Pamper yourself during this relaxing weekend in Chamonix. In the middle of the mountains, in front of the sumptuous Mont-Blanc, breathe and escape yourself! At Le Morgane hotel, the meeting with nature will be total. You will find perfect balance between style swinging between modernism and mountain authenticity, between sport and wellbeing in a place where everything was thought to respect the environment…Finish your day tasting a gastronomic dinner at “Le Bistro”, starred Michelin guide restaurant…
 
The weekend includes for 2 people :
1 night in a double room.
Breakfast.
1 Gastronomic dinner per person in the starred Michelin restaurant “Le Bistrot” (starter, plate, desert, excluding beverages).
Access to spa.
 
Hotel in Chamonix:
 
Ideally located in the heart of Chamonix and at the foot step of the Aiguille du midi cable car, Le Morgane combines the elegance of a 4* hotel with the relaxed, sporting mood of Chamonix, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding mythical peaks. The spirit is contemporary and authentic, creating natural inorganic mineral surroundings. Indeed, Le Morgane hotel is the first mountain hotel strongly supporting and built with sustainable development and environment care optics. You will be happy to taste French gastronomy in the starred Michelin guide restaurant “Le Bistrot”.
 
Your room in Le Morgane hotel:
 
Le Morgane hotel boasts 56 rooms and suites with balcony and terrace. You will sleep in a double bed room with private toilets, bathroom and balcony. The sober and contemporary decoration has been thought with ecotourism optic, using natural and authentic materials. All rooms have free wifi access.
 
Leisure on site:
 
Spa: heated swimming pool, sauna, hammam.
Body treatments and massages.
Bar with view on the Mont Blanc mountain.
1 star Michelin Restaurant “Le Bistrot”.
 
Dates
 
Le Morgane Hotel is available all year round.
 
Location :
 
Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.
 
Price : about 286 Euros

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Master the secrets of ice driving. Learn driving techniques on the mythical circuit of “Trophée Andros”, in Serre Chevalier in the French Alps. In a friendly atmosphere, learn to be confident faced to slippery situations and feel the adrenalin.

Course of the experience: ice driving experience ( 4h30)
You will be greeted by a team of passionate and professional instructors
1st briefing : such as hands position on the wheel, foot mobility , mass transfers, turns, braking techniques, security advice…
Practice on the track cut by a second briefing to improve on driving techniques. On the track, you are two participants per car and drive one after the other next to an instructor who will provide all advices for you to push your limits and get a maximum of sensations.
 
The circuit: The famous circuit of “Trophée Andros” is 800 metres long, from 6 to 10 metres wide and 25 to 60 metres thick, with speed curves and straight lines for great sensations.

Participants :
There are two participants per car next to a professional instructor.

Conditions and restrictions:
You must hold a valid driving license.

Dates :
This ice driving experience takes places during winter period, from mid-December to mid-March.

Location :
Serre Chevalier, French Alps, France

Price: About 380 euros per person for half a day.

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Take a hot air balloon trip and enjoy the stunning Alps landscape and most particularly the Mont Blanc from a bird’s eye view.
 
Discover from above the breathtaking and unique Mont Blanc Country. Drift along with the wind through exceptional angles, and admire the stunning Avaris range dressed with a bright orange veil as the sun rises and succumb to the majestic Mont Blanc and its beautiful snow coat.
 
Live a truly magical and peaceful moment. Feel nature’s strength and splendour. During winters as summers, this experience is wonderful and unforgettable.
 
Course of the experience :
 
Balloon trip duration:  one hour. Experience full duration:  4 to 5 hours.
 
Balloon trips are organised early in the morning, one to two hours after sunrise. Summer hours – mornings 7h30/8h00; Winter – mornings 8h30/9h00.
 
From the rendez-vous site, you will be driven in a 4×4 to the most convenient takeoff site according to weather conditions (wind is the main element). After inflating the balloon, the pilot will instruct you with security measures. Then take off for a splendid one-hour balloon trip. Once back on the ground you will help to put back all the equipments and share your memories with a glass of champagne before going back to the original rendez-vous site.

Participants and guests :
The nacelle can take from 4 to 7 people.

Conditions and restrictions :
If you suffer from vertigo, you will not feel dizzy in a balloon.
If you suffer from heart diseases, please check with your doctor what altitude you can fly up to. The average altitude is approx. 2000m.
Please note that passengers stand during the balloon trip.
 
Weather :
This experience takes place in suitable weather conditions. Rescheduling due to bad weather conditions can happen. We invite you to contact the supplier 72 to 48 hours before take off day to check weather conditions. If conditions are not good enough, you will reschedule for another time. If they are good, you will contact the supplier the day before taking off day to confirm time and location of rendez-vous.

Dates :
The experience takes place from 15 December to 31 October.

Location:
Praz-sur-Arley/Megève, Haute Savoie, France.
Access: Megève

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Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience, go ice climbing. Follow the guide, he will take you to the heart of the Vercors to climb an iced waterfall. In total safety, savour the magic and the beauty of petrified waterfalls and wonderful ice sculptures. Climb from big thrills to big thrills.  

• Course of the experience : ice climbing in Vercors France (½ day); You will be greeted by professional and skilled instructors. Briefing about material and security conditions. Start ice climbing and simply enjoy.

• Participants : This ice climbing experience is done in small group up to 5 people.

• Conditions and restrictions : You must be able to practice sport and be in good health conditions. This ice climbing experience depends on favourable weather conditions.

• Dates : This ice climbing experience is available during winter (generally from December to March).

• Location/ Near Grenoble.

• Price : About 175 Euros per person

 You can book this ice climbing experience on Tematis by following this link: http://www.tematis.com/boutique/stage-de-cascade-de-glace-vercors-rhonealpes-p-673.html Keywords: ice climbing, France, French Alps, climbing experience, winter weekend, short break in france

Learn the techniques of driving on the most extreme surface: the ice. This one day course will teach you how to anticipate and control your car on ice. Techniques that you can use on any other slippery surface. On the circuit of Flaine, in the French Alps, learn to control skids, under steer, and spinning. This one day course is ideal for any driver who wants to improve their driving techniques and to be better on the road.   Course of the experience: Arrival on the circuit at 8H00

• Briefing on the course of the day, the driving techniques, the cars and the circuit
• All day: Practice the following main points of focus: education on the behaviour within the car and how to look at the road and anticipate, control under steer, control skidding, emergency breaking, etc.
• You will also learn various driving techniques, such as sport, aggressive or relaxed.
• The training lasts 6 hours and is cut by a lunch break. 
• The vehicles: Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic. Circuit: the ice track of Flaine, at an altitude of 1600 metres, with a length of 1km, is ideal to learn the ropes of ice driving. A circuit of reference, Flaine also benefits from a low sun exposure, making its surface almost perfect. The course is also available in 2 days (added cost of 180 euros) and 3 days (added cost of 350 euros). 

Participants and guests : This experience is usually done in small groups of 12. Your guests are welcome.  Conditions and restrictions : You must hold a valid driving licence.  Dates : This experience takes place from December to March.  Location : Flaine, Haute-Savoie, France  Price : 260 Euros (incl. VAT). You can book this ice driving experience on Tematis by clicking here: http://www.tematis.com/boutique/learn-to-drive-on-ice-one-day-rhonesalpes-france-p-193.html Key words: ice driving, French Alps, short break in france, city break, weekend in france

This experience is « THE » experience for snowkite fans and for people who want to pit themselves against world champions. One of the biggest champions, Agnès Fontenay and her team deliver you all tricks and techniques that a snowkite pro has to know. Share exceptional ice thrills in a wonderful area. Adrenalin and big thrills guaranteed. 

Course of the experience : snowkite experience with a world champion in FrenchAlps (6h) This snowkite experience lasts 6 hours and takes place during 2 days. The experience is enjoyed in small group of three people by instructor. Reach the perfect site (depending on snow and weather conditions) and unpack your material (wing, harness, helmet). Briefing on security procedures and snowkite techniques, depending on your level. Then, when ready, enjoy your ride! Different spots possible around Gap : Col de Manse, Ceüse (access by lifts), Col du Festre. 

Participants : The snowkite experience is enjoyed in small group of 3 led by an instructor 

Conditions and restrictions : Be able to ski on a red ski-runYou must hold FFVL licence (insurance that can be delivered on site)You must hold a medical certificate proving ability to snowkitingMinimum age : 12 .  Minimum weight : 45 KgUnder 18 need a parental consentWeather : this experience is done in favourable snow and weather conditions 

Dates : This experience is available during winter period from December to end of March 

Location : Gap, Hautes-Alpes, Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, France 

Price : 160 Euros.incl.VAT. Appro. £110 The price includes for 1 person :A 6h snowkite experienceMaterial : wing (airevolution), harness, helmet, radios and ski-passes The price does not include :The snowboard or ski equipmentThe lift to acess Ceüse (snowboard pass at 5 euros)FFVL licence (from 20 up to 40 euros) To book this snowkite experience, clik here: http://www.tematis.com/boutique/snowkite-6hexperience-with-a-champion-gap-french-alps-p-649.html