Explore Les Saisies

Les Saisies village is a small, family-friendly ski resort. It has conserved through it,s evolution and the traditional architecture is flawlessly intertwined with the natural surroundings. Les Saisies is situated, between the Beaufortain and the Val d,Arly, or, more importantly between the Savoie and the Haute Savoie. You will find beautiful landscapes and breath-taking views of surrounding mountains, including Mont-Blanc if you visit. The breadbasket of Savoyard snow also has exceptoinal snow conditions.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Most of the population speaks exclusively French.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Dinner for 2 at a midrange restaurant ranges CHFom 16 Euros (R310) to 32 Euros (R638), and dinner at a more exclusive restaurant can be up to 53 Euros (R1150).
Drinks
A local beer will be around 2 Euros (R40) and a Bottle of midrange wine around 7 Euro (R140).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Basic taxi tariffs are 3.5 Euros (R70), and 2.3 Euros (R45.87) every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Hotels and resorts will usually have their own shuttle service available for transporting tourists to the attractions on the island.

Things to do in Les Saisies

The top attractions to visit in Les Saisies are Station de Ski les Saisies, ESF Les Saisies, Tourbière des Saisies, Piccard Sports, and Les Volatiles.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Measles
  • Hepatis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Copy of travel documents
  • First aid kit
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Raincoat/Windbreaker
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • Mosquito repellent
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to France need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.