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Resort facts
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Resort Height
St. Sorlin: 1,600m (5,249ft), La Toussuire: 1,750m (5,742ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 1 hr 30 mins
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Typical costs
• small beer £2 • bottle of house wine £12 • cup of coffee £2
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
An unknown ski area waiting to be discovered
La Toussuire and St. Sorlin are two of the main resorts in one of France's most up and coming ski areas. Located high in the Maurienne Valley, the superb Les Sybelles ski area offers 310kms of uncrowded pistes and an excellent snow record. La Toussuire is a fantastic purpose built resort with extensive skiing set in a sunny bowl whilst St. Sorlin is a charming traditional village with a typically French atmosphere. Both resorts offer fantastic value for money, a range of off-piste activities and are set amid spectacular alpine scenery.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
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.
Nightlife
· both resorts have informal, low-key but good value nightlife · St Sorlin: La Petite Ferme · L'Avalanche
· La Toussuire: Le Cairn bowling also has a good barActivities
Snow shoe walks, husky dog sleigh rides, paragliding, skidooing
Eating out
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 specialitiesOther amenities
· Shops · Entertainment programme · Cheese dairy with guided tours and tasting
Private Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
Representatives (Reps)
La Toussuire has a limited rep service so pre-booking of ski packs is recommended. On arrival you will receive a Crystal welcome pack and the contact number for the nearby Crystal rep based in St. Sorlin d'Arves
Families
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.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs -
Our best deals to St. Sorlin & La Toussuire
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | St. Sorlin & La Toussuire in France | Self catering |
£240 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | St. Sorlin & La Toussuire in France | Self catering |
£250 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | St. Sorlin & La Toussuire in France | Self catering |
£259 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | St. Sorlin & La Toussuire in France | Self catering |
£292 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | St. Sorlin & La Toussuire in France | Self catering |
£321 based on 4 sharing |