Set in the heart of the forest between Courchevel and Meribel, La Tania was originally dubbed La Tagna, which meant "the Bear's dwelling", a reference to the bears that lived in the Tarentaise forest until the start of the 20th Century. They suddenly disappeared in the 30's, no doubt hunted down by scared mountain residents, but others realised the beauty of the valley and created one of the most convenient ski villages for access to Les Trois Vallees skiing domain.
Architect Jacques Labro made sure natural materials and lots of wood were used to build the chalets, and the resort is surrounded by a beautiful Christmas tree forest. You'll notice a great community feeling here, and while it is a smaller family-friendly resort, the nightlife can really kick off with live music most nights and plenty of parties. It's traffic-free, with live music played most and aprés-ski happy hours and theme night parties taking place throughout the season.
The skiing links in to the massive 3 Valleys system - you're just two lifts away from either Méribel or Courchevel 1850. The stats for the area are massive - nearly 200 lifts with a capacity to carry 260,000 skiers per hour, 2500 hectares of groomed pistes some 600km in length with 293 marked runs and 130km of cross country tracks. There's also 1500 snow cannons, 70 piste bashers, 320 ski patrollers and over 1500 instructors to keep everyone happy.
There are now three runs down into the resort, a roller coaster blue straight down through the forest in to the resort, a wide red run with a consistent gradient down to the bottom gondola station plus a new green run winding down through the forest from the top gondola station in to the resort, a great skier/boarder cross track on a first run down in the morning.
The blue Folyères run from the top gondola station is now helped by 38 snow cannons and it's own snow making reservoir which were installed for the 2001/2 season along the entire length of the run - this has kept it open from the start to the end of the season ever since. New for 2008/9 will be snow cannons on the Bouc Blanc (red) and Boulevard des Arolles (blue) pistes above the gondola thus guaranteeing the link from 1850.
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La Tania Ski Schools
Magic in Motion La Tania
With over 22 years of experience, Magic in Motion is one of the best valued ski schools in the 3 Valleys. From children’s groups to specialised adult technical clinics, there is something for everyone. You're in the right place if you are looking for top quality skiing lessons, snowboard tuition, initiation in speed-riding, paragliding trips, jumps and bumps. Learning the basics or how best to tackle the harder stuff, being able to really enjoy yourself, feeling safe on and off-piste...come away with new skills, an unforgettable alpine experience and a smile on your face. Magic's professional multinational team can offer you small group lessons in English or private tuition in English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, German and Portuguese.
www.magicfr.com
Marmalade Ski School
Marmalade is a ski school based in the 3 valleys in the French Alps. All their instructors are fully qualified and have been handpicked for their skills in not only skiing but teaching methods, passion for what they do and general awesomeness! They are a tight team that still love to ski and continue to learn and push themselves. On offer is everything from good value small technical sessions to Off-piste Freeride Camps. All tailored to your individual requirements. With such a vast knowledge ofe the area gained over the past 15 years, Marmalade guarantee to find you the best conditions for what you want to learn, whatever your level.
www.skimarmalade.com
La Tania Childcare
Merinannies
Merinannies provides first class childcare in La Tania. Their testimonials and returning clientele show the level of care they provide which relies on the quality of their nannies. Merinannies offers flexible a reliable private nanny service to suit every family's requirements. Their team consists of qualified, experienced and checked nannies, first aided, specialh needs trained and multilingual nannies. They take care of babies from the age of four weeks to 14 years for short weekends or full weeks and long term.
www.merinannies.com
t4 nanny
t4 nannies provides the loveliest nannies in the Alps by hand picking nannies for the full season who share their belief that undivided attention, fun and getting involved are the key ingredients to a happy family holiday. All t4 nannies are first aid trained and CRB checked with glowing references. Every day a t4 nanny will come to your chalet and take your children out on an adventure such as a trip to the farm or whizzing on a sledge. Crates of toys are dismissed and instead it’s all about playing with arts and crafts – plenty of cutting and sticking, painting and messy play!
www.t4nanny.com
Snow Angel Nannies
Snow Angel Nannies is the perfect childcare solution for your skiing holiday in the French Alps. The nannies all hold relevant childcare qualifications, CRB/DBS checks and first aid qualifications. They are all carefully selected for their kind, caring and fun loving nature as well as their childcare skills. You will have your nannies contact details so you can amend plans during the day and the Snow Angel Nanny ensures a fun activity packed day for the children. The nannies also do ski school pick up and drop off and can take the children to meet you for lunch if required to keep the family holiday aspect. A Snow Angel Nanny will give you peace of mind to enjoy your day on the slopes knowing your little ones are having the time of their lives.
www.snowangelnannies.co.uk
