St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire ski resort
Snow Range
1100-2620m
an unknown ski area waiting to be discovered
Les Sybelles is a new and developing ski area in the Maurienne Valley linking a number of villages, these include St Sorlin d'Arves and La Toussuire. With over 310km of piste and continual improvements being made to the pistes and ski lifts, the Les Sybelles area is an excellent alternative to the more expensive mainstream resorts. St Sorlin ski resort has the largest ski area and is a small, charming village with a typically French atmosphere and history dating back to the 17th century. La Toussuire ski resort is set in a bowl with skiing on most sides and has excellent lift access to the rest of the Les Sybelles area. Both resorts have a good range of off the slope activities and some excellent quality self catering accommodation.
- the experience
- the slopes St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire snowboarding
- St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire
The experience
St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire Après Ski
Both resorts have informal, low-key but good value nightlife.
· St Sorlin - La Petite Ferme and L'Avalanche for après ski
· La Toussuire - Le Cairn bowling has a bar as well as bowling
Activities
· Snow shoe walks · Husky dog sleigh rides · Paragliding · Skidooing
Eating out in St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire
Excellent value for money with a wide choice · 3 course dinner from around €30 · Pizza/pasta dishes from €9 · Fondue from €20.
· St Sorlin d'Arves - La Table de Marie for local specialities and L'Avalanche pizzeria
· La Toussuire - Les Soldanelles and Les Airelles for Savoyard specialities
Other amenities
· Shops · Entertainment programme · Cheese dairy with guided tours and tasting
Family choice
The ESF operate a skiing kindergarten for children from 3 years old with a special ski area. The Petits Diables crèche in the centre of St. Sorlin takes children from 3 months to 5 years and offers full day care (with lunch for 2 years plus), 0900-1730, approx. €120 per week.
Resort features
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Chambery 1 hr 30 mins
The slopes
Beginners
There are plenty of confidence building green and blue runs throughout the ski area, as well as some gentle nursery slopes near both of the villages. With the nursery drag lifts and gentle slopes to master the basics, novice skiers will soon progress to the scenic runs at the top of the mountain.
Intermediates
The Sybelles offers plenty of terrain for intermediates, from wide open groomed runs at La Balme above St Sorlin, to the confidence building reds and blues of La Toussuire - there is certainly plenty to keep everyone happy!
Advanced
There are six resorts covering 310kms of piste in Les Sybelles with a wide variety of terrain including a few challenging black runs and extensive off piste. Head over to St Colomban des Villards where the pistes are deserted and the scenery is beautiful for a unforgettable day.
Snowboarding
Les Sybelles offers some enjoyable and varied terrain with plenty to test the freerider. There is a snow park in St. Sorlin, Le Corbier and La Toussuire as well as a free ride area at St. Sorlin. Beginners are well catered for with uncrowded, wide novice slopes.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
310kms (Les Sybelles)
Piste type No of runs Easy 64 Intermediate 27 Difficult 5 -
Number of lifts
76 (Les Sybelles), (3 gondolas, 27 chairlifts, 46 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N, NW
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Snow cannons
233
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Longest run
7kms
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Mountain restaurants
11
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Cross-country trails
6kms
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Snow Range
1100-2620m
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Village Height:
St. Sorlin: 1,600m (5,249ft), La Toussuire: 1,750m (5,742ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,620m (8,595ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| St. Sorlin (local) | £133 | £114 | £114 |
| La Toussuire (local) | £119 | £110 | £110 |
| Les Sybelles | £160 | £136 | £136 |
| 6 day family passes* | St Sorlin | Toussuire | Sybelles |
| 2 adults & 2 children | £468 | £464 | £562 |
| 2 adults & 3 children | £582 | £514 | £698 |
| 2 adults & 4 children | £695 | £569 | £834 |
Lift pass coverage: St. Sorlin local covers St Sorlin. La Toussuire local covers La Toussuire. Area covers all lifts in Les Sybelles ski area. *Family lift pass Child 5-17yrs incl.
Photo required for lift pass? No
Ski/Board Tuition
| St Sorlin d'Arves | Adult | Child |
| Ski/board (6 x 2 hrs) | £93 | £93 |
High Season: deps. 19/12-02/01 & 23/01-06/03
Low Season: All other dates
Children: Ski 4-12 yrs, same hours as adults. Board 10-12 yrs.
| La Toussuire | Adult | Child |
| Ski/board (6 x 2 or 2.5 hrs) | £93 | £93 |
Usual hours of instruction: (ESF) low season 1000-1230, high season 0900-1100, 1100-1300 or 1500-1700.
High Season: deps. 06/02 - 06/03
Low Season: All other dates
Children: Ski 5-12 yrs, same hours as adults. Board 10-12 yrs.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| St Sorlin & La Toussuire | Adult | Child* |
| First Time ski | £292 | £249 |
| First Time board | £304 | £256 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, tuition (as per above description) & local lift pass.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| La Toussuire | La Toussuire | St Sorlin | St Sorlin | |
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £59 | £35 | £61 | £44 |
| Silver skis | £74 | £59 | £78 | £61 |
| Gold skis | £100 | - | £88 | - |
| Ski/board boots | £38 | £25 | £38 | £21 |
| Snowboard | £74 | £59 | £78 | £61 |
| Superior snowboard | £100 | - | £88 | - |
| Helmet | £14 | £14 | £19 | £19 |
Child skis and boots: 5-11yrs, board and boots: 7-11yrs.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.