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Praz de Lys-Sommand

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Praz de Lys-Sommand - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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Ski resort installed in the towns of Mieussy and Taninges, in Haute-Savoie, Praz de Lys-Sommand takes up to eighty kilometers from Annecy, near Saint-Jeoire, The Coast d'Abroz and Les Gets, about forty minutes from Geneva.

Inaugurated in 1978, the Praz de Lys-Sommand station is developing rapidly, welcoming sports enthusiasts winter to enjoy thrills in a unique setting to over 1500 meters. Installed on the Col de la Ramaz, it reveals a very family atmosphere and authentic architecture that highlights the surrounding landscape.

Popular with locals, ski resort, also open in summer, attracted athletes of all ages who want to enjoy a place where there friendliness and authenticity.

Praz de Lys-Sommand is a ski resort that is part of the municipalities of Mieussy, Taninges

Geographical information

Ski resortPraz de Lys-Sommand
Latitude46.1537650 (N 46° 9’ 14”)
Longitude6.5727909 (E 6° 34’ 22”)
AltitudeFrom 1500m to 2000m
PrefectureAnnecy (82 km, 1:10)
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Mieussy13.3 km (24 min)
Onnion16.4 km (38 min)
Mégevette16.9 km (37 min)
Les Gets17.5 km (33 min)
Taninges19.7 km (28 min)
Saint-Jeoire20 km (38 min)
La Côte-d'Arbroz20 km (36 min)
La Tour23 km (41 min)

Things to see and do

Set between 1250 and 2000 meters, the Praz de Lys-Sommand resort has six lifts and eighteen lifts to enjoy the forty-five kilometers downhill ski slopes and sixty kilometers of cross country ski trails. Accessible to all levels, the place also has thirty kilometers pedestrian groomed trails for non skiers, snowshoe hiking circuits, a snowpark or two boardercross.

Also open in the summer, the station which regularly stages of the Tour de France, offers sports outdoor activities such as mountain biking or hiking with trails for exploring Lake Roy or incredible views of Mont Blanc or the needle of the South.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

A traditional Savoyard market is available between July and August Tanninges every Thursday morning. An autumn fair is also organized in the resort.

Les Pointes Blanches is a racing ski mountaineering in January.

Cross-country ski race, crossing the Ramaz is held in February.

The Alp's feast of Charmette offers entertainment in mid-July.

In July, the ascent up cobblestones, walking 8 and 12 kilometers into the mountain race.

From mid-July to late August, the festival's FestiGrat offers free concerts in a unique setting.

In early August, the Jacquemarde the opportunity to attend a classic car rally.

In mid-August, up to the cyclist climb the Col de la Ramaz and his run of fourteen kilometers away.

In December, the resort hosts the Assault Top Fleury, a night race ski mountaineering.

Detailed information

Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc
One of the biggest international dog sled racesJanuary 2025

Photos

Dog sleds track
Dog sleds track
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Horse riding
Horse riding
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The station is equipped with 120 snow cannons
The station is equipped with 120 snow cannons
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Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning all year with a guide
Sports sensations45 € Morillon (11.1 km)
Canyoning in Haute-Savoie
Sports sensations45 € to 60 € Viuz-en-Sallaz (12.3 km)
Dog sled outing
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Mont-Saxonnex (13.7 km)
CrazySchool - Cultural and educational leisure park
Entertainment25 € Cranves-Sales (23 km)
Visit a cheese dairy and dairy cooperative
Local flavours5 € La Chapelle-d'Abondance (23 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour de Haute Pointe
HikeIntermediate4:50Mieussy (1.9 km)
The Bourgeoise
HikeIntermediate2:30Samoëns (14.3 km)
Mont Ouzon
HikeIntermediate2:45Le Biot (15.5 km)
Hiking: The Mount Brion Tour
HikeAthletic5:05Abondance (15.7 km)
Mijouet circuit through the woods of Juffly
HikeEasy1:30Fillinges (17.7 km)

Restaurants

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Campsites

Hotels

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