1 – Le Grand Bornard
The Grand Bornard resort is situated in Massif des Aravis, 30 minutes from Annecy and it offers all ski lovers a warm welcome. To ease access for the handicapped, the ski area is equipped with modified ski lifts and it has a ski school with instructors who teach handiski. The association Handiski Club Loisirs offers modified and effective equipment for all levels (beginners to expert) and new outings on the snow, with night activities. Skiers and guides can also enjoy special offers.
2 – Combloux
In the ski area Portes du Mont Blanc Combloux offers easy access to the slopes thanks to adjusted ski lifts and specially educated personnel. All kinds of handiski are possible: uniski, dualski, tandem ski, kart ski… there is also a ski school in the resort with qualified instructors to teach handiski. The Association Loisirs Assis Evasion, created by Yves Mathelin, former guide and rescuer, offers a wide scale of special equipment that may be used by the ESF.
3 – Val Thorens
Val Thorens has designed a ski area for the handicapped and offers handiski with modified ski lifts to offer more accessibility. SETAM Val Thorens works closely with handicapped to constantly improve the ski area on high altitude. The resort also tries to constantly improve facilities for people with limited mobility. Handiski lessons are also offered in the resort’s ski schools. There is also a rental shop with modified equipment. Skiers and guides can also enjoy special offers.
4 – La Pierre Saint Martin
Recognized in the field of handiski thanks to the association of La Pierre Handis Pyrenees, La Pierre Saint Martin has adapted itself during the years to offer more equipment, material, and activities to people with limited mobility. Their labels “Tourism and Handicap” and “Sport and Handicap” allow everyone to be welcome. The association consists of 10 initiators, 8 ski tandem pilots, 23 dualski pilots, 21 cimgos, 3 volunteers who know sign language and have specific materials for the practice of these disciplines. There is also a ski school present in the resort with ESF teachers to teach handiski.
5 – Valberg
Accessibility, warm welcome, safety, and comfort… these are norms that are important to the ski area of Valberg. The resort offers devices that have been modified for handiski like: ski chair (FSA), double ski, skikart, and trotti-ski. There are also teachers to teach handiski.
6 – Samoens
From accommodation to the many activities being offered, Samoens is committed to the handicapped. It is possible to get help here for choice of accommodation for your needs. There are about 20 lifts adapted for people with limited mobility and the resort offers interesting prices for packages.
7 – Ax 3 Domaines
Ax 3 Domaines has suited facilities and services. It has a lift that gives direct access to the ski lifts, nearby the parking spaces of the slopes there are modified bathrooms. You can also learn how to ski by trained instructors. Access to the devices that are needed for the practice of handiski is free.
8 – Morillon
In Morillon there are many different ski schools that offer support and lessons to strengthen in various disciplines of handiski: uniski, dualski or tandem ski. The Tatu Handi Giffre association is also responsible for bettering access to the ski slopes for handicapped by managing provisions for the handicapped. The tourist office and the ESF are also involved with organizing the Handigliss Days. The resort also offers arrangements for good prices.
9 – Peyragudes
The ski area of Peyragudes has been offering facilities that have been modified for people with limited mobility for a long time. Ski lifts, parking spaces near the slopes, ski equipment modified for different handicaps… Everything is being done to facilitate access to the ski area for everybody. There are ski schools and ESF instructors present in the resort to teach the pleasures of skiing.
10 – La Plagne
The ski area La Plagne aims for maximum independence and fun for people with limited mobility. With 6 ski schools with educated instructors to teach various disciplines of skiing, the resort can help everyone discover the joys of skiing. The association Antenne Handicap, with its own hardware, also offers support for people with a handicap with an extended offer including hardware, ski lessons and suitable accommodation.
