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La Rosière
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| 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 south facing resort built in attractive chalet style. La Rosiere is linked with La Thuile in Italy, it is the only Savoyard resort to offer an international ski area of 150 km of marked pisted runs.
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La Rosiere
La
Rosiere is built beside the road that zigzags its way
up from Boug-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
resort and 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 P'tits Montagnards label
which guarantees high quaility facilities for
children and their parents on holiday in the
mountains
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Skiing in La Rosiere
La
Rosiere has the reputation of being the 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 the
village and near Les Eucherts
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Snowboarding in La Rosiere
Snowboarding
is best for beginners in this area
There
is a terrain park served by the Poletta drag lift just above
the village centre
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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
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Ski School
ESF
in La Rosiere offers day care for children from 16
months in their baby club and a leisure centre for
children aged 3-12
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
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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
click
here
All
pictures from OT de La Rosiere/ Anne Royer- Baderspach
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| The Skiing |
The skiing at La Rosiere is a perfect balance between easy and more technical runs, with wide, long downhill slopes in the forest.
With it being the only 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. Heliskiing requires of course a good physical fitness and a reasonable level of skiing to make the most of your day. All trips are made with a fully qualified high mountain guide who will choose the runs adapted to your level and for your safety. |
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| Après Ski |
| The après ski is reasonably quiet in La Rosiere. It has 13 restaurants, several bars including a piano bar and a wine bar and 1 pub discotheque. La Rosiere's restaurants include Le Turia, Le Genepi and Le Plein Soleil all offer a wide selection of meals. There is also the piano bar, Bar Clays. |
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| Amenities |
| La Rosiere has 36 shops. This includes a selection of grocery shops, a bakery, butchers, a newspaper shop and a hairdresser. Additionally there is a doctor's surgery, post office, bank/cash point, chemist and laundrette. |
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| Activities |
| You can go dog sledging, snow biking, snowshoeing, paragliding or even take a helicopter ride. Also there is a fitness centre, which offers a sauna, hammam, and Jacuzzi. Otherwise you could go to the cinema. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 575 miles, approximately 9 hrs.
Airport access: Chambery: 79 miles, approximately 1 hr 30 mins. Geneva: 125 miles, approximately 2 hrs 20 mins. Lyon: 131 miles, approximately 2 hrs 20 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1850m (6,105ft) |
Slope range: |
1175m (3,855 ft) - 2,642m (8,669ft) |
Ski area: |
Espace San Bernardo |
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| Piste coverage |
150 |
| Ski lifts |
37 |
| Ski runs |
73 |
| Green |
6 |
| Blue |
23 |
| Red |
32 |
| Black |
12 |
| Snow cannons |
300 |
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| Beginners |
**** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
** |
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| Tourist Office |
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| Accommodation |
| Le Refuge Our rating: **** |
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*3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8
(c.80m2) 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed and 2 or 3 bathrooms each with WC.
3 bedroom apartment sleeps 6-8
(c.80m2) 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed and 2 or 3 bathrooms each with WC.
*4 bedroom apartment sleeps 10
(c.100m2) 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 3 bathrooms and 3 WCs.
4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8-10
(c.100m2) 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 3 bathrooms and 3 WCs.
5 bedroom apartment sleeps 10-12
(c.130m2) 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed and 3 bathrooms each with WC.
6 bedroom apartment sleeps 12-14
(c.155m2) 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 3 bedrooms each with a double bed, 3 bathrooms and 4 WCs.
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| Les Balcons de la Rosiere Our rating: **** |
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1 bedroom apartment sleeping 2-5
(c30m2) living area with a pull out sofa beds (sleeping 3 people), a bedroom with twin beds, a bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and a wc
*2 bedroom apartment sleeps 7
(56m2) 2 bedrooms with single or double bed, a living room with a double sofa bed and a single bed, 1 bathroom and a separate WC.
2 bedroom apartment sleeps 6-7
(56m2) 2 bedrooms with single or double bed, a living room with a double sofa bed and a single bed, 1 bathroom and a separate WC.
*3 bedroom apartment sleeping 9
(72m2) 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a jacuzzi bath, 2 WC's and 1 shower room. The apartment has a living area with a sofa bed. Some apartments may be split level.
2 bedroom alcove sleeping 6-9
(68m2) 2 bedrooms with double beds and an alcove with bunk beds. The apartment has a living area with oull out beds and a bathroom with a shower and 1/2 WC's.
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6-9
(72m2) 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a jacuzzi bath, 2 WC's and 1 shower room. The apartment has a living area with a sofa bed. Some apartments may be split level.
*4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 11
(c110m2) living area with a pull out sofa bed (making 2 single beds) and a wood burning stove, 4 bedrooms all en-suite with Jacuzzi bath and wc and a separate shower room.
4 bedroom apartment sleeping 8-11
(c110m2) living area with a pull out sofa bed (making 2 single beds) and a wood burning stove, 4 bedrooms all en-suite with Jacuzzi bath and wc and a separate shower room.
5 bedroom apartment sleeping 10-13
(130m2) 5 bedrooms each with en-suite, a living area with a chimney and pull out sofa beds and 1 shower room and WC.
6 bedroom apartment sleeping 12-15
(150m2) 6 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms with jacuzzi bath and WC. The apartment has a wood burning stove, a balcony and an additional shower room.
7 bedroom apartment sleeping 14-17
(170m2) 7 bedrooms each with en-suite, a living area with a chimney and pull out sofa beds a 1 shower and WC.
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| Les Cimes Blanches Our rating: **** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
One bedroom with two single beds. Lounge with one pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bathtub, heated towel rail and hair dryer. Some apartments have separate WC.
*2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with a double bed. One bedroom with two single beds. Living area with pull out sofa bed making two single beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath. Some apartments have an extra shower room and may be split level. Separate WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with double bed. One alcove bedroom with bunk beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, heated towel rail and hair dryer. Some apartments have a separate WC.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with a double bed. One bedroom with two single beds. Living area with pull out sofa bed making two single beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath. Some apartments have an extra shower room and may be split level. Separate WC.
*3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed. Two bedrooms with twin beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bath, shower room & separate WCs. Some apartments may be split level.
2 Bedroom Alc Apt Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed. One bedroom with single beds. One alcove bedroom with bunk beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate WCs.
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed. Two bedrooms with twin beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bath, shower room & separate WCs. Some apartments may be split level.
*4 Bed Split Level Apt Sleeps 10
Two bedrooms with double beds. Two bedrooms with twin beds (bedrooms on the mezzanine level). Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate WC's.
4 Bed Split Level Apt Sleeps 10
Two bedrooms with double beds. Two bedrooms with twin beds (bedrooms on the mezzanine level). Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate WCs.
5 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 10-12
Two bedrooms with double beds. three bedrooms with twin beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (sleeping two). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate WCs.
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