It's in the massive 3 Valleys ski area, it's got it's own special feel and Ski Amis have got all the information about it here! Try La Tania - you won't be disappointed.
La Tania is a small and pretty resort surrounded by trees and beautiful forestry. This resort was originally built to house journalists for the 1992 Albertville winter Olympic Games. The resort centre itself is a third generation purpose-built resort. The apartments were made to have eye-catching chalet style designs, rather than the normal concrete rectangles. La Tania has great access to the Three Valleys with neighbouring resorts like Courchevel and Meribel that you can access via lifts, skiing, car or bus.
Activities in La Tania
There are plenty of non-skiing activities in La Tania to keep you busy if you fancy a day off from the slopes, or a member of your group isn’t keen on the idea of skiing! Here is just a few things you could get up to:
- Dog sledding
- Snow blading
- Snow shoeing/Cross Country Skiing
- Torch Lit Descent
The Torch Lit Descent is a true alpine classic across all resorts and is a must see if you are in the mountains during winter. The members of the ESF ski school come down the slope with flaming torches in their hand and create a line of fire into the town. This is followed by fireworks and free Vin Chaud, not to be missed!
A little bit of shopping – why the hell not?!
Shopping in La Tania is actually quite limited, with few shops, a post office, a bakery and a sherpa - all you need for getting the essentials. If you are a shop-o-holic, then take the free shuttle bus for a trip over to Meribel or Courchevel to get your fix.
Events for the 2018/19 season
- Opening parties (everywhere)
- Christmas Party and Santa skis into La Tania
- New Year Mayhem and Fireworks Party
- Kids Fortnight with special events for children of all ages
- La Tania Family Charity Fete
- The 3 Valleys Charity Day
- Music Festival
- Closing parties (everywhere)
New and Shiny
- New Grangettes Gondola that takes pedestrians and skiers between Courchevel 1550 and 1850. This upgrade will be more comfortable, more reliable AND the new 10 seater cabins means shorter and quicker queues for 2018/19
- 5 new pistes across the Three Valleys – improving, the already great, ski area!
- Courchevel Luge run which will stretch to 3km long. This will be a great evening activity for the children (and the adults of course)
Where to Eat in La Tania
- Snack Bar Le Snow Food – great for a quick bite. You can also take-out sandwiches, paninis and pizzas
- Restaurant La Ferme De La Tania – a homely place which serves everything from Crepes to local Savoyard specialities
- Restaurant Les Chanterelles – they are famous for their savoury crepes and other dishes that includes “cripites” which is a thin pizza variety
- Restaurant Les Marmottons – they serve up Savoyard specialities and every Thursday night there is a special meal of Mussels and chips – which is perfect if you’re hosts day off lands on a Thursday - and if you like Mussels of course!
- Le Farcon – this is top of the list of restaurants as it has been awarded a Michelin star for providing a new twist on the regional French cuisine
Relaxing your muscles whilst in La Tania
If you are looking to wind down and relax after a day of skiing/snowboarding then you can head on over to the “Le Montana” and the “Christina Apartments”. They have fitness centres, saunas and solariums to offer. The Montana also has a heated swimming pool (plunge pool) which has great views of the slopes outside, a steam room and a Jacuzzi – it is free for guests staying at the hotel but for others there is a fee. The hotel also has a masseur available to provide treatments.
La Tania Bars and Après
There are a handful of bars in La Tania which are normally very lively places to be, especially with the Brits.
- Le Chrome Bar – they are usually buzzing thanks to the happy hours and live music that they have on all season. They also serve fast food for lunch and dinner to get down with your pint!
- Pub Le Ski Lodge – People call it the “Most well-known meeting point for the English community in the 3 Valleys” and they also run happy hours, concerts and also theme nights – including a shots raffle on Mondays where you could be in for a chance of winning a brand new pair of Skis. It’s usually very busy and closes around 2am. Also serves food for lunch and dinner.
- La Taiga Lounge – This place is more of a sophisticated cocktail bar rather than your local pub setting so if you’re looking for something a bit more refined then this is the place to be and it also serves up some lovely food if you want to gather round with some friend/family and enjoy the night.
Why Ski Amis love this beautiful resort
- Great skiing throughout the trees
- Excellent location and speedy access to the Three Valleys
- Plenty of places to eat and drink
- Lively and friendly atmosphere
- Loads of Events and Activities to choose from
Where to stay in La Tania
There are many catered chalets and self-catered properties in La Tania – you have a wide choice of companies to pick from! Tour Operator Ski Amis have 6 catered chalets in this resort, as well as an extensive list of self-catered options. Each catered chalet has its own quirks and they can sleep from 8-28 guests – room for all the family! They are all very close to the lifts, 5 minute walks at a maximum and some you can ski back to the door through the trees.
Ski Amis have brought back their SUMMER SIZZLER discount for the whole of July. Book ANY of their catered chalets for ANY week of the season and receive 15% off! Offer must end on 31st July. Check them out!
