If you are in Les Gets this summer and love tennis then come down to the courts on the Route des Grandes Alpes (heading towards Morzine) and play in the fun competion which is held every Tuesday from 2pm to 4.30 pm
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For more details please contact the tourist office on 04 50 75 80 80.
Welcome to the blog of Hotel Christiania in Les Gets in the Portes du Soleil ski area.
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Saturday, 14 July 2012
Summer report number 1
A warm welcome from the team at the Christiania for summer 2012.
It has been a great first week for us so far especially with the weather brightening up.This week we are holding our first hog roast in the hotel’s garden and are very excited. The weather is looking good and we hope this continues.
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The end of the week brings us to the Passportes du Soleil- an 80km bike marathon which trails all over the Porte du Soleil. Good luck to all our guests who are taking part in that (particularly those attempting it on the downhill bikes!).
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It has been a great first week for us so far especially with the weather brightening up.This week we are holding our first hog roast in the hotel’s garden and are very excited. The weather is looking good and we hope this continues.
The Christiania summer team 2012.
The end of the week brings us to the Passportes du Soleil- an 80km bike marathon which trails all over the Porte du Soleil. Good luck to all our guests who are taking part in that (particularly those attempting it on the downhill bikes!).
Hog Roast heaven at Hotel Christiania's BBQ
Friday, 13 July 2012
Alpine Challenge 2013 Announced
Snow-Camp (www.snow-camp.org.uk), an innovative youth charity that uses a unique combination of skiing, snowboarding and life-skills programmes to support inner-city young people have announced that their two day endurance fund raising event will be back in the French and Swiss Alps next January.
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Previously known as the 'Everest Challenge' the 'Alpine Challenge 2013' involves teams of four riders who must cover 150km of GPS tracked skiing or boarding over two non-stop days across the dozen ski resorts of the massive Portes du Soleil ski area which straddles the French/Swiss border. In addition all team members must complete a 10km mountain hike during the night between the two days.
Taking place from the 17th – 20th January 2013, up to 25 teams are expected to compete for the Alpine Challenge trophy. Last year's event raised £25,000 for the charity despite challenging conditions.
Anyone who believes they can do it and wants to raise money for Snow-Camp can apply to take part.
For each team of four people there is a £400 registration fee (£100 per person) and each team then commits to raise a minimum of £2,000 or £500 per team member – this is the cost to participate without any 'holiday' package.
The full 'Alpine Challenge Package' includes all flights, transfers, hotel accommodation in Morzine, ski passes, night hike guides, GPS equipment, team bibs, meals, medals and trophies and the support of the Snow-Camp staff team.
For each team of four people there is a £1,000 registration fee (£250 per person) Each team then commits to raise a minimum of £5,000 or £1,250 per team member. If you require superior accommodation the registration fee is £1,500 per team.
In some cases five people may be allowed in a team and singles and couples who don't have friends or relatives wanting to join them can still apply and will be combined in to a team.
"Yes, it's a competition, and yes it's an endurance event (otherwise why would people sponsor you?!) but as anyone who completed the Challenge in the past will tell you, it's also great fun and a fantastic experience! With so many snow sports enthusiasts all in one exclusive hotel, and with everyone primarily out to raise funds for charity there is a really positive and supportive (as well as a little competitive!) atmosphere throughout the event!" says a statement from the organisers.
Previously known as the 'Everest Challenge' the 'Alpine Challenge 2013' involves teams of four riders who must cover 150km of GPS tracked skiing or boarding over two non-stop days across the dozen ski resorts of the massive Portes du Soleil ski area which straddles the French/Swiss border. In addition all team members must complete a 10km mountain hike during the night between the two days.
Taking place from the 17th – 20th January 2013, up to 25 teams are expected to compete for the Alpine Challenge trophy. Last year's event raised £25,000 for the charity despite challenging conditions.
Anyone who believes they can do it and wants to raise money for Snow-Camp can apply to take part.
For each team of four people there is a £400 registration fee (£100 per person) and each team then commits to raise a minimum of £2,000 or £500 per team member – this is the cost to participate without any 'holiday' package.
The full 'Alpine Challenge Package' includes all flights, transfers, hotel accommodation in Morzine, ski passes, night hike guides, GPS equipment, team bibs, meals, medals and trophies and the support of the Snow-Camp staff team.
For each team of four people there is a £1,000 registration fee (£250 per person) Each team then commits to raise a minimum of £5,000 or £1,250 per team member. If you require superior accommodation the registration fee is £1,500 per team.
In some cases five people may be allowed in a team and singles and couples who don't have friends or relatives wanting to join them can still apply and will be combined in to a team.
"Yes, it's a competition, and yes it's an endurance event (otherwise why would people sponsor you?!) but as anyone who completed the Challenge in the past will tell you, it's also great fun and a fantastic experience! With so many snow sports enthusiasts all in one exclusive hotel, and with everyone primarily out to raise funds for charity there is a really positive and supportive (as well as a little competitive!) atmosphere throughout the event!" says a statement from the organisers.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
French mountain biking championships this weekend
Following on from the world championships in 2004 and the juniors French championships in 2009, Les Gets will this weekend host the French Mountain bike championships.
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The official poster
For more details please contact the tourist office or visit the resort facebook page.
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Avoriaz water wonderland Aquariaz opens on 1st July
A few years in the making, the Aquariaz 2000m² indoor tropical paradise, is finally opening it's doors on the 1st of July.
Aquariaz is a huge indoor water wonderland that features a fun river that winds through lush tropical vegetation (1570 plants and 183 trees), a slidewinder (a kind of water halfpipe), a paddling pool, a large pool with surrounding climbing walls, massage benches and even an open-air spa heated to 34°C.
This type of water park and the hybrid concept of mixing natural tropical vegetation in mountain surroundings is unique in the Alps .
Entry is only €2 with the Multipass Premium, this pass is available to all those staying with a participating accommodation providers including the Hotel Christiania in Les Gets and the local tourist office.
Aquariaz is a huge indoor water wonderland that features a fun river that winds through lush tropical vegetation (1570 plants and 183 trees), a slidewinder (a kind of water halfpipe), a paddling pool, a large pool with surrounding climbing walls, massage benches and even an open-air spa heated to 34°C.
This type of water park and the hybrid concept of mixing natural tropical vegetation in mountain surroundings is unique in the Alps .
Entry is only €2 with the Multipass Premium, this pass is available to all those staying with a participating accommodation providers including the Hotel Christiania in Les Gets and the local tourist office.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
New Year filling up fast
With the pound continuing to strengthen against the Euro we are experiencing a very high level of bookings for New Year at present and we are pleased to say there are now only 3 rooms free from the 28th of December until the first days of January.
Remember those who are staying at the Hotel Christiania in Les Gets over New Year will be eligible to enter the Christiania cup which was held on the 3rd of January last year.
Pictures from last years event can be found via this link on our facebook page.
Remember those who are staying at the Hotel Christiania in Les Gets over New Year will be eligible to enter the Christiania cup which was held on the 3rd of January last year.
Pictures from last years event can be found via this link on our facebook page.
Sunday, 29 April 2012
End of season staff fun
On the day after the last guests left the hotel some of our staff ventured into the powder above Avoriaz and found some great kickers
While no one managed the full 360 they certainly had a good go at doing this.
While no one managed the full 360 they certainly had a good go at doing this.
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