La Rosière Winter 2016/17 and Summer 2017 brochure

LA ROSIERE

S TAT E O F M I N D

SUMMER-WINTER 2016-2017

LA ROSIERE

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Discover the many delights of La Rosière: ski area, entertainment, architecture, inhabitants, views. So many things that make this resort such a superb winter and summer destination!

PROJECTS ESPACE SAN BERNARDO

Edito Having grown up skiing on the mountain opposite, I often looked across at La Rosière, secretly envious of a resort where the sun rose early every morning and set long after night had fallen in the rest of the valley.

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STAKEHOLDERS

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FREESKI PLAYOFFS

A RESORT FOR EVERYONE

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Come and admire the world’s best riders in action as they compete in this unique competition. A spectacular event that you will not want to miss!

GO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

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Today I am very proud to represent this fantastic resort, with its exceptional setting and countless assets, which make it a real jewel in the crown of French ski resorts.

BIKING IN LA ROSIERE

It is impossible not to be charmed by a resort with such friendly, welcoming and kind inhabitants.

There is a wealth of culture and history interwoven into the resort; a resort that has managed to preserve its traditional architecture and showcases beautiful stone and woodwork.

It is difficult to resist the 160km of slopes that straddle France and Italy, which make it a unique destination in the Northern Alps.

La Rosière's geographical situation also allows the resort to boast some of the best snow conditions in France.

Gastronomically speaking, the resort's position allows for a rich and varied combination of French and Italian culinary influences.

With these attributes in mind, I hope that you too will be charmed by this extraordinary resort and will find all of the information you need in the pages of this magazine-style brochure.

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Biking is for everyone! With its legendary mountain passes and steep roads, La Rosière is an ideal training ground for cyclists.

For those who fancy giving mountain biking a try, the ski area is transformed into a Bike Zone for summer, with trails marked out for all different levels!

TO ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY

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We have a host of tips and advice to ensure that your holiday is one to remember. From pre-holiday preparation, must-pack items and equipment, to how to make the most of your stay once you are in resort.

WELLNESS LA ROSIERE AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCE LA ROSIERE

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SUMMER 2017 SCHEDULE

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RADIATE PLEASURE

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AWAKEN YOUR INNER CHILD

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

La Rosière online.

I hope to see you very soon in La Rosière!

Jérémie SILVA

www.larosiere.net

Director of La Rosière Tourist Office.

With a host of Freestylers and Freeriders plus an Olympic silver-medallist hailing from the commune, it is clear that La Rosière knows how to nurture its young local talents! The ski club and its instructors, the slope company, the Tourist Office, the Town Hall and all of the resort’s stakeholders help to get these youngsters on the road to success!

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CRAFTSMANSHIP & HERITAGE 54-55 THE PETIT-SAINT-BERNARD PASS 56-57

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ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS 60-65 SPORTS SHOPS

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GENERAL DIRECTORY

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PARTNER RESTAURANTS, BARS AND SHOPS

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AMBASSADORS

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TRAIL RUNNING & RUNNING

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LABEL FAMILLE+ In this guide, you will find all of the “Famille Plus” approved professionals who strive to provide the best possible service for families. They are denoted by this symbol.

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You don’t need to be big to be great!

Despite being the most low-key resort in the Tarentaise Valley, La Rosière still has a lot to offer! With a FrenchItalian ski area than spans 160km, the resort boasts long and gentle, sunny slopes on the French side and more challenging skiing on the north face of the mountain, in the Aosta Valley. La Rosière is the perfect resort for families and beginners, who delight in its south-facing slopes, and for pleasure-seekers on a quest to sample some Italian delicacies across the border. At the start of your day, standing at the foot of the slopes, drink in the breathtaking 180-degree views of the Tarentaise Valley.

After a day out on the mountain, enjoy the outstanding luminosity as the sun sets on the return slopes of La Rosière. From dawn to dusk, La Rosière’s slopes are bathed in sunshine! La Rosière is synonymous with easyliving, sunshine and snow! With the Mont Blanc and PetitSt-Bernard pass just a stone's throw away, the Espace San Bernardo has weather conditions that ensure that the resort receives excellent snow fall from December to April and is considered to have some of the best snow levels in the Northern Alps!

A perfect blend!

Skiing with a touch of the dolce vita! The only international ski area in the northern French Alps, the Espace San Bernardo has linked La Rosière with the Italian resort of La Thuile since winter 1983-1984.

Thanks to its cross-border position, the Espace San Bernardo ski area has slopes on both the north and the south faces of the mountain, guaranteeing excellent skiing and varied terrain. You might even want to brush up your Italian while on the slopes (though most Aosta Valley inhabitants speak excellent French and English)!

2650 m top altitude

1850 m

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visitor beds

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Grab your skis and set off on an adventure to explore new horizons and another culture!

ECO-FRIENDLY MEASURES ON THE SKI AREA ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD On the slopes

GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT

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SAN BERNARDO APP

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This mobile application has all the information you might need for your holiday. Weather forecasts, entertainment schedule, ski map, activities, services, shops, transport, and much more. The answers to all of your questions at your fingertips!

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Pocket ashtrays handed out free of charge at the skipass offices, bottom of the lifts, ski patrol office, Tourist Office, etc.

Protected site for grouse under the path "Bout de la route".

Litter-picking day, organised in partnership with the Mountain Riders Association.

Automatic re-seeding of the slopes where work has been carried out, in order to preserve the flora and natural features of the land.

Raising awareness among holidaymakers and inhabitants, to encourage them not to drop litter

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Increased visibility of cables for birds Set-up of an environmental observatory.

Eco-driving to optimise the slope grooming process.

Systematic disassembly of unused facilities.

Management of energy consumption.

BUILDING PROJECTS La Rosière is currently being further developed, with a selection of new projects that blend seamlessly in with the village spirit and adhere to the resort’s carefully-planned expansion.

Chalet Grivola**** Scheduled to open in December 2017.

LA ROSIERE

VILLAGES

A village in bloom!

Formerly mountain pastures

The resort is determined to obtain a second “Villes et Villages Fleuris” flower. This classification is awarded for the quality of the summer flower displays in French towns and villages, but also recognises the commune’s commitment to sustainable development.

All projects that promote the respect and protection of nature are considered.

The resort of La Rosière is built upon areas of Alpine pasture dotted with high-altitude rustic chalets. The resort has been developed gradually, primarily by the inhabitants of Montvalezan and its villages. Unlike other resorts in the area, La Rosière’s development has been spread over many years, meaning that the resort has preserved its unique atmosphere and has managed to ensure that its new buildings blend into the Alpine setting.

Le Roc Noir Prestige accommodation in the heart of the resort, extension planned for 2017.

Hôtel des

Deux Domaines****

4-star hotel in Les Eucherts.

Scheduled to open in February 2017.

ACTIONS

Environmentally-friendly approach

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Very early on, the commune established a “Molok” rubbish system (sunken waste containers) so that waste could be sorted and recycled. Today, La Rosière’s various neighbourhoods have a total of 29 “Molok” waste containers. But that is not all: the commune pays great attention to its visual environment, which is why these waste containers are clad in stone.

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Les Marmottons****

Apartment complex nestled in the forest above the resort centre. Due to open in December 2016.

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Le Hameau de Barthélemy

Luxury accommodation located in Les Eucherts, due to open in December 2017.

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The benefits of shared transport Every 15 minutes, you can catch a bus to the slopes or back to your accommodation. This ski bus network, which serves the neighbourhoods of Les Eucherts, L’Averne, Le Gollet, Le Centre and La Maison du Ski as well as the Campsite (specific timetable), enables visitors to leave their car in the car park or, better still, travel to resort by train. From Bourg Saint Maurice train station, you can catch a bus or get a taxi up to La Rosière.

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To decorate the resort, we try to plant flowers in large flower beds as opposed to small pots. This approach is not only more natural, but it also means that the flowers are free to bud again in the spring.

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SKI BUSES

When the Place des Eucherts was created, a Vegecol plant-based binder was used as an alternative to conventional asphalt.

ESPACE SAN BERNARDO

OFFERS FIRST TRACKS

SKIPASS

4h

OPEN FROM 10TH DECEMBER 2016 TO 21ST APRIL 2017

from 10th to 17th December 2016

consecutive

1984

21.60€

30.90€

SPRING SKIING from 15th to 21st April 2017

-10%

Children 5 – 12

Adults 13 – 64

Saturday specials on

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ESPACE SAN BERNARDO SKIPASS PRICES

43.10€

34.50€

Children

Adults

Seniors

5 – 12

13 – 64

144.20€

206.00€

164.80€

Children

Adults

Seniors

5 – 12

65 – 74

13 – 64

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FAMILIES

30.20€

6 DAY

1 DAY

Make your arrival in resort hassle-free by buying your skipasses online at www.larosiere.ski

674.00€

6 day

2 adults + 2 children under 18

Excluding €2 charge for rechargeable hands-free card.

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Resort snow cover (measured at alt. 1,870m): An average of more than 6m accumulated snowfall every winter in the resort and up to 10m some years.

FREE SKIPASSES:

Skipasses for La Rosière’s ski area are free (1) of charge for children under 5 and seniors over 75. There are also four free ski lifts at the bottom of the slopes (2): Tapis des Lutins, Clarines I, Dahu, Manessier.

(1) proof of identity required – supplement payable for Italy. (2) 2 in La Rosière Centre, 2 in Les Eucherts. Excluding €2 charge for rechargeable hands-free card.

Free car parks are available at the bottom of the slopes, so you can park as close as possible to your favourite slopes.

From 1176 m (Les Ecudets) to 2641 m of altitude.

8 green

25 blue

31 red

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La Rosière Lift Company +33(0)4 79 40 12 00 www.larosiere.ski

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Marc Maitre was born in Montvalezan in 1956, just four years before the very first drag lift, Poletta, was erected, which marked the birth of La Rosière’s ski area. Like many local inhabitants, Marc has been involved in the resort’s development, both as an artisan and as a member of La Rosière’s ski patrol for the last 45 years.

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45 years in la rosiere

Joël Chenal

Manu Gaidet

Honours list: 14 years on the World Cup circuit, Olympic silver-medallist in the giant slalom in 2006 (Turin), 1 World Cup title and 3 podiums, 3 French championship titles in the giant slalom.

Honours list: Three-time Freeride Skiing World Champion (2003, 2004, 2005); winner of multiple World Cup titles.

Current situation: I’m currently a coach for the FFS and train the women’s team.

I started working on the lifts when I was 14 or 15, first as extra staff during the school holidays, then full time. In 1974, I trained to be a ski patroller.

That year, there were only three of us working in the resort.

What skills do you need to be in the ski patrol?

Above all, you need to enjoy your job and like helping people. It’s a very interesting job because no two days are the same. We rescue people, of course, but not just that. We are also responsible for slope security and signage. And, since we’re outside all the time, you have to like bad weather! My favourite thing is going out in a storm to trigger avalanches…

It’s at times like this that you really feel at one with the mountains.

Can you describe a typical day at work?

Well, it all depends on the weather. If snow is forecast, and depending on the strength and direction of the wind, we prepare a PIDA (intervention plan for triggering avalanches). We then get organised into teams and decide who is going to set off the explosives. After that we open the slopes, provide rescue services, maintain the slopes and ensure they are safe, then close the slopes in the evening.

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How has the job of ski patroller changed over the last 40 years?

In the beginning, we were always cold. There was nowhere we could go for shelter. Our equipment wasn’t suitable for the conditions. We just wore a windcheater and ski pants with leather boots. We spent the whole day outside… But since there weren’t any slope groomers, we did a lot of digging, which warmed us up a bit!

We secured the slopes and triggered avalanches on our skis. We didn’t have any explosives so PIDA plans didn’t exist! If the snow was powdery we used a scarf to cover our mouths, and attached a roll of rope with red tape around it to our belt. If things went wrong, we would throw the rope upwards in the hope that a bit of it would stay above the fallen snow so that someone could come and get us out. There were no walkie-talkies, so the rescue stations were positioned at the bottom of the slopes. If someone came to report an accident, we would go up the drag lift with them to go and find the injured person. In fact, the ski patrollers did a bit of everything on the ski area. We replaced the lift workers, prepared the slopes, cleared snow, did the first chairlift evacuations.

Today, with the new ski lifts that transport more and more people at an ever greater speed, the jobs have been divided into sectors and specialised.

Finally, what do you think about the evolution of La Rosière?

The resort has grown, both in terms of buildings and ski area.

But it has always done so in the right way, respecting the place in which we live. At the beginning, we thought it was a shame that the big investors were placing their money everywhere else… But in the end, that meant that we had to do everything ourselves. This took longer and was more effort, there’s no doubt, but today we can be proud that La Rosière has been developed gradually. There’s a reason that it’s the most beautiful! [laughs] Thank you Marc, and enjoy your retirement!

What does La Rosière mean to you?

Manu Gaidet In my opinion, La Rosière is a fantastic resort with a truly authentic spirit. A rare jewel!

Joël Chenal My whole family comes from Montvalezan. I’ve always lived here, which is why I’m so attached to this resort! For me, La Rosière is where I learned to ski, experienced my first sensations on the snow, my first competitions. It’s where I come to recharge my batteries, ski with my friends and show them around this sunny resort, which boasts some of the best snow cover in France! La Rosière is MY resort!

How long have you been skiing?

MG: I’ve been skiing since I was 2 ½ years old. I grew up in Le Châtelard village and my whole family comes from Montvalezan. I earned my stripes in La Rosière Ski Club.

JC: I’ve been skiing since I was 3. I started out on the slopes of La Rosière with my mum, who’s a ski instructor with the ESF. What’s your favourite slope?

MG: My favourite slope is Chevreuil.

JC: My favourite slope is undoubtedly Chamois, because it’s long and the slope is quite varied.

Any tips for enjoying La Rosière to the full?

MG: Where to start?! In France or in Italy, there’s something for all tastes, great skiing whatever your level. From the Antigel to the Riondet, La Grotta... you can get to loads of good restaurants on easy slopes or harder ones for experts. La Rosière is an amazing resort.

JC: A tip for off-piste skiing: Ski down the “Combe des Moulins" on a spring morning!

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Marc, how did you become a member of the ski patrol?

Current situation: At the moment, I am the owner of Chalet Lyskamm in La Rosière, a high mountain guide and founder of the brand "Skis By MG Exclusive Editions Made in France”.

PAC K AG E

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CHILDREN ON THE PETIT ST BERNARD ADVENTURE SLOPE!

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from

8th to 22nd April 2017 Kids go free !(1)

MARIE & DAVID CROCKET COURSE

FROM

752€

(2)

Services for which “kids go free” applies: - 6-day Espace San Bernardo adult skipass - 6-day equipment hire (standard pack) - 6 ESF group lessons (adult or child) (only from 15th to 22nd April 2017) - Entry to the ice rink - Entry to the cinema

Plus In La Rosière, it’s the slope all children are talking about!

Head up the Lièvre Blanc drag lift then follow the resort mascot, Petit Saint Bernard, down the slope! With fun and educational features to tackle, the green slope through the forest has been transformed into a fun and educational playground for young (and not-so-young) skiers!

Snowshoe walk and igloo-building.

Duration: around 45min. Snowshoe walk through the forest; examining animal tracks and learning about animal life; learning about the different tree species; igloo-building followed by a snack.

Guests staying from 15th to 22nd April are invited to take part in the last descent of the season alongside the ski patrol before enjoying a free drink and a chat.

Grégory Henry - Bureau Montagne Haute Tarentaise

JUNIOR ACADEMY

1 adult service purchased = 1 equivalent child’s service free (under 13 years).

(2) Price per family for 2 adults and 2 children: 7 nights’ accommodation in a 4-person studio + 4 x 6-day Espace San Bernardo skipasses.

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+33 (0)4 79 41 04 18

By Evolution 2

Offer only valid for bookings made through La Rosière Booking Office.

TOO KOOL FOR SCHOOL For teens aged 13 to 17

La Rosière Reservation +33 (0)4 79 06 83 92 reservation@larosiere.net reservation.larosiere.net

Evolution2 +33 (0)4 79 40 19 80

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contact@evolution2larosiere.com www.evolution2larosiere.com

Much more than straightforward skiing lessons, this course has a more laid-back vibe so that teenagers can have fun trying out different disciplines and improving their technique. Groups are limited to 8 people per instructor, and the teens themselves choose what they want to concentrate on (snowpark, boarder cross, off-piste, snowboarding, etc.).

They can even get together for a game of bowling or spin around the ice rink once the slopes have closed!

Ecole du Ski Français +33 (0)4 79 06 81 26

New layout for the Yeti Park - Evolution 2’s snow garden More educational, more comfortable and more fun!

info@esflarosiere.com www.esflarosiere.com

LES GALOPINS KIDS’ CLUB

By Léna and Maud, childcare managers.

“We are committed to making sure your children have a fantastic holiday in the mountains, that they have fun in a safe environment, make new friends and try a host of different activities: skiing, sledging, snowmanmaking, snowshoeing, and much more. We also take the parents into consideration by offering flexible childcare with a wide range of options to fit around your plans: childcare with or without skiing lessons for children aged 3 to 13, plus a Baby Club nursery for little ones (from 18 months) for half-days or full days. At Les Galopins you can also add a hot lunch and extra half-days to your booking when in resort (subject to availability).

Les Galopins Kids’ Club has a team of lively, accommodating staff to take care of your children and guarantee your peace of mind. To ensure a place, we recommend you book before your arrival.”

Galopins Kids’ Club +33 (0)4 79 06 89 67 info@esflarosiere.com www.esflarosiere.com

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A course for teenagers. Have fun, improve and try your hand at freestyle and freeride! Learn all about skiing and the mountains so that you can manage the risks involved. We organise a full day skiing in Italy, with lunch in a restaurant. The small groups are limited to a maximum of 8 teenagers and the loan of special equipment is included (helmet and off-piste equipment).

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Ski touring and free touring are riding high! La Rosière’s ski area is tapping into this trend by creating three permanent touring trails close to the marked slopes (skiers can ski down the slopes, but are advised not to walk up them due to the risk of collision). Generally, people go ski touring in sites that are not joined to a resort, so the idea is to provide a place where ski touring fans can try out the discipline or train, while making them aware of the risks involved.

beaten track La Rosière is a resort full of surprises! Feel like a VIP as you explore the awe-inspiring off-piste playground. Take to the skies in a speed-riding session from the Fort and soar down the mountain face like an eagle! You can also make the most of one of the Alps’ most stunning snowkiting sites, on the Petit Saint Bernard pass! There’s plenty to get your adrenaline flowing in the Espace San Bernardo!

Parcours de l'Hermine Les Ecudets (Séez) + 754m

La Rosière from 9am to 8pm

Parcours à Serge Skiers who like a challenge - whether that means a quest for an untouched slope, tackling a peak, taking part in a competition or simply keeping fit - should give ski touring a try! To get the most out of your ski touring adventure, it’s best to go with a mountain professional.

Christophe Pigeault - Moniteur indépendant

SNOWKITING

San Bernardo Snowkite

PARAGLIDING FLIGHT

Darentasia - Parapente

On the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass.

Both in summer and in winter!

Thanks to its even winds and guaranteed snow cover at an altitude of 2,200m, the Petit Saint Bernard pass is an ideal spot for snowkiting.

Snowkiting, or kiteskiing, is your free personal and ecological ski-lift. Using only wind power, you can cruise on flat grounds, and even ride uphill pulled by your kite. It’s a unique, three-dimensional way to have fun or your skis or snowboard!

Have you ever dreamt of soaring like an eagle over Alpine forests and mountain chalets ? Your dream can become a reality when you go paragliding, for breathtaking aerial views of the surrounding peaks.

Accompanied by an instructor and safely fastened into your harness, all you have to do is take a few steps and soar into the air to enjoy the scenery: pure delight!

Roc Noir from 9am to 5pm

Parcours du Roc

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La Rosière Centre Roc Noir + 483m from 9am to 5pm

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The resort’s qualified instructors will teach you the different techniques of this discipline, which is enjoying a surge in popularity: how to attach the “skins” to your skis, the switchback technique to help you climb, safety tips, etc. An evening taster session lasts around two hours, including a Savoyard snack to boost your energy!

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FREERIDE

+33 (0)4 79 06 81 26

+33 (0)6 20 61 76 81

TUESDAY TOURING TASTERS

Les Eucherts + 488m

Ecole du Ski Français

including tuition and equipment – 2015 prices

For the fresh powder maniacs The Zittieux “Snow Cross”, a non-groomed but secured off-piste area, offers competent skiers the opportunity to discover the feeling of freedom that you get when heading off-piste. It goes without saying that all users should be equipped with a shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver, and should consult the ski patrol before setting out to check the conditions.

TRY YOUR HAND AT MUSHING! Like an arctic explorer!

Why not give it a try?

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Seek advice from a professional in order to enjoy these activities in safety!

Evolution 2

Ecole du Ski Français

Darentasia - Parapente

San Bernardo Snowkite

Evolution 2

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Treat yourself to a magical ride on a dog sled!

Either settle down and enjoy being driven or take the reins and learn to steer your own team of dogs! Places are limited, so we strongly recommend booking in advance.

ICE RINK

ICE HOCKEY GAMES

Lace up your skates!

Keep your eye on the puck!

Located in Les Eucherts, La Rosière’s ice rink provides hours of fun for all ages! Just skate around at will or join one of Pat’s skating lessons, ice parties (ages 4 to 9) or ice hockey tasters.

Every Wednesday evening from 8.30pm onwards, come and cheer on Les Tigres Blancs, La Rosière’s ice hockey club, in its weekly matches!

Patinoire des Eucherts • L'Averne 73700 La Rosière +33 (0)4 79 08 30 20 patinoire@larosiere.net www.larosiere.net

LE BOWLING Hit the bowling alley!

For a great evening’s entertainment with your family or friends (ages 4 and over). Strikes, spares and plenty of laughter are in store!

Bowling • L'Averne 73700 La Rosière +33 (0)4 79 07 54 46

SNOWSHOEING A different way to enjoy the mountains

Bureau Montagne

Ecole du Ski Français

Evolution2

PARET A traditional sledge A paret is a small wooden sledge with just one blade which was used as a way of getting to school at the beginning of the 20th century. Take the last lift up and race down the mountain on your paret as the slopes close, accompanied by an instructor!

Evolution2

LE CINEMA All the latest films on screen Located in the Terrasses neighbourhood, two comfortable auditoriums showing the latest films.

Cinéma • Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

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The Petit Trappeur trail is a great way for you and your children to take your first steps on snowshoes in safety. The trail starts half way along the forest footpath and follows a marked path up through the trees, where you can look for animal footprints in the snow. Safe, fun and highly original, snowshoeing is a great activity for all the family! Maps of La Rosière’s footpaths are available at La Rosière Tourist Office.

If you fancy going further afield, why not join one of the snowshoe walks organised by the resort's professionals? In a small group, you will be shown a side of La Rosière and its villages that you have never seen before!

Snowshoe walks of various intensities suitable for everyone, so that you can have fun while exploring the area.

SKI WITH SUPERVISION

HOW TO ENJOY your holiday THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT The resort’s hire shops all stock high-performance equipment that is light and easy to manoeuvre, making gliding down the slopes easier than ever! It is important to get some professional advice so that you choose the right equipment for your ability.

SKIS Whether you are a beginner, experienced or expert skier, you’ll need a pair of skis! Choose a pair that is suitable for your chosen activity (slope, off-piste, slalom, snowpark) and how often you want to ski. They should be comfortable and make skiing a pleasure while enabling you to improve in safety.

Find more information about the sport shops p.58 to 60

SAFETY AND SUN PROTECTION Helmets are not just for children! We strongly recommend that everyone wears a helmet on the slopes, even adults. Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses or goggles in all weathers.

Ask for advice in the sports shops to ensure that your eyewear has suitable UV protection for the mountain environment. Sun cream is essential: at altitude, even when it is cold, the UV levels are often very high. Protect your whole family’s skin!

PHYSICAL PREPARATION BEFORE YOUR HOLIDAY When you ski, your legs and knees have to work very hard, so it's important to strengthen them before your holiday. If you do not prepare your body correctly, you risk injuring yourself. Here are 5 training ideas for strong legs:

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Thighs: squats, lunges or wall sit Buttocks: squats, lunges, side leg lifts, balancing exercises on one leg Abs/back: plank, Roman chair, balancing exercises Calves: standing on one leg, go up onto your tip-toes then down again Once in resort, make sure you take care of your body when out on the slopes: Do some warm-up exercises before you head out, performing small circles in both directions, starting with the neck then shoulders, wrists, hips, knees and finally the ankles. Make sure you have something to drink at least every half hour. Have a good stretch when you’ve finished for the day, paying particular attention to the backs of the thighs. Make sure you rehydrate every half hour.

EVOLUTION 2

INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTOR Lambert Fournier

With offices and meeting points in La Rosière Centre and Les Eucherts, the ESF offers a wide variety of tuition options for all ages and abilities. Whatever your chosen snow sport or level, the ESF will help you improve your technique as you have fun.

Evolution 2, much more than just a ski school.

Whatever your level and expectations, our instructors are on hand to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with you. Whether you are looking for a group course or one-onone tuition, we have something to suit you.

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Skiing and snowboarding lessons: in just a few hours you will be whizzing down the mountain in style thanks to the international Ski School!

LUGGAGE

PREPARATION

ECOLE DU SKI FRANÇAIS

WHAT TO PACK Comfort, warmth and breathability are all vital features of ski clothing: on the slopes, a skier does not want to be too hot or too cold!

Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to wear three layers of clothing: the base layer should be warm and breathable; the second should provide insulation; and the third should protect you from the cold, wind and humidity.

Do not forget to pack gloves, a hat, helmet and sunglasses or ski goggles as well as suitable sun protection.

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SKI BOOTS ARE SACRED! Some more rigid than others, your boots should be comfortable while keeping the foot and ankle stable. It is important that you take the time to choose the right size boot, especially for children, who often favour boots that are too big.

Want to improve your skiing this winter?

Take a few skiing lessons with one of the resort’s qualified instructors, to help you get the most out of your time on the slopes.

PEACE AND PLEASURE

PAC K AG E

D O LC E V I TA

RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES! Discover the benefits of the mountain air and treat yourself to wellness treatments so that you really get the most out of your holiday.

Take advantage of being at altitude, with clear horizons stretching as far as the eye can see, way above the clouds. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, relax and recharge your batteries so that you can get back to everyday life with a spring in your step.

The sunshine in La Rosière will boost your vitamin D levels, something that is often

lacking in the dark winter months. Winter sports also give you an opportunity to give your body a good workout, develop muscle and burn any excess fat. La Rosière will give you back your smile and cultivate plenty of happy memories to carry you for the rest of the year. The resort’s wellness specialists are on hand to provide that well-deserved extra bit of pampering.

A DV E N T U R E

A unique experience in France and Italy! Enjoy some skiing on the Espace San Bernardo combined with a trip to the Pré Saint Didier thermal spa (Aosta Valley), whose thermal waters have relaxing benefits and spring from the very heart of the mountain at a temperature of 37°.

FROM

187€

(1)

Offer includes: - 2-day Espace San Bernardo skipass

Photos: Espace "Bien-être" - Le Lodge Hemera

- One night with half-board in a charming 4-star plus hotel(2) - Entry to the Pré Saint Didier thermal spa (on day 1, from 3pm onwards) - Transfers in a private minibus (from the bottom of the slopes in La Thuile to the hotel) Price per person. Price shown is for information purposes only, as per winter 2015. 4-star Le Miramonti Hotel in La Thuile (Italy), in a comfort-standard double room. Breakfast and dinner, excluding drinks.

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(2)

From 10/12/2016 to 21/04/2017 according to availability. Offer also available for weekends, when booked 5 days in advance.

SPAS & MASSAGE SERVICES IN LA ROSIERE RelaxSession • Massage in your chalet

La Rosière Réservation

Massage Me • Massage in your chalet

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Massages Le Miravidi

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

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+33 (0)6 72 79 06 83

Espace Forme

• Fitness, Spa & treatments Le Centre 73700 La Rosière +33 (0)4 79 06 86 95

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Spa Les Cîmes Blanches

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

+33 (0)4 79 23 18 44

+33 (0)4 79 23 12 90

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Spa Les Balcons - By Thalgo

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

SKIING WITH CHILDREN •

Skiing with children: ESF: 2 snow gardens (Centre and Eucherts), choose the one closest to your accommodation.

Evolution 2: 1 snow garden in the Resort Centre, but a minibus will collect your children from Les Eucherts and drop them back after their lesson.

• 4 free ski lifts for beginners: Clarines 1, Dahu and Manessier drag lifts plus Les Lutins magic carpet.

• Petit Boarder: A taste of snowboarding for children aged 4 to 7.

• Mini snowpark: A safe place to learn some tricks.

• Petit Saint Bernard adventure trail: A fun and educational slope through the forest for budding skiers. Starts at the top of the Lièvre Blanc drag lift.

Suitable for 1 Star level and above.

• Junior Academy: Specially-designed for teenagers, this course run by Evolution 2 enables young adults to improve their technique on the slopes, try a bit of freestyle and make tracks offpiste.

• Family lessons with the ESF: Ski as a family with your own private instructor and watch how your children progress.

for families

THINGS TO TRY

Here in La Rosière, catering for families is part of our DNA! We pay great attention to the things that families and children need while on holiday, as these small details make all the difference: a personalised welcome, entertainment activities that cater for all ages and special prices so that your whole family can really make the most of their holiday.

This attention to detail has earned the resort the Famille Plus classification, meaning that is a family-approved resort. All of the resort’s businesses that fulfil the criteria of this classification are listed in this guide. They are easy to spot as they all display the Famille Plus logo:

BOOK ON LINE

IN RESORT

Everything is ready for when you arrive

Make your life easier

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Skipasses: Save time and avoid the queues! If you buy your skipasses online through La Rosière skipass office, they will be delivered to reception if you are staying in one of our partner residences (Cîmes Blanches, Lodge Hemera, Le Refuge, Les Balcons de La Rosière, Le Planica, Le Panoramic, Le Tyrol) or will be posted to your home address.

Groceries delivered to your accommodation.

Meals prepared by a caterer for when you arrive.

Skiing equipment: Most of the resort’s ski hire shops offer an online booking service. Your equipment is prepared and waiting for you when you arrive.

Ski lessons with the ESF or Evolution 2.

Pushchairs and baby carriers: Familib equipment hire (equipment stored in Les Cîmes Blanches. Limited stocks available).

La Rosière Booking Office will help you organise your stay and get more for your money: accommodation, skipasses, lessons, equipment, bed linen and towels, baby equipment, meals prepared by a caterer, etc.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL If you have hired your skis from a ski hire shop, they will let you change your equipment during the course of the week.

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Les Galopins Kids’ Club: For children aged between 18 months and 13 years. A multitude of age-suitable activities (half-day or full day + hot lunch options): early learning activities, outdoor games, arts and crafts, entertainment activities, etc. Open from Sunday to Friday inclusive, from 8.45am to 5.15pm. One Kids’ Club in the Resort Centre and another in Les Eucherts.

Ski lockers: ESF La Rosière and the ski lift company have set up ski lockers in the Maison du Ski building. Each locker is equipped with a boot dryer and can hold equipment for a family of up to 5 people (2 adults + 3 children). Ski School information and booking.

Find more information about the activities p.19 • The Petit Trappeur trail: An ideal walk for your first time on snow shoes. Map of the trail available from the Tourist Office.

• Ice rink: Located in Les Eucherts.Suitable for ages 4 and over.

• Bowling alley: Located in Les Eucherts. Suitable for ages 4 and over.

• Paret: Traditional wooden sledge. Suitable for ages 8 and over, depending on the child’s size.

• Ice hockey matches: Every Wednesday evening.

• Torch light descent every Monday at the snowfront in La Rosière centre.

• Cinema: Located in Les Terrasses.

• Resort entertainment: The entertainment activities organised in resort are shown in the weekly programme, which is available in the resort’s shops, accommodation and Tourist Offices: snowman-making contests, Snow Challenge, sledging races, Panda Walk, shows for children, and much more.

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Public toilets next to the Tourist Office in the Centre and Les Eucherts.

Public toilets in the Maison du Ski, on the same floor as the skipass office and the same floor as the ESF office.

Minor injuries: A first aid kit is available for use in the Tourist Office in the Resort Centre and Les Eucherts. The pharmacy is located in Les Terrasses shopping centre.

Pushchairs, baby sledges and baby carriers can be hired from many of the resort’s ski hire shops (Arpin Sport/Sport 2000, Colette Sport, La Grange à Skis, Olympic Sports, Intersport Centre and Les Eucherts).

TRANSPORTS FREE SHUTTLES (SKI BUS) 17 bus stops between the Centre and Les Eucherts, with buses passing regularly.

HEADING HOME Waiting room and left luggage office in the Tourist Office in the Resort Centre.

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JULIEN

E U S TAC H E Freestyler, video producer and co-organiser of La Rosière’s Freeski Playoffs.

A RESORT

that nurtures young talent!

GOALS FOR THE SEASON

Produce a skiing film, like I do every year. Take part in and develop the Freeski Playoffs further. Take part in photo shoots for skiing magazines.

NATHAN

GAIDET Freestyler, member of the French Slopestyle team.

GOALS FOR THE SEASON

Get into the Top 10 at the Freestyle Skiing World Cup. Get on the podium at the SFR Tour and French Championships. Take part in the Freeride World Qualifier. Feature in videos.

"Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved freestyle. Of course back then the discipline didn’t exist, but we made the whole ski area our snowpark! In 1995, along with a few other people from the resort, we created a snowboarding association in La Rosière (Ros’board), and organised parallel slalom races on the Lièvre Blanc slope. But we wanted to improve on this, so we asked the slope groomers to create a boarder cross next to Poletta drag lift. La Rosière’s snow park was born!

At the beginning, the few features and cambered turns weren’t groomed very often, but as the years went on it was developed further and now 3 shapers manage the snow park, which has trails of various difficulties and is maintained every evening by the slope groomers!

Once I became a qualified instructor, I took a group of local youngsters under my wing to teach them loads of different snow sport disciplines, and I used to take them to watch or compete in freestyle competitions.

In autumn 2007, we created a Freestyle group in La Rosière with Sergio Mazeaud, and Julien Gaidet helped me to train the group that first winter. Today, I have 10 skiers aged between 10 and 16 in my group. We hold 55 training sessions over the winter and take part in competitions in other resorts."

Sebastien Gaidet, Coach

LUIGHI

ROTTIER Freerider, 2nd in the French Freeride World Qualifier Winner of the stage in Ste Foy. GOALS FOR THE SEASON

Enter the professional Freeride World Tour. Enjoy myself while showcasing the best freeride and freerando spots in my

The resort helps its young talents to fulfil their dreams, thanks to collaborations between Montvalezan Town Council, the lift company, the ESF, the electric company, the Ski Club and the Tourist Office. In return, these champions act as resort ambassadors, using their influence to share photos and videos of La Rosière with a wider audience. During the winter, when they have time off from competing or filming, you might see Julien, Nathan or Luighi out on the resort’s slopes. La Rosière is their playground; they learned to ski on its slopes and were all members of the La Rosière Ski Club.

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photos and video segments.

The Freeski Playoffs is one of the highlights of the winter season.

Some of the world’s best riders attempt to outdo each other in breathtaking displays of acrobatics, launching themselves over a huge jump created at the bottom of the slopes. A spectacular event that you won’t want to miss!

"The Big Air competition took place on Thursday afternoon with glorious sunshine, warm weather and good skiing conditions. Spectators came out en masse to watch the contest (around 1,500 people, according to the organisers) and the riders had a blast on the table, which offered unusually long air time. Relaxed and clearly delighted to be there, they focused on aesthetics, favouring highly stylised grabs and tricks.

Matt Walker even brought his cameraman along to film a few 'Slvsh' episodes and everyone made use of the kicker to do some shooting. Noah Wallace, James Woods and the other foreign riders who are less used to the Alps were bowled over and are sure to come back next year. This event could well become an unmissable date in the diary for riders who want a break from the stress of AFP and FIS competitions."

Sylvain Aymoz - Skieur Magazine

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[...] But in the end, if we are to remember one thing about this event, other than Aleksis Patja and Quentin Ladame’s victories, it is the friendly and laidback atmosphere that prevailed throughout the day. All of the riders seemed happy to spend the week there, enjoying a trip to Italy across the slopes of the Espace San Bernardo, an ice hockey match and a spectacular show on the huge table.

PAC K AG E S

SKIING

3RD EDITION OF THE FREEESKI PLAYOFFS

WITH FRIENDS

March 2017

from

The Freeski Playoffs are returning to La Rosière! The riders had such an amazing time at the first two editions that they are keen to come back again. Come and admire their talent, cheer them on and enjoy the show!

8th to 22nd April 2017

Adults ski at children’s prices (1)! To celebrate the start of spring, La Rosière invites groups of friends to enjoy some great skiing at a discounted price. Cut-price accommodation, skipasses at children’s prices and a whole host of other advantages are available in the resort’s shops, bars and restaurants...

BACKSTAGE WEEK

FROM

From 10th to 17th December 2016

186€

(2)

If you are itching to get out onto the slopes, make the most of the early snowfall in La Rosière and take a look behind the scenes of the resort thanks to your VIP pass. You can go on a tour of the snow factory, ride around the ski area on a slope grooming machine, open the slopes with the ski patrol, prepare your skis with a professional technician and step into the shoes of a cinema projectionist!

From €215/person for the week.

Offer subject to conditions.

Visit reservation.larosiere.net for information and bookings.

Offer includes: - 7-nights’ accommodation - 6-day Espace San Bernardo skipass

Plus Guests staying during the week of 15th to 22nd April will have the opportunity to take part in the last descent of the season alongside the ski patrol, and enjoy a drink with them afterwards.

CHRISTMAS FOREST

(1)

From 19th to 30th December 2016

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Step into the Christmas Forest and explore the kingdom of Santa’s elves!

A unique Christmas experience that is sure to awaken your inner child!

Take part in our Christmas activities and win a host of great prizes.

Offer valid for a minimum of 3 adult skiers.

Price per person from 15th to 22nd April 2017. Calculated on the basis of 4 people sharing a studio apartment at full capacity.

From €218/person from 8th to 15th April.

SKI PROMO

SPRING BREAK FOR FAMILIES! FAMILLE PLUS WEEK

7th to 21st January 2017 and from 18th March to 1st April 2017 from

April 2017

A week full of entertainment, combining skiing, music, theatrical performances and clowns to make your holiday in La Rosière one to remember! Thanks to the sunny weather and great snow conditions that the resort boasts in April, you can spend long days exploring the mountainside before enjoying a wide variety of family-oriented entertainment back in resort.

Get a great deal on your skiing holiday!

A PA R T I R D E

231€

(1)

Offer includes:

FREERIDE JUNIOR TOUR

- 7 nights in self-catered accommodation - 6-day Espace San Bernardo skipass

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A stage of the Freeride Junior Tour will be held in La Rosière in March 2017. Male and female skiers and snowboarders aged 14 to 17 will make tracks down the north face of the Fort de la Redoute Ruinée. An unforgettable event offering guaranteed thrills, with the best junior riders vying with each other to clinch the title of French Champion (Freeride Junior Tour).

(1)

Price per person, based on 4 people sharing studio accommodation at full capacity.

La Rosière Réservation +33 (0)4 79 06 83 92

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JULY 2017 LA ROSETTE A Madison-style MTB race through the heart of the resort.

The route takes riders around the resort’s network of trails and even through its shops! Open to everyone, teams of two riders - Hour-long relay race.

AUGUST 2017

CYCLE FROM SEEZ TO LA ROSIERE A challenging ride, following the itinerary of the Tour de l’Avenir, which goes through the commune’s villages and offers exceptional views of Mont Pourri.

SAINT BERNARD DOG RALLY Come and meet the resort mascots! Learn all about these affectionate dogs, have a souvenir photo taken, take them for a walk and watch them compete in a special dog show.

LE TRAIL DES MOULINS A race designed by trail runners that showcases the mountain environment. 4 different routes can be followed, so you are sure to find one that matches your ability and goals!

VENT D’EST FESTIVAL A festival that showcases the talents of top-quality Russian and Slavic artists. Music, circus skills, dancing, cookery lessons...

ARTS DES CIMES FESTIVAL

WELLNESS DAYS

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Professional wellness therapists invite you to try their treatments free of charge: osteopathy, yoga, colour therapy, mindfulness, etc.

WINE AND BEER FESTIVAL An important date in the diary for anyone who loves homegrown French produce (wine, beer and cured meats).

FETE DES CLARINES Ready to step back in time? This traditional village fête brings together the inhabitants of Montvalezan and holidaymakers for a day along the theme of wood and cow bells.

FETE DES BERGERS at Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass (Séez) A traditional fête shared by the Valdôtains and Tarins. Outdoor church service, market selling local produce, traditional cow fighting contest, bar and snacks.

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Drama, circus skills, street art, painting, dancing, creative writing, singing, storytelling, and much more!

RADIATE pleasure

ARTISANS La Filature Arpin, Favre Tannery, l'Espace Saint-Eloi, Traditional Manufacture Le Père Rullier (Crozets), la Galerie Reignier, la Maison des Artisans-Créateurs

HERITAGE The Saint-Pierre church or the Saint-Germain mill, which can be accessed by road or via a small hiking trail that overlooks the village of Séez.

HISTORICAL SITES Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass, Petit-SaintBernard Hospice, Chanousia Alpine gardens.

CHAMONIX

ANNECY LAC D'ANNECY

MONT-BLANC TUNNEL DU MONT-BLANC

VALLEE D'AOSTE

COURMAYEUR BEAUFORT

ALBERTVILLE

CORMET DE ROSELEND

COL DU PETIT SAINT-BERNARD

BARRAGE & LAC DE ROSELEND

BOURG SAINT MAURICE

CHAMBERY

AOSTE LA THUILE

LA ROSIERE PARC DU GRAND PARADIS

MOUTIERS

GRENOBLE

PARC DE LA VANOISE

COL DE L’ISERAN

LA ROSIERE Le Fort de la Redoute Ruinée (2 400 m) is easily accessible via the Roches Noires chairlift, which can also be taken by pedestrians. Once at the top, drink in the 360° views of the surrounding Alpine peaks.

Le Chatelard, which is well-known for its small white St Michel chapel perched on the hill and its former school, is the starting point for the Schoolchildren’s Trail.

Montvalezan et l’Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste. A Baroque church with a newly-renovated interior. On sunny days, bask in the peace and quiet of its gardens.

LEGENDARY MOUNTAIN PASSES NEARBY Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass, Col de l’Iseran, Beaufortain and Cormet de Roselend, famous for its dam.

MONT BLANC In La Rosière, you are just 45 minutes’ drive from Courmayeur. Hop on the SkyWay cable car followed by the Vallée Blanche cable car and let yourself be transported quickly and easily to the stunning Aiguille du Midi peak.

SEEZ Located 18 km away from La Rosière and linked to the resort via the Ecudets chairlift, the village of Séez lies at an altitude of 900m at the gateway to the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass and Italy.

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A perfect base for visiting the area!

There are so many places you can visit using La Rosière as your base: France and Italy, Savoie and Haute-Savoie, mountains and lakes, relaxation and hiking…

The Aosta Valley and its Italian charms are less than 20 minutes’ drive away, or escape to Annecy, the Venice of the Alps, which is less than 100km away.

SUMMERTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS The mountains are an ideal feel-good destination in the summer! Take some time out and enjoy a peaceful holiday at altitude. La Rosière is the perfect destination for recharging your batteries in peace, getting away from it all and appreciating the mountains and everything they have to offer. Unlike any other resort, La Rosière gives its guests the opportunity to discover two different cultures, French (Savoie) and Italian (Aosta Valley).

In just half an hour by car, you can be in La Thuile. Just like La Rosière, this village resort has something for everyone, from exploring hiking trails to more sporting pursuits such as MTB, paragliding and rafting.

More information Office de Tourisme de Séez +33 (0)4 79 41 00 15 accueil@otseez.com www.otseez.com

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MAKE LA ROSIERE YOUR BASE

Séez is well-situated at the crossroads to some of the area’s best ski areas and most legendary Alpine passes (Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard, Col de l’Iseran, Cormet de Roselend). Séez also boasts a wealth of artisanal and patrimonial heritage, unique to the Haute-Tarentaise Valley, with various different sites for you to discover.

AWAKEN your inner

CHILD

FANTASTIC ACTIVITIES For all ages We’ve got everything your youngsters might want, meaning that you all get a real holiday!

A wide variety of activities are organised throughout the week, both indoors and outdoors: bowling, meeting the St Bernard dogs, baking a cake, picking myrtilles, golf taster and much more...

Detailed programme and bookings www.esflarosiere.com +33 (0)4 79 06 89 67

*Accueil et encadrement gratuits dans la limite des places disponibles (60). Une participation est demandée pour certaines activités.

PASS' ADOS No time for teens to get bored!

Thanks to this pass, your teens will be able to spend their holiday hanging out with their new friends and enjoying a wide range of activities and entertainment, under the supervision of a qualified professional. The Pass’Ado is a passport to freedom for youngsters aged 13 to 17 and peace of mind for their parents! MTB taster, adventure golf, football tournament, ice hockey taster, bowling, table tennis...and a whole host of other activities, according to our staff’s talents (nonexhaustive list, subject to change).

Programme available from Les Galopins Kids’ Club. +33 (0)4 79 06 89 67

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*Prices are for information purposes only, based on summer 2016 prices.

129€ 35€

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Week Day

Hiking idea

ME UM R S

The Fishermen’s Trail A short walk to a secluded picnic spot by a babbling brook.

Route starts at the former school in Le Châtelard. Very easy.

Go into Le Châtelard village. Walk past the former school building and head towards Le Vaz. 60m uphill climb, duration 40 minutes.

Activities

TENNIS 2 outdoor tennis courts overlooking the valley and the Mont Pourri. An instructor is on hand to provide lessons and courses for all ages and abilities.

More information +33 (0)4 79 06 80 51 www.larosiere.net

TRAIL-RUNNING TRAINING Learn about the flora, fauna, landscapes and life in the mountains thanks to our mountain guides. Also offer trail running sessions for beginners and improvers.

Bureau Montagne +33 (0)6 62 19 19 76 gregory.henry@lesaem.org www.bureau-montagne-haute-tarentaise.fr

ACTIV’ETE AND ACTIV’ETE+ PASSES LA CARTE ACTIV’ETE

Free access to the chairlifts (pedestrians only), free entry to the ice rink and a ticket to the ice hockey match on Wednesdays.

You also get loads of discounts on activities in La Rosière and in Italy !

LA CARTE ACTIV’ETE +

Includes all of the Activ’été offers plus free access to La Rosière’s Bike Zone (chairlifts).

PRICES*

PARAGLIDING

Carte Activ'été Carte Activ'été +

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Lessons for children and adults of all levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays in “Le Plan de l’Arc” Les Eucherts with Bruno, a fully-qualified instructor.

Equipment supplied. Tournaments are also available.

More information • Plan de l'Arc 73700 La Rosière +33 (0)6 70 93 59 17

Darentasia, an official FFVL school, offers paragliding tuition and flights.

From tandem flights to instructor-training, with courses to suit all levels, come and soar over the stunning landscapes in complete safety!

Darentasia

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More information

*2016 price shown for information purposes only. Per week and per person

Olympic Sports

+33 (0)6 12 10 32 42

+33 (0)4 79 06 88 37

contact@darentasia.com

contact@olympicsports.fr

www.darentasia.com

www.olympicsports.fr

GOLF A 9-hole, FFGolf-approved golf course in an outstanding mountain location. Open to everyone, whether expert golfers or first-time putters, plus optional club hire. Enjoy a relaxed round of golf in this charming high-altitude setting.

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25€ 57€

Find all the sport shops offering summer activities page 66-69

HIKING AND MOUNTAINEERING

HORSE RIDING A different way to learn about horses…and the mountain environment!

Pony rides and lessons are available for all levels and ages.

Set off to explore the many hiking trails and itineraries around La Rosière, the Vanoise National Park and the Mont Blanc massif with a qualified mountain guide.

More information Mountain Guide Office

+33 (0)6 22 25 19 94

+33 (0)6 19 46 48 44

golf@larosiere.net

poneyclub.touvabien@hotmail.fr

+33 (0)4 79 41 04 18 | +33 (0)6 14 20 94 58

www.golfdelarosiere.com

www.poneyclub-touvabien.fr

gaidetfamily@orange.fr

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U N TA I N O M COURSE

C YC L I N G July & August (dates to be confirmed)

Chambéry Cyclisme Formation, an antechamber for the AG2R cycling team, brings to these two courses a wealth of expertise in coaching young cyclists destined to join the world of professional cycling.

A course taught by professionals for knowledgeable cycling fans!

FROM

480€ 2016 price shown, may change in 2017.

La Rosière Tourist Office +33 (0)4 79 06 80 51 reservation.larosiere.net www.larosiere.net

LA ROSIERE, A LAND MADE FOR BIKES

Benoit Cosnefroy is 20 years old and a member of Chambéry Cyclisme .

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“I was born in Cherbourg in Normandy. I started cycling and competing when I was 9 at the club in Bricquebec. Before I started cycling, I swam for 4 years but didn’t compete. I was also a member of a chess club for 3 years, and spent my time training and taking part in competitions in both chess and cycling. I don’t really have a speciality: I’m a good climber, rouleur and sprinter. I’m not the best in any domain, but I can hold my own on any terrain. I’m happy to be an all-rounder. My main objective for this season is to get back to peak physical fitness after my fall in the Tour du Pays de Savoie. I don’t have any particular races in mind, but one day I dream of becoming French champion and riding in the French champion’s jersey!

In the long term, I’d like to turn professional and indulge my passion for cycling full-time. My best race memory is from last year, in the France Espoirs championship which was held in Normandy, 15 km from my parents’ house. It was my first race back after my bad fall in the Tour du Pays de Savoie. My family and friends took over and set up camp on the final climb. They were all wearing t-shirts saying “ALLEZ BEUBEU” (my nickname) and every time I passed them I had tears in my eyes. It was fantastic!

I like La Rosière because it’s a ski resort but also a summer resort; it’s very family-oriented and the people are really friendly! I tried ski touring and enjoyed a picnic on the slopes: a really great moment in a magnificent setting. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the summer course as I was injured, but the rest of the team told me that I’d missed out on something special!

RONAN PENSEC

CYCLE TOURING IN SAVOIE

Sporting honours list: 13 years cycling professionally, from 1985 to 1997, during which I took part in the Tour de France eight times, the Giro twice and the Vuelta once, plus 7 World Championship participations and a total of 28 wins.

And now: I’m a consultant for the France Télévisions Group’s sports department, involved in all live-broadcast cycling events. I also manage an agency that organises cycling holidays that follow the stages of the Tour de France, Traversée des Alpes, etc. I organise events such as the “La Ronan Pensec” cycling competition, of which I am president and whose proceeds go to charities that help fight AIDs. You’ve skied in La Rosière for the last three winters. Can you tell us why? I really like La Rosière. It’s a very charming, family-oriented resort and is ideal for getting away from it all and enjoying a real family holiday. I like that it has preserved its mountain spirit, and also the attractiveness of its French-Italian ski area. Its landscapes, slopes and sunshine make it a really special destination.

If you are looking to explore the mountain culture, La Rosière acts as a gateway to Italy via the Petit Saint Bernard pass (2,188 m), offering exceptional, unhindered views over Italy’s Aosta Valley and Mont Blanc. Fresh mountain air at its best!

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La Rosière is an ideal base from which you can explore the neighbouring French and Italian mountain passes on a bike. It boasts a variety of itineraries through the Alps as well as plenty of roads that can be explored on pedal-powered or electrically-assisted bikes!

In 2014 and 2015, the resort played host to a stage of the Tour de l’Avenir and has now set its sights on hosting the finish for one of the stages of the Tour de France.

The resort has developed a partnership with Chambéry Cyclisme Formation, a centre which trains the rising stars of the cycling world and places them in professional teams, such as AG2R La Mondiale.

XC FOR EVERYONE IN LA ROSIERE! Cross-country mountain biking is often considered to be an elitist sport, but nowadays anyone can ride off the beaten track thanks to the advances made with regard to equipment and the appearance of electricallyassisted mountain bikes. A sport that was once reserved for experienced mountain bikers can now be enjoyed by anyone, meaning that groups of different abilities can explore the mountain trails together. So, whether you are an experienced rider or a Sunday cyclist, there is no excuse not to embark on an adventure around La Rosière’s fantastic network of MTB trails!

All of the trails are categorised by level, from the easiest blue trails up to the most difficult black ones. The Roches Noires and Ecudets chairlifts transport riders to the top of all the trails.

La Rosière’s MTB area, also known as the Bikezone is made up of five DH (downhill) trails (1 blue, 2 red and 2 black) and five XC trails (4 blue, 1 red, 1 black), from which you can drink in stunning views of the Haute Tarentaise Valley, discover the charms of Montvalezan’s quaint villages or adventure through the emblematic Ecudets forest.

Some riders choose to explore the mountain biking trails on their own, either on their own bike or on one they have hired in resort, while others prefer to join a guided ride and benefit from tuition provided by the resort’s qualified MTB instructors.

Rental & MTB Schools Arpin Sport

Rental

La Grange à Skis

Intersport

Olympic Sports

+33 (0)4 79 06 81 21

+33 (0)4 79 06 33 11

+33 (0)4 79 06 81 58

+33 (0)4 79 06 58 96

www.bike-larosiere.com

www.lagrangeaskis.fr

+33 (0)4 79 07 67 08

+33 (0)4 79 06 88 37

Le Centre

www.intersport-larosiere.com

www.olympicsports.fr

Le Centre et L'Averne

Le Centre et L'Averne

Le Centre

Landelières

9km

-500m

Départ : Sommet du TSD Roches Noires Express.

Descente vers le restaurant du Plan du Repos, puis vers la base de loisirs du Plan de l’Arc, et retour jusqu’au Bike Park via la forêt.

Mont Blanc 4810m

Start from : Top of Roches Noires Express chair li .

Grandes Jorasses 4208m

Go down toward the Plan du Repos restaurant, pass the football field, and back to the Bike Park.

Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

Dent du Géant 4013m

Start from : Top of Roches Noires Express chair li .

Ride down toward the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass, on to the Ste Barbe chapel. Head back on N90.

La Thuile VTT ITALIE Lac Sans Fond 2456m

La Suée

Fort de la Redoute

Col du Petit Saint Bernard 2188m

8

Start from : Bike Park.

Go through le Gollet then on to Les Arcades, following the Enduro trail “Dream Forest”. Half way down, pass the Belvédère, then ride uphill through Le Vaz up to Putétruit, back to the Bike Park.

Les Villages

les Gouillons

s Express

Caisse remontées Li tickets

Pump Track

Office de Tourisme

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Le Reclus

8

Toilettes

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Pump Track

Restaurant

Go to Plan de l’Arc, Putétruit, Le Vaz, Le Châtelard, Les Laix, down to les Ecudets. Back on the chairli .

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Base de loisirs Liaison : Ralentir / Slow down

8

Start from : In front of the restaurant Antigel.

From Les Zittieux trail, to the top of Ecudets chairli .

Basta Cosi

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le Vaz 10

les Laix

12

14

14 10

Chapelle St Michel

Down toward Les Embrasures pass, back to the Plan du Repos restaurant, down to the Golf course.

-500m Pump Track

Descente en direction du restaurant du Plan du Repos, puis à travers le Golf, jusqu’à l’altiport. Traverser la forêt jusqu’au Bike Park.

le Pré du Four 10

Start from : Top of the Roches Noires Express chairli .

Départ : Sommet du TSD Roches Noires Express.

la Combaz 10

Descente vers le col des Embrasures, puis retour en direction de la station pour descendre vers le restaurant du Plan du Repos. Traverser le Golf puis la forêt jusqu’au Bike Park.

In The Green

la Châtelard

Hauteville

le Belvédère

-500m

Départ : Sommet du TSD Roches Noires Express.

14

LA ROSIERE 1850m

les Ecudets

-100m

la Devanchaz

14 12 6 10

le Gollet

1.4km

Depuis la piste Les Zitieux, jusqu’au sommet du télésière Ecudets

10 14

les Eucherts

F

La liaison

Départ : Face au restaurant L’Antigel.

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Remontées VTT Bike li s Remontées fermées Closed li s

14 12

-700m

Start from : Bike Park.

Plan Pigeux

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Altiport

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22km

Direction la base de loisirs, puis descente via Putétruit, Le Vaz, Le Châtelard, Les Laix jusqu’aux Ecudets. Remontée par le télésiège. Retour au Bike Park.

10 14

Golf

Les Moulins

Départ : Bike Park.

L

Camping

Aire de pique-nique

Go to the football field, La Devanchaz, le Pré du Four, down to les Ecudets. Back on the chairli .

Putétruit

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-700m

Start from : Bike Park.

B

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12km

Direction la base de loisirs, puis descente via La Devanchaz, le Pré du Four, le Solliet jusqu’aux Ecudets. Remontée par le télésiège. Retour au Bike Park.

Maison des Bergers B

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Roches Noire

Sainte Barbe

Départ : Bike Park.

Col des Embrasures 2303m

le Roc Noir 2330m

+500m -500m

Descente vers le Gollet et à droite sur le chemin des Arcades. Suivre la piste Enduro “Dream Forest” puis sortie vers le Belvédère. Remontée difficile via Le Vaz puis la Base de loisirs.

Pierre Gravée

8

20km

Départ : Bike Park.

Col de la Traversette 2383m

8

Parking

+300m -600m

Direction “Fort de la Redoute”, puis descente vers le col du Petit-Saint-Bernard, la chapelle Ste Barbe. Remontée via le Reclus et retour par la N90 jusqu’au Bike Park.

Belleface 2818m

Vue imprenable!

An amazing view!

15km

Départ : Sommet du TSD Roches Noires Express.

Lancebranlette 2936m

les Moulins

Start from : Top of Roches Noires Express chairli .

Down toward the Plan du Repos restaurant, then through the Golf course, back to the Bike Park.

Dream Forest le Villaret

-700m

Départ : Sommet du TSD Les Ecudets

Descente dans la forêt jusqu’au pied du télésiège Les Ecudets.

12 14

le Solliet

le Crey

12 14

le Mousselard

Start from : Top of Les Ecudets chairli .

Head downhill through the forest to the bottom of Les Ecudets chairli .

Les Zittieux Départ : Sommet du TSD Roches Noires Express. le Noyeraie

SEEZ 900m LES ARCS VTT BOURG ST MAURICE

-500m Pump Track

Direction la crête du Roc Noir avant la descente vers le téléski de Sévolières, puis le long du TSD Roches Noires Express jusqu’au Bike Park.

MONTVALEZAN 1160m

Start from : Top of Roches Noires Express chairli .

Ride along the Roc Noir ridge, then along the Roches Noires Express chairli and back to the Bike Park.

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Sunset Rock

-200m

Départ : Fin du PumpTrack “Les Zittieux”.

A la sortie du Pump Track, prendre à droite en direction du sommet du télésiège Ecudets.

Start from : The end of “Les Zittieux” PumpTrack.

At the end of the Pump Track, turn right to follow the trail toward the top of Ecudets chairli .

Example circuit This itinerary takes you on a tour of some of the 22 villages that make up the commune of Montvalezan, combining the pleasures of biking with the delights of discovering how mountain-dwellers live. A delicious blend of sport and culture!

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Tour of the villages - n°12 (12 km)

Both invited to the Nine Knights MTB 2015, they wanted to round off their European trip with a completely different experience, leaving behind the super-charged atmosphere of this large-scale event to immerse themselves in the mountain environment and explore age-old trails. Because, though the most legendary bike parks are all found in North America, they are 100% artificial, created using small diggers. For KC and Grant, the idea of riding along trails that have been carved out over the centuries by shepherds, travellers and livestock was far too tempting to resist…

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KC already knew Courmayeur after skiing there, but this time wanted to hop over the border to brush up on his rusty French. For ten days La Rosière became his and Grant’s base, from which they would explore the surrounding mountainside. Guided by local mountain bikers, they kicked off their stay with a ride around the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass (alt.: 2,200m). Both of them were blown away by the changing colours and magnificent views of Mont Blanc. They were especially moved to learn about the history of the site, which displays traces of the numerous travellers and soldiers to have passed through the area. They then crossed over onto trails carpeted with pine needles leading down to the Italian village of La Thuile, free-wheeling down the slopes before stopping to enjoy a well-deserved “pizza margarita”.

The following day, a ride up to the Fort de La Redoute Ruinée (alt.: 2,383m) took them to the Combe des Moulins, whose paths offer a thrilling ride down the mountainside. They then pedalled through Montvalezan’s villages and forest down to the Ecudets chairlift, which transported them smoothly back to resort. It was a good opportunity to rest their legs, as it was now time to pack a rucksack for three days exploring the Beaufortain massif…

The first day began with a climb up Mont Fortin (alt.: 2,758m) via Italy and the Chavannes Valley. KC and Grant were stunned by the beauty of the site, with the awe-inspiring Mont Blanc seemingly within touching distance. They were so busy shooting in this exceptional setting that the sun went down without them noticing, obliging them to ride down the Col de la Seigne (alt.: 2,516m) to the valley of the glaciers wearing a headlamp.

RIDE IN THE

CLOUDS

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KC Deane is one of those rare athletes who is as happy on skis as he is on a bike, as attested by his 44,200 Instagram followers. Grant Gunderson prefers to keep his eye firmly riveted to the viewfinder of his Canon 1Dx as he snaps the planet’s best riders on the snow or dirt.

Mt Blanc [ 4810m ]

Mt Fortin [ 2758m ] Col de la Seigne [ 2516m ] Tête Nord des Fours [ 2756m ]

After a great first day and a short night spent in a mountain refuge, the second day promised to be just as busy. The climb was a long one up to the Bonhomme refuge, passing through the Tête Nord des Fours (alt.: 2,756m). On several occasions, they had to strap their bikes to their backs as the gradient was too steep or the terrain too rough to ride. The sun hid behind a blanket of clouds which veiled the Crête

des Gittes (alt.: 2,538m) making it even more dangerous to cross, as the schist on the ground became wet and slippery. And with sheer drops on either side, they certainly did not want to lose their footing!

But finally, the long descent down to the Cormet de Roselend (alt.: 1,968m) put a smile back on everyone’s faces, especially Grant’s, who once again delighted in the magical dusk light.

Col des Chavannes [ 2603m ]

Col du Bonhomme [ 2329m ]

La Thuile [ 1441 m ]

Crête des Gittes [ 2538m ]

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Cormet de Roselend [ 1968m ]

Col du Petit Saint Bernard [ 2200m ] Col de la Traversette Fort de la Redoute Ruinée [ 2383m ]

Roche Parstire [ 2085m ] Séez [ 900m ] Bourg Saint Maurice [ 840m ]

The third day’s itinerary took them lower in altitude but involved riding across large expanses of mountain pasture. It started at the Roselend dam, went through the Col du Pré (alt.: 1,703m) and finished at the Cormet d’Arêche (alt.: 2,019m) via St-Guérin lake. It was hot, and the herds of Tarine cows provided a bell-ringing soundtrack as they watched the bikes cruise past. The group drank in the views as they sat down for a breather in the shade of a rustic chalet. The trail back down to Roselend went through the Col de la Charmette and La Roche Parstire (alt.: 2,085m), alternating between pathways along mountain ridges and steep descents, where common sense forced the riders to

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dismount from their bikes…all except for KC, who is highly experienced in defying such slopes, such as in the RedBull Rampage…

Once again, the views of Mont Blanc at sunset made the group forget about their tired legs, which would enjoy a well-deserved rest after three days’ riding and almost 90km covered, with an uphill climb of 7,000m! KC and Grant left La Rosière delighted that they had fulfilled their objectives, with their heads (and memory cards!) full of an array of fantastic images, each one more breathtaking than the last. They both said that they cannot wait to come back!

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Cormet d'Arêche [ 2019m ]

Conquering

PEAKS

SPRINT RACES UP LANCEBRANLETTE

COMMITTMENT TO TRAIL RUNNING

Mountain running races 3km + 800m A race in which you pit yourself against the mountain, enjoy the views and share your effort! These races are organised on various Sundays in the summer and autumn.

La Rosière has decided to show its commitment to trail running by becoming a partner of the Team Terre de Running, which includes many of the discipline’s big names:

Bureau Montagne +33 (0)6 62 19 19 76

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gregory.henry@lesaem.org www.bureau-montagne-haute-tarentaise.fr

Permanent trail running itinerary. 22km This route passes through the villages.

Eric Legat Sébastien Hours Stéphane Celle Emmanuel David

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Alexandre Daum Stéphanie Duc Fabien Antolinos Badia El Hariri

+ 1500m The team trains in winter, spring and autumn in La Rosière.

Alexandre Daum even won the Trail des Moulins in 2015!

RUN ACROSS THE BORDER IN THE ALPS! LE TRAIL DES MOULINS Calling all avid runners! Come to La Rosière and give mountain running a try! A variety of hiking trails lead you up to high-altitude lakes, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. There are trails for everyone here, with single tracks up the mountain face and wide paths through lush pastures, winding in and around Montvalezan’s villages. There is something for all tastes and abilities. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest runners as you explore the routes of famous trail running races, such as the ITT, UTMB and TDS.

For the third year in a row, the Trail des Moulins will take participants around the best trails in La Rosière. Col des Embrasures, Fort de la Redoute Ruinée, Pierre Gravée, Combe des Moulins, Louie Blanche, Lac du Retour and Le Châtelard village: the itinerary provides a real treat for the eyes.

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Every summer, the Bureau Montagne organises trail running courses for beginners and improvers.

Bureau Montagne

• • •

Lac du retour: 22km / + 1450m La Moulinette: 14 km / + 650m Les Petits Aviateurs and Parent/Child Duo: 5km + < 500m

+33 (0)6 62 19 19 76 gregory.henry@lesaem.org www.bureau-montagne-haute-tarentaise.fr

Information and Registration www.letraildesmoulins.fr

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Open to everyone, from beginners to experienced trail runners, with three different routes to choose from:

POINTE HELBRONNER Leaving from Courmayeur, 35km from La Rosière

BELLA ITALIA Just 8km from La Rosière, the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass is a gateway to Italy. In just a few minutes, you are immersed into a completely different culture and environment! The Aosta Valley has many charms: La Thuile, the Ruitor waterfalls, the Pré Saint Didier thermal baths, Italian gastronomy, Courmayeur, the Roman ruins… So many amazing things to discover! Keen mountaineers have a wealth of hiking trails to explore in the shadow of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, starting in Courmayeur.

History lovers can admire the megalithic site of Saint-Martin-de Corléans, the Arch of Augustus, Aosta’s Roman town gates, its Roman theatre which can hold up to 4,000 spectators, and its amphitheatre.

Gourmet visitors can titillate their taste buds with delicious pizza, pasta, cheese and cured meats from the Aosta Valley. This Italian region with a French touch will seduce you with its beauty and its friendly inhabitants!

In Courmayeur, step on board the brand new Skyway cable car. Glide up to Pointe Helbronner (alt.: 3,462m) in one of its panoramic cabins and drink in the breathtaking views. All of the highest European summits are spread out before your very eyes. When you arrive at the summit, browse around the various different display rooms dedicated to mountaineering and mountain crystals, and enjoy the wraparound views from the terrace. To round off your experience, hop onto the Mont Blanc Panoramic cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi, on the French side. A unique and exceptional day out!

More information www.montebianco.com

PRE ST DIDIER THERMAL SPA 30 km from Rosière Take some time to relax in the naturally warm waters of Pré Saint Didier. Thermal pools, hydro-massage, waterfalls, steam baths, salt exfoliation and massages. Utter relaxation in the shadow of Mont Blanc!

More information www.termedipre.it

PANORAMIC VIEWPOINT Sentier Dell Orrido - Pré Saint Didier, 30 km from La Rosière After a half-hour walk up a steep yet easy footpath, you reach an ultra-modern viewpoint which overlooks the valley and offers astounding views of the Mont Blanc massif. Braver visitors can even have a ride on a zip wire!

COURMAYEUR 35 km from La Rosière Admire the town’s elegant architecture as you stroll through its historic town centre, which boasts the longest street in the Alps, the Via Roma, a concentration of chic boutiques. Savour delicious pizza, pasta, risotto, cappuccino and a whole host of other Italian specialities.

AOSTA Explore numerous monuments from the Roman era, including the Arch of Augustus, the Porta Praetoria, the Roman theatre, the forum and the town walls, which are almost fully conserved. Visit the Saint’Orso collegiate church which, alongside Aosta Cathedral, has the best display of religious art in the Aosta Valley. A wide variety of castles are also dotted around Aosta. A highly cultural escapade!

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65 km from La Rosière

Craftmanship and heritage Can you tell me a bit about your trade?

I’ve been a self-employed artisan since 1988. I work as a carpenter all year round, but I also help to clear the snow and maintain the resort’s footpaths, mainly because I enjoy working in a team from time to time. In summer, my son works with me and my wife takes care of the paperwork.

What made you choose this trade?

Most of my clients are the owners of holiday homes, and in recent years I’ve worked a lot on renovating chalets and apartments, which represents about 3/4 of my activity.

What’s your connection with the resort?

The resort is an important financial vehicle for local people. Its gradual, perhaps even slow, touristic development has enabled us to avoid any big mistakes but has also allowed the inhabitants of Montvalezan to be involved in this development. I’ve watched La Rosière expand - my father laid the foundations for the chalets in Le Gollet - and I’ve also

worked for the ski lift company. Today, I’m delighted to see that the younger generations are choosing to stay in the area and are settling here. It’s a real asset.

Much more than just a job, it’s a way of life…

I have a fascinating trade. It’s a family-run business, I’ve stayed close to my origins [Gilles was born in La Combaz] and I am helping to preserve this authenticity. I’m currently renovating the roof of my daughter’s house in the traditional style. For me, it was second nature to decorate the joists with the owner’s initials and the date the joists were fitted, just like our ancestors did.

BAROQUE ART

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Look round the St Jean-Baptiste church in Montvalezan Montvalezan, the commune that incorporates the resort of La Rosière, boasts a wealth of cultural heritage for those who seek to explore it. Take the time to stop off in Montvalezan to look round its 17th century Baroque church, where you can admire the coats of arms, altarpiece and golden or multi-coloured wood. In summer 2015, the town council unveiled the newly-repainted church, which has given the chapel a breath of fresh air and showcases the Baroque paintings on the pillars and arches. In summer, enjoy a relaxing walk around the church’s peaceful gardens. The church is not open at all times. Please see the Tourist Office for information about the opening dates and times.

METICULOUS DESIGN

HERITAGE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES

The type of wool used is vital in the manufacture of textiles. It comes exclusively from sheep living in the pastures of the four surrounding valleys: Tarentaise, Beaufortain, Maurienne and Aosta. This wool then undergoes a specific and religiously-choreographed procedure: selection, manual sorting, washing, dyeing, carding, spinning, weaving, cleaning. In total, no fewer than 24 steps are required in order to make Drap de Bonneval, Etoffe de Séez, Tissus des Alpes, Muletière and Toile des Aravis woollen cloths.

Ever since its creation, the Arpin Wool Mill has made textiles suited to the harsh mountain climate. Today, this company has managed to diversify its activity into interior decoration and fashion, creating resolutely modern clothing using ancestral textile art.

Guided tours of the mill are organised in July and August: Monday to Friday at 10:30am, 1:30 pm, 2:45pm and 4:000pm.

Tarifs: 5 €/ad and 3 €/under 12. From December 1st, please check with the Tourist Offices of Séez and Bourg Saint Maurice for organizing your visit.

The Arpin Wool Mill is classed as an “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company). This recognises the work the company has put in to preserve the ancestral methods, machines and production in France. And all this, just a stone’s throw away from La Rosière, in Séez!

Filature Arpin +33 (0)4 79 07 28 79 seez@arpin1817.com www.arpin 1817.com

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What kind of people do you work for?

LIVING HERITAGE The venture began in 1817 with the creation of the Arpin family workshop (Jean-Baptiste and Alexis) in the commune of Séez, on the banks of the Torrent du Versoyen, a stream that provided the workshops with electricity. Since then, the manufacturing process of their wool has barely changed: men and machines continue to perform the ancestral techniques that have made the wool mill famous for over nearly two centuries and more than eight generations.

Originally, the Arpin textiles were used to make shelters for Alpine expeditions, for example the expedition led by Victor Amédée II de Savoie across the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass. With the development of mountain tourism and as the populations moved higher up the mountain, the Arpin wool mill began to design robust, comfortable, hard-wearing and waterproof textiles (Bonneval cloth) that were quickly adopted by the guides who led the first Himalayan and Polar expeditions (Paul-Emile Victor expedition). Closer to home, for the Albertville Winter Olympic Games in 1992, the mill made blankets and jackets for the Olympic Committee.

A CHAT WITH GILLES MAITRE , WOODWORKER IN LE CHATELARD

Woodwork allows me to make a living from my passion. At age 5 or 6, I was already playing about with bits of wood so I enrolled for a vocational qualification in woodwork, which cemented my love of the subject and my desire to make it my profession. In 1988, I became self-employed and worked all around the Haute Tarentaise Valley. Nowadays, I only take jobs in Montvalezan and the resort of La Rosière.

My job almost exclusively involves house interiors: I make stairs, wooden cladding, handrails for balconies, furniture, etc. I’m often in my workshop, which is underneath my house, preparing pieces, cutting logs, planing wood down, drying it. My workshop is very constricted because of the mountain environment and the road, but I wanted to it stay on the mountainside and in the heart of the village so that I could maintain a connection with mountain craftsmanship, with the people. My machines are fairly new, but I would rather stay close to my roots than move to a larger, more spacious workshop on a trading estate.

ARPIN WOOL MILL

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Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass At an altitude of 2,188m, the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass or Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo marks the border between France and Italy. In summer, it can be accessed via La Rosière by car, bike or on foot, and in winter can only be reached on skis via the Espace San Bernardo ski area. When you go through the pass you cannot help but be moved by the beauty of the landscapes, and soon learn that the site has been an important venue for some historic events.

PETIT-SAINT-BERNARD HOSPICE

THE SAINT BERNARD DOG

Thanks to its cross-border position, the pass has been considered a strong strategic foothold since earliest Antiquity: a site for discussions, a site for conflicts, and also a site for storms.

Their distant origins have been blurred over the years, but these dogs undoubtedly originated in Asia, as descendants of the Tibetan Mastiff.

Gifted with a natural instinct for rescuing and guarding, they have an easy-going character and are great with children.

Because of their size, they need a lot of space and like to spend a lot of time with their owner. Every day, these dogs eat between 750 g and 1 kg of dog food! A huge but adorable canine.

Adopted by monks in the 17th century to act as guard dogs on the Grand-Saint-Bernard pass, Saint Bernard dogs were soon trained to rescue travellers. In 1963, on the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass, Mr. Clément set up home in La Chanousia to breed these dogs. But the difficult weather conditions pushed him to accept an invitation from Jean and Hélène Arpin to stay at the Relais du Petit-Saint-Bernard (La Rosière), where he continued to breed dogs.

Today, in La Rosière, you can meet the resort’s Saint Bernard dogs, which are an integral part of the village’s iconography and history. Goya from Chalet Accroche Coeur (who you can see at the resort’s welcome meetings and standing at the sign just as you arrive in resort), Boréal and Cybèle (who live opposite the Relais du Petit-Saint-Bernard and whom you can accompany on walks organised by the association in winter), and newcomers Loyd (who lives at the Hospice) and Lilou, who you might spot walking around resort.

In 1993, an association created by Jean-Luc Penna – the current Mayor of Séez – put the wheels in motion to restore the Hospice. A collaborative project run by this association, the interconnected communities of the Haute Tarentaise, the department of Savoie, La Thuile and the Ordre Mauricien led to the restoration of the building. Since 2014, the building has recovered its original mission as a place providing hospitality, although pilgrims have now been replaced by hikers, tourists and other travellers who choose to eat or spend the night in this building steeped in history. The Hospice also houses a tourist information point, which provides information and documentation about the Haute Tarentaise, as well as temporary exhibitions.

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The Petit-Saint-Bernard Hospice is managed by Grégory Henri.

Bureau Montagne - Hospice du Petit Saint Bernard +33 (0)6 62 19 19 76 gregory.henry@lesaem.org www.bureau-montagne-haute-tarentaise.fr

LA ROSIERE, A FAN OF SAINT BERNARD DOGS !

In addition to being the home of several of these majestic dogs, every year (on the 1st weekend in August) La Rosière organises the Saint Bernard Dog Rally. Between 40 and 80 dogs travel to the resort to take part in this two-day celebration of the breed.

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It was back in the 11th century that Saint Bernard de Menthon, under the tutelage of the Aosta Valley, had the Petit-Saint-Bernard hospice built. A hospice was a religious house that welcomed in pilgrims. Over the years, the building has suffered greatly at the hands of history and the climate.

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a m m e l i d La Fontina Fontina, a cheese made in the Aosta Valley, has a full-bodied and creamy flavour. It is shaped using a small cylindrical mould with a concave heel and a flat surface.

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Le Beaufort - "Prince des Gruyères"

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3 production areas: Beaufortain/Val d’Arly, Tarentaise and Maurienne Valleys.

3 types de Beaufort: Winter Beaufort, Summer Beaufort and Beaufort d’Alpage.

Matured: 5 to 12 months.

20 to 70 kg wheel with a slightly concave heel (shape of the mould).

Rind: Smooth, golden rind.

Texture: Ivory to pale yellow in colour.

Manufacture: Made only using unpasteurised milk from Tarine or Abondance cows.

History: Creation of Vachelin in the Middle Ages then in the Beaufortain in the 17th century .

Flavour: Varied and subtle – melts in the mouth .

For a hassle-free holiday.

In the Alps, every valley is fiercely proud of its cheese-making expertise!

In Savoie, Beaufort is the king of cheeses thanks to its subtle flavour. In the Aosta Valley, Fontina is the cheese of choice.

It’s time we compared these two cheeses to decide which one takes the crown!

Dimensions: 40 to 45 cm in diameter, 7 to 10 cm thick Weight: 10 to 12 kg.

Matured: 4 months in a cellar Rind: Reddish and fairly smooth Texture: Some tiny holes Flavour: Perfumed or fruity, with nutty undertones Manufacture: Made using only unpasteurised milk from Valdostana cows History: Cheese made since the Middle Ages

A pressed cheese made from heated, unpasteurised milk that has held an AOP (Controlled Term of Origin) certification since April 1968.

La Rosière Réservation

La Fontina Vs Le Beaufort Maturing: Fontina wins as it is matured for less time and therefore reaches our plates sooner! But good things should not be rushed!

Weight: Beaufort crushes Fontina… Is that a good or bad thing?

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Texture: Beaufort wins as it has no holes, which is no doubt why it also wins in the weight category.

History: Fontina wins, as it dates back to the Middle Ages.

Taste: No comment – for you to decide!

But why choose between them when you can savour both!

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LES LEGENDES

HOTELS

CHALET HOTELS

ACCOMMODATION

PROVIDERS Online booking

Internet / WiFi

Wheelchair access

Luggage storage

Linen included

Housekeeping

Linen hire available

TV / Satellite

Indoor parking

Swimming pool

Parking

Spa facilities

Pets welcome

Fitness facilities

French holiday vouchers

Credit cards accepted

Massages

Skis locker

Lift

Conference facilities

G2/69

F2/68

L'ACCROCHE CŒUR

à 6 km

CHALET MATSUZAKA

B2/10

LE BELVEDERE

G2

LE RELAIS DU PETIT ST BERNARD

HOTEL DES DEUX DOMAINES

Chalet-hotel in an exceptional setting. Luxury doubleor family rooms. Half-board. Sauna and gym. Groups, corporate holidays and associations welcome.

In the heart of Les Eucherts forest, treat yourself to a tranquil stay with unparalleled comfort, thanks to our quality, 'guesthouse-style' service.

A great place to stay in the Alps. Stop-overs for motorbike riders, cyclists and hikers: free use of bike shelter, garage and storage area.

Located at the bottom of the slopes and next to the children’s Snow Gardens, the Relais du Petit St Bernard offers 20 comfortable rooms with mountain-style décor. Family atmosphere, traditional dining and local specialities.

Located at the bottom of the slopes and next to the children’s Snow Gardens, the Relais du Petit St Bernard offers 20 comfortable rooms with mountain-style décor. Family atmosphere, traditional dining and local specialities.

www.chalet-accroche-coeur.fr

www.chaletmatsuzaka.com

www.hotelbelevedere.fr

www.petit-saint-bernard.com

contact@chalet-accroche-coeur.fr

info@chaletmatsuzaka.com

info@hotelbelevedere.fr

info@petit-saint-bernard.com

info@larosierehotel.com

+33 (0)4 79 41 53 57

+33 (0)4 79 07 53 13

+33 (0)4 79 06 83 00

+33 (0)6 60 69 80 48 | + 33 (0)4 79 06 80 51

+33 (0)6 38 21 13 03

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

Lieu-dit Le Belvédère 73700 Séez

Front de neige 73700 La Rosière

RATED HOLIDAY RENTALS

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LES BALCONS DE LA ROSIERE

C2/89

LE REFUGE

G2/64

LE ROC NOIR

C2/80

LES CIMES BLANCHES

E2/90

LE LODGE HEMERA

LES MARMOTTONS

At the bottom of the slopes, spacious and comfortable apartments sleeping 2 to 16 people, with south-facing balconies offering magnificent views of the valley.

A charming traditional Savoyard chalet with an ideal location in the heart of the Espace San Bernardo ski area. Cosy, luxury apartments with cut-stone chimneys.

Ideally located at the bottom of the slopes (direct access) in the resort centre, this luxury residence houses apartments ranging from 20 to 200m² which can sleep 2 to 20 people, plus a fantastic 400m2 pool area.

Luxury apartment complex located near to the ski slopes and hiking trails, in a tranquil village with breathtaking views over the valley.

Fully-furnished, spacious and comfortable apartments, relaxation area (spa and wellness) with an indoor swimming pool.

Top-end apartment complex located in the heart of the village. South-facing with views over the valley. Fully-furnished apartments with spacious rooms for our guests’ comfort and relaxation. Indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness area.

CGH Résidences & Spas Group’s brand new residence, located right next to the resort centre and the slopes. Built using traditional materials, it houses cosy apartments with all mod cons that sleep 4 to 10 people.

www.les-balcons.com

www.chalet-altitude.com

www.residence-rocnoir.fr

www.cgh-residences.com

www.cgh-residences.com

www.cgh-residences.com

reservation@les-balcons.com

contact@chalet-altitude.com

info@residence-rocnoir.fr

cimes@cgh-residences.com

hemera@cgh-residences.com

marmottons@cgh-residences.com

+33 (0)3 84 86 15 51

+33 (0)4 79 00 85 00

+33 (0)4 79 23 42 80

+33 (0)4 50 33 10 96

+33 (0)4 50 33 10 96

+33 (0)4 50 33 10 96

L’Averne 73700 La Rosière

L’Averne 73700 La Rosière

Front de neige 73700 La Rosière

L’Averne 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Les Chavonnes Hautes 73700 La Rosière

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G2/34

G2/33

HOLIDAY RENTALS E3/30

B2/22

CHALET LE CHRISTIANIA

LES CLARINES

LE CRYSTAL

Boasting exceptional, south-facing views, Le Christianiawas built with the traditional Savoyard wood and stone features in mind.

Yvette gives her guests a warm and friendly welcome.

Chalet located close to the shops in a quiet area of the resort, made up of apartments sleeping 2 to 6 people and with a heated outdoor swimming pool in summer.

Our 2 to 12-person apartments are spacious, tastefully-decorated and bathed in natural sunlight. We recommend a wide selection of activities with our local partners, so that you can make the most of your summer holiday.

www.chalet-le-christiania.com

www.chalet-les-clarines.com

contact@chalet-le-christiania.com +33 (0)6 87 60 80 12

Malatret 73700 La Rosière

H2/35

D2/26

F3/55

LE TYROL

CAMPING DE LA FORET

Luxury apartment complex with an outstanding location by the slopes and shops. Made up of spacious, south-facing apartments sleeping 6 to 8 people.

Friendly chalet with swimming pool and spa.

Apartments sleeping 2 to 14 people. Free activities including aqua gym, self-massage, nature walks, etc. Function room with kitchen available for group celebrations. Run by downto-earth and trustworthy owners.

A different way to holiday in La Rosière!

Campsite and caravan park, mobile homes and log cabins. Snack bar.

www.chalet-crystal.com

www.miravidi.eu

www.letyrol.fr

www.campinglarosiere.fr

contact@chalet-larosiere.com

contact@chalet-crystal.com

contact@miravidi.eu

letyrol@orange.fr

campinglarosiere73@gmail.com

+33 (0)4 79 06 82 66

+33 (0)4 79 06 88 82 | +33 (0)6 18 90 51 09

+33 (0)4 79 00 73 61

+33 (0)4 79 06 80 55

+33 (0)6 11 39 96 36 | + 33 (0) 4 79 06 86 21

Malatret 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

73700 La Rosière

1

12

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H2/77

L’Orée 73700 La Rosière

B2/65

LE MIRAVIDI

6

Manessier 73700 La Rosière

H2/35

L'HOSPICE

ESTATE AGENTS

B2/10

D2/42

D2/42

LE PANORAMIC

LE PLANICA

LE CHALET ESTHER

L'HOSPICE DU PETIT ST BERNARD

AGENCE SKI ET SOLEIL

ADELIE IMMOBILIER

Apartments sleeping 2 to 20 people, at the foot of the slopes and with exceptional southfacing views. Private swimming pool with spa and free activities. Function room with kitchen available.

A family-run residence made up of spacious and comfortable apartments sleeping between 2 and 21 people. South-facing, just 200m from the shops and activities. Right next to the slopes and children’s Snow Gardens.

Self-contained chalet sleeping 20 to 40 people, located at the bottom of the slopes in Les Eucherts. Self-catering accommodation for groups, large families or seminars, available for the weekend or week. Access to spa and swimming pool.

Grégory gives visitors a warm welcome, providing accommodation and refreshment in the Petit Saint-Bernard Hospice, a legendary establishment steeped in history.

Open all year, we offer weekly rental accomodations and the opportunity to sell or buy a property. A tailor made conciergerie service.

Rentals: large selection of accommodation, ranging from studios to 20-person chalets.

Transactions:

+33 (0)6 47 25 26 75 | + 33 (0)4 80 08 11 80

larosiere.transaction@skietsoleil.com

www.chaletlepanoramic.fr

www.leplanica.com

www.chaletlepanoramic.fr

www.bureau-montagne-haute-tarentaise.fr

skietsoleil.com

www.adelie-immobilier.fr

chaletlepanoramic@orange.fr

info@leplanica.com

chaletlepanoramic@orange.fr

gregory.henry@lesaem.org

larosiere@skietsoleil.com

info@adelie-immobilier.fr

+33 (0)4 79 06 80 55

+33 (0)4 79 04 31 80

+33 (0)4 79 06 80 55

+33 (0)6 62 19 19 76 | +33 (0)9 82 12 43 19

+33 (0)4 79 07 56 63 | +33 (0)7 87 56 32 58

+33 (0)4 79 06 89 59

Malatret 73700 La Rosière

Manessier 73700 La Rosière

Malatret 73700 La Rosière

Col du Petit Saint Bernard 73700 Séez

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

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G2/40

CAMPSITE

FURNISHED APARTMENTS B2/71

A2/66

G2/51

RENTERS ASSOCIATION

LES BARILLONS

LE BUGATTI

Created in 1992, the Association des Loueurs Particuliers de La Rosière brings together 200 property owners offering self-catered apartments sleeping between 4 and 14 people for rent.

Traditional chalet close to the shops, the centre and the forest. Made up of comfortable and spacious 4, 6 and 11-person apartments with log fires and south-facing terraces.

Boasting south-facing balconies with stunning views over the Tarentaise Valley, Le Bugatti’s luxury apartments are located right by the hiking trails.

Chalet in a quiet area of the resort with exceptional views. Sun-filled apartments measuring 120 to 140m2. South-facing terrace and balconies. Close to entertainment activities and resort amenities.

www.locationlarosiere.fr

www.chalet-charmettes.com

www.alp-larosiere.com

L'OURSON

info@alp-larosiere.com

jeanjacques.fourn@free.fr

rouillon.michel@wanadoo.fr

laurence.eric.gaidet@wanadoo.fr

+33 (0)3 25 31 38 01

+33 (0)4 79 06 84 83 | +33 (0)6 64 70 15 71

+33 (0)6 77 39 89 82

+33 (0)6 26 74 02 76

4

2 3

Malatret 73700 La Rosière

Manessier 73700 La Rosière

CONCIERGERIE

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C3/46

A2/62

E2

C2

H2/52

DEVELOPERS F2

LES CHARMETTES

LE LODZE

LE MONTANA

LE COMPTOIR DE LA ROSIERE

MGM IMMOBILIER

LE HAMEAU DE BARTHELEMY

A family-run chalet offering guests a warm reception. Functional, cosy and quiet apartments from 35 and 110m2. Traditional log fires, south-facing balconies, unhindered panoramic views. Sledging area. Private car park. Free WiFi.

Recently-built chalet made up of comfortable apartments for 4, 6 and 8 people, close to the resort centre and the forest. South-facing terrace in a quiet corner of the resort.

Chalet located at the foot of the slopes in Les Eucherts. Apartments sleeping 8 to 10 people.

Run and managed by the owner.

For property owners, tenants and holidaymakers. Le Comptoir is open 7 days a week and is located in the resort centre. Key collection, handovers, caretaking, hire of various items (linen, equipment, cots, prams).

Shop and WiFi area.

Specialist in luxury accomodation. New rental programmes available: fully-accommodation with additional services, exceptional location.

See us for more details.

Located in Les Eucherts, this quality chalet will house 20 apartments ranging from 3 to 6 rooms with south-facing views of Mont Pourri and the Haute Tarentaise Valley. The building will also include a wellness area and will be heated using granulated wood.

www.chalet-charmettes.com

www.chalet-le-lodze.com

www.chalet-le-montana.com

www.lecomptoirdelarosiere.com

www.mgm-constructeur.com

www.terresens.com

laurence.eric.gaidet@wanadoo.fr

contact@chalet-le-lodze.com

contact@chalet-larosiere.com

contact@lecomptoirdelarosiere.com

mgmetvous@mgm-immobilier.fr

contact@terresens.com

+33 (0)6 26 74 02 76

+33 (0)4 79 07 30 34

+33 (0)4 79 06 82 66

+33 (0)6 12 98 51 05 | +33 (0)7 60 83 79 11

+33 (0)4 79 06 12 64

+33 (0)800 880 880

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

5

Le Vieux Village 73700 La Rosière

3

Manessier 73700 La Rosière

3

Le village des Eucherts 73700 La Rosière

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Manessier 73700 La Rosière

SPORT SHOPS

LE CENTRE D2/17

ARPIN SPORTS

PRECISION SKI

LA GRANGE A SKIS

COLETTE SPORT

D2/24

D2/17

E2/56

C2/37

D2/42

SKI LOISIRS

SKI REPUBLIC

SKI LOISIRS Equipment hire: Choose from selection of the best brands and get a discount when you book via our website! On sale: Clothing, accessories, equipment. Ski boot specialist: various different options, a large choice and personalised recommendations. 2 shops in the resort centre.

Hire and sale of skiing equipment, winter accessories and stylish mountain wear. Ski storage and free equipment testing.

In the resort centre, near the Tourist Office: rental and sale of skis and snowboards. Surf shop: fashion and technicalclothing. Repairs, boot fitting.

Precisionski, specialists in ski and snowboard rental. Find us in just a few clicks on precisionskirent.com and get up to 60% off. We offer a wide range of services designed to make your life easier. No stress, no worries with Precisionski!

Hire of skis, snowboards, snowshoes, touring skis, telemark skis, cross-country skis. Boutique selling clothing and accessories. Efficient equipment repair workshop.

Ski and snowboard hire specialists: Benefit from great gear at great prices with up to 50% off standard prices on ski-republic.com. Regularly serviced equipment. Reservation is simple via our website. Accessories available in store.

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www.colettesport.com

www.lagrangeaskis.fr

www.precisionski-rent.com

www.skiexpress-larosiere.com

www.ski-republic.com

arpin.sport@wanadoo.fr

info@colettesport.com

lagrangeaski@gmail.com

larosiere.precision@danisports.fr

skiloisirs@gmail.com

info@ski-republic.com

+33 (0)4 79 06 81 21 | +33 (0)6 14 41 53 70

+33 (0)4 79 06 80 56 | +33 (0)6 10 02 18 37

+33 (0)4 79 06 33 11 | +33 (0)6 60 57 93 82

+33 (0)4 58 14 07 77

+33 (0)6 43 38 08 35

+33 (0)4 79 22 38 76

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

C2/5

B2/82

C2/53

INTERSPORT

OLYMPIC SPORTS CENTRE

LA POUDRE

LA TRACE

2 sports shops: one in the resort centre (300m²) and one at the foot of the slopes (65m²). Ski hire, sale of clothing and accessories. Highprecision workshop.

The shop is ideally situated at the bottom of the slopes. Free ski storage. Marc Pirard (coach of the French downhill skiing team) and his staff are on hand to advise you in the rental shop: large variety of equipment and outstanding service.

Equipment hire and sales. Part of the Intersport chain, a guarantee of quality and professionalism.

Hire of ski, snowboard and telemark equipment and boots. From half-day to weekly hire, and more. Special prices for teens, families and groups. Equipment maintenance. Advice and adjustments to equipment according to your level. Sale of accessories. At the foot of the slopes. Free ski storage.

www.intersport-larosiere.com

www.olympicsports.fr

www.intersport-rent.fr

info@intersport-larosiere.com

contact@olympicsports.fr

intersport.lapoudre@gmail.com

latrace.larosiere@orange.fr

+33 (0)4 79 06 81 58 | +33 (0)6 43 38 08 35

+33 (0)4 79 06 58 96

+33 (0)4 79 06 27 33

+33 (0)4 79 06 85 65 | +33 (0)6 23 08 26 79

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Le Centre 73700 La Rosière

Les Chavonnes Hautes 73700 La Rosière

STATE OF MIND 68

STATE OF MIND 67

D2/17 - C2/13

SPORT SHOPS

LES EUCHERTS G2/70

G2/70

INTERSPORT LES EUCHERTS

OLYMPIC SPORTS LES EUCHERTS

QUICKSILVER

Hire of skis, snowboards, maintenance, repairs.

Sale of accessories. Place des Eucherts, at the foot of the slopes.

The shop is ideally situated at the bottom of the slopes. Free ski storage. Marc Pirard (coach of the French downhill skiing team) and his staff are on hand to advise you in the rental shop: large variety of equipment and outstanding service.

Quicksilver Board Rider Store in Les Eucherts: exclusive fashion & trends by Roxy and Quiksilver for men, women and children.

www.intersport-larosiere-eucherts.com

www.olympicsports.fr

www.les-balcons.com

info@intersport-larosiere-eucherts.com

contact@olympicsports.fr

quiksilverlarosiere@orange.fr

+33 (0)4 79 07 67 08

33 (0)4 79 06 88 37

+33 (0)4 79 23 18 43

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

G2/70

SPORT 2000 LES EUCHERTS

TWINNER

Located at the bottom of the slopes on the Place des Eucherts. Hire of skis, snowboards and snow bikes. Sale of helmets, goggles and other accessories. Discounts available on bookings made via our website.

200m2 ski hire shop. Big-name brands. Highperformance workshop, factory finish.

www.sport2000.fr

www.twinner-la-rosiere-les-eucherts.fr

s2000eucherts@gmail.com

surfskishoplr@les-balcons.com

+33 (0)4 79 55 26 39

+33 (0)4 79 23 18 40

L’Averne 73700 La Rosière

L'Averne 73700 La Rosière

STATE OF MIND 70

G2/70

STATE OF MIND 69

G2/70

PARTNERS RESTAURANTS, BARS & SHOPS

BARS, SNACKS, TEA ROOM & NIGHT CLUBS

RESTAURANTS L'ANCOLIE

H2/76

L’ACCROCHE CŒUR

G2/69

L’ESTAM

D2/17

AU P’TIT CREUX

www.chalet-accroche-coeur.fr

+33 (0)4 79 06 86 71

L’ENTRE-DEUX

H2/76

restaurantlestam@hotmail.com

+33 (0) 4 79 41 53 57

+33 (0)4 79 06 13 65

D2/17

LE GENEPI

AUX TROIS OURS

G2/70

Tea room and small restauration

Snack

contact@chalet-accroche-coeur.fr

LA FLAM

C2/53

+33 (0)4 79 23 12 02

LA GRANGE

+33 (0)4 79 22 48 03

G2/70

LES MARMOTTES

D2/17

caffelattelarosiere@gmail.com +33 (0)4 79 06 05 67

D2/17

LE BAR DU PETIT ST BERNARD

+33 (0)6 10 15 64 13 | +33 (0)4 57 15 04 57

B2/10

LE BURGER BAR

G2/70

bar@petit-saint-bernard.com

www.les-balcons.com

hi@welcometolecomptoir.com

+33 (0)4 79 07 52 09

+33 (0)4 79 06 45 17

+33 (0)4 79 23 18 41

+33 (0)4 79 06 83 17

B2/47

LE 1850

D2/17

LE MOOBAR

www.latavernedumckinley.com

Bar

Night Club

www.les-balcons.com

lerestodesmarmottes@free.fr

florence.arpin@lemckinley.com

fredpossoz@yahoo.fr

www.les-balcons.com

+33 (0)4 79 23 18 38

+33 (0)4 79 40 19 88

+33 (0)4 79 06 58 58

+33 (0)4 79 00 57 65 | +33 (0)6 07 22 71 02

+33 (0)4 79 23 18 41

LE RELAIS DU PETIT ST BERNARD B2/10

petitsaintbernard@gmail.com

SHERPA - LES EUCHERTS G2/70

+33 (0)4 79 40 19 38

G2/70

LIBRAIRIE

C2/5

Newsagents, souvenirs

Supermarket

RESTAURANTS ON THE SLOPES F1/85

LA TRAVERSETTE

www.lantigel.com lantigel@sfr.fr +33 (0)7 71 62 78 77

H1/86

+ 33 (0)4 79 00 57 30

CHEZ ROBERT

C3/19

+ 33 (0)4 79 06 86 82

COOP LAITIERE DE HTE TARENTAISE D2/17

O’ DELICES TRAITEUR

Butcher, caterer, local products

Cheese and local products

Caterer - home delivery

tonychalet@wanadoo.fr

boucherietraiteur@chezrobert.fr

www.fromagebeaufort.com

www.larosiere-odelices.fr

+33 (0)6 11 70 51 07

+ 33 (0)4 79 06 20 83

+ 33 (0)4 79 06 80 57

+ 33 (0)6 87 20 64 57

AUX DELICES FERMIERS

D2/17

www.carrefour-montagne-la-rosiere.com

+ 33 (0)4 79 23 18 39

LE PLAN DU REPOS

CARREFOUR MONTAGNE Supermarket

www.les-balcons.com

+33 (0)6 23 94 92 07

D2/17

SHOPS

www.petit-saint-bernard.com

C1/84

LE COMPTOIR - BAR A VINS www.welcometolecomptoir.com

www.lerestodesmarmottes.fr

L’ANTIGEL

+33 (0)4 79 06 22 28

legenepi@aol.com

LE MC KINLEY

D2/17

Tea room and small restauration

www.petit-saint-bernard.com resto-lentredeux@orange.fr

CAFFE LATTE

G2/70

Local products

LA MONTAGNE DES SAVEURS

C2/5

BOULANGERIE DURANTON G2/70 - C2/5

Local products

Bakery

+ 33 (0)4 79 06 80 28

+ 33 (0)4 79 00 94 57

STATE OF MIND 71

+ 33 (0)4 79 08 32 71

LA FERME DE MONTVALEZAN D2/17 Local products patcat.mailland@orange.fr + 33 (0)4 79 06 34 73

STATE OF MIND 72

odile-auxdelicesfermiers@orange.fr

LA ROSIERE RESERVATION

DIRECTORY ACCOMMODATION

reservation@larosiere.net reservation.larosiere.net

SERVICES IN THE RESORT +33(0)4 79 06 89 59

ACTIVITIES Post Office

+33(0)4 79 08 06 32

GROCERIES

Association des Loueurs Particuliers

+33(0)3 25 31 38 01

Gas cylinder Supplier

+33(0)4 79 06 86 21

Bowling Kitzbühel

+33(0)4 79 07 54 46

Duranton Père & Fils - Bakery

+33(0)4 79 00 94 57

Camping La Forêt

+33(0)4 79 06 86 21

Garage

+33(0)4 79 06 83 76

Mountain Guide Office

+33(0)4 79 41 04 18

Aux Délices Fermiers

+33(0)4 79 08 32 71

Chalet Le Bugatti

+33(0)2 43 42 73 24

Police (Bourg Saint Maurice)

+33(0)4 79 07 04 25

Mountain Haute Tarantaise Office

+33(0)4 79 06 88 37

Carrefour Montagne - Food shop

+33(0)4 79 06 86 82

Chalet Le Christiania

+33(0)6 87 60 80 12

Town Hall Montvalezan

+33(0)4 79 06 84 12

Christophe Pigeault - Independent Instructor

+33(0)6 20 61 76 81

Chez Robert - Catering & Butcher

+33(0)4 79 06 20 83

Chalet Le Crystal

+33(0)4 79 06 88 82

Local Weather (Daily report)

+33(0)8 99 71 02 73

Cinéma Le Ruitor

+33(0)4 79 06 86 04

Haute-Tarentaise Dairy cooperative

+33(0)4 79 06 80 57

Chalet Les Airelles

+33(0)6 08 99 12 84

La Rosière Tourist Office

+33(0)4 79 06 80 51

Colette Maitre - Cultural Activities

+33(0)4 79 06 80 56

La Ferme de Montvalezan

+33(0)4 79 06 34 73

Chalet Les Barillons

+33(0)4 79 06 84 83

Municipal Police

+33(0)6 07 41 03 16

Darentasia

+33(0)6 12 10 32 42

La Montagne des Saveurs

+33(0)4 79 06 80 28

Chalet Les Charmettes

+33(0)4 79 07 43 34

Electricity / Water Board

+33(0)4 79 06 84 45

Didier Pointière - Mountain Guide

+33(0)6 83 71 32 88

O'Délices

+33(0)6 87 20 64 57

Chalet Esther

+33(0)4 79 06 80 55

Ski Lift Company Office

+33(0)4 79 40 12 00

E.S.F.

+33(0)4 79 06 81 26

Bread and croissant - Les 4 Epis

+33(0)4 79 06 81 25

Chalet Le Lodzé

+33(0)4 79 07 30 34

Technical Services

+33(0)4 79 06 83 91

Espace Forme

+33(0)4 79 06 86 95

+33(0)4 79 23 18 39

Hôtel Belvédère

+33(0)4 79 06 83 00

Evolution 2

+33(0)4 79 40 19 80

Sherpa Alimentation Les Eucherts - Food shop Sherpa Alimentation Les Terrasses- Food shop

FACIM – Patrimoine

+33(0)4 79 06 80 51

Child Care

+33(0)6 68 30 98 22

Golf

+33(0)6 22 25 19 94

Lambert Fournier - Independent Instructor

+33(0)6 11 88 22 85

Les Galopins Garderie / Kid's Club

+33(0)4 79 06 89 67

Massage Me

+33(0)6 12 65 34 52

Massage Miravidi

+33(0)6 72 79 06 83

Massage de bien-être, relaxant et sportif

+33(0)6 12 39 22 90

Hôtel Chalet Matsuzaka

+33(0)4 79 07 53 13

Hôtel Le Relais Du Petit St Bernard

+33(0)4 79 06 80 48

L' Accroche Coeur

+33(0)4 79 41 53 57

L'Ourson

+33(0)6 26 74 02 76

Laforêt Immobilier

+ 33 (0)4 79 40 20 20

Le Miravidi

+33(0)4 79 00 73 61

Les Alpages du Soleil

+33(0)6 71 11 94 90

SHOPS & SERVICES La Patte Blanche (Laundry)

+33(0)4 79 22 21 68

Sport 2000 (Key Copying)

+33(0)4 79 06 81 21

La Maison de Marie Les Terrasses (Newsagent) L’Epilobe (Gift Shop) Tabac

+33(0)4 79 06 14 97 +33(0)4 79 00 57 30 +33(0)4 79 06 83 19 +33(0)4 79 06 83 17

Les Chalets Du Valaisan

+33(0)4 79 06 85 96

M.G.M. Constructeur

+33(0)4 79 06 12 64

Patinoire Couverte

+33(0)4 79 08 30 20

Résidence Le Planica

+33(0)4 79 04 31 80

Poney Club

+33(0)6 19 46 48 44

Résidence Le Refuge

+33(0)4 79 00 86 63

RelaxSession

+33(0)6 49 83 94 57

Résidence Le Roc Noir

+33(0)4 79 41 44 59

San Bernardo Snowkite

+33(0)6 29 48 02 18

Résidence Les Balcons de la Rosière

+33(0)4 79 04 31 50

Spa Les Balcons

+33(0)4 79 23 18 44

Résidence Les Cimes Blanches

+33(0)4 79 23 12 90

Spa Ô des Cimes - Les Cimes Blanches

+33(0)4 79 23 12 90

Résidence Lodge Héméra

+33(0)4 79 00 36 05

Résidences Le Montana / Les Clarines

+33(0)4 79 06 82 66

Résidences Le Panoramic / Le Tyrol

+33(0)4 79 06 80 55

Ski & Soleil

+33(0)4 79 07 56 63

CRAFTSMEN Stéphane Arpin-Pont (Woodwork, furniture)

+33(0)4 79 22 61 73

Jean-Jacques Croz, Electrician

+33(0)4 79 06 86 40

Guy Gaide (Woodwork, furniture)

+33(0)4 79 06 84 59

Sylvain Godon Boisart (Woodwork, furniture)

+33(0)4 79 22 42 77

Gilles Maitre (Woodwork)

+33(0)4 57 37 62 12

Dominique Maitre (Roofing)

+33(0)4 79 06 82 51

Fabien Trinquet (Plumbing)

+33(0)6 12 39 21 75

Le Comptoir de La Rosière (Conciergerie)

+33 (0)6 12 98 51 05

SPORT SHOPS Arpin Sport / Sport 2000

+33(0)4 79 06 81 21

Colette Sport

+33(0)4 79 06 80 56

Intersport Les Eucherts

+33(0)4 79 07 67 08

Intersport Centre

+33(0)4 79 06 81 58

La Poudre / Intersport

+33(0)6 43 38 08 35

La Grange à Skis / SKISET

Spa Ô des Cimes - Le Lodge Hemera

+33(0)4 79 00 36 05

Tennis

+33(0)4 79 06 80 51

Archery

+33(0)6 70 93 59 17

+33(0)4 79 06 33 11

+33(0)4 79 06 83 58

BARS, SNACKS & RESTAURANTS Au P’tit Creux - Take Away

+ 33(0)4 79 06 05 67

Aux Trois Ours

+ 33(0)6 10 15 64 13

Petit Saint Bernard - Bar & Snacks

+ 33(0)4 79 06 45 17

Bar Le 1850

+ 33(0)6 07 22 71 02

Caffè Latte - Teau room

+33 (0)4 79 06 22 28

Chalet Anca - Mountain Snacks

+ 33(0)6 83 30 99 74

L'Ancolie - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 06 86 71

L'Antigel - Mountain Restaurant

+ 33(0)6 23 94 92 07

L'Arpin’s Bar

+ 33(0)9 54 23 24 85

L'Avalanche

+ 33(0)6 76 72 07 17

L’Entre-Deux - Restaurant

+33 (0)4 79 23 12 02

L'Estam - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 06 13 65

L'Igloo - Bar

+ 33(0)4 79 06 81 25

La Flam’ - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 22 48 03

La Grange - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 23 18 38

La Traversette - Mountain Restaurant

+ 33(0)6 11 70 51 07

Le Comptoir - Bar Snack

+ 33(0)4 79 06 83 17

La Trace

+33(0)4 79 06 85 65

Olympic Sports Centre / SKISET

+33(0)4 79 06 58 96

Olympic Sports Les Eucherts / SKISET

+33(0)4 79 06 88 37

Hospital (Bourg-Saint-Maurice)

+33(0)4 79 41 79 79

Le Flocon - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 07 54 46

Precision Ski

+33 (0)4 58 14 07 77

Physiotherapist

+33(0)6 72 79 06 83

Le Genépi - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 07 52 09

Quiksilver

+33(0)4 79 23 18 43

Physiotherapist

+33(0)4 79 00 22 22

Le Kitzbühel - Bar

+ 33(0)4 79 07 54 46

Doctor

+33(0)4 79 06 89 09

Le Mc. Kinley - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 06 58 58

+33(0)4 79 06 86 00

Le Plan du Repos - Mountain Restaurant

+ 33(0)7 71 62 78 77

Le Pub

+ 33(0)4 79 41 31 08

Le Relais du Petit St Bernard

+ 33(0)4 79 40 19 38

Les Marmottes - Restaurant

+ 33(0)4 79 40 19 88

Ski Loisirs / Skimium.com

+33(0)4 79 06 80 85

MEDICAL SERVICES

Ski Republic

+33(0)4 79 22 38 76

Pharmacy

Sport 2000 Les Eucherts

+33(0)4 79 55 26 39

Emergency services

Surf Ski Shop / Twinner

+33(0)4 79 23 18 40

Fire and rescue

Summer & winter directory.

Some establishments may be closed in summer.

112 18

TRANSPORT

Ski Food / Le Moo Bar

Allo Taxi du Petit St Bernard

+33(0)6 07 01 98 60

Avec Taxi Jean-Pierre

+33(0)6 26 45 94 16

Alpbus RATP

+33(0)820 205 330

+ 33(0)4 79 23 18 41

STATE OF MIND 74

Adélie Immobilier

STATE OF MIND 73

+33 (0)4 79 06 83 92

Our booking office staff are on hand to help you plan your holiday down to the last detail. We have a host of à la carte services and exclusive all-inclusive package holidays to choose from.

STATE OF MIND 75

+41 22 717 71 11

www.gva.ch +33 892 353 535 (from outside France)

www.lyonaeroport.fr www.voyages-sncf.com

Geneva International Airport HOTELS Le Belvédère

La Roz

Le Relais du Petit St Bernard

Le Plein Soleil

50 27 49 75 72 59 4 71 38 43 6 14 41 39 51 23

D3 D2 D3 B2 B2 G2 B3 B2 F3 E2 B2 D2 A2 F2 G2 H2

Les Airelles Les Alpages L’Androsace Les Arbousiers L’Arnica Les Arolles Les Balcons de Tarentaise Les Barillons Le Bec Rouge Belleface Le Belvédère Les Bouquetins Le Braconnier La Brindzé I et II Le Bugatti Les Chalets des Eucherts

BUILDINGS AND CHALETS

IMMEUBLES ET CHALETS

6km 12 C2 10 B2 31 E3

HOTELS

71

3

48

D3 C2 D2 E3 C3 21 37 53 73 3 1 11 56 60 9 18 54 62 25 91 78 47 36 77 48 66 44 74 53 57 58 29 5 81 19 7 16 13 24

D3 C2 C2 A2 B3 B2 G2 E2 B2 B2 C2 G3 A2 D2 E3 A2 B2 H2 H2 B2 A2 G2 F2 C2 E2 B2 E3 C2 H2 C3 B2 D2 C2 D2

61 E2

83 8 17 28 46

7

Les Alpages du Soleil Les Chalets de La Rosière Les Chalets du Valaisan La Chanousia Les Charmettes La Charpenterie (Chalet Oliver) Les Chavonnes Chez Jean Le Clapey L’Esquirol Les Gentianes Les Grandes Alpes Le Grand Tétras Les Granges de La Rosière Le Hameau des Mélèzes Les Hauts de La Rosière Horizon 1850 La Lauzière Le Lodzé La Louie Blanche Le Lycopode Le Lyskamm Le Mc. Kinley Les Merisiers Le Miravidi Les Niverolles L’Ourson Papillons Perdrix Le Prariond Les Sapins Le Schatzi Le Schuss Les Terrasses Le Transalpin La Troïka Le Val Rosière Le Valaisan Le Vanoise Les Vertes Années

BUILDINGS AND CHALETS

60

72

9

4

5

53

G2 E3 B2 B2 D2 F2 H2 G2 B2 D2

Chalet le Christiania Les Clarines Le Crystal La Ferme d’Elisa Le Grand Paradis Les Chalets du Kandahar Le Montana Le Panoramic Le Planica Le Tyrol

33 64 80 90 34 89

G2 G2 C2 D2 G2 C2

18

Les Balcons de La Rosière Les Cimes Blanches CGH Le Lodge Hemera CGH Les Marmottons Le Refuge Le Roc Noir

HOLIDAY RENTALS (RATED)

RESIDENCES DE TOURISME

40 30 22 45 42 67 52 35 65 26

HOLIDAY RENTALS (UNRATED)

RESIDENCES LOCATIVES

56 E2 MGM Immobilier

PROPERTY DEVELOPER

12

89

PROMOTEUR / CONSTRUCTEUR

55 F3 Camping La Forêt

CARAVAN SITE

CAMPING-CARAVANEIGE

42 D2 Adélie Immobilier 42 D2 Agence Ski & Soleil 37 C2 Agence V.M.S.R.

ESTATE AGENTS

AGENCES IMMOBILIERES

69 G2 L’Accroche Coeur 68 F2 Chalet Matsuzaka

CHALETS HOTELS

46

CHALET HOTELS

6

8

2

13

19

37

80

49

20

25

83

17 26

Le 1850 L’Arpin’s Bar Aux Trois Ours Bar du Petit Saint Bernard Le Caffe Latte Le Comptoir L’Igloo Le Kitzbühel La Taverne du Mc Kinley Le Moobar Le Pub Le Burger Bar L’ Avalanche

17 D2 Les 4 Epis

BAKERIES

DEPOT DE PAIN / VIENOISERIE

70 G2 Duranton père & Fils 5 C2 Duranton père & Fils

BAKERIES

ARTISAN BOULANGER

70 G2 Aux Délices Fermiers 19 C3 Chez Robert Coop. Laitière de 17 D2 Haute Tarentaise 17 D2 La Ferme de Montvalezan 5 C2 La Montagne des Saveurs A 7km O’Délices Livraison à domicile

REGIONAL BUTCHERS - DELICATESSEN

D2 D2 G2 B2 D2 D2 D2 G2 B2 G2 D2 G2 D2

BOUCHER-TRAITEUR-FROMAGE

17 17 70 10 17 17 17 70 47 70 17 70 42

BAR-NIGHTCLUB-SNACK-TEA SALON

BAR-DISCO-SNACK-SALON THE

17 D2 Carrefour Montagne Sherpa Alimentation 5 C2 (Centre) Sherpa Alimentation 70 G2 (Eucherts)

ALIMENTATION GROCERY

21

24

17

16

+33 820 205 330 (from outside France)

IMMEUBLES ET CHALETS

75

1

79

mbontoux.taxi@orange.fr

78

62 73

22

58 82

14

15

43 28

D2 D2 D2 C2 D2

Le Comptoir (Tabac) L’Epilobe La Maison de Marie La Presse Déco / souvenirs

D2 G2 C2 D2

Le Grand Paradis Place des Eucherts Les Terrasses Le Valaisan II * Certains commerces et hébergements sont susceptibles d’être fermés l’hiver.

42 70 5 17

SHOPPING CENTRES

CENTRES COMMERCIAUX

17 17 17 5 24

PRESSE-SOUVENIRS-TABAC PRESS-GIFTS-TOBACCO

53 C2 Au P’tit Creux 70 G2 Le Burger Bar

TAKE AWAY

VENTE A EMPORTER

G2 H2 D2 D2 G2 D2 G2 D2 B2 D2

56 57

29

L’Accroche Coeur L’Ancolie L’Entre-Deux La Flam’ Le Flocon Le Genépi La Grange Les Marmottes La Taverne du Mc. Kinley Le Comptoir Le Relais du 10 B2 Petit Saint Bernard 31 E3 La Roz 17 D2 L’Estam

69 76 17 17 70 17 70 17 47 17

RESTAURANTS

50

27

RESTAURANTS

42

90

vers/to La Thuile - Italie

31

91

32

55

38

39

67

F

17 17 37 17 64 17 56 17 13 70 70 64 58 70 24 42 70 70 53 5

D2 D2 C2 D2 F2 D2 E2 D2 C2 G2 G2 G2 B2 G2 D2 D2 G2 G2 C2 C2

Skiset Olympic Sports Centre Quiksilver Skimium Ski Republic Sport 2000 Twinner Les Eucherts La Trace Twinner - La Poudre

Skiset Olympic Sports Snow Cimes

Skiset Olympic Sports Les Eucherts

L’Appart Arpin Sport Colette Sport Evolution 2 Centre Evolution 2 Les Eucherts Graffiti Pro Shop Skiset La Grange à Skis Intersport Intersport Intersport Les Eucherts

SPORTS SHOPS

MAGASINS DE SPORT

Le Chalet Anca (TSD Fort Express) 87 84 C1 L’Antigel 85 F1 Le Plan du Repos 86 H1 La Traversette (TSD Fort Express) Le Vieux Chalet (TS Les Ecudets) 88

RESTAURANTS D’ALTITUDE RESTAURANTS ON THE PISTS

30

61

jean-pierre@taxi-rosiere.com

MANNESSIER LE GOLLET FRONT DE NEIGE LE VIEUX VILLAGE LES PAPILLONS LES CHAVONNES HAUTES LE CENTRE L’OREE L’AVERNE MALATRET VILLAGE DES EUCHERTS

AREAS

+33 426 007 007 (from outside France)

QUARTIERS

36 35 (from a french phone)

E

www.taxi-rosiere.com

3

0 826 800 826 (from a french phone) 45 65

14

www.mobisavoie.fr / https://resa.larosierebybus.com

41

Bourg Saint-Maurice station

66

Grenoble Aiport 10

Airports, train stations, ski resorts. All of our vehicles are 4x4 and seat 1 to 8 people. Optimum comfort for passengers and plenty of luggage space. Please contact us for group bookings.

84

From Bourg Saint Maurice station

2

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

BY TRAIN 47

20, Rue des Glières 73700 Séez

S

www.chambery-airport.com

to

+33 (0)4 79 41 02 05 / +33 (0)6 07 01 98 60

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www.grenoble-airport.com

TAXI DU PETIT ST BERNARD

88

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+33 (0)4 76 65 48 48 +33 (0)6 26 45 94 16

1

+33 (0)4 79 54 49 54

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Chambéry Airport

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www.taxi-la-rosiere.com

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BY PLANE

D

0 820 205 330 (from a french phone)

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BY COACH

B

Le Chatelard 73700 La Rosière

A

Please note: The Petit-Saint-Bernard pass is sometimes closed to traffic (in general, from October to May). In winter, set your Sat Nav to go via Albertville.

At your service 24/7. Transfers between airports, train stations and ski resorts. Plus: Transfers between resorts – Assistance – Wheelchairaccessible transport.

Advance booking recommended!

ACCOMMODATION

74

ère lvéd Be

68

6 km

85

23 km

D2 42

Station service Petrol station

F2

H2

B2

Salle Jean Arpin Village hall

C2 2

Liaison piétonne éclairée Illuminated footpath

WC public Public lavatories

Restaurants

Parking Car park

Parking couvert Covered car park

Arrêt navette Bus stop

Pompiers Fire brigade and emergency services

Pharmacie Chemist

Médecin Doctor

F3

C2

C2

Laverie - Laundry

Laverie Blanchisserie - Laundry

Garderie - Club Loisirs Creche - Kids club

Garage - Auto repair

38

5

53

G2

G2 70 64

F2

Ecole - School D2

Dépôt de gaz - Gas cylinder supplier

F3 D3

55 20 15

Chapelle Jean-Paul II Jean-Paul II Chapel

B2 79

32

Banque : guichet automatique Bank : cash dispenser

Police Municipale - Local Police

Bibliothèque - Library

Office de Tourisme Les Eucherts Tourist Office Les Eucherts

Gare routière - Bus station

Centrale de réservation - Booking Office

Agence Postale - Post Office

76

C2

C2

C2

B2

F2

D2

D2

H2

B2

C2

H2

F2

80 C2

64 G2

68

33 G2

77

70 G2

25

5

G2

B2

70 G2

2

64

17

70 G2

2

5

Télésiège accessible aux piétons Chair lift open to walkers

Ô des Cimes Spa d’Altitude Spa Ô des Cimes

Spa et massages - Matsuzaka

Spa et massages - Les Balcons

Massage et Kiné - Le Miravidi

Patinoire Ice rink

Fondation FACIM - Visites patrimoine FACIM - Culture & history guided tours

Espace luge Sledging area

Espace Forme Gym & fitness centre

Jardins d’enfants Kindergartens

Administration et Bureau des Guides Office and Mountain Guides

Ecole du Ski Français Ski School (ESF)

Jardin d’enfants Kindergarten

Administration des Eucherts Office in Les Eucherts

Administration du centre Office in the center

Ecole de Ski Evolution 2 Ski School (Evolution 2)

Caisses Lift pass office

Maison du Ski - Administration et Caisses Administration and lift pass offices

DSR - Remontées mécaniques DSR - Lifts and technical services:

Cinéma

Chiens Saint Bernard Saint Bernard dogs

Bureau Montagne Haute Tarentaise B2

Bowling

Ateliers peinture Painting workshops

52

70 G2

C2

86

H

70 G2

37

20 km Bourg Saint Maurice

23

9 km

35

77 81 36

Séez

11

51

87

Montvalezan

Office de Tourisme Centre Tourist Office Centre

54

40

70

D2

G2 70

59

33

44

G

17

D2

34

69

64

25

Summer only: Via Italy

SHOPS & TRADES

From Courmayeur, or up through the Aosta Valley. When you reach Pré-SaintDidier, follow directions to La Thuile then the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass.

TAXI JEAN-PIERRE

COMMERCES

Take the A43 motorway until you reach Albertville. Take the dual carriageway to Moûtiers. Follow the RN 90 to Bourg Saint Maurice and then the RD 1090 towards the Petit Saint Bernard pass.

BY TAXI

SERVICES

BY CAR

ACTIVITES

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