WINTER HOLIDAYS IN THE WESTERN AUVERGNE
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Traditional family hotel in wonderful 'get away from it all' location
Informal and intimate atmosphere - perfect for couples
Ski through the 'Parc Regional des Volcans'
Truly outstanding cuisine; great for vegetarians too
Holiday choices include short breaks, cross country skiing
Informal and intimate atmosphere - perfect for couples
Ski through the 'Parc Regional des Volcans'
Truly outstanding cuisine; great for vegetarians too
Holiday choices include short breaks, cross country skiing
Pailherols is a quaint little hamlet, hidden in the rolling
mountains of the Western Auvergne, in the Cantal, on
the border with the Aveyron and about 30km from the
beautiful old town of Aurillac. Locals claim that the village
is ‘a little corner of paradise’, so lovely that people can’t
bear to leave. By way of proof, according to legend, even
the hamlet’s statue of the Madonna makes her own way
back if ever taken away!
The Plomb du Cantal, incidentally, (which enjoyed brief fame in the best-selling book ‘Perfume’) is just to the east of the hotel. It is the highpoint of the region (1854m) and dominates the ski trails that criss-cross the Parc Regional des Volcans, the biggest regional park in France.
The daily programme is led by André and is ideal for beginners as well as those with some experience – it does help if you have a basic knowledge of French, but it’s not essential. On the whole, it’s gentle, wooded skiing, with the option to try snowshoeing included in your holiday price. Longer trips can be arranged for people looking to improve style and technique. Should there be insufficient snow cover at any point during the season, then a full programme of alternative events will be arranged including guided walks, easy mountain biking and horse-drawn outings.
The Plomb du Cantal, incidentally, (which enjoyed brief fame in the best-selling book ‘Perfume’) is just to the east of the hotel. It is the highpoint of the region (1854m) and dominates the ski trails that criss-cross the Parc Regional des Volcans, the biggest regional park in France.
The daily programme is led by André and is ideal for beginners as well as those with some experience – it does help if you have a basic knowledge of French, but it’s not essential. On the whole, it’s gentle, wooded skiing, with the option to try snowshoeing included in your holiday price. Longer trips can be arranged for people looking to improve style and technique. Should there be insufficient snow cover at any point during the season, then a full programme of alternative events will be arranged including guided walks, easy mountain biking and horse-drawn outings.
