroz, the Pointe d'Areu, the Pic du Marcelly and Mont Blanc.
- Discover, or rediscover, all the joys of skiing and winter sports in the Grand Massif ski area and enjoy some unusual night-time activities, such as snowmobile outings, snowshoe hikes with a meal in an Indian tipi, or even a dog sled ride followed by a typical Savoyard meal.
In the centre of the village (200 m from the residence) you will find all shops and services including a mini-market, a bakery, restaurants, bars, sports shops, a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy, a bank with ATM, etc.
For your family holidays, choose a holiday in the ski resorts of the Grand Massif in Haute-Savoie. The Grand Massif links up 5 resorts: Les Carroz d'Arâches, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Morillon, Samoëns and Flaine. The resorts offer a range of sports and leisure activities including skiing for all levels. If you select a holiday or weekend rental in the Pierre et Vacances residence in Flaine, you can enjoy activities which are a little bit different, such as ice quad, snowmobile or hang gliding.

Activities near Les Carroz

- 4 season sledging, This activity is available at the resort.
- Sledging, Discover the fun of sledging with family or friends!Designed on the same basis as winter sledging, all-season sledging is an exhilarating yet safe activity done on specially-made slopes.You can try summer sledging on a four-season track, starting from the gondola lift platform.Please note:1 to 2 people per sledge (accessible from 1.05 m up to 1.25 m accompanied by an adult) (Fee applies)
- Hiking, Walking and hiking opportunities near the residence.More information is available at Les Carroz Tourist Office (9, Place de l'Ambiance, 74300 Arâches-la-Frasse), tel: +33 (0)4 50 90 00 04 or the guides office (Place de l'Ambiance), tel: +33 (0)4 50 90 02 74 or at reception. (Fee applies)
- Snowshoes, Put your snowshoes on and explore the hiking trails near the residence. Make sure you bring some good shoes!

Bookings at the ESF French ski school. (Fee applies)
- Dog sledding, Explore the glorious snowy landscape with a dog sled trip. A magical experience involving huskies and malamutes. Dog sledding available 5 km from the holiday village (Carroz 1500). Book as soon as possible: this is a very popular activity. (Fee applies)
- Ice rink, Enjoy the ideally located Carroz ice rink until mid-March. Young and old alike can swap their skis for skates on the outdoor ice rink. In the heart of the holiday village, just a stone's throw from your residence, enjoy some family time on the rink and work on your figures! Opening hours: School holidays: - Monday and Saturday: 2 pm to 7 pm - Tuesday and Thursday: 2 pm to 7 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm - Wednesday: 10 am to 12 noon, 2 pm to 7 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm - Friday and Sunday: 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 7 pm During term time: - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3 pm to 7 pm - Wednesday and Sunday: 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 7 pm - Saturday: 2 pm to 7 pm (Fee applies)
- Children's clubs, Children's clubs in the resort:

- Les Loupiots Club (151, Route du Mont Favy, Les Carroz), tel: +33 (0)4 50 90 24 58 - loupiots@aracheslafrasse.fr
For children aged 4 to 12, Monday to Friday during French school holidays, 8 am to 6.30 pm (indoor and outdoor activities).

- Jardin des Neiges (ESF, 14 route des Servages, Les Carroz), tel: +33 (0)4 50 90 02 38 - info@esf-lescarroz.com
For children aged 3 to 5 years, open 9 am to 12 noon and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm depending on the time of year (skiing lessons).

- Club Ternelia Les Flocons Verts (123, Route des Servages, Les Carroz), tel: +33 (0)4 50 90 04 46 - grandsmassifs@ternelia.com. For children aged 3 to 12 from Sunday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. They can take your children to ski lessons and pick them up.

Please note: You must present your child's medical record showing they are up-to-date with vaccinations (BCG/Diphtheria Tetanus Polio as a minimum). Booking recommended (Fee applies)