Praz de Lys - Sommand is a twinned ski resort starting at a high altitude and composed of Sommand resort and Praz de Lys resort both linked by ski trails and chair lifts over and around their dividing mountains. Sommand sits high above its village of Mieussy and Praz de Lys sits above Taninges. The ski resort of Les Gets is also nearby Praz de Lys, about 15 minutes drive. It was opened in approximately 1978.
Praz de Lys - Sommand
One of the main buildings in the centre of Praz de Lys. With the resort's highest point, Haut Fleury, and the chairlift leading up to it, in the background.
There are 24 ski lifts, 6 chairlifts, beginner's areas in both sides with a child-safe moving carpet lift, and a Snowpark and Boarder cross ski areas on the Sommand side.
Sommand and Praz de Lys permit only low impact minimal infrastructure development to preserve the natural environment and views.[citation needed] The focus is on enjoyment of nature, and new permitted development uses traditional savoyard chalet construction and is within zoned areas naturally screened by pine forests.
Downhill skiing is available at all levels from black runs through gentle family runs. The area also offers cross country ski trails, and walking trails, and maintains a family-oriented focus.
In summer the twinned station often sees road cycle racing including the Tour de France. The annual Col du Ramaz is a race to the top of the pass that lies between the two resorts starting at Mieussy. In winter there is a cross country ski race of the same name.
The area is a protected development nature reserve known for its views to Mont Blanc Massif range.[citation needed] Many hiking trails are available through maps distributed by the tourist offices based in Mieussy or Taninges. Some of the walks include the easy family walk to lac de Roy, the mountain peak of pic de Marcelly, the pointe Chalune, Pointe d'Uble.
In summertime the main chairlift is open to the Haute Fleury for walking and further hiking.
Panoramic view of the plateau of Praz-de-Lys, seen from Planey
External linksedit
Official website
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Praz de Lys / Sommand.
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May 03, 2024
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Praz de Lys Sommand is a twinned ski resort starting at a high altitude and composed of Sommand resort and Praz de Lys resort both linked by ski trails and chair lifts over and around their dividing mountains Sommand sits high above its village of Mieussy and Praz de Lys sits above Taninges The ski resort of Les Gets is also nearby Praz de Lys about 15 minutes drive It was opened in approximately 1978 Praz de Lys SommandOne of the main buildings in the centre of Praz de Lys With the resort s highest point Haut Fleury and the chairlift leading up to it in the background Praz de Lys SommandLocation within AlpsLocationSommandNearest major cityMieussyCoordinates46 08 49 N 6 35 26 E 46 146956 N 6 590595 E 46 146956 6 590595Vertical600 m 2 000 ft Top elevation2 000 m 6 600 ft Base elevation1 500 m 4 900 ft Trails53Websitewww wbr prazdelys sommand wbr com There are 24 ski lifts 6 chairlifts beginner s areas in both sides with a child safe moving carpet lift and a Snowpark and Boarder cross ski areas on the Sommand side Sommand and Praz de Lys permit only low impact minimal infrastructure development to preserve the natural environment and views citation needed The focus is on enjoyment of nature and new permitted development uses traditional savoyard chalet construction and is within zoned areas naturally screened by pine forests Downhill skiing is available at all levels from black runs through gentle family runs The area also offers cross country ski trails and walking trails and maintains a family oriented focus Contents 1 Winter 1 1 Ski area 1 1 1 Alpine skiing 1 1 1 1 Praz de Lys 1 1 1 2 Sommand 1 1 2 Nordic skiing 1 1 2 1 Praz de Lys 1 2 Nearby peaks 2 Summer activities 2 1 External links 3 ReferencesWinter editSki area edit Alpine skiing edit Praz de Lys edit Trail Name Length Lifts H1 Chevally 500 m Teleskis de Chevally H2 Chevally 230 m Teleski de Beuloz I1 Jora 400 m Teleski de Jora A1 Les Tetras 2600 m Telesiege de Praz l Eveque A4 Les Preses 2600 m Telesiege de Praz l Eveque B2 Retour Hotel Teleski de Hotel B3 Acces Planey Teleski de Planey C1 Hotel 1050 m Teleski de Hotel F1 Piste du Lac 3200 m Telesiege du Haut Fleury J1 Bresy 1200 m Teleski de Bresy K2 Marmotte 1100 m Telesiege de Veran L3 La Traverse 1100 m Telesiege de Bresy L4 Acces Veran Telesiege de Roy M1 Les Betex 550 m Teleski de Betex K2 Marmotte 1100 m Telesiege de Veran A2 Les Mouflons 2400 m Telesiege de Praz l Eveque A3 Les Chamois 1800 m Telesiege de Praz l Eveque J2 Bresy 1000 m Teleski de Bresy K1 Veran 1100 m Telesiege de Veran L1 Roy 850 m Telesiege de Roy L2 Gron 1500 m Telesiege de Roy B1 Planey 1000 m nbsp Teleski de Planey Sommand edit Piste Name Length Lifts O3 Retour Station Retour Fleury Teleskis de Fleury S1 Tapis de la Mary 90 m Tapis de la Mary U3 Retour Station Teleski de Mouille Noire D1 Pierres Rouges 1200 m Telesiege de Pierres Rouges K3 Acces Sommand Telesiege de Pierres Rouges N1 Buchilles 1 600 m Teleski de Buchilles 02 Les Flattes 600 m Teleski de Fleury P2 Acces Fleury nbsp Teleski de Crinta Q1 Farquet 1 300 m Teleski de Farquet Q2 Farquet 2 300 m Teleski de Farquet T1 Col de Sommand 2000 m Telesiege du Col de Sommand T2 Les Mottes 2100 m Telesiege du Col de Sommand T3 Liaison Telesiege du Col de Sommand U2 Les Sapins 700 m Teleski de Mouille Noire V2 Ima 1500 m nbsp Teleski de Platiere W3 Les Granges 1200 m nbsp Teleski d Echeru D2 Boarder Cross 600 m Telesiege de Pierres Rouges N2 Buchilles 2 520 m Teleski de Buchilles O1 Fleury 400 m Teleski de Fleury P1 Snow Park 500 m nbsp Teleski de Crinta U1 Mouille Noire 580 m Teleski de Mouille Noire V1 La Platiere 1350 m nbsp Teleski de Platiere W1 Roche Pallud 1000 m nbsp Teleski d Echeru F4 Le Velard 2000 m Telesiege du Haut Fleury F5 La Combe Perret 1500 m Telesiege du Haut Fleury W2 Echeru 800 m nbsp Teleski d Echeru Nordic skiing edit Praz de Lys edit Trail Name Length Notes A Piste d initiation 1200 m C Le Jora 5000 m B Les Betex 2500 m D La Savoliere 5000 m E Les Lys 10 000 m F Molly 8000 m N Les Lys 10 500 m Jonction de Praz de Lys a Sommand Maintained cross country ski run Nordic Skiing 2 pistes d initiation 3 pistes vertes 3 pistes bleus 4 pistes rouges 3 pistes noires60 km of cross country skiing Winter snow shoeing trails 30 km of snow trails Nearby peaks edit Haute Pointe 1958 m Pointe de Rovagne 1795 m Pointe de Chavannais 1851 m Pointe de Chavasse 2012 m Pointe de Chalune 2116 m Roc d Enfer 2244 m Pointe d Uble 1963 m Pointe de Marcelly 1999 m Pointe de la Couennasse 1980 m Pointe de Perret 1941 m Pointe du Haut Fleury 1981 m Pointe de Veran 1892 m Summer activities editIn summer the twinned station often sees road cycle racing including the Tour de France The annual Col du Ramaz is a race to the top of the pass that lies between the two resorts starting at Mieussy In winter there is a cross country ski race of the same name The area is a protected development nature reserve known for its views to Mont Blanc Massif range citation needed Many hiking trails are available through maps distributed by the tourist offices based in Mieussy or Taninges Some of the walks include the easy family walk to lac de Roy the mountain peak of pic de Marcelly the pointe Chalune Pointe d Uble In summertime the main chairlift is open to the Haute Fleury for walking and further hiking nbsp Panoramic view of the plateau of Praz de Lys seen from Planey External links edit Official website Sommand Praz de Lys photographic view nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Praz de Lys Sommand References edit Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Praz de Lys Sommand amp oldid 1033247408, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
