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La Rosiere sits high on the sunny slopes above Bourg
St Maurice, facing Les Arcs across the Tarentaise
Valley.
La Rosiere is a very family-oriented purpose-designed
resort, it is almost unique in French skiing in its
cross-border ski link to La Thuile in Italy.
Today the resort revolves around two autonomous hubs:
the centre of the resort and Les Eucherts village,
each with its own shops, high-speed chairlift and ski
lesson meeting points, which are linked via a pathway
through the forest.
The original village of La Rosiere turned 50 in 2011
but the most recent development has been in Les
Eucherts, complete with high-calibre slope side
accommodation.
The development of Les Eucherts incorporates some
excellent shops and restaurants, the tourist office,
an ice rink and bowling complex and a
state-of-the-art nursery as well as ski school
facilities, all a few metres apart. It is all
extremely family friendly so it’s no surprise
that the village has the highest official
‘Famille Plus Montagne’ award.
History
An important transalpine route linking Savoie to the
Aosta Valley, the Roman road through the Petit Saint
Bernard Pass was built in the late 1800’s.
Because of its strategic cross-border position, the
Petit Saint Bernard Pass & the mountains
surrounding it have been the setting for lots of
events and battles, including the annexation of Savoy
by France in 1860, and the attacks by the Italian
army in 1940. The Espace San Bernardo still shows the
scars of its past battles today, and links France,
Italy and Europe via its slopes.
Opening dates
La Rosiere is open from 16/12/2011 to 22/04/2012
Follow the links
below
La Rosiere?
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Attractive and friendly resort
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In a sunny setting with fantastic views
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Good nursery slopes for beginners
La Rosiere has acquired the Famille Plus label for
its childcare facilities. Please view here for
more information on the Famille Plus label.
Les
Galopins
73700 La Rosière Montvalezan
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 06 89 67
Fax: +33 (0)4 79 40 16 21
E-mail: info@esflarosiere.com
Opening
in 2010, the new children club”les
Galopins" in Les Eucherts.
For children from 18 months to 12 years
old.
Open from Sunday to Friday from 08h45 to
17h15.
Fully qualified staff for two age groups:
The "Baby-Club" for 18 months to 3 years and
The "Club-Loisirs" for the 4 to 12 year olds.
A choice of formulas including half or full days with
or without lunch.
For the baby club (18 months – 3 years):
Indoor and outdoor games in a specially adapted
environment: sledging, snowshoes and other fun-filled
activities. Children can take an afternoon nap in a
quiet room if required.
Rough guide prices 2011/2012:
6
sessions from Sunday to Friday
Morning
08.45am-1.15pm - €145
Morning
and lunch 08.45am-1.15pm - €181
Afternoon
1pm-5.15pm - €145
Day
08.45-5pm - €233
Day and
lunch 08.45-5pm - €276
(Prices
also valid for Club Loisirs (4-12yrs)
Sledging
Two sledging areas are available in resort for
different age groups. Both are situated at the foot
of the ski slopes near the Roches Noires chairlift.
Ice Skating
Indoor ice-rink, where a special “Jardin des
Glaces” (Ice Garden) provides a fun route for 4
– 8 year olds and their parents (accompanied
children
only).
Special trail for Little Hunters
Put on your snowshoes and follow this special themed
trail, where the whole family can learn all about
animal tracks.
Children’s Ski Lessons in La Rosiere
Children can ski from 3 years old in Ste Foy with ESF
La Rosiere.
Peak Retreats can pre-book this.
See here for details on La Rosiere Ski School.
Indoor ice rink
L'Averne - Place des Eucherts
Spend the afternoon or evening skating at the indoor
ice-skating rink in Place des Eucherts. A 360
m² ice-rink with spectator seating, music and
light-shows. Special themed activities for all ages
groups: hockey, ice-garden, disco nights, etc...
Open from 11/12/11 – 27/04/12. Everyday
(Thursday is disco night from 8.30pm-11pm)
€8.50 per adult and €7.50 per child.
N.B. For your own safety long trousers and gloves are
obligatory. We
strongly recommend skaters to wear a helmet (helmets
available for hire).
The ice rink is open from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm
At the following times the rink is reserved for ice
activities:
On Sunday from 17:30 to 19:30, Hockey adults and
teenager-BALAI
On Wednesday from 14:30 to 15:30, Ice Garden for
children (aged 4 to 8, with the parents) from 18:30
to 19:30 - Hockey children
On Thursday from 20:30 to 23:00 - ICE DISCO
Cinema
2 room cinema – Ruitor
From 17/12/11 to 20/04/12: open daily (18:00 and
21:00 Sessions. extra screening at 2:30 p.m. bad
times.) except Saturdays.
Bowling
L'Averne - Place des Eucherts
Terrace at the foot of the slopes (you can ski to
the door!).
Bowling. Concerts. Theme evenings. Wifi. Sports
broadcasts. Also A la carte menu. Dish of the day.
Pizzas to eat in or take out. Crepes. All day
service. Bar.
From 11/12/10 to 25/04/11: open daily.
Heliskiing
Thanks
to its location as a border village, La
Rosière is the only resort in Savoie that can
offer you helicopter drops over the Val d'Aoste
massifs (Italy). After an
unforgettable flight from the Petit-St-Bernard pass,
fabulous off-piste itineraries await both skiers and
snowboarders such as The Ruitor: at an altitude of
3300 metres - with a 2100 metre vertical drop!
The outings are supervised by high mountain guides
and are made up of single or multiple drops. They are
aimed at lovers of powder snow and wide open
expanses.
Participants should be of a good level of fitness,
with a certain amount of technical skills.
Price:
From 210 € (helicopter flight + guide + security
equipment + resort return)
Speedriding
Combine the sensations of skiing with those of
paragliding. Often considered to be an extreme sport,
speed riding in La Rosière is an activity
accessible to all.
The resort boasts a school zone situated in a nearby
off-piste area, with safe and easy access, ideal for
introductory sessions.
Price :
95 € per 3 hour session
Snowkiting
Skiers and snowboarders evolve in relatively flat
landscapes. The snow kite is to skiing what kite surf
is to the ocean.
At the windy junction between France and Italy, the
Petit Saint Bernard mountain pass is recommended by
snow kite fanatics.
Come and learn on a beautiful spot facing
Mt Blanc where snow is guaranteed.
While Snowkiting,you
are not flying, but simply sliding on
your skis or snowboard, pulled by a powerkite. All
instructors are specifically trained by the French
Federation (FFVL).
Helicopter
rides
Offer yourself the flight of a lifetime with rides
around the Tarentaise valley or towards the Mont
Blanc. Exhilarating and some fabulous views.
Paraglading
Calm and gentle flights, accompanied with a fully
qualified instructor. Also available: pilot courses
Dog
sled
Learn to drive the sled yourself and let yourself be
whisked along the paths by man's best friend!
Walking
Whether you prefer to travel on your own two feet or
on snow-shoes, with family or friends, you can
explore the forest, the resort or the ski domain via
a free network of marked and well-maintained trails,
covering a total distance of 11km.
Take
the short-cut through the forest: No
need to take the car if you want to get from the
centre of La Rosière to Les Eucherts: a short
walk through the forest will get you there in a
trice! This pedestrian path, about a kilometre in
length, is easy going for everyone and a special plus
is that it is well-lit at night too. Just right for
that post-prandial stroll!
A trail
for little hunters: Put on your
snowshoes and follow this special themed trail, where
the whole family can learn all about animal tracks.
Chairlifts for
pedestrians: Three chairlifts are
available to walkers (Ecudets, Roches Noires Express
and Eucherts Express), so that everyone can reach the
highest mountain-tops and admire the spectacular
views of the Haute-Tarentaise and Mont-Blanc.
View here
for PDF map of Snowshoe, Nordic Walking
areas
Heliskiing
Drop with mountain guide in Italy.
Rates:
From 08/01 to 29/04/12
Adult: 185 to € 350 (Varies depending on
drops.)
73700 La Rosière - Montvalezan
Tel: 04 79 06 81 26
Fax: 04 79 06 86 13
Eating out and Après Ski in La Rosiere
The après ski is reasonably quiet in La
Rosiere; there are only a few bars. There are
about a dozen restaurants, some offering takeaway
such as pizza.
More lively après ski in resorts of Val
d’Isere, Tignes and Les Arc a short drive away.
Other amenities in La Rosiere
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.
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
La
RosiereTourist Office
73700 Montvalezan – France
Tel : +33 (0)4 79 06 80 51
www.larosiere.net
By road: Distance from Calais to Sainte Foy
610 miles (9hrs 15). Motorway A26 Reims, Dijon A6
Maçon A43/A430 Albertville. Main road N90
Bourg Saint Maurice and follow signs for La Rosiere.
By Rail: SNCF -
French Railways (nearest station Bourg St.
Maurice)
TGV -
Thalys - Eurostar
Tel: +33 892 353 535
Website: www.voyages-sncf.com
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 111km from La Rosiere (1 ½
hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Grenoble Airport is 178km from La Rosiere (1 ½
hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Geneva to La Rosiere is 190km (2 hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Lyon Airport is 188km from La Rosiere (2 ½
hours)
www.lyonairport.com
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