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Enjoy some ‘Diots’ Savoyard sausages with
‘Polenta’ or see Beaufort cheese making
at the village fête or some country dancing on
Bastille Day.
With 165 km of marked and maintained biking tracks
and 425km of walking paths, the Arvan-Villard range
provides endless opportunities to discover the area
and its breathtaking scenery. Starting from nearby
the chalets, walking and biking paths will take you
to the Ouillon peak at 2431m where the views will
leave long lasting memories.
Childcare in Saint-Jean
Nearest Garderie/childrens club would be in the
nearby resort of Saint Sorlin (3km)
Les Petits Diables children’s club
(3 months – 6 years old)
lespetitsdiables73@hotmail.fr
Tel: 00 33 479 59 72 19
½ day, day or week.
CLSH Club Enfants
Childcare from 6-12years old, activities weekly
program available at the day nursery every week.
Summer 10 tariffs:
1 hour - €4.50
½ day - €13
5 ½ days - €50
All day - €26
Week - €62-130
Lunch is possible.
A list of babysitters is available at the
tourist office.
Amenities in Saint-Jean
Doctors, pharmacy, cash point, bakery, tabac,
hairdresser (St Sorlin), post office, laundrette (C4
on map)
Internet access – C5 on map. At La Chal tourist
office. Standalone PCs or bring your laptop.
Eating Out and Entertainment in Saint-Jean
Bars, restaurants, shops, bakery, cheese shop.
Club at Saint Sorlin – Open on Fri/Sat
nights. Ice bar, BOSE sound system, lights…
Grocers – local food, ATM, book via
internet at www.sherpa.net.
Open everyday.
Mobile butcher – On Wednesday in La
Chal, 6pm (in front of Sherpa) and 7pm Les Chambons
(in front of tourist office).
Cheese dairy and cheese shop
Beaufort cheese (Gold medal Paris 2003 and Bronze
medal Paris 2008) and other local cheese, butter and
cream.
Free visit every day from 9 to 11.30 a.m except
Sunday and French public holiday, during tourist
season.
Shop open every day from 8.45 to 12.15 a.m and from
2.30 to 7 p.m, during tourist season.
Activities in Saint-Jean
Horse and pony riding
(D4 on map)
Horse ride through the Arves Valley for hour or more.
0033 479 59 70 87
1 hour - €18
Donkey Treks
Discover the valley with donkeys on the many trails.
They carry young children and your food so that you
can appreciate the view and the landscapes...
1 donkey: 20 € / 1 h
1 donkey: 45 € / (half a day)
1 donkey: 60 € / (per day)
Husky dogs
Every Tuesday and Thursday. €16 adult,
€11 enfant.
White Forest ASBL – 0033 682 75 99 26
Bureau des guides de Montagne de Saint Jean
d’Arves
Contact : Michel CHAIX, guide de Haute Montagne,
Tél. 04 79 59 74 06 ou 06 84 93 77 91 -
http://guide.montagne.arves.free.fr
Climbing school:
Climbing for beginners or for training. Activity
located in St Sorlin d’Arves
Comborcières. 22€ for a 2 hours
abseiling,
Via ferrata:
Activity located in St Sorlin d’Arves,
31€/person individual equipment provided
Alpinisme:
To discover high mountain and hike on glaciers.
Via Ferrata (St Sorlin)
Rock equipped and secured (levels, beams, bridge,
monkey bridge and Tyrolean). Located in Saint Sorlin
Comborciere (RD926).
Paragliding or microlight
0033 680 15 86 47
Quad
SYBEL’MOTOS – 0033 687 08 30 87
Arvanture – 2km away (B2 on plan).
In Saint Sorlin – 2kms from La Chal. Acrobatic
course in forest.
3 levels of increasing difficulty and a special
course reserved for children.
Adult €17, child €11-15
Archery (C5)
Over 7yrs.
Discover archery in a beautiful setting.
1 hour session for 6 pers maxi - €8/pers
Courses available.
Tennis (C5)
Court rental - €9
Racket hire - €2
Courses available.
Arvan Tennis Club – 0033 66428 56 34
Minigolf
In Les Chambons. D4
Markets
Saint Jean d’Arves (La Chal) – Every
Wednesday afternoon in season
St Jean de Maurienne – Saturday morning
Trampojump (C5)
Available from 4yrs. Trampolines.
Le Chal chairlift (St Jean)
Saint Jean d'Arves chairlift in la Chal lifts you
from 1600 m to 1850 m within 10 minutes, by foot or
with your mountain bike. Possibility for bikers to
discover les Sybelles area with the many open
chairlifts in Le Corbier, La Toussuire and Saint
Sorlin. Timetable and info at the tourist office.
Single fare pedestrian and MTB from €4.60
Return fare pedestrian and MTB from €6.60
Les Sybelles 1 day from €9.20
Mountain biking
Rental from SARL SKISET – 0033 479 59 71 81 in
La Chal.
½ day from €12, 1 day from €18, 1
week from €79 for child and
½ day from €18, 1 day from €22, 1
week from €110 for adult
Bathing and childrens play area in St Sorlin
Every day in summer, supervised swimming. From 12pm
noon – 6pm.
Cinema – Le Chal (C5)
€7/person.
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Saint-Jean Tourist
Office– La Chal and Les Chambons
Tel +33 479 59 73 30
73530 St Jean d’Arves
www.saintjeandarves.com
La Chal tourist office is open every day during
summer holidays.
Les Chambons tourist office is open all year long.
Access to Saint
Jean
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to
Saint-Sorlin 580 miles (8hrs30)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, then A43 Motorway Exit
Saint-Jean de Maurienne. Follow signs to
‘Vallee de l’Aran’ via the D 926
(20 km from the motorway exit).
By Rail: Saint-Jean de Maurienne station
(22km) then shuttle bus
Les Transports Milliex +33 479 64 00 30 or taxi.
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 100km from St Jean (1 ¼
hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Turin is 149km from St Jean (2 hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it
Grenoble Airport is 167km from St Jean (2 hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 178km from St Jean (2 hours)
www.lyonairport.com
Geneva is 179km from St Jean (2 hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Shuttle busses - TRANS-ALPES - 416 avenue
d’Italie – BP 36 - 73301 Saint Jean de
Maurienne cedex
contact@trans-alpes.com - www.trans-alpes.com
Tel. 04 79 64 02 55
Regular shuttles during the tourist season between
Saint Jean de Maurienne railway station and Saint
Jean d'Arves. Coach services also available to Turin,
Susa, Annecy...
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