Ski holidays Thollon les Memises

By gareth ap meirion on Saturday 6 February 2010

Thollon has improved with the opening of the zig-zag path as a piste back down to the village. Runs are fairly short, particularly the nursery slopes. But there is one long run eastwards towards the Swiss border which is particularly scenic with extensive views over the Lake to Montreaux etc. The village faces north and comprises a true balcony with grand views over Lake Geneva and Lausanne and Evian/Thonon. Restaurants are few with L'outa being the firm favourite, with husband chef and wife front of house - cheese and local ham dishes a speciality. This is a perfect place for families as the ski runs all arrive back at the Station, so no chance of getting lost. The Ski School is good but ask for Jaques who is the cheesey, typical smooth Frenchman with excellent English. Marcelle also good. The accommodation in Thollon is really good but Fleur des Neiges is the best accommodation as it faces west and enjoys the best afternoon sun. Having a car is a bonus as you can alternate Thollon with other resorts including Villars in Switzerland (40 mins drive), Morzine, Let Gets, Avoriaz, Chapelle de Abondance (all between 35-50 mins drive. We drive up for 11.30 and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at 2/3 lift pass prices and avoid the rush (skkiing alone often as the French take their 2 hour lunch break!).