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Saint Jean d'Arves
Saint-Jean, Maurienne Valley
Village Height 1550m
Activities
Mountaineering, Via Feratta
Mountain biking, Climbing
Paragliding. Swimming in natural lakes, Swimming pools (20km), Fishing. Solo or guided walks, Walking with pack donkeys, Glacier hiking
Driving distance from Calais to Saint-Jean: 595 miles or 9 hrs 35
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Resort Info
Saint Jean d'Arves
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In the sunny valley of the Aiguilles d'Arves, Saint Jean and its 22 tiny hamlets are surrounded by truly majestic peaks. This charming rural village which takes its name from the local dialect word 'Arva' (running water) is still the scene of many traditional feasts and celebrations. 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.
- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
St Jean d'Arves is open from beginning of July to end of August. Exact dates to be confirmed in 2012.
Child Care
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.
Activities
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.
Apres Ski/Eating
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.
Access
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)
Turin is 149km from St Jean (2 hours)
Grenoble Airport is 167km from St Jean (2 hours)
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 178km from St Jean (2 hours)
Geneva is 179km from St Jean (2 hours)
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...
Resort News
Other Amenities
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.
Saint Jean d'Arves
Chalets des Marmottes
Apartments. Sleeps 2-6
Outdoor pool
Les Marmottes offers breathtaking views over the majestic surrounding peaks and a short distance from the village.
Apartments. Sleeps 2-6
Outdoor pool
Les Marmottes offers breathtaking views over the majestic surrounding peaks and a short distance from the village.
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