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Combloux is perhaps best known as “The Pearl of Mont Blanc” due to the outstanding 360 degree panoramic views it offers of the Mont Blanc mountain range. It is also a pretty, family-friendly village with good ski links to Megève and St. Gervais-les-Bains as well as being part of the Évasion Mont Blanc ski pass, which makes the whole the Chamonix Valley accessible. Combloux has a permanent population of only 2000 but has recently grown as a destination ski resort because of its close links to several other more famous resorts such as Chamonix, Argentière, Megève and St. Gervais-les-Bains.
Combloux has a strong farming tradition and there are several farms proudly offering visit and tasting sessions during the summer months. Most property for sale in Combloux is chalets, which are in keeping with the traditional Savoyard architecture, helping the village retain its charm and authenticity. The village is beautiful and has wonderful views of Mont Blanc from almost everywhere. There are numerous summer activities especially mountain biking and hiking making Combloux a popular dual season destination. Combloux is a resort that is developing slowly but surely.
Combloux ski resort shares its ski area with the Évasion Mont Blanc area which totals a whopping 445km of downhill skiing. There are 116 ski lifts serving 217 pistes with 33 black, 84 red, 63 blue and 37 green. The area also has 499 snow cannons. It is very well linked to Megève, St Gervais and the Chamonix Valley. Combloux is only 4km from Megève and 30km from Chamonix.
The village of Combloux itself offers a snowboarding park and 62km of ski runs and is served by 25 ski lifts with the capacity to move 22,500 boarders and skiers per hour.
Combloux is a particularly popular summer destination, especially with hikers who are keen to take in the 360 degree panoramic views that this pretty little village has to offer. There are outstanding vistas over towards Mont Blanc from many of the hiking trails.
Mountain bikers are well catered for here with 400km of MTB trails in the area Portes du Mont Blanc area. Fishing is another popular summer activity here as well as outdoor swimming in the first ever ecological lake in France, which relies on the heat of the sun for its temperature.
A particular attraction of Combloux is that in the summer months, the farms throw open their doors and invite visitors to taste their foods, many offering opportunities to get hands on.
There is also a BMX pumptrack, paragliding and tennis.
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