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Saint-Jean d'Arves
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Ski area: Sybelles, France
Resort height: 1550m
Resort top height: 2620m
St Jean/Le Corbier
Km piste: 90
Lifts: 24
Snow cannons: 109
No. of slopes: 33
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Les Sybelles
(St Jean, La Toussuire, Les Bottieres, Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin, Saint-Colomban)
Km piste: 310
Lifts: 73
Snow cannons: 439
No. of slopes: 119
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Driving distance from Calais: 580 miles (8hrs 30)
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resort info
ski info
Other Accommodation In: Saint-Jean d'Arves
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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.
The resort of St Jean d Arves (which is one of 28 hamlets) has wide panoramic views of the Aiguilles d'Arves culminating at 3514 m ( "the most beautiful Alpine Trilogy" by English Coolidge who officially made the first ascent).
The A43 motorway and the railway station in Saint Jean de Maurienne (and the airports of Lyon, Chambéry, Grenoble and Geneva) allow easy access.
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- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
Saint Jean d Arves opens on 22/12/2012 and closes on 20/04/2013
Child Care
Otherwise, Nursery at Saint Sorlin (3km):
Les Petits Diables Nursery
00 33 479 59 72 19 or lespetitsdiables73@hotmail.fr
Look after children from 3 months – 6 years in nursery and 6-12 years in day care. Sun-Fri 8.45am-5.30pm.
Lunch is possible with supplement.
Register in advance.
Babysitting services available – see with St Jean d Arves tourist office for a list.
Les Cherubins
Nursery in La Chal. Welcome children from 3 months till 6 years old.
Open on winter only. On the resort's map: C5
Open on winter only. On the resort's map: C5
Winter 2012/2013
The nursery is situated in the resort center La Chal, in front of the slopes at 200 meters from the tourist accommodations and shops.
The nursery has a welcoming capacity of 30-35 children to three months until six years old (included).
The nursery is open Sunday to Friday between 8.45a.m and 5.45p.m .
To make a reservation (not pre bookable via Peak Retreats, book direct):
- Name (s) and first name (s) of the child.
- Date of birth and age of each child at his coming.
- Week + timetable that interests you
The nursery is situated in the resort center La Chal, in front of the slopes at 200 meters from the tourist accommodations and shops.
The nursery has a welcoming capacity of 30-35 children to three months until six years old (included).
The nursery is open Sunday to Friday between 8.45a.m and 5.45p.m .
To make a reservation (not pre bookable via Peak Retreats, book direct):
- Name (s) and first name (s) of the child.
- Date of birth and age of each child at his coming.
- Week + timetable that interests you
Times:
. for one hour
. for half-day morning from 8.45 am to 12:30 pm (hours flexible arrival and departure)
. half-day afternoon: 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm, last time.
. per day
. week
- they do not host or starting between 12:30 and 13:30.
- they do not make transfer between day care and ski school
- Meals are to be provided by parents. All cases must be strictly marked including lunch boxes, etc ...
- Provide shoes and comfortable clothing for indoor and clothes to play in the snow in our yard.
- The health record of the child is compulsory to present on the first day of care.
- You do not have to pay before your arrival. It will be done on site, at the end of your stay by cash (no credit card).
Prices
€ 4.50 an hour;
€ 13.00 half day
€ 27.00 the day;
€ 64.00 6 half-days;
€ 135.00 a week.
Contact for booking: lescherubins73@orange.fr
. for one hour
. for half-day morning from 8.45 am to 12:30 pm (hours flexible arrival and departure)
. half-day afternoon: 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm, last time.
. per day
. week
- they do not host or starting between 12:30 and 13:30.
- they do not make transfer between day care and ski school
- Meals are to be provided by parents. All cases must be strictly marked including lunch boxes, etc ...
- Provide shoes and comfortable clothing for indoor and clothes to play in the snow in our yard.
- The health record of the child is compulsory to present on the first day of care.
- You do not have to pay before your arrival. It will be done on site, at the end of your stay by cash (no credit card).
Prices
€ 4.50 an hour;
€ 13.00 half day
€ 27.00 the day;
€ 64.00 6 half-days;
€ 135.00 a week.
Contact for booking: lescherubins73@orange.fr
Tel.: 00 33 4.79.20.25.38
Contact by Email strongly recommended.
New building: first opening in December 2011.
Contact by Email strongly recommended.
New building: first opening in December 2011.
Activities
Walks and hikes with snowshoes and walk, dog sledding, lade avec un âne, ski de randonnée, free ride avec un guide de hautewalking with a donkey, ski touring, free ride with a guide to high mountain, snowmobiling, paragliding, ski lift for pedestrians
Night skiing
On Thursday evening during French holidays of December and February.
Other dates:
ï‚· The Thursday 22 December 2011
ï‚· The Thursday 29 December 2011
ï‚· The Thursday 16 February 2012
ï‚· The Thursday 23 February 2012
ï‚· The Thursday 01 March 2012
ï‚· The Thursday 08 March 2012
Snowshoeing
Discover mountain walking or with snowshoes.
Walking by night with torchlight is also possible. Register in Tourist Office.
Tarifs: Half a day: 15 € /pers.
Day: 25 €/pers.
The price doesn’t include snowshoes rental.
Bureau Montagne des Arves Tél. 04 79 59 79 40 - 06 76 87 08 08
Email : montagne-arves@wanadoo.fr
Dog sledging
For every one, every Tuesday and Wednesday, in La Chal, beneath the tennis courts, on the picnic area of St Jean d Arves.
30mins tour - €30/adult, €25/child
Learning 1 hour - €45/adult, €35/child
Tél. 0033 682 75 99 26
Snowscooters
SYBEL’ MOTOS Xavier SAMBUIS - Saint Sorlin 3 km
Tel 0033 687 08 30 87 - sybelmotos@tiscali.fr
On your own or with a guide, snow scooter can be arranged between 5.30 pm and 10.30 pm, every day. Also quad on ice race track from 10 am to 4 pm every day.
Rates:
Driver:
30 min: 50€
1 h: 70€ Passenger:
30 min: 15€
1 h: 20€ With the guide:
30 min: 25€
1 h: 30€ Cinema In la Chal, 215 seats, large screen, numerical sound, some original version movies. Tickets on sale at the cinema 30 mn before movie starts. Markets Crafts, souvenirs and local quality food sale. Every Wednesday during winter and summer tourist season. From 3.00 pm. to 7.00 pm. At La Chal. And on Saturday mornings at St Jean de Maurienne (22km). Paragliding and microlight Discover the Sybelles area with paragliding (€60) or microlight with a professional. Information and booking: 0033 6 80 15 86 47 Honey-making Discover bee’s world, honey production and products (lollipops, candles, soaps) with Sebastien. Free. Open on Thursday from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Paintball Tél. 06 63 28 90 71 - Email : audric7s@hotmail.fr Site internet : www.paintball-maurienne.fr Prices included material and insurance - 8-11yrs: 12€ for 50 balls - 12yrs +: 25€ pour 200 balls Donkey rental Donkey rental 20€ / hour Tél. 04 79 59 79 49 – 06 76 87 08 09 Mail: mpdauphin@gmail.com www.bourricot.com/anesenmontagne
Tourist office La Chal :
- Saturday: from 10.00 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.30 till 7.00 p.m.
- Sunday to Friday: from 8.45 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.00 till 5.45 p.m.
Tourist office Les Chambons:
- Saturday: from 10.00 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.00 till 7.00 p.m. - Sunday to Friday: from 8.45 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.00 till 5.30 p.m.
30 min: 50€
1 h: 70€ Passenger:
30 min: 15€
1 h: 20€ With the guide:
30 min: 25€
1 h: 30€ Cinema In la Chal, 215 seats, large screen, numerical sound, some original version movies. Tickets on sale at the cinema 30 mn before movie starts. Markets Crafts, souvenirs and local quality food sale. Every Wednesday during winter and summer tourist season. From 3.00 pm. to 7.00 pm. At La Chal. And on Saturday mornings at St Jean de Maurienne (22km). Paragliding and microlight Discover the Sybelles area with paragliding (€60) or microlight with a professional. Information and booking: 0033 6 80 15 86 47 Honey-making Discover bee’s world, honey production and products (lollipops, candles, soaps) with Sebastien. Free. Open on Thursday from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Paintball Tél. 06 63 28 90 71 - Email : audric7s@hotmail.fr Site internet : www.paintball-maurienne.fr Prices included material and insurance - 8-11yrs: 12€ for 50 balls - 12yrs +: 25€ pour 200 balls Donkey rental Donkey rental 20€ / hour Tél. 04 79 59 79 49 – 06 76 87 08 09 Mail: mpdauphin@gmail.com www.bourricot.com/anesenmontagne
All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website
Saint Jean d Arves Tourist Office Les Chambons Tourist Office Tel. +33 4 79 59 72 97 Le Chal Tourist Office Tel. +33 4 79 59 73 30 www.saintjeandarves.com During winter season, we welcome you every day in the tourist offices of La Chal and Les Chambons.Tourist office La Chal :
- Saturday: from 10.00 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.30 till 7.00 p.m.
- Sunday to Friday: from 8.45 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.00 till 5.45 p.m.
Tourist office Les Chambons:
- Saturday: from 10.00 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.00 till 7.00 p.m. - Sunday to Friday: from 8.45 till 12.00 a.m. and from 2.00 till 5.30 p.m.
Apres Ski/Eating
Bars, Restaurants, Shops, Cinema, disco at St Sorlin.
3 km from St Jean d' Arves, at "Plan du Moulin" in St Sorlin d' Arves, D'SYBELL CLUB suggests you spending evenings in a high tech atmosphere with modern deco (icy bar, sound system BOSE, games of light, wall projections, DJ, big spaces, special evenings).
Winter: open every evening except on Sunday from 11.00pm. Free shuttles on booking Tel.: 00 33 4 79 56 83 86 (only during winter season).
Bars and restaurants
Le Skwal
Bar Restaurant
Pub restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: B4
La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES
Tel: 04 79 59 78 64 ou 06 88 35 49 51
Les Mélèzes Bar Restaurant Bar restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C5 Les Mélèzes La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 02 64
Au Comptoir du Roy Bar Restaurant Snack Bar Takeaways La Chal, On the resort's map: C4 SARL ALNT - Au Comptoir du Roy
ARLAUD Franck et Laetitia La Chal - 73530 Saint-Jean-d'Arves Tel: 04 79 59 19 47
Le Bouj Bar Restaurant Bar restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C5 Le Bouj
TRUCHET Sébastien
la Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 00 37
Le Randonneur Bar Restaurant Bar Restaurant Pizzeria, Les Chambons On village's map: D4 Le Randonneur
BOUTRUCHE Serge et Sophie
Les Chambons - 73530 SAINT JEAN D'ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 79 30
L'Oule Rouge Restaurant Restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C4 L'Oule Rouge
SIMEON Alain
La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 70 99 ou 06 85 13 65 55 La Terrasse des Aiguilles High-altitude restaurant Restaurant on ski slopes TERRASSE DES AIGUILLES
Karl et Karine La Chal - 73530 Saint Jean d'Arves Tel: 04 79 59 78 64 - 06 88 35 49 51
La Grenouillère
Bar Restaurant Pub restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C4
La Grenouillère La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 70 47 Fax: 04 79 59 54 32
Le Solail Restaurant Take away Pizzas in La Chal On the resort's map: C4 Le Solail
CHABOUD Pascaline
La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 24 68
L'Equipe Bar Restaurant Restaurant Bar, Les Chambons On the resort's map : D4 L'Equipe
DURAZ Jean-Marc
Les Chambons - 73530 SAINT JEAN D'ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 14 21
Les Mélèzes Bar Restaurant Bar restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C5 Les Mélèzes La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 02 64
Au Comptoir du Roy Bar Restaurant Snack Bar Takeaways La Chal, On the resort's map: C4 SARL ALNT - Au Comptoir du Roy
ARLAUD Franck et Laetitia La Chal - 73530 Saint-Jean-d'Arves Tel: 04 79 59 19 47
Le Bouj Bar Restaurant Bar restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C5 Le Bouj
TRUCHET Sébastien
la Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 00 37
Le Randonneur Bar Restaurant Bar Restaurant Pizzeria, Les Chambons On village's map: D4 Le Randonneur
BOUTRUCHE Serge et Sophie
Les Chambons - 73530 SAINT JEAN D'ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 79 30
L'Oule Rouge Restaurant Restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C4 L'Oule Rouge
SIMEON Alain
La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 70 99 ou 06 85 13 65 55 La Terrasse des Aiguilles High-altitude restaurant Restaurant on ski slopes TERRASSE DES AIGUILLES
Karl et Karine La Chal - 73530 Saint Jean d'Arves Tel: 04 79 59 78 64 - 06 88 35 49 51
La Grenouillère
Bar Restaurant Pub restaurant in La Chal. On the resort's map: C4
La Grenouillère La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 70 47 Fax: 04 79 59 54 32
Le Solail Restaurant Take away Pizzas in La Chal On the resort's map: C4 Le Solail
CHABOUD Pascaline
La Chal - 73530 ST JEAN D ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 24 68
L'Equipe Bar Restaurant Restaurant Bar, Les Chambons On the resort's map : D4 L'Equipe
DURAZ Jean-Marc
Les Chambons - 73530 SAINT JEAN D'ARVES Tel: 04 79 59 14 21
Access
By Road: Driving distance from Calais: 580 miles or 8hrs30. By Saint Jean de Maurienne: Auto route A43 Chambéry – Turin, exit no.27 St Jean de Maurienne. Follow direction ‘Vallée de l’Arvan – Col de la Croix de Fer’ by the RD 926 (22km). Please note ‘Les Cois du Glandon et de la Croix de Fer’ is closed from end of November until middle of May.
Last general petrol station in Saint Jean de Maurienne although petrol station now (new for winter 11/12) at the entrance of Saint Jean d'Arves, direction Col de la Croix de Fer. Self service 24h/24. Credit card payment only.
By Rail: In winter there are schedule bus transfers from the SNCF rail station of Saint Jean de Maurienne to the above resort.
Every day during winter season. Don’t forget to book or to confirm your return ticket in Tourist Office on Thursday!
Info and booking: +33(0)4 79 64 00 30.
www.voyages-sncf.com
Lyon - Train station directly inside the airport. It takes approx. 1h30 by train from Lyon Saint Exupéry to Saint Jean de Maurienne.
Grenoble - It takes approx. 1h30 by train from Grenoble to Saint Jean de Maurienne.
Chambery - It takes approx. 50 mins by train from Chambéry to Saint Jean de Maurienne.
Geneva - It takes approx. 2h40 by train from Geneva to Saint Jean de Maurienne.
Bus ticket from St Jean de Maurienne to St Sorlin:
At your service on Saturday to facilitate your arrival and departure! PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE http://www.trans-alpes.com/fr/lignes-regulieres-altibus-reserver.aspx or Office de Tourisme de Saint Sorlin d'Arves (at least 48 hours before departure). Booking by phone, mail or online.
One way tickets from €10 and return from €18 for adults. Cheaper if booked online for return tickets.
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 100km from St Jean (1 ¼ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Distance between Chambery Aix les Bains Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 100 Km
Distance between Chambery Aix les Bains Airport and Chambery train station: 10 Km (nearly 10 min).
Train between Chambery train station to Saint Jean de Maurienne train station: nearly 50 min. Turin is 149km from St Jean (2 hours) www.aeroportoditorino.it Grenoble Airport is 167km from St Jean (2 hours) www.grenoble-airport.com Distance between Grenoble Saint Geoirs Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 170 Km
Distance between the airport and Grenoble train station: 45 Km (40 min).
Train between Grenoble train station and Saint Jean de Maurienne train station: nearly 1h30. Lyon Saint-Exupery is 178km from St Jean (2 hours) www.lyonairport.com Distance between Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 180 Km
Train station inside the airport. Between the airport and Saint Jean de Maurienne train station: nearly 1h30. Geneva is 179km from St Jean (2 hours) www.gva.ch/en Distance between Geneva Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 190 Km
Distance between Geneva airport and Geneva train station: 6 Km (connexion by train nearly 7 min).
Train between Geneva airport and Saint Jean de Maurienne - Arvan train station: nearly 3h30.
Airport - ski resort station schuttles : only on Saturday for Lyon, Chambéry and Grenoble airport.
Online booking www.altibus.com. To know timetable and prices for shuttles Chambery Airport / Saint Jean d'Arves winter 2012-13
Distance between Chambery Aix les Bains Airport and Chambery train station: 10 Km (nearly 10 min).
Train between Chambery train station to Saint Jean de Maurienne train station: nearly 50 min. Turin is 149km from St Jean (2 hours) www.aeroportoditorino.it Grenoble Airport is 167km from St Jean (2 hours) www.grenoble-airport.com Distance between Grenoble Saint Geoirs Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 170 Km
Distance between the airport and Grenoble train station: 45 Km (40 min).
Train between Grenoble train station and Saint Jean de Maurienne train station: nearly 1h30. Lyon Saint-Exupery is 178km from St Jean (2 hours) www.lyonairport.com Distance between Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 180 Km
Train station inside the airport. Between the airport and Saint Jean de Maurienne train station: nearly 1h30. Geneva is 179km from St Jean (2 hours) www.gva.ch/en Distance between Geneva Airport and Saint Jean d'Arves by car: 190 Km
Distance between Geneva airport and Geneva train station: 6 Km (connexion by train nearly 7 min).
Train between Geneva airport and Saint Jean de Maurienne - Arvan train station: nearly 3h30.
Airport - ski resort station schuttles : only on Saturday for Lyon, Chambéry and Grenoble airport.
Online booking www.altibus.com. To know timetable and prices for shuttles Chambery Airport / Saint Jean d'Arves winter 2012-13
Getting around St Jean d Arves
A free shuttle Sunday through Friday from Les Ecours (Touristic residence "Chalets des Ecours") and Les Chambons to the La Chal ski resort, and return. Shuttle runs throughout the winter season. Another option is a bus stop at the hamelets of Villards, Entraigues and La Tour (Cityhall) by reservation, one day prior or through the bus driver. A "Sybelles" inter-resort shuttle connects Saint Jean d'Arves (La Chal - ski resort center) to Saint Sorlin d'Arves (Le Plan du Moulin). Shuttle begins on the opening day of the ski lifts until the end of March. Shuttle reserved to "Sybelles" ski-pass' holders. Since the connection between the Saint Jean d'Arves - Le Corbier ski area to Saint Sorlin ski area is approx. 1h30, the shuttle allows a quick connection within 10 minutes.
Resort News
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Freestyle contest by the riders team of Saint So Air Force.
Come and watch that fabulous freestyle show from 7.00PM, meeting at the holiday residence" Les chalets des Marmottes", La Chal hamlet. BBQ & drinks on site. |
13th February 2013 | ||
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Valentines Day On the occasion of Valentine's Day (the lovers day), Declare your love! Roses and declarations on St Jean d'Arves' slopes. Tourist office and Arvi take care of everything. Don't forget your camera. |
14th February 2013 | ||
| X-Speed Sybelles Tour The X'speed Sybelles Tour will be on Sybelles'slopes for you, lovers of speed. Strong sensations guaranteed! From the 25th of february to the 1st of march come to meet Xavier Cousseau (world speed record on monoski) to discover speed skiing on Sybelles ski resort. Thursday the 28th of february, meeting on Le Corbier - St Jean d'Arves's lopes for a free learning, This is also an opportunity to raise awareness about safety on the slopes. Conditions: to have the third star level. | 28th February 2013 | ||
| Events courtesy of St Jean tourist office www.saintjeandarves.com | |||
| Other | |||
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Saint Jean d'Arves Winter news 2012-2013: - Installation of one toilet at the top of the chairlift of La Chal - Works on slopes - 9 new artificial snow makers - New ski pass 4 consecutive hours - New stairs at the tourist office of La Chal | |||
Other Amenities
Doctor, Chemist, Post Office, Bank, Grocery Shop, Tabac, laundrette, mini market (Sherpa)
Pharmacy - open every day from 9 to 12 am and from 2.30 to 7 pm
Cash point inside SHERPA supermarket store in La Chal
(during opening hours) On the resort's map: C4, winter: 8-12am / 3.30-7.30pm Petrol station - Open 24h/24
Credit card payment ONLY!
(during opening hours) On the resort's map: C4, winter: 8-12am / 3.30-7.30pm Petrol station - Open 24h/24
Credit card payment ONLY!
At the entrance of St Jean d'Arves, road of Les Chambons
Internet Access
On the resort's map: C5
At the tourist office of La Chal, during opening hours: tickets of 15, 30, 60, 120mn or more on sale : 2 available computers or WIFI access with your laptop.
ski info
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.
Additional ski fact info, main ski area in resort facts panel above
Saint Jean/Le Corbier
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109 snow cannons
ST JEAN & LES SYBELLES SKI AREA Saint-Jean is fully linked to the Sybelles ski domain, the largest in the Maurienne Valley with 310km of piste and 6 resorts (and 4th largest in France!). Other resorts include La Toussuire, Les Bottieres, Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin d’Arves, Saint-Colomban. Les Sybelles is a huge ski area with two snow parks inc. thirty modules, an Arvapark, ski routes for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, baptisms flight in a microlight or hang-gliding, not forgetting the gastronomic delights, fondue, raclette, reblochonnade, tartiflette and many traditional Savoyard recipes await you at the restaurants. The skiing is ideal for beginners to intermediates, with 40 per cent of the pistes graded as easy. ST JEAN & LES SYBELLES BEGINNERS Beginners will find the slow draglifts and gentle nursery slopes an ideal place to learn. For children and beginners, Saint Jean d'Arves offers access to three ski lifts that go from du front de neige de la Chal.the snow front of Chal. Les pistes de ce domaine sont idéales The slopes of this area are ideal pour l'apprentissage de la glisse.for learning to glide. The lifts where you can access beginner slopes: Téléski Baby de la Chal (drag lift) Téléski Praz de Charvin (drag lift) Téléski des Rodesses (drag lift) (In Le Corbier – moving carpet, telebaby and drag Baby Baiko I & II). ST JEAN & LES SYBELLES INTERMEDIATES There are a number of red slopes at Le Corbier and further intermediate opportunities across into La Toussuire. ST JEAN & LES SYBELLES EXPERTS There isn’t much choice for experts in the immediate St Jean and Le Corbier area but there are 7 black runs in Les Sybelles overall. There is a long black run from Pte du Corbier at 2265m. Advanced skiers will enjoy the long descents from Le Grand Truc. Over a quarter of the slopes in Les Sybelles are red runs though. And you have the snowpark at the top of Le Corbier. ST JEAN & LES SYBELLES SNOWBOARDERS The terrain is suited to beginner and intermediate snowboarders. ST JEAN RESORT RUNS The resort run back to St Jean is a blue run.
- Ski Hire
- Ski Passes
- Ski School
- Activities
Ski Hire
Ski hire in St Jean d Arves prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £47 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for St Jean ski hire prices.
Ski Passes
Saint Jean d’Arves + Le Corbier = 90km of pistes
Winter rates 2012-2013
The beginner ski pass is for children, beginners and those who want to restart. It provides access to three ski lifts on the snowfront of La Chal. These slopes there are ideal for learning to glide!
One day: 11,50€ without support or 13,00€ with support (reloadable card)
Half-day: 8,50€ without support or 10,00€ with support (reloadable card
Half-day morning: from opening to 1.00pm
Half-day afternoon: from 12.30pm to closing
Photo ID not required
| Les Sybelles Lift Pass – St Jean 12/13 22/12/12 -19/04/13 | For complete beginners, please note that there is also a cheaper lift pass although we cannot pre-book this so it has to be bought in resort. | |||
| 6 days | 7 days | |||
| Adult | £168 | £183 | ||
| Child (5-11)* + Senior (66-74)* | £142 | £155 | ||
| Baby (-5yrs)* + OAP (75+)* | Free | Free | ||
| Les Sybelles = Saint-Sorlin + Saint-Jean-d'Arves + Le Corbier + La Toussuire + Les Bottières + Saint-Colomban (310km of pistes) | ||||
| * Proof of age is compulsory; please bring ID when collecting lift-passes | ||||
| NOTE: Compulsory €1.5/pass for hands-free is included in the price | ||||
The beginner ski pass is for children, beginners and those who want to restart. It provides access to three ski lifts on the snowfront of La Chal. These slopes there are ideal for learning to glide!
One day: 11,50€ without support or 13,00€ with support (reloadable card)
Half-day: 8,50€ without support or 10,00€ with support (reloadable card
Half-day morning: from opening to 1.00pm
Half-day afternoon: from 12.30pm to closing
Photo ID not required
Ski School
Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged
Times and Schedules (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED, SUBJECT TO CHANGES).
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.
Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change
Ski school Saint Jean contact numbers:
Ecole du ski Francais Tel. +33 4 79 59 71 83
| SKI group lessons 12/13 Saint Jean d’Arves | |||
| 6 half-days | TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED | ||
| Adults | £92 | ||
| Children (6-12 yrs) | £92 | ||
| Kindergarten (3-6 yrs) | £92 | ||
| SNOWBOARD group lessons | |||
| 6 x 2 hrs | 5 x 2 hrs | ||
| Adults & Children 10yrs+ | £92 | £88 | |
| Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply | |||
Saint Jean Individual Tuitions
(12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
| Prices | |
| 1 Persons (1 hour) | 39€ |
| 2 persons (1 hour) | 59€ |
| 3-5 persons (1 hour) | 80€ |
Activities
Tariff: 9,00 € return
At bottom of the resort (not at altitude), by the chairlift du Grand Crozat. Free access, no lift pass needed.
At bottom of the resort (not at altitude), connected to La Toussuire.
Free access, no lift pass needed. LA TOUSSUIRE
At bottom of the resort (not at altitude), under chairlift du Soleil. Free access, no lift pass needed.
Also a couple of free access tracks in Le Corbier and La Toussuire, not at altitude (ie no lift pass required).
Mountain restaurants
2 altitude restaurants in Le Corbier (none in St Jean itself), more within Les Sybelles.Snowshoeing in Les Sybelles
BUREAU MONTAGNE DES ARVES MOUNTAIN LEADERS Tel 04 79 59 79 40 Mobile 06 76 87 08 08 bureaumontagnedesarves@lesaem.org Snowshoeing can be undertaken in Le Corbier and La Toussuire. LE CORBIER Plan de la Guerre, panoramic view Access by chairlift Sybelles Express with pedestrian passTariff: 9,00 € return
At bottom of the resort (not at altitude), by the chairlift du Grand Crozat. Free access, no lift pass needed.
At bottom of the resort (not at altitude), connected to La Toussuire.
Free access, no lift pass needed. LA TOUSSUIRE
At bottom of the resort (not at altitude), under chairlift du Soleil. Free access, no lift pass needed.
Cross-country in Les Sybelles
There are several spots for Nordic skiing in the area of Sybelles. In Saint Sorlin, there are 3 loops at altitude: green, blue and red near the Col de la Croix de Fer, panoramic views. Access by chairlift Choseaux with a pedestrian pass to / from € 9.Also a couple of free access tracks in Le Corbier and La Toussuire, not at altitude (ie no lift pass required).
Les Sybelles SnowPark
Sy’X Park Altitude: 2100/ 2300m. The snowpark has 3 zones: EasyPark, designed for beginners and novice freestylers. Kicks 4 between 2 and 6 m, a hip and 9 modules type boxes / rails (between 3 and 6 m). The Sy'X Park kicks 4 between 6 and 8 m, 2 large tables of 15 to 20m (open appreciation of shapers), an S-box of 12m, a down / flat / down 10 m, a box of 9 m and a trunk 5 m high. Boardercross, 14 and 14 turns of 1.5 km whoops. These areas are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for EasyPark and from 12:00 to 16:00 for the Snowpark. These openings and the preparation and arrangement of modules obviously depend on snow conditions. Access is from top of Le Corbier. 1 day = € 19 ((1 trip on Sybelles Express and one trip on drag du Torret)Off-piste sking
Sybelles off piste leads you into the Sybelles ski area, in ski mountaineering or free-ride with all the security required (with snowboard or skis). Tariffs: 210 E for half a day for 1 to 6 persons. 330E for one day from 1 to 6 persons. Renseignements (evening) for High Mountain Guides: Tél. 0033 6 84 93 77 91Other Accommodation In: Saint-Jean d'Arves
Chalets les Marmottes
3* Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Outdoor Jacuzzi
A short distance from the small village centre, it is ideally located at the foot of the slopes, between 50 and 200m from the ski lifts.
3* Apartments. Sleeps 2-8
Outdoor Jacuzzi
A short distance from the small village centre, it is ideally located at the foot of the slopes, between 50 and 200m from the ski lifts.
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