A substantial town stretching
along both sides of the valley for around 1¾ mls. Its
fairly picturesque old centre, situated around the church,
has been largely superseded by a more elevated, modern area
close by. This commercial focus is relatively compact, comprising
a few streets packed with shops, bars, restaurants and local
services which quickly give way to quieter residential areas.
It is not the easiest place to get about and anyone who may
have mobility difficulties should choose one of the more central
hotels. Extremely busy at weekends.
Suitability:
An all-round resort with wide appeal, equally popular in winter
and summer, providing a combination of alpine scenery and
traditional atmosphere with a good range of sporting activities
and excursions for all ages. Access to the extensive Portes
du Soleil ski-domain means it has something to offer all grades
of skier.
Accommodation:
50-plus hotels almost exclusively in the 1- to 3-star bracket.
Wide choice of self-catering establishments from budget studios
to smart chalets for up to 14 people; most self catering is
offered by small companies and private landlords with none
of the major property agencies represented.
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