Albiez Montrond
Located within the Les Sybelles ski area but not linked by lifts, Albiez is a ski area on its own. The area is set against the magnificent backdrop of Les Aiguilles d'Arves and the Massif de Belledonne.
The Alpine ski area of Albiez Montrond extends from 1500m to 2200m and offers 35 km of slopes. Tips: During your stay you can explore the Sybelles ski area, which is just 20 minutes by car (access from St Sorlin and St Jean d'Arves) where there are 310km of pistes.
Find out about the linked ski area of Les Sybelles in our Les Sybelles resort guide.
Albiez Montrond itself has three sectors and over 20 km of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding. Or you could just take a simple walk in the exhilarating natural surroundings!
ALBIEZ BEGINNERS
This is a great ‘learn-to-ski’ resort with dedicated nursery slopes that are ideal for beginners - the majority of runs are green and blue. Novices will find a small beginners’ area at Mollard with blue runs just above to progress to.
ALBIEZ INTERMEDIATES
There are a number of blue slopes for early intermediates. For more advanced intermediates there are red slopes to challenge themselves on.
ALBIEZ EXPERTS
There isn’t much choice for experts but there are some black runs (and reds). Experts may want to spend a day or two on the neighbouring “Super Grand Large” domain at St Jean d’Arves or St Sorlin.
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Albiez Ski Hire
Pre-book your Albiez ski hire with Peak Retreats. Please enquire for prices.
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Albiez Ski School
Albiez Individual Tuition (16/17 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.
Around €43 - 48 per hour for 1-2 people.
Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change.
Ski school contact numbers for Albiez private lessons:
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 59 31 80 or +33 (0)4 79 59 31 77
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Albiez Ski Passes
Pre-book your Albiez ski passes with Peak Retreats. Please enquire for prices.
Albiez daily ski passes (not pre-bookable, buy in resort):
2015/16 :
1/2 day from €21.30 for adults and €17.10 for children
Day from €24.50 for adults and €20.10 for children
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Albiez Ski Activities
Albiez Nordic Ski Area
Free access! Equipment rental at sports shops.
2 loops totalling 7km at Albiez le Jeune
2 itineraries in Abliez Montrond:
3km at Mollard and 4km at Chef-lieu
Larger domain on Montrond plateau of 15km.
Lessons available with ESF.
Albiez Ski Joering
Get yourself pulled by 4 legged friends on skis! On flat ground or a slight slope.
Inscriptions lat tourist office
Meet at Chef-lieu.
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Albiez Opening Dates
Albiez opens from 17/12/16 to 02/04/17
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Albiez Child Care
Childcare is not pre-bookable by Peak Retreats. Please book direct.
The garderie looks after children from 3 months to 6 years and the kids club until 12 years.
Le Chat Perché
3 months to 6 years
Sunday to Friday, 9 am to 17:30 (closed on Saturday)
Eligibility:
- The child with fever will not be allowed.
- Parents provide a complete change and layers.
- Meals on site (lunch provided by parents).
Registration required, limited seating. Pre-booking advised by email.
Possibility of childcare by the hour, half day or full day.
Contact: Bernadette Léard
Tel: 0033 4 79 59 39 33 or 0033 9 65 03 47 82
Centre de loisirs "Le Petit Montagnard"
The Recreation Center provides care for children aged 4 to 12 years. It offers diverse leisure activities, defined as part of an educational project.
Capacity: 20 children aged 4 to 12 years, including 10 under the age of 6 years and 10 more e 6 years
Activities:
Sports - climbing, adventure park, swimming pool, ice skating, horseback riding
Manual - decor, design, painting technique, land
Culinary - 1 workshop every Tuesday in summer and winter courses - dancing, cooking, circus
Cultural - tales and legends
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 17:30
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Registration required, limited seating.
Contact: Bernadette Léard
Tel: 0033 4 79 59 39 33 or 0033 9 65 03 47 82
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Albiez Resort Activities
Albiez Bureau des Guides
Go on trails with Maurienne Mountain Guides. The Bureau Mountain Albiez offers every winter a comprehensive and varied program of outings of all types.
• Snowshoeing
• Moonlight Hike with mulled wine
• Nordic Walking
• Skijoring, pulled by donkeys
• Sleigh rides
Contact: Office of Albiez Mountain
Line & Pierre-Laurent Molbert
Tél: 0033 9 65 16 55 23
La Cochette - 73300 ALBIEZ MONTROND
Albiez Snowshoeing
You've never practiced Snowshoe!
Take part in a session of 1:30hrs. This is an opportunity to meet and learn all the techniques of Snowshoe. Discover the equipment... On a small course very varied, it is an opportunity to assess the practice but also to discover a friendly activity.
Registration in the ESF Moullard.
Albiez Nordic walking
Nordic Walking is an opportunity to introduce you to a very popular activity that can also be practiced close to home! Work on your breath, your efficiency walk, expand the upper body gently. The outdoor fitness! Pole rental, special Nordic walking in sports shops.
Duration: 2:00hrs
Subscribe to the Tourist Office.
Albiez Luge
1 slopes at Chef-lieu (Albiez Montrond)
1 slopes at Mollard (Albiez Montrond) -
2 slopes at Albiez le Jeune
Albiez Sleigh ride
Duration: about 7 min - Provision especially for kids!
On-site registration at Chef-Lieu snowfront.
From 18:00 until 19:00
Albiez Snow mobiles
D’VAL SCOOT: Circuit Motoneige on 4 Hectares
On the site of Col du Mollard, at foot of Aiguilles d’Arves.
Depart: Foot of téléski (drag) « Polytre »
Every evening from 17h30 (on reservation)
Contact : D’VAL SCOOT
VIAL Pierrick
Tel: 0033 6 22 87 31 22
Please note: All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website. All prices for activities are in local currency (€ Euros) and are bookable and payable locally in resort.
Office de Tourisme d'Albiez
Place Opinel - Chef-Lieu
73300 Albiez-Montrond
Tel: 00033 4 79 59 30 48
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A small selection of restaurants within Albiez villages
[C3] Lo Sonails, restaurant, 0033 4 79 59 31 94
[E14] L’Alouette, bar / restaurant / crêperie / pizzeria, 0033 4 79 59 31 09
[D13] Le Marmiton, restaurant, 0033 6 72 34 15 40
[C17] Auberge de La Villette, 0033 4 79 59 38 03
[G2] Bar / tabac Constantin (4 saisons), 0033 4 79 59 30 16
[I1] La Faim de Loup, snack / rôtisseur, 0033 6 50 73 90 83
[D13] Le Thé Lait Ski (hiver), crêperie / Salon de thé, 0033 6 29 63 77 97
[H14] Le Trapanel, restaurant d’altitude
[G3] La Capite d’Charles,
[G3] La Grande Chible, 0033 4 56 96 35 34
[C13] Au Granail,
[E13] Le Ravarin
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Getting to Albiez, France
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.
Warning: Winter passes of the Croix de Fer and Glandon are closed.
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 Albiez:
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 Albiez (at least 48 hours before departure). Booking by phone, mail or online.
Airports:
Chambery is 90km from Val Cenis (1 ¼ hours)
www.chambery.aeroport.fr
Turin Airport is 160km from Val Cenis (2 hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it
Grenoble is 100km from Val Cenis (1 ¼ hours)
www.grenoble.aeroport.fr
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 200km from Val Cenis (2 ¼ hours)
www.lyon.aeroport.fr
Geneva is 170km from Val Cenis (2 hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Public shuttle bus transfers from airports
Lyon Airport - Albiez via St Jean de Maurienne (www.lys-altibus.com).
Chambery Airport - Albiez via St Jean de Maurienne (www.lys-altibus.com).
Albiez Airport Transfer
For pre-bookable private transfer rates with Peak Retreats, view here.
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Albiez Amenities
Albiez-Montrond is serviced by a range of amenities including:
[H4] Le Mustang - souvenirs
[B14] Aux 2 Frères - presse, souvenirs,
[G3] Jeannot Cadeaux - bread
[G2] Epicerie Sambuis Dufreney
[D12] Sherpa - mini market
[G3] Cheese shop «Les Produce Savoyards»
[G3] Bakery
See Albiez resort map for location of amenities.
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