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{{about|the ski resort|the palm|Latania|similar topics|Latonia (disambiguation)|and|Tania (disambiguation)}}{{Advert|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox ski area
{{Infobox ski area
|name= La Tania
|name= La Tania
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|location= [[Savoie]], [[France]]
|location= [[Savoie]], [[France]]
|nearest_city= [[Chambéry]]
|nearest_city= [[Chambéry]]
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|lat_degrees= 45
|lat_minutes= 25
|lat_seconds= 54
|lat_direction= N
|long_degrees= 6
|long_minutes= 35
|long_seconds= 43
|long_direction= E
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| pushpin_map = Alps
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| pushpin_relief = y
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|top_elevation= {{convert|2732|m|ft|abbr=on}}
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|base_elevation= {{convert|1400|m|ft|abbr=on}}
|skiable_area= {{convert|46|ha|acre|abbr=on}} of marked pistes (3V has 600km of pistes)
|skiable_area= 150km of pistes (Courchevel / La Tania area) 600km (3 Valleys)
|number_trails= 328
|number_trails= 100 (Courchevel / La Tania area) 335 (3 Valleys)
|longest_run=
|longest_run=
|liftsystem= 57 (3 Valleys has 186)
|liftsystem= 57 (Courchevel / La Tania area) 182 (3 Valleys)
|terrainparks= 1
|terrainparks= 1 (Courchevel / La Tania area) 5 (3 Valleys)
|snowfall=
|snowfall=
|snowmaking= 83 cannons (3V has over 2000)
|snowmaking= 700 Cannons (Courchevel / La Tania area) 2497 (3 Valleys)
|external_link= {{URL|http://www.latania.co.uk}}
|}}
|}}


'''La Tania''' is a ski resort in the [[Courchevel]] area of [[Les Trois Vallees]] at 1400m above sea level. It was developed for the Albertville Olympics of 1992 and can be reached by road, being about 25 minutes drive from [[Moûtiers]].
'''La Tania''' is a ski resort in the [[Courchevel]] area of [[Les Trois Vallees]] located at 1400 metres above sea level. It was developed for the Albertville Olympics of 1992 and is approximately a 25 minute drive from [[Moûtiers]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Image:LA TANIA ski-station.JPG|thumb|left|top|200px| Image of the base ski-station in La Tania]]
[[Image:LA TANIA ski-station.JPG|thumb|left|top|200px| Image of the base ski-station in La Tania]]
The ski resort is situated in close proximity to various hotels, residential buildings, and a small town.
The village centre is traffic free and consists of around 6 apartment blocks, a couple of hotels and numerous chalets spread out through the forest. There are 4 ski hire shops, a tourist office, newsagent, bakery, supermarket, post office, lift pass office and 8 bars / restaurants. La Tania has a cash machine situated next to the tourist office.


The village is served by a 12 person gondola which links to two high speed chairs (Dou des Launches (4 man) & Bouc Blanc (6 man)) from where you can ski down to either the Courchevel or Meribel ski areas. There is a series of 2 drag lifts that can also take you from the village to the Courchevel side of the mountain. La Tania also boasts the use of the ski-school ''École du ski Français'', the largest ski-school in [[France]], and other ski-schools; Supreme Ski and Snowboard School, Magic In Motion, New Generation, Ultimate Snowsports, Cab9, Momentum Ski and Ski Class.
The village is accessible via a 12-person gondola that connects to two high-speed chairs (Dou des Launches and Bouc Blanc), allowing skiers to access both the Courchevel and Meribel ski areas. A pair of drag lifts connects the Courchevel side of the mountain to the nearby village. La Tania is affiliated with ski schools like École du ski Français, Supreme Ski and Snowboard School, Magic In Motion, New Generation, Ultimate Snowsports, Cab9, Momentum Ski, and Ski Class.


There are three pistes that wind down through the forest into the village from the top of the gondola - red, blue and green; with the blue and green benefiting from snow cannons for all season access. La Tania also has a free beginners drag lift which runs throughout the season (Troika).<ref>See bottom right image</ref>
From the top of the gondola, three pistes wind down through the forest into the village, designated as red, blue, and green. The blue and green pistes are equipped with snow cannons for year-round accessibility. La Tania also offers a free beginners drag lift known as Troika.<ref>See bottom right image</ref>


With its north-east facing slopes the powder here can often remain overlooked for several days, especially the [[Gazex]] couloirs off the Col de la Loze, named [[Gazex]] 1,2 and 3, by La Tania legends Nic Atkinson, Mark Jones & Billy Manson. Pub Le Ski Lodge is the main social centre of La Tania run by Tim Wall since the building of the resort. The local community website updated by Toffa keeps everyone informed of what is going on.
The northeast-facing slopes of La Tania often preserve powder conditions for several days, especially in the Gazex couloirs off the [[Col de la Loze]], referred to as Gazex 1, 2, and 3. Pub Le Ski Lodge serves as a central gathering place. The local community website, maintained by Toffa, provides updates on community activities and events.


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.vanoise.com/indexgb.htm Vanoise National Park]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090414172544/http://www.vanoise.com/indexgb.htm Vanoise National Park]
* [https://www.skiamis.com]


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[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in France]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in France]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Savoie]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Savoie]]
[[Category:Sport in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Savoie]]

Revision as of 01:56, 27 April 2024

This article is about the ski resort. For the palm, see Latania. For similar topics, see Latonia (disambiguation) and Tania (disambiguation).
La Tania
La Tania
La Tania
La Tania is located in Alps
La Tania
La Tania
Location within Alps
LocationSavoie, France
Nearest major cityChambéry
Coordinates45°25′54″N 6°35′43″E / 45.43167°N 6.59528°E / 45.43167; 6.59528
Top elevation2,732 m (8,963 ft)
Base elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Skiable area150km of pistes (Courchevel / La Tania area) 600km (3 Valleys)
Trails100 (Courchevel / La Tania area) 335 (3 Valleys)
Lift system57 (Courchevel / La Tania area) 182 (3 Valleys)
Terrain parks1 (Courchevel / La Tania area) 5 (3 Valleys)
Snowmaking700 Cannons (Courchevel / La Tania area) 2497 (3 Valleys)

La Tania is a ski resort in the Courchevel area of Les Trois Vallees located at 1400 metres above sea level. It was developed for the Albertville Olympics of 1992 and is approximately a 25 minute drive from Moûtiers.

Overview

Image of the base ski-station in La Tania

The ski resort is situated in close proximity to various hotels, residential buildings, and a small town.

The village is accessible via a 12-person gondola that connects to two high-speed chairs (Dou des Launches and Bouc Blanc), allowing skiers to access both the Courchevel and Meribel ski areas. A pair of drag lifts connects the Courchevel side of the mountain to the nearby village. La Tania is affiliated with ski schools like École du ski Français, Supreme Ski and Snowboard School, Magic In Motion, New Generation, Ultimate Snowsports, Cab9, Momentum Ski, and Ski Class.

From the top of the gondola, three pistes wind down through the forest into the village, designated as red, blue, and green. The blue and green pistes are equipped with snow cannons for year-round accessibility. La Tania also offers a free beginners drag lift known as Troika.[1]

The northeast-facing slopes of La Tania often preserve powder conditions for several days, especially in the Gazex couloirs off the Col de la Loze, referred to as Gazex 1, 2, and 3. Pub Le Ski Lodge serves as a central gathering place. The local community website, maintained by Toffa, provides updates on community activities and events.

  • La Tania is known for its many wild ski-runs
    La Tania is known for its many wild ski-runs
  • The beginners draglift, 'Troika', in action
    The beginners draglift, 'Troika', in action

References

  1. ^ See bottom right image

External links

45°25′54″N 6°35′43″E / 45.43167°N 6.59528°E / 45.43167; 6.59528

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