La Riviere Apartment Residence
Peaceful apartment residence just a short walk from the train station and cable car.

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Nursery ski area in Le Buet, near Vallorcine
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.
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).
    Peaceful apartment residence just a short walk from the train station and cable car.
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