La Rosière (Espace San Bernardo)
High altitude resort

Resort description

La Rosiere is located in the heart of the Haute Tarentaise and set in a forest on the Italian border. La Rosiere is a friendly, sunny, south facing resort giving views over the Isere valley to Les Arcs and La Plagne.
La Rosiere is linked with La Thuile in Italy, it is the only Savoyard resort to offer an international ski area of 160km of marked pisted runs (Espace San Bernardo).


La Rosiere, Espace San Bernardo

 

La Rosiere is built beside the road that zigzags its way up from Bourg-St-Mauire to the Petit-St-Bernard pass to Italy.

 

La Rosiere has controlled development of buildings, so buildings are built using traditional methods and are in keeping with local taste.

 

The ski resort and ski slopes are south facing, attracting a lot of sunshine and have great views of the Vallées of Les Arcs and La Plagne.

 

La Rosiere is also close to the Vanoise national park.

 

La Rosiere has been awarded the Famille Plus Montagne label which guarantees high quaility facilities for children and their parents on holiday in the mountains.

 

Exciting times for La Rosiere, Espace San Bernardo !

 

The ski resort of La Rosiere was born on 23rd December 1960 with 1 ski lift, 1 ski lift attendant, 1 hotel with a restaurant/bar and 1 ski instructor! It became an international ski resort in 1985 when the new Italian link to La Thuile was opened. Since then it has been transformed into a first class ski resort without letting go of its traditions or village atmosphere, and is one of Ski Collection’s most popular ski resorts.

 

Every Sunday the Tourist office of La Rosiere will welcome you to the ice bar especially created in the shape of number 50, where you can enjoy hot mulled wine or a warm hot chocolate and find out the week’s activities and events within the ski resort.

 

The local tourist office of La Rosiere can provide further information on all these special events.

 

Skiing in La Rosiere, Espace San Bernardo

 

La Rosiere has the reputation of being the ski resort with the most snow in the Savoy.

 

The chairs and drags out of the village take you to the centre of the slopes.

 

If you take the lift up to Col de La Traversette you can get over the ridge and to the lifts which will link you to Italy at Belvedere.

 

There are a few on piste challenges for experts.

 

The top half of La Rosiere mountain below Le Roc Noir and Col De La Traversette boast steep and interesting red runs.

 

La Rosiere has wide-open slopes well suited to beginners and intermediates.

 

The Fontaine Froide red run drops 750m vertical through the woods to the Ecudets chair is a good run for intermediates.

 

There are good nursery slopes and short lifts near La Rosiere village and near Les Eucherts.

 

Snowboarding in La Rosiere, Espace San Bernardo

 

Snowboarding is best for beginners in this area.

 

There is a terrain park served by the Poletta drag lift just above the village centre.

 

La Rosiere Cross country skiing

 

There are 12km/7 miles of trails near the Altiport.

 

There is a medium slope, 2 difficult slopes and a very difficult slope.

 

La Rosiere Ski School

 

ESF ski school in La Rosiere offers day care for children from 16 months in their baby club and a leisure centre for children aged 3-12 years.

 

For adults there are lessons no matter what level you’re at or you could try something new such as Heliskiing, snowshoeing or Nordic skiing.

 

For more information about pre-booking Ski School in La Rosiere please select here

 

La Rosiere, Espace San Bernardo Lift Passes

 

Lift passes give you access to the whole of La Rosiere and Espace San Bernardo.

 

For more information about La Rosiere lift passes, please select here

 

All pictures from OT de La Rosiere/ Anne Royer- Baderspach

The Skiing
Skiing in La Rosiere is a perfect balance between easy and more technical runs with wide, long downhill slopes in the forest.
There are good nursery slopes near the main village and the blue runs just above are perfect for progression. For intermediates the main area is a broad open mountainside offering straightforward red pistes.
La Rosiere is the only ski resort in France to be able to offer you heli-skiing; it's hard to beat. Whether you are a skier or a boarder why not take part in an unforgettable trip.
Après Ski
La Rosiere's après ski is reasonably quiet, it has 13 restaurants, several bars including a piano bar - Bar Clays, a wine bar and 1 pub discotheque. La Rosiere's restaurants include Le Turia, Le Genepi and Le Plein Soleil which all offer a wide selection of meals.
Amenities
La Rosiere has 36 shops. This includes a selection of grocery shops, a bakery, butchers, a newspaper shop and a hairdresser. Additionally La Rosiere has a doctor's surgery, post office, bank/cash point, chemist and laundrette.
Activities
Activities in La Rosiere include dog sledging, snow biking, snowshoeing, paragliding and even helicopter rides. La Rosiere also has a fitness centre, which offers a sauna, hammam, and Jacuzzi. Otherwise you could go to the cinema.
Getting there
Driving distance: From Calais: 574 miles, approximately 9 hrs.
Airport access: Chambery to La Rosiere: 79 miles, approximately 1hr 30. Geneva to La Rosiere: 125 miles, approximately 2hrs 20. Lyon to La Rosiere: 131 miles, approximately 2hrs 20.

Ski Facts
Village height:
1850m (6,105ft)
Slope range:
1175m (3,855 ft) - 2,642m (8,669ft)
Ski area:
Espace San Bernardo

Piste coverage
160
Ski lifts
38
Ski runs
80
Green
8
Blue
25
Red
32
Black
15
Snow cannons
398

Beginners
****
Intermediates
****
Experts
***
Boarders
**

Local Ski Area
La Rosiere has 8 green runs, 25 blue runs, 32 red runs and 15 black runs.

Tourist Office
+ 33 (0)4 79 06 80 51
Click to La Rosière (Espace San Bernardo) website
 
Accommodation
Le Lodge HemeraOur rating: ****
1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
Living area/ dining area, 1 bedroom with double bed, bath room with WC.

2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6
Living/dining area, 1 bedroom with a double bed and ensuite bathroom with WC, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, shower room with WC.


3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8
Upper floor: Living/dining area, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, separate WC. Ground floor: 1 bedroom with a double bed and ensuite bathroom with WC, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, shower room, separate WC.

4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 10
Ground floor: Living/dining area, 1 bedroom with a double bed and ensuite bathroom with WC, shower-room & WC. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with a double bed with ensuite bathroom with WC, 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds, shower room, separate WC.

Le RefugeOur rating: ****
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8
(c 80m2) Living room with sofa bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed & 3 bath or shower rooms with WC.

4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 10
(c 100m2) Living room with sofa bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed & 4 bathrooms with WC.

5 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 12
(c 130m2) Living room with sofa bed, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 4 bathrooms & 1 shower-room, all with WC.

6 bedroom Apartment Sleeps 14
(c 175m2) Living room with sofa bed, 4 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 4 bathrooms & 2 shower-room, all with WC. Private Sauna.

Les Balcons de la RosiereOur rating: ****
1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 5
(c 30m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed & 1 single bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath & 1 WC.

2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 7
(c 56m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed & 1 single bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower-room & 1 WC. May be split level.

2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 9
(c 68m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed & 1 single bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower-room & 2 WCs. May be split level.

3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 9
(c 72m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed, 1 single bed & a fireplace, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bathrooms with Jacuzzi bath, 1 shower-room & 2 WCs. May be split level.

4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 11
(c 110m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed, 1 single bed & a fireplace, 4 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, all with en-suite Jacuzzi bath & WC. 1 separate shower room with WC. May be split level.

5 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 13
(c 130m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed, 1 single bed & a fireplace, 5 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, all with en-suite bathrooms with Jacuzzi bath & WC. 1 separate shower-room with WC. May be split level.

6 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 15
(c 150m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed, 1 single bed & a fireplace, 6 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, all with en-suite bathrooms with Jacuzzi bath & WC. 1 separate shower-room with WC. May be split level.

7 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 17
(c 170m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed, 1 single bed & a fireplace, 7 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, all with en-suite Jacuzzi bath & WC. 1 separate shower-room with WC. May be split level.

7 Bedroom With Sauna Sleeps 17
(c 180m2) Living area with 1 double pull-out sofa bed, 1 single bed & a fireplace, 7 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, all with en-suite Jacuzzi bath & WC. 1 separate shower-room with WC. May be split level. With Sauna


Les Cimes BlanchesOur rating: ****
1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
(c 35-40m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds & bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate).

1 Bedroom Alcove Apartment Sleeps 6
(45-50m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 alcove with bunk beds & bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate).

2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6
(c 50-55m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds & bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate). May be split level.

2 Bedroom Alcove Apartment Sleeps 8
(c 55-60m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate) & 1 extra shower-room.

3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8
(c 65-80m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs separate), extra shower-room & extra WC. May be split level.

4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 10
(c 100-110m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer, 1 shower room & 1 extra WC. May be split level.

5 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 12
(c 125m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate), 2 extra bath or shower rooms & 1 extra WC.

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