"Le Domaine des Puys" VTF holiday village - mountain winter

The pure air of Mount Dore: come and ski in Auvergne!

A true family ski resort, suitable for any skier, Mount Dore, at the foot of Puy de Sancy (1,886m in altitude) has many possibilities:
• downhill skiing, level skiing, ski freeriding..
• snowshoe walks
• Alpine skiing

In the Puys mountain range, 7 kilometres from the spa resort of Bourboule, and 14 kilometres from the Mount Dore resort, is set the holiday village "Le Domaine des Puys" at an altitude of 962 metres, in a wooded domain of 31 hectares with a private lake, a few kilometres from the village of St Sauves d’Auvergne.

Accommodations

• 84 bedrooms for 2 people, with glassed-in balconies, two communicating rooms can be used to accommodate 4 people. Lift.

Standard accommodation plan

Disabled access

2 Disabled rooms

Accomodation:
The bedrooms for disabled people are not very spacious, and do not allow easy circulation. The accessible bathrooms allow the disabled person to be independent.
Access:
The bedroom is easily accessed using the lift, which enables easy access to all the common areas except the entertainments room in summer.
Parking:
Disabled parking with easy access to the village even in the snow.
Pool:
Disabled access
General notice:
Disabled people are generally pleased. They are welcomed and assisted as much as possible.
MARK (On a scale of 0 to 4)
3,5 : RECOMMENDED

Services and infrastructures

Free WiFi (reception and bar)
bar with terrace, dining room
regional space, TV lounge, billiards (paying)
indoor climbing wall,
Indoor heated swimming pool,
outdoor car park
children's club free for 3 months to 17 year-olds according to the periods
free adult events

VTF services with participation
• Massage sessions on site and by appointment.
• Billiard hall with 3 billiard tables (8 pool, English, French, American)

Service Plus, the VTF snowshoeing label :
- list of routes (various lengths and difficulties): marked and adapted for snowshoeing. IGN card, guided hikes, map of routes listed available at reception,
- equipment hire on site (while stocks last): snowshoes and boots, hiking sticks, or agreements with renters at the resort at discounted rates, strage room on site,
- equipment hire: rucksack, compass and binoculars (while stocks last),
- guides: a list of guides is available at reception along with the rates

Free adult events and children's clubs

Children's club free

VTF welcomes children of 3 months to 6 years old during all season, of 6 to 12 years old during French school holidays and of 3 months to 17 years old during the French Easter and French All Saints school holidays.
Winter : from sunday to Friday.
Easter and All Saints holidays: from monday to Friday.
The children's clubs are free and supervised by certified organizers.

Adult events

Events all included on site (French school holidays):

In partnership with the 'Institut de Formation Joël Savatofski, 15-minute sessions of sit-down relaxation massage of shiatsu type will be offered to guests in late afternoon from 15/01 to 5/02/22. On reservation at village reception.
Walks on foot, snowshoe walks (1 free outing/week)
Invigorating wake-up, discovery of the region, games and sporting tournaments,
whole and/or half-day guided hikes 2 times a week at Toussaint and Easter
Free introduction to climbing (adults and children) on the wall at the holiday village
Entertainment evenings: musical, regional, games and tournaments, cabaret, shows, dances

Events to join in, nearby:

Snowshoeing, high mountain guide, sled dogs, sledging ice rink, bowling
Paragliding, quad biking, hiking, horse riding
Cross-country skiing, alpine skiing
Thalasoo at the Bourboule, fitness
Sightseeing tours...

ID “+” STAYS

Mini Spa/Fitness Centre at the spa resort of Bourboule • €135 (discount rate) instead of €170 pp (guideline price)

2^1/2 days (2h) programme consisting of: 2 hot tubs or Turkish bath, "ritual magic" wrap massage, poured water shower, back shower. Make your reservation when you book your holiday.

• By road : GPS : N 45°37’23.999’’ - E 2°41’42’’

• By train: Laqueuille train station then shuttle to St Sauves (with participation and reservation). Taxi FALGOUX François Tel. : +33 (0)6 10 33 12 24

• By plane: Clermont Ferrand airport (60 km) then rent a car

Car recommended

Services

Arrivals/departures
they run from 5 p.m. on the 1st day to 10 a.m. on the last day.
Short stays and weekends 1 to 3 nights: they run from 5 p.m. on the 1st day to 2 p.m. on the last day.
If you arrive before 5 p.m., we will welcome you but you won't be able to lodge in your accommodation.
If you plan to arrive after 8 p.m. or if you are late, please inform the holiday village 0033 (0) 473 81 00 31

Reception
The reception is open from 8 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm.
You will find a shop with regional products, post card, games board and loan rackets.

Catering
Breakfast: 8 a.m. -10 a.m.
Lunch: 12 p.m. -1.30 p.m.
Dinner: 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Picnic baskets possible on request at reception the day before.
Water and wine included

Servicing
For full-board, the end-of-stay housekeeping is included in the rate.

Bed linen, towels
Bedding is provided (sheets, blankets or duvets) along with in full-board the bathroom linen
However, do not forget your bath towels for your relaxation time in the swimming pool !
Laundry with supplement and iron.

At your disposal for babies
Cots available on request. You will find baths at reception and high chairs in the restaurant

Animals
Your pets are not allowed (except guide dogs), for health and safety reasons.

Deposit
A deposit of €80 per family is requested on arrival.

Skiing at St Sauves

On the north slope of Sancy, the ski resort of Mount Dore, 14 kilometres from the village, is situated at the foot of the majestic Puy de Sancy! A perfect family resort, it combines health, sports and entertainment in a mountainous, natural setting!

Alpine skiing
1,200m to 1,840m altitude
Mont-Dore : 41 km of ski pistes, 14 ski lifts, liaison with Super-Besse, 1 boarder cross, 1 corridor ski area, 1 snow park, 1 zone of speed-riding, 1 beginner slalom, snow canons, 3 secured luge tracks with treadmill
Besse/Super-Besse : 45 km of ski pistes, 28 ski lifts, 82 snow canons, liaison with Mont-Dore, snowpark, night skiing, introductory and advanced training course Freeride, luge training
Chambon-sur-neige : 1 chair lifts, 8 lifts, 20 km of ski pistes
Chastreix-Sancy : 18 km of ski pistes, 6 lifts, Luge and snowshoe trail

Cross-country skiing
Besse/Pavin : 120 km of ski pistes
Cézalier/Sancy
. Parrot area (40 km of ski pistes), Egliseneuve-Sougealasouze area (35 km of ski pistes)
Guéry : 89 km of ski pistes

Closing of the resort: in April, depending on snow conditions.

To discover

• Toinette museum
• Vulcania
• The Bourboule
• Saint Nectaire
• Lake Chambon
• Lake Pavin
• Murol castle
• Clermont Ferrand
• The Puy de Dôme
• Orcival

Full board Half board

Full board

Price includes: full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day, access to the site facilities, WiFi access, bedding (sheets, duvet or blankets) and bathroom linen (remember to bring your own bath towels for the swimming pool), adult entertainments and children’s clubs (according to period), beds, baths and highchairs for babies, end-of-stay housekeeping.

Price does not include: membership (valid from 1/11 to 31/10 of following year), VTF cancellation insurance: 3% of amount of stay (€30 minimum), bar tabs and personal expenses, bath towels, daily housekeeping of your accommodation, tourist tax.

Rates for ski lifts and equipment hire (indicative rates 2021)
Equipment hire close to the residence from our approved renter at the following preferential rates for 6 days.
€92 to €145/adult and €59 to €90/child (-150 cm)

Ski lifts
• Adult : €35/day, €188/6 days
• Children 5 -18 years old and over 63s : €25-€29/day, €132-€155/6 days
• Free under 5s (provide proof)

ESF skiing lessons: information and bookings from the ESF +33 (0)4 73 65 07 43, €125 for 6 lessons of group lessons of 2 hours (rates 2021)

Closing date of the last resort: 3/04 depending on snow conditions

Mini Spa/Fitness Centre at the spa resort of Bourboule • €135 (discount rate) instead of €170 pp (guideline price 2021).
2 ^1/2days (2h) programme consisting of: 2 hot tubs or Turkish bath, "ritual magic" wrap massage, poured water shower, back shower. Make your reservation when you book your holiday.

The price are given subject to mistakes or omission.
To look at our booking conditions.