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La Toussuire

Resort description

La Toussuire in the Maurienne valley has grown since the 1960's in a panoramic mountain setting, located on a plateau with vast amounts of sunshine. It is predominantly modern, with a car free main street lined with controversial style buildings. The resort has now spread in complete contrast with recently built wooden chalets. As one of the central resort of the new Sybelles network, it is a recommended place for families.


La Toussuire

 

La Toussuire is a friendly family resort, good value for money and uncrowded, with safe and snow sure slopes.

 

It has an easy road access only 17km away from St Jean de Maurienne.

 

Skiing in La Toussuire

 

The local slopes including Les Bottieres total 55km.

 

La Toussuire slopes are in a wide open bowl which is great for beginners to early intermediates.

 

You can access the other resorts of Les Sybelles via the resort of Le Corbier, or you can take a lift up to the summit of Tête de Bellard at 2235m then pass l’Ouillon at 2430m heading to Les Perrons at 2620m.

 

For more advanced skiers some of the best slopes can be found at Saint Sorlin d’Arves and Saint Colomban des Villards.

 

Snowboarding in Les Sybelles

There is a boarder cross course in the centre La Toussuire

 

There is also a half pipe, 2 terrain parks and selection of boarder crosses in Les Sybelles.

 

Cross country skiing

 

There is 27km of cross country trails in Les Sybelles

 

Ski School

 

The ESF offers snowboard and skiing lessons

 

They offer group or private lesson to book adults and children

 

The ESF also has a children’s club for children over 3 years old

 

For more information about the ESF please visit www.esf-latoussuire.com

 

Lift Passes

 

Lift passes give you access to La Toussuire and the whole of Les Sybelles ski area

 

For more information about La Toussuire lift passes, please click here

The Skiing
The villages of La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Saint Jean d'Arves, Les Bottieres, Saint Sorlin d'Arves and Saint Colomban des Villards have recently join forces to found a vast 310km ski area which provides access to a selection of well maintained slopes to suit all abilities. The lift system is under constant investment to increase speed and comfort for exploring the 'gently challenging' domain
Après Ski
La Toussuire has a small selection of welcoming and reasonably priced restaurants including L'Ancolie and L'Alpage which serve traditional cuisine. At lunchtime and for happy hour drinks, the terraces situated on piste front are very popular. Nightlife is fairly quiet though there are a few bars and a discotheque.
Amenities
La Toussuire has a good selection of shops including, supermarket, grocery stores, doctors, bank and sport shops. Please note there is no pharmacy.
Activities
There is a reasonable amount to do, including snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding ride, skating or taking part in a torch lit decent. There is also a cinema.
Getting there
Driving distance: From Calais 585 miles approximately 9hrs
Airport access: Chambery 55 miles approximately 1hr15, Lyon 110 miles approximately 2hr15, Geneva 110 miles approximatley 2hrs15
L'Ecrin des Sybelles
Sleeps 1 to 8
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Les Balcons des Aiguilles
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Les Hauts de Comborciere
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Ski Facts
Village height:
1800m (5,905ft)
Slope range:
1450m(4,752ft)-2620m(8,595ft)
Ski area:
Les Sybelles
Piste coverage
310
Ski lifts
71
Ski runs
106
Green
22
Blue
42
Red
37
Black
5
Snow cannons
223
Beginners
****
Intermediates
****
Experts
***
Boarders
***
 
Tourist Office
  +33 (0)4 79 83 06 06
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