The picturesque ski resort of La Tanya , surrounded by a fabulous coniferous forest, is located only 2 kilometers from the legendary Courchevel and 5 km from Méribel , and at the same time it is distinguished by not too high prices and a calm atmosphere. This idyllic town, located at an altitude of 1,400 meters, has become a real paradise for young skiers. Which is not surprising, because thanks to the ban on the entry of cars, the entire resort has turned into a huge pedestrian zone, through which children of any age can move freely and safely. The special charm of La Tanya station, which is part of the world’s largest ski region Three Valleys, is provided by the majestic forests surrounding the town, as well as the original alpine architecture with wooden houses.
This relatively young town was built before the Winter Olympic Games in 1992. La Tanya was built with an emphasis on environmental friendliness: all the houses here are upholstered with natural wood, there are no too loud entertainments in the city – that’s why families with children like to relax in this cozy and quiet place.
The station is connected to the Three Valleys by gondola, you can go down by red or blue tracks, which are located on the northern slope, so at any time they have a good snow cover. In the small village there are several hotels and residences, a very wide selection of private chalets, skiing “from the door”, all the necessary infrastructure.
History and modernity
La Tania in France is the youngest town in the Alps. Its name translates as “bear’s den”, because until the beginning of the 20th century. bears lived here.
La Tanya has a very cozy and comfortable atmosphere: wooden, almost fairy-tale houses, no noise, mountains and forest. This place is ideal for tourists who want plenty of skiing and relaxation surrounded by majestic nature. If you get bored with such a measured vacation, you can safely go to nearby Courchevel or Meribel, which are rich in entertainment.
Weather in La Tania
The weather at the La Tania resort is stable and usually does not disappoint skiers from December to April. The northern slope in the skiing area of La-Tagne is in the forest, the snow lies there all winter. The sunniest weather in La Tania is in March. At this time, you can even get sunburned during downhill skiing, so it is better to use suntan cream. When skiing in the 3 valleys, you can not be afraid of avalanches, because more than 2/3 of the lifts and tracks are outside the avalanche danger areas and do not suffer from strong winds. Due to the height difference from 1300 to 3200 meters and the large area of the skiing area, if on some slopes of the 3 Valleys it is cloudy with clearings, then the sun can shine on others.
Tracks, slopes, lifts
Optimal conditions are created for children not only in the town itself, but also on the adjacent ski slopes. In specially organized children’s skiing areas and on the “Troika” children’s track, children will be able to take their first steps on mountain skis calmly and, most importantly, for free. Numerous toboggan runs await young conquerors of the mountains on two skis. It goes without saying that there is also an open and ski kindergarten for children from three years of age. Animation for children.
La Tania is one of the smallest villages in the 3 Valleys region, a well-known mountain skiing area at altitudes of 1,300 to 3,200 meters above sea level. La Tania resort is located on the northern edge of the mountain range that separates the Meribel valley from Courchevel.
There are steep sections at the top, then the steepness is medium, the difficulty of the track is reddish. Parallel to it is the easiest blue route. The finish line is right next to the hotels.
The resort of La Tanya allows you to get information about the state of the tracks thanks to two new WEB cameras. One webcam is located next to the ski school and provides a view of the foot of the Folyeres track. Another webcam is installed on the terrace of a restaurant located on the Bouc Blanc route. The slopes of the La Tanya resort are suitable for beginners and children. In La Tania there are 2 children’s ski lifts and one cabin that takes you (with one descent and transfer) to Lose (2196 m). If your children are too early to start skiing, they will enjoy spending time in kindergarten. In the new “Chez Nounours” kindergarten, children will be offered games both indoors and outdoors.
From the center of La Tania, the cable car lifts up the crest of La Loze (2,274 m), from where it is easy to descend on downhill skis (or lifts) to Courchevel-1850 or to Méribel. There are frequent shuttle buses to these places. In total in the skiing area of the resort: gondola lifts – 10, chairlifts – 16, rope lifts – 40, the length of the blue track – 32, the length of the reddish track – 99, the length of the dark track – 19. Children under 5 years old and adults over 75 years old use the lifts free of charge
There are 3 ski schools in La Tania, you can rent equipment for skiing and snowboarding. There are tracks for cross-country skiing (6 km one way to Méribel or Courchevel). The new skiing area with artificial snow on the Bouc Blanc and Arolles tracks allowed to combine the skiing areas of Courchevel-1850, Méribel-Mottare and La Tania. If you buy a single Pass (Skipass) for all Three Valleys during your vacation in La Tania, you can access any of the 200 lifts (82 rope lifts, 69 chairlifts, 37 cabins, 6 gondolas) and all 600 km perfectly prepared, often groomed ski slopes. When buying lift passes, a 3 Valleys card is added to them.
There are more than 107 red tracks in the 3 Valleys, slightly less blue tracks – 93, black tracks – 37 and 4 green tracks. The large number of tracks in the 3 Valleys amazes even experienced skiers. Each skier will find his own tracks, travel routes and modes of skiing. Lifts are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have one Tri Dolyna Pass (Skipass) for 6 days or more during the period of validity of the pass, 1 day of skiing in the region of Hirsko-Killi or Paradiski is provided free of charge. When buying a domestic ski pass for 6 days or more (minimum of 2 adults and 2 children under 18), discounts are available. You can purchase the newest ski pass – “morning” for the entire Three Valleys area, valid from the opening of the lifts until 12:30 p.m.
The height difference is 1100 m at the lower point and 2732 m at the upper one. In La Tania itself, you can enjoy skiing on forest tracks, suitable for skiers of an intermediate level of training. Professionals are recommended to go for adrenaline in Creux, Saulire and Col de la Loze. For beginner athletes, the blue tracks of nearby Courchevel are ideal.
If the most important thing for you on vacation is the opportunity to go more and more interestingly on mountain skis, then come on vacation to France at the La Tania resort! Here you are guaranteed relatively low accommodation rates, close proximity to the 3 Valleys ski area, and no queues for lifts. In a small, cozy village with an almost Slavic name, La-Tanya, you can experience the unforgettable feeling of flying in the middle of a snowy fairytale of a coniferous forest and the unique beauty of the French Alps.
Hotels
Residences and hotels are located in the middle of a wonderful coniferous forest, an extremely wide selection of private chalets, skiing starts from the door.
La Tanya consists of nine to ten high-rise hotels and residences. There is a sufficient selection of private chalets at the La Tanya resort. You can go skiing in La Tania right at the doorstep of the apartments. La Tania is a small, comfortable resort for family vacations with children.
FOLYERE 17 La Tania
Offering ski-to-door access, Apartment FOLYERE 17 La Tania is located in the La Tania Ski Resort, 100 meters from Troika Ski Slope and 200 meters from Gro Murgy Ski Lift.
There is a kitchenette with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. Other amenities include a TV.
Apartments FOLYERE 17 Lya Tania are located 200 meters from the La Tania ski lift and 3 km from the Golf ski lift. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and hiking. Chambery-Savoie Airport is 60 km away.
Courchevel La Tania
Courchevel La Tania Apartments are located in the La Tania resort, 70 m from the Gros Murger ski lift and 100 m from the La Tania ski lift. It features a tennis court and garden views. The windows offer a view of the mountains. The distance to the Troika ski lift is 400 m, and to the Golf ski lift – 4.4 km.
The apartment with a balcony and pool views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. For an additional fee, guests wishing to travel can use towels and bed linen.
A terrace is at guests’ disposal. Hiking and skiing can be enjoyed in the surroundings. Guests can rent ski equipment, ski down directly to the apartment door and purchase ski passes.
The distance to Meitet Airport is 95 km.
Le Rocher Blanc
Le Rocher Blanc Apartments overlook the pool and are a few steps from Troika. A balcony and a kettle are available. The apartment is located 400 m from the Gros-Muerger ski lift.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. For an additional fee, guests wishing to travel can use towels and bed linen.
There is a children’s playground on the territory. Le Rocher Blanc Apartments can rent a bicycle. Hiking is popular in the surrounding area.
La Tania ski lift is 400 m away, and Golf ski lift is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport to Le Rocher Blanc Apartments is 96 km away. A free shuttle is organized for guests.
Le Britania Nexity
Le Britania Nexity apartments are located in the resort of La Tania, 100 m from the Troika ski lift and 300 m from the Gros Murger ski lift. A balcony is at guests’ disposal.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and a microwave.
Guests can rent ski equipment. The area is popular for skiing and cycling. Le Britania Nexity Apartments are 300 meters from La Tania Ski Lift and 2.9 km from Golf Ski Lift.
Entertainment and active recreation
In addition to mountain skiing, you can ride dog sleds or snowmobiles in La Tania. There is an excellent tourism office in the city. The office offers a variety of entertainment programs and treats guests to a Green Chaud welcome drink every Sunday.
There is everything you need for relaxation and entertainment after skiing. La Tania has 8 restaurants and bars, a mini market, 2 grocers, 4 ski shops with rental services, a fitness center at the Montana hotel, which has a swimming pool, sauna, and gym. You can go dog sledding in the forest of La Tania, rent a snow scooter. There is a sports club for children from 6 to 11 years old. Any information about La Tania can be obtained from the tourism office. There is also a disco in La Tanya, where skiers are entertained as much as they can. But for boisterous pleasures and night parties, it is necessary to go to nearby Courchevel.
How to get there
You can get to La Tagne on vacation to go skiing on the slopes of the most famous ski center of France, the Three Valleys, through several airports: Lyon, Grenoble, Chambéry, Geneva and Turin (Italy). Grenoble and Chambéry are the closest, but only charters fly here from Ukraine. During the season, various tour companies organize charters to Grenoble (about 100 km.) or to Lyon (about 185 km) and usually, at the same time, they provide a transfer to the hotel.. From Geneva International Airport to the 3 Valleys can be reached in 3 – 4 hours by car or train. The nearest train station to Lai-Tagna is Moutiers, which is 26 km from Courchevel, with which La-Tagna is now connected by a free ski bus. From Moutiers, you can get to Paris by TGV in 4.5 hours. Therefore, a good option for arriving on vacation in La Tagne is via Paris. La Tanya station is connected to the “Three Valleys” by gondola, you can go down on mountain skis along the red or blue track.