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La Poya beginner ski area and lifts

Nursery ski area in Le Buet, near Vallorcine

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This small nursery ski area is located just across the road from Le Buet train stop, on the road to Vallorcine. 

There are two drag lifts here and a pulley rope lift, serving a green piste, one blue and one red and there's also a snow garden for children.

A snack restaurant on site serves hot dogs, drinks and crepes. 

It's open every day in winter.

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Passes can only be bought on arrival. You can buy passes for half a day in the morning or afternoon, up to one week (six days). 

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