La Toussuire is a ski resort located in the French Alps, specifically in the Maurienne Valley of the Savoie department.
Snow conditions: Generally reliable due to its altitude, with snowmaking capabilities on many runs.
Resort atmosphere: Family-friendly, with a more relaxed and authentic French village feel compared to some larger, more commercialized resorts.
Amenities:
– Various accommodation options, from hotels to self-catering apartments
– Ski schools and childcare facilities
– Restaurants and bars, though nightlife is relatively low-key
Non-ski activities: Snowshoeing, ice skating, and a cinema are available.
Access: About 1.5 hours drive from Chambéry Airport or 2 hours from Geneva Airport.
Location: Part of the Les Sybelles ski area, one of the largest in France.
Altitude: The resort sits at 1,750 metres (5,900 feet), with ski runs reaching up to 2,620 metres (8,600 feet).
Ski terrain:
– 55 km of pistes within La Toussuire itself
– Access to 310 km of pistes across the entire Les Sybelles area
– Suitable for all levels, with a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs
Total km of track Les Sybelles 310km
Track type & runs Les Sybelles 310km
Typical track | Km |
Easy | 71.3km |
Intermediate | 217km |
Difficulty | 21.7km |
Number of lifts
Total lifts – 68
Gondolas – 1
Chairlifts – 28
Drag lifts – 30
Magic carpet – 9
Longest run L’Ouillon to St Colomban – 6.8km
Ski a linked red and blue run from the peak down to the little village of St Colomban, 1,290m below.