La Rosière 1850 Ski Resort
Set high above the Upper Tarantaise valley and on the route of the Petit St Bernard Pass (closed in winter) is La Rosière 1850 and the international ski area linking La Thuile in Italy to form the Espace San Bernardo. Enjoy fantastic views of the three major surrounding mountains, Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa before skiing wide open runs, many suitable to all standards of skier. The village is very traditional and very French and has all the ingredients for an excellent family skiing holiday.
Beginners
Complete beginners will soon make quick progress on the green runs by the Clarines and Lievre Blanc lifts. The wide open blue pistes just above La Rosière are then perfect for finding your feet and getting to grips with the turns, especially under the guidance of the expert local ski school.
Intermediates
This international ski area is ideal for intermediates that wish to clock up some mileage. Ski up to the Petit Saint Bernard Pass and the area around La Belvedere where there are some great blue and red runs. Take the Nuova and San Bernado runs, a total of 11kms, down to the village of La Thuile for a pasta lunch before returning via the Col de la Traversette chairlift, back to France.
Advanced
There are a total of 13 black runs in the international ski area as well as some fine off-piste skiing above the Petit Saint Bernard Pass which will keep the more experienced skier happy. There is also heliskiing (usually January to April) on the Ruitor glacier or the Miravidi for any skier who relishes a challenge.
Snowboarding
La Rosière is lift linked with La Thuile its Italian neighbour which means it is harbouring some amazing terrain. Freeriders will find some great spots to make their mark on the mountain and freestylers can try out the snowboard park.
| Approx Transfer Time | Chambery 2 hrs 45 mins, Lyons and Grenoble 3 hrs 45 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 45 mins. Ski Train (Aime) 50 mins SHORTER TRANSFERS: • FLIGHTS DIRECT TO CHAMBERY • SKI TRAIN TO LOCAL STATION |
|---|---|
| Village Height | 1,850m (6,105ft) |
| Highest Lift | 2,642m (8,615ft) |
Apres Ski
Plenty of après ski going on in the village catering for all tastes from lively to quiet • Arpin’s bar for karaoke, le p’tit relais, Le Solaret, Le Pub or the Terrasse du Yeti.
Eating Out
Good choice of restaurants to suit all palates. 3-course evening meals for around €19. Local fondues for €20.5 and pizzas from €7.6 • Le Chalet, L’Ancolie, Le Plein Soleil.
Other Amenities
- Weekly torchlight descent
- Pedestrian walkways with themes like fauna, flora and meteorology
- Guided tour to the craft village of Seez
- 2 screen cinema
Resort Facts
| Total Km's of Piste | 150kms |
|---|---|
| Easy Runs | 20 (32) |
| Intermediate Runs | 11 (29) |
| Difficult Runs | 5 (13) |
| Longest Run | |
| Direction of Slopes | N, NE, S |
| Total Lifts | La Rosière 20, Total area (including La Thuile) 38 (1 Cable Car, 16 Chairlifts, 20 Drag lifts) |
| Uphill Lift Capacity | 53,500 (per hour) |
| Mountain Restaurants | La Rosière 2, Total area 14 |
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