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Major city · France

Praz de Lys-Sommand

Go for 2–3 days in winter for skiing or in summer for hiking; a day trip from Annecy or Geneva is too rushed.

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Praz de Lys-Sommand is a small, family-friendly ski resort in Haute-Savoie, sitting between 1500 and 2000 m. In winter it offers more than 60 alpine pistes and 60 km of Nordic trails; in summer the same slopes become hiking paths to peaks like Le Marcelly. Most visitors come for a long weekend or a midweek break from Geneva or Annecy.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Winter (check opening dates), Jun–Sep (hiking)
avoid Apr–May and Oct–Nov (check seasonal access)
Airport
GVA
Nights
2–3

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This is a basic guide for Praz de Lys-Sommand: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Praz de Lys-Sommand17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • European emergency112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Praz de Lys-Sommand, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerBeer (demi)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi from Taninges to Praz de Lys€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) · Mid €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) · High €150 (≈ US$180)+

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Alpine and Nordic skiingFamily-friendly slopesSummer hiking to Le MarcellyChez Jean de la Pipe restaurant
Airports
GVA Geneva Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; bus services via Taninges or Mieussy, check schedules.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Praz de Lys-Sommand: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−6°C (21°F)

12 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

−3°C (27°F)

11 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

12 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Nov

7°C (45°F)

−1°C (30°F)

12 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is easiest; the resort is spread across two villages. In winter a free shuttle may run between Praz de Lys and Sommand (check). Walking between the two takes about 30 min on a path (check).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Chamonixgo

Door to door: About 1 h (check)

Car via Cluses and the A40, about 1 h (check)

Mont Blanc views and the Aiguille du Midi cable car.

Annecygo

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min (check)

Car via Bonneville, about 1 h 15 min (check)

Lake, old town and canals.

Geneva

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min (check)

Car via Taninges and Annemasse, about 1 h 15 min (check)

UN, Jet d'Eau and international shopping.

Megèvego

Door to door: About 45 min (check)

Car via Sallanches, about 45 min (check)

Upscale resort with a car-free centre.

Morzine

go

Door to door: About 40 min (check)

Car via Taninges and the Col de Joux Plane, about 40 min (check)

Linked to Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Praz de Lys village

Ski-in/ski-out chalets and apartments; quiet at night.

Sommand

Higher up, closer to Nordic trails; fewer shops.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
€150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Menu du jour (lunch)€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
Beer (demi)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
Ski pass (one day, adult)€18 (≈ US$25) (check)
Taxi from Taninges to Praz de Lys€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, family-oriented resort. The main risks are icy roads in winter and sunburn at altitude; carry chains and sunscreen.
  • Check lift and trail opening dates – they vary year to year.
  • Book accommodation early for school holidays (February, Christmas).
  • The road from Taninges can be icy in winter; snow chains may be required.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
18
European emergency
112

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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • European emergency112

Embassy

The US has an embassy in Paris and a consulate in Lyon; most other countries have embassies in Paris.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Geneva Airport → Praz de Lys (car): about 1 h 15 min, tolls about €5 (≈ US$6)
  • Taninges → Praz de Lys (taxi): €25–35 (≈ US$30–45), about 15 min
  • Ski pass (one day, adult): €18 (≈ US$25) (check)

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
  • Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Praz de Lys-Sommand. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Winter (check opening dates), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Apr–May and Oct–Nov (check seasonal access) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Verified lift and trail opening dates for each season.
  2. Place pages for Chez Jean de la Pipe and other restaurants with last orders.
  3. Shuttle schedule and taxi numbers for late arrivals.
  4. Snow report and webcam links.

Meanwhile

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