Winter Holidays

The Sixt ski area

Resort Height 765m - 2200m

The village of Sixt has its own small and un-crowded ski area, which enjoys a superb variety of slopes catering for all abilities (beginner to expert). It is an excellent area if you are holidaying with a mixed ability group. The Sixt ski area has a total of 11 runs including a black. There is also a good mix of bars on the lower slopes and on the upper slopes a bar perfectly located to watch the sun go down before your final decent of the day.

The Grand Massif ski area

Resort Height 765m - 2480m

The ski area in Sixt is also linked to the Grand Massif (265 km of piste's). Linking Samoens, Les Carroz, Morillon and Flaine. Access to the Grand Massif ski area is via the Grand Massif Express, at Samoens (or the lift in Morillon). Sixt is linked directly with Flaine via the very scenic 14km 'Cascades' blue run. There are 15 green, including the picturesque tree lined 'Marvel' run into Les Carroz, 53 blue, 51 red and 14 black. When the conditions are right the whole area affords excellent off piste powder skiing.

Other Winter Activities
Cross country skiing

Cross Country Skiing

Cross-country skiers will love the stunning tracks around the waterfalls of the Fer a Cheval national park. There are more than 60km of tracks in the Giffre Valley area or 30 km of tracks at the Joux Plane, at 1700m, which enjoy stunning views over Mont-Blanc. Lesson and tours can also be booked at the Sixt ski-school.

Snow Shoeing

Snow Shoeing

Walking with snow shoes is an excellent way to experience the beauty of the mountains and of reaching areas usually made inaccessible by the snow. The cirque makes an excellent walking area, its frozen waterfalls are stunning and well worth a visit. Please visit our partners Alptracks for more information.

Dog Sledding

Dog Sledding

This traditional method of transportation is an incredible experience. The wide valley floor is perfect, you can rush along the snow, though the woods and the vast snowy fields.

Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing

In the summer the area is well know for its amazing waterfalls. However, these waterfalls freeze in the winter months and offer superb ice climbing. The ice climbing is second to none and includes one of the best climbs in Europe.