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La Norma is situated at 1350m on a picturesque tree
covered plateau. It has magnificent views of the
Vanoise Massif, high above the river Arc.
La Norma village is at the base of the slopes so
there is no need for the car and if there is enough
snow you can jump on skis and ski down to the lifts.
Non-skiers can enjoy snowshoe outings and dog-sledge
rides to outdoor baths. Popular with French families,
La Norma holds the ‘Famille Plus
Montagne’ label for its superb children
facilities.
On the edge of the Parc National de la Vanoise, La
Norma is an incredibly easy resort to reach. La Norma
is less than 10 minutes drive from the motorway exit
near the TGV train station of Modane (4 hrs from
Paris by train), it is just opposite the
Fréjus tunnel to Italy.
La
Norma Resort Opening Dates
La
Norma opens on 13/12/09 and closes on
16/04/10
Follow
the links below
Why La Norma?
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Very easy access with other resorts and Orelle within
a 20mn drive
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The ideal family resort with the emphasis on child
safety and enjoyment – peaceful and uncrowded
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Small and friendly resort offering great value for
money
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Good altitude and good snow on north-facing slopes
La Norma has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please view here for
more information on the Famille Plus label.
PLEASE NOTE PLACES ARE LIMITED AND BOOKING IS
ESSENTIAL FOR THE BELOW CHILDRENS CLUBS (not
pre-bookable).
‘Les Lutins’ (‘the
imps’) Tel: +33 479 20 41 02
Welcomes children from 3 months to 4 years.
They can have fun making snowmen, toboganning, making
cakes at the altitude restaurant, drawing, and making
new friends.
Open Sunday to Friday from 9am -12am & 1.30pm -
5pm. Bookings should be made during holidays to
avoid disappointment.
‘Les Diablotins’ kids club - Tel:
+33 479 20 40 71
5-12 years during French school holidays and 4-6
years during term time.
Open Monday – Friday from 9am-12am (only during
school holidays) and 1.30pm-5pm (all season).
Activities, walks, sporting, snowshoeing…
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Guide Prices 09/10
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Prices for Lutins
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Prices for Diablotins
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Half-day**
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€15.50
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€15.50
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Lunch break midday noon-1hr30
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€8
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€8
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6 half days
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€77.50
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5 half days
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€65
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€65
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**a half-day is either
from 9am to midday or from 13h30 to 5pm.
2 children from the
same family signed up for the club = 10%
discount
During French
school holidays the lunch break is possible every day
if booked in advance. During term time, lunch break
is only on Tuesday and Thursday if booked in advance.
Playground
Situated on the snow front with swings,
slides… open to the public
and free of charge.
Childrens Ski Lessons in La Norma
Children can ski from 3 years old in La Norma with
ESF Club Piou Piou.
Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for
details.
Snowshoeing, paragliding, heliski, snow-scooters,
exhibitions, welcome drink sleigh rides pulled by
reindeer from Lapland (prices: 25 euros for 2 people
minimum, from people: 10 euros per person, adults and
children), walks and activities, Sledging area,
hiking, frozen waterfall climbing, cross-country
skiing, snow shoe paths, dog sledge rides,
…
The very active La Norma tourist Office organises
weekly entertainment and events. Please check their
website for details.
www.la-norma.com
Hiking or snowshoeing
With a guide or on your own, and with or without
showshoes! A free map is at your disposal at the
Maison de La Norma.
For more information:
• Presentation by the guides at the welcoming
drink every Sunday
evening
• One of the guides will be present to answer
all questions at the
Chalet le Grand Air (cinema) from Monday to Wednesday
from
5pm to 6pm
Contact Philippe: 00 33 684 79 69 48
Hiking at a higher altitude
Casual walkers can take the Mélezet cable car
and La Repose chair lift
up the mountain to enjoy the magnificent panoramic
view of La Vanoise
Massif.
Other activities
Ski touring: 51€
Frozen waterfall climbing: As
initiation for children to adults, near by La Norma
village or for warned climbers on frozen waterfalls
composed of several lengths (from 43 €/
pers).
Via ferrata: on sunny pathways for everyone
(from 35 €/pers).
For groups, activities on request (tariff for day
commitment : 270 €)
Grégory COUBAT - Alpine guide - Tél +
336 31 69 19 44 /
sogreg@tele2.fr
Glass blowing
The workshop and display room are open everyday
except for Saturdays from 10am to 12pm and from 2h
30pm to 7pm.
Cultural escapade
Every week the Tourist Office in La Norma organises a
visit of the church in
Avrieux followed by a visit to the glass blower.
Departure from La Norma.
AquaZen
There are several options available: sauna, whirlpool
bath, hammam, massages, body treatments,squash
courts, fitness area and gym.
AquaZen is only 5km away and there is the possibility
of transport if needed via the Tourist Office.
1045 Bardonèche Road
(in the direction of the Frejus Tunnel)
73500/Modane Tel: +33 (0)4 79 20 53 29
www.centre-aquazen.fr
Cinema
“Le Grand Air” cinema:
See the latest films in an amphitheatre, seating 200,
with Dolby
Surround Sound.
Floodlit sled run
Open to adults and children. It is situated behind
the Mélezet cable-car. Open to the public and
free of charge.
Sledge dog rides
Available to anyone in groups of two. One hour's ride
in a sledge pulled by a team of huskies.
From €40 per adult and €30 per child under
12.
Historic forts of La Norma
You will discover a real Sardinian military city
settled at an altitude of
1500m.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening, meeting point at
6pm (from 6 pm to 9.30 pm) at the fort (warmly
dressed) for the soldier vigil.
A guide welcomes you for a visit to the forts and
its underground accompanied by the soldier dinner.
Cost: 17€ ad / 8.50 € child (7 to 16 years
old, free for under 7 years old)
From 5 January to 31 March 2010 (information at
Maison de La Norma)
3 Bars, 12 restaurants (plus 2 altitude), cinema, 1
nightclub.
Other amenities in La Norma
Mini-supermarket, cash point, bakeries, shops,
doctors, physiotherapist, pharmacies and dentists (in
Modane)…
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
La Norma
Tourist
Office
La Norma tourist information
Tel +33 479 20 31 46
www.la-norma.com
Open everyday from 9am to 6pm
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to La
Norma 582 miles (8 hrs 25 mins)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, then A43 Motorway Exit no30
(Modane Haute-Maurienne). Follow signs to La Norma (9
km from the motorway exit).
By Rail: Modane (5km)
There's a regular bus service Transavoie* (www.altibus.com)
between the railway station and La Norma during
winter time. Taking a taxi is also possible. Taxi
Marius La Norma (official taxi 24h/24h 7d/7d):
+33 (0)6 15 19 13 55 - +33 (0)4 79 83 33 20.
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 116km from La Norma (1 hour)
www.chambery.aeroport.fr
Turin Airport is 127km from La Norma (1 ½
hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it
Grenoble Airport is 183km from La Norma (1 ½
hours)
www.chambery.aeroport.fr
Geneva Airport is 194km from La Norma (2 hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 193km from La Norma (2 hours)
www.lyon.aeroport.fr
On SATURDAYS shuttles from the airports of Lyon
Saint-Exupéry, Grenoble and Chambéry to
La Norma are available.
Airports' shuttle Price: 70€ per person round
trip ticket. Free for children under 4 years
old.
For your La Norma transfer from the airport (which
will be a private taxi transfer), please enquire.
Getting around La Norma and nearby areas
Inter-resort shuttles to nearby Ski
Resorts
Round trip tarif: 6,50 €
• Tuesday: La Norma/Valfréjus :
Departure (from the entrance of La Norma): 9:25am
Return (from the parking lot in Valfrejus): 5:45pm
• Wednesday: La Norma/Aussois :
Departure (from the entrance of La Norma): 9am
Return (Maison d’Aussois): 5pm
• Thursday : La Norma/Orelle - Val Thorens
Departure (from the entrance of La Norma) : 9am
Return (from the parking lot in Orelle): 5:30pm
Your place on the bus must be booked before noon, the
day before your departure, AT THE LATEST at the
tourist office.
Parking
There is a free underground parking garage of 450
places (C6) at the entrance to the resort of La
Norma.
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