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  INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - OLYMPIC GAMES
The 1992 Albertville Olympic Games were the last Winter Games to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games.
Only 18 of the 57 events were held in Albertville itself, while nearby resorts hosted the rest.
Albertville, 8 February 1992 : Dancers and acrobats.
www.olympic.org /uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=2&OLGY=1992   (258 words)

  
  Albertville - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albertville is a town and commune in southeast France, in the Savoie département, in the French Alps.
The town is situated on the Arly River, close to the confluence with the Isère River.
The 1992 Winter Olympics were organised in the Savoie region, with Albertville as the central location.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Albertville   (96 words)

  
 1992: Albertville, France - New York Times
The unremarkable way station of Albertville, a low-lying town of 17,000 at the confluence of the Isère and Arly Rivers, was the site of the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the figure skating and speed skating competitions, where Kristi Yamaguchi and Bonnie Blair won gold medals.
Southeast of Albertville, eight resorts in the north-south valleys of St.-Bon, Allues and Belleville form Les Trois Vallées (www.les3vallees.com).
Moutiers, 16 miles southeast of Albertville and a four-hour trip on the high-speed train from Paris, is a practical jumping-off point for Les Trois Vallées.
travel2.nytimes.com /2006/02/05/travel/05web1992.html?pagewanted=all   (569 words)

  
 1992 — Albertville, France - 2002 Winter Olympics coverage
Albertville is the site of only 18 of the 57 events, as the French organizers opt to deal out the 12 venues among Albertville and seven neighboring towns.
The result for the 1992 Albertville Games is a record 2,174 athletes from 65 countries as well as a single, united German team for the first time in 28 years and a Unified Team comprised of former Soviet athletes.
For the United States at Albertville, a woman’s place was on the podium, as female athletes account for all five of the gold medals won by Americans.
deseretnews.com /oly/view/0,3949,3,00.html   (567 words)

  
 Albertville Map | France Google Satellite Maps
This place is situated in Albertville, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France, its geographical coordinates are 45° 41' 0" North, 6° 23' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Albertville.
And last but not least you will find Albertville and France travel services offer including cheap flights, cheap hotels and other accommodation deals at the bottom of this page.
If you would like to recommend this Albertville map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
www.maplandia.com /france/rhone-alpes/savoie/albertville/albertville   (551 words)

  
 kiat.net: Winter Olympic Games Albertville 1992
Political upheaval caused dramatic changes in the Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during 1991.
France also joined the United States as the only nation to host an Olympic Winter Games three times.
Perhaps it was fitting that France, the birthplace of Pierre de Coubertin,the founder of the modern Olympics, was home to the first post-Cold War Games.
www.kiat.net /olympics/history/winter/w16albertville.html   (394 words)

  
 News From France
France offers the largest skiing area in the world, with close to 80,000 miles of ski runs.
France is known to be the prime destination for winter sports with resorts and peaks that are the highest in Europe.
The vertical drops in France are much greater than those in the Rockies, but since base elevations are lower, there is less of a need to become acclimatized.
www.info-france-usa.org /publi/nff/0013/pro.htm   (970 words)

  
 cheap car hire albertville downtown - car rental in albertville downtown from Holiday Autos
albertville downtown is only one of many car rental locations we offer throughout mainland france.
Our car rental prices in albertville downtown are also fully inclusive of unlimited mileage, third party liability insurance, collision damage waiver, theft waiver, airport surcharges, bail bonds and all local taxes.
We provide car hire in albertville downtown and allow you to book up to 12 hours before departure, arrange different pick up/drop locations and choose from a vast range of cars - from small ‘runarounds’ to minivans and convertibles - in every location.
www.holidayautos.co.uk /car-hire/albertvilledowntown.htm   (272 words)

  
 The Independent (London, England): TOWARDS WINTER: Will it be au revoir to chalet girls? A forthcoming court case to be ...
A forthcoming court case to be held in Albertville, France, is expected to have serious ramifications on the British ski industry.
Representatives of several UK ski companies, ranging from the biggest to a small independent, met the Prefet and other senior officials of Savoie, the departement in which most of France's major ski resorts are located.
The agenda for the meeting, arranged by the French Government Tourist Office in London, was - at least from the tour operators' point of view - to explain their modus operandi and outline the economic benefits that British skiing brings to the French Alps.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:78761386&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (271 words)

  
 UCI- Union Cycliste Internationale- Calendar/Calendrier- 1998
ALBERTVILLE, France - In Monday's summit finish at Les Deux Alpes, defending Tour de France champion Jan Ullrich had the look of a beaten man.
His eyes were puffy and his young, ruddy face was contorted in pain as he limped across the line with two team-mates pushing his saddle.
On the long, 15km flat coming into Albertville, Pantani chose to do a little of the work only after his directeur sportif urged him on.
www.uci.ch /english/tdf/tdf_98_16.htm   (719 words)

  
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Wheaton in France and Switzerland is an eight-week language and culture program on location in Paris, Lausanne, Annecy and Albertville.
The program offers a variety of language acquisition opportunities, including language study and practice both in and outside of the classroom, and cultural immersion and familiarity by means of home-stays and guided travel.
The Wheaton in France program is offered by the Department of Foreign Languges of Wheaton College as one of several study abroad opportunities.
www.wheaton.edu /WIF/WIFProgDesc.html   (611 words)

  
 Ski France, Ski-Europe, Euro Ski France magazine on line, France ski resorts, French hotels, France ski schools
Albertville, the headquarters for the events certainly has not turned into another Innsbruck as a result of the games.
France should probably most be lauded for her development of resorts where there were, in fact, no resorts to be developed.
These areas are commonly known as "purpose built" resorts, and as the name suggests, were developed solely for the purpose of allowing holiday makers to use the vast amounts of slopes on the surrounding mountains.
www.skifrance.com /fullstory.html   (770 words)

  
 Washingtonpost.com: 1992, Albertville, France
Kristi Yamaguchi returned the gold medal to the United States in women's figure skating for the first time in 20 years.
Lyubov Yegorova (Unified Team) was Albertville's most decorated athlete, as she medaled in each of the women's cross-country events.
She picked up gold medals in the 10km combined, 15km cross-country (classical) and 4 x 5km team relay, and silvers in the 5km cross-country (classical) and 30km cross-country (freestyle).
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/history/years/1992.htm   (288 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Alliances, intrigue mark final stages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
ALBERTVILLE, France — While few teams are ready to concede the Tour de France to Lance Armstrong and the U.S. Postal Service team, it appears much of the drama of the 2002 Tour has been played out.
The final stages leading to Paris are the soap opera segments of the Tour, when secret team alliances are formed and seemingly solid friendships are ruthlessly broken for the secondary spoils of the world's biggest cycling race.
France has not had a Tour winner since Bernard Hinault in 1985, but it has learned to cherish the red polka dots that designate the best climber in the race.
www.usatoday.com /sports/cycling/2002tour/2002-07-25-teams.htm   (529 words)

  
 Albertville Hotels from cedarplanks.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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 USATODAY.com - Prince Albert catches up with King Lance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
After he gets the tax bill on his winnings at this year's Tour de France, Armstrong may want to ask the prince if he knows a good real estate agent.
The prince of Monaco and the king of Cycling got together because Jogi Muller, U.S. Postal Service's press representative at the Tour, lives in Monaco and is on a "hey, how ya doing" basis with the prince.
She did her magic on a reporter Tuesday night in Albertville as her husband looked on.
starkravingmad.org /nph-proxy.cgi/010110A/http/www.usatoday.com/sports/cycling/2002tour/2002-07-25-notes.htm   (533 words)

  
 Hydrogenases 1997   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The conference will be held at the hotel "Le Roma", Route Nationale 90, 73200 Albertville France (Tel: 33 79 37 15 56; Fax: 33 79 37 01 31), the former Headquarters of the Olympic Committee for the 1992 Winter Olympic Games.
Albertville can be reached by train (TGV) from Paris, Lyon, Chambéry.
It is located at a distance of 100 km from Satolas, the International Airport of Lyon and of 120 km from Geneva International Airport (Cointrin).
www.chem.sunysb.edu /koch/h2ase.html   (182 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Up the mountain but not yet over the hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
ALBERTVILLE, France — About 200 yards into the climb up the Col de la Madeleine, I knew I was in trouble.
For me, climbing an hors categorie Tour de France mountain would be a badge of honor, a permanent affirmation that for at least one day in my life, I was a bike stud.
When we descended to the spot where the other riders were having lunch, a cheer went up as they saw me round the curve.
www.usatoday.com /sports/cycling/2002tour/2002-07-23-ruibal-stage.htm   (923 words)

  
 albertville france accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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 AllRefer.com - Albertville, town, France, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Albertville, town, France, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
18,121), Savoie dept., E France in the Rhone-Alps region, close to the French-Italian border.
Located in the Alps on the Arly River just above its influx into the IsEre, Albertville is a transportation and commercial center in a winter sports region.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AlbertvFr.html   (178 words)

  
 Albertville, France Hotel Information, Rate Comparison: Direct Prices, Discounters, Consolidators (XAV/all)
Compare Albertville hotel rates from most suppliers and reserve online.
Balladins Albertville @ ZAC du Tetrapole du bois de lile, the albertville balladins hotel awaits for you where you will receive a warm and personal welcome.
we are just a short hop from lake annecy with mont-blanc for a backdrop and only a 12-minute drive from albertville, home of the 1992 winter olympics.
www.hotels-shopper.com /FR/XAV.html   (281 words)

  
 Hôtel Balladins Albertville express Tournon/Albertville Savoie France
The Albertville Balladins Hotel awaits for you where you will receive a warm and personal welcome.
This hotel is perfectly located if you want to enjoy a good time in the mountains with your family or your friends.
The Balladins Albertville is a quiet hotel that is nestling in the beautiful mountains of the Savoie region.
www.hotels-anywhere.co.uk /hotels/217538   (161 words)

  
 At 130 MPH, There's No Room for Error | Steve Kelly
In 1987, he saw his world record 129.8 mph eclipsed by Michael Prufer of France at 135.288 mph; a year later, Prufer set an astounding new record of 139.055 mph at Les Arcs, France.
Horton points to several key areas that tax the speed skier: the neck in hyperextension; the hips in maximum flexion; and knee flexion at 90 degrees.
Horton noted that it wasn't any mystery why the top finishers were the French skiers: they were the only skiers who were able to take practice runs on the Olympic course.
www.chiroweb.com /archives/10/11/12.html   (396 words)

  
 Driving to the Alps. Calais to La Tania, Three Valleys French driving, directions, speed limits, overnight stops in ...
I used to often drive through the night (not missing work or a day's skiing) to get to the Alps but with the advent of cheap flights and ease of hiring a car or getting a transfer it's often not worth it.
From Dover to Calais Sea France often guarantee the cheapest prices - can be from £90 return off peak but check for special offers and deals.
From Dover to Boulogne there are some great deals with SpeedFerries with fares from £25 each-way on all sailings for a car and up to 6 passengers.
www.latania.co.uk /resort/driving.htm   (1430 words)

  
 Albertville-Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The City of Albertville is conveniently located halfway between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud on I-94.
The Albertville Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday March 26.
The Albertville Public Library is a beautiful, modern facility with a collection of approximately 80000.
alabama.gigabusca.com /cities/albertville-alabama.html   (1502 words)

  
 L'Auberge de Costaroche - Albertville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Hotel is located at the foot of the medieval city of Conflans, only 10 minutes from the centre of Albertville.
We are situated between the areas of Maurienne and Tarentaise, in a place ideal for walks, hikes and mountain bike rides.
From Annecy, Ugine: in Albertville with the 5th Lights turn on the left.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/hotels-in-albertville/ah-216574.html?subid=ppcchpfr216574low   (490 words)

  
 Car hire Voglans Savoie - low cost budget Hire a Car in Voglans
Distance from Voglans to Chambery, France is about 5 miles.
Distance from Voglans to La Tour du Pin, France is about 22 miles.
Distance from Voglans to Albertville, France is about 24 miles.
www.hotels-accommodation-europe.co.uk /car-hire-voglans.htm   (287 words)

  
 France (Europe) - Accommodation, Tourism & Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Still one of the most popular tourist destinations in the World, France has something for everyone, and sometimes everything for everyone.
I (editor) have been visiting France since I went on a French exchange holiday from school when I was 12 - and I've been in love with France ever since.
The bread, the cheeses and bistros are outstanding from Calais to Nice, and slowly speaking a bit more French helps in every situation.
www.goacrossfrance.com   (206 words)

  
 Car Rentals Montmelian Savoie - low cost budget Car Rental in Montmelian
Distance from Montmelian to Chambery, France is about 8 miles.
Distance from Montmelian to Albertville, France is about 19 miles.
Distance from Montmelian to Aime, France is about 28 miles.
www.hotels-accommodation-europe.co.uk /car-hire-montmelian.htm   (286 words)

  
 Accommodation Albertville, France hotels. Albertville hotel reservation desk
Online reservation service for all accommodation types in Albertville: hotels, guest houses, townhouses, B and B's, conference centers, travel accommodation.
Click on the name (or picture) of a hotel in Albertville to get more information about that accommodation.
Click on "Reservation service" next to a Albertville hotel to check availability and rates for that accommodation.
hotel-reservation-desk.com /accommodation/France/Albertville.html   (248 words)

  
 Hotels Albertville - Hotel Service Desk Albertville France
To search available rooms in Albertville use the availability search form at the bottom of the page.
If you stay in France for more than a few days, it might be interesting to rent a vacation home, villa or cottage.
Whether you're a tourist on holiday in Albertville or travel Albertville for business: we offer you the lowest rates for your stay in Albertville.
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