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Maurienne Valley - Saint-Jean d'Arves

The resort

Saint-Jean d'Arves is located in the valley of the Aiguilles d'Arves, surrounded by truly majestic peaks. This is an ideal family resort with a traditional outlook. The charming rural village, which takes its name from the local dialect word 'Arva' (running water), is still imbued with local traditions. The Tourist Office invites you to a welcome glass of wine every Sunday in order to present the entertainment programme and the activities for the week. ...more


Why Saint-Jean d’Arves?

·          The linked Les Sybelles ski area offers a massive 310kms of pistes

·          The resort is ideal for intermediates and beginners eager to progress

·          Saint-Jean has retained its charm and traditional appeal unlike neighbouring Le Corbier or La Toussuire

·          The splendid panorama and above average sunshine will delight those who want to enjoy the scenery

 

Children

ESF Snow Kindergarten Tel. 00 33 4 79 59 71 83 with ski lessons.

 

Activities        

Ice skating, Snowshoeing (weekends and courses on request from 12 to 19 euros

tel +334 79 59 79 40), dog sleigh outings, Paragliding, Guided walks, Flying lessons.  There is also the opportunity of taking a guided walk around the ‘Beaufort’ (the local cheese, dairy tel: +334 79 59 70 16), cinema tel:  +334 79 59 30 48 or +334 79 59 33 81, Cross country skiing: contact tourist office +334 79 59 72 97, Paragliding flight 55 euros: tel Joel +336 08 57 10 04, or Didier +336 81 08 36 28,

 

Eating Out and Après-Ski

Bars, Restaurants, Shops, Cinema

 

Other amenities

Doctor, Chemist, Post Office, Bank, Grocery Shop

 

Tourist Office         

Tourist Office Tel. +33 4 79 59 72 97 - Fax +33 4 79 59 75 19

www.saintjeandarves.com

 

Access                        

By Road: Driving distance from Calais: 580 miles or 8hrs30

 

By Rail: In winter there are schedule bus transfers from the SNCF rail station of Saint-Jean de Maurienne to the above resorts.  c 11€ / adult c 5,50€/child per single journey

 

There are trains from Lyon airport (2-3 hour journey with change in Chambery), Lyon centre (journey 2h20 some direct), Grenoble centre (journey 1h30, one change), Chambery centre (direct journey 50 mins) and Geneva centre (journey 2h40, one change) to Saint-Jean de Maurienne and the Paris TGV stops there too (direct 3h30

 

Airports:

- Lyon Saint-Exupery 180km +33 4 72 22 72 21

- Turin 150km

- Geneva 183km +41 22 717 71 05

For further information on car parking, transfers, etc:

www.gva.ch/en (then select Transportation in menu)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access Plan

Saint-Jean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Resort Map

Saint-Jean

 

 

 

 

 

Skiing

Saint-Jean is part of one of the largest ski areas in the valley 'Les Sybelles', sharing 310km of terrain with the neighbouring resorts of Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin d'Arves. La Toussuire. The area is set against the magnificent backdrop of Les Aiguilles d'Arves and the Massif de Belledonne. ...more


The skiing is ideal for beginners to intermediates, with 40 per cent of the pistes graded as easy. Beginners will find the slow draglifts and gentle nursery slopes an ideal place to learn. Intermediates have a large choice of runs above Le Corbier as well as the long blues down to Saint-Jean. Advanced skiers will enjoy the long descents from Le Grand Truc. Snowboarders will love the two terrain parks and families are well catered for, with a snowpark for children aged three years and over.

 

Lift passes

Save time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking lift passes. See below for prices.

 

Pre-book your 6 Day Les Sybelles Lift Pass with Peak Retreats

 

 

6 Day Les Sybelles lift pass prices 2007/2008

 

 

Saint-Jean d’Arves/Le Corbier (bookable in resort only, prices as a guide only)

Les Sybelles

Adult

126€

£119

Child (5-11)

118€

£105

Senior (over 65)

118€

£105

NOTE: Compulsory €3/pass for hands-free pass to pay locally (can be reused annually) - Don't forget to take your passport size photos!

 

Saint-Jean d’Arves + Le Coubier = 90km of pistes

Les Sybelles: 310km of pistes (Saint-Jean d’Arves, Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Saint-Sorlin, Albiez)

 

Children under 5 receive a FREE lift pass.

Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.

 

Ski Schools        

Call us to pre-book your group ski lessons

 

Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged

               

 

 

Ski School ESF Prices 2006/2007

Lessons only (lift pass not included)

 

 

Adults

Children (6-12)

6 x 2 hours

£69

£62

Ski Kindergarten (4-6yrs)

(Jardin d’Enfants)

£62

 

 

Individual Tuitions (07/08 prices)

 

1-2 Persons (1 hour)

32€

3-5 persons (1hour)

55€

 

Prices are an indication only and are subject to change

 

Individual tuitions can only be booked directly through the ski school

Ecole du ski FrancaisTel. +33 4 79 59 71 83

Cross Country   

10 mile circuit 2 miles from Jean d’Arves

 

 

 

 

Saint-Jean d’Arves, Maurienne Valley

Resort Height 1550m-2620m

(5,090-8,590ft)

Ski Area

 

Les Sybelles

Km

 310

Lifts

 75

No. of slopes 97

 

 17

 

 39

 

 35

 

  6

Beginners

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Intermediates

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Experts

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Boarders

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Snow cannons

193

Driving distance from Calais to Saint-Jean d’Arves 580 miles or 8hrs30

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Summer site



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Accommodation NB. Chalets below are self-catering (click below to see details)


Chalets les Marmottes
3* Apartments
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Sleeps 4-6
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