Aussois Ski Resort Guide
Aussois, France
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates and Beginners. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 50km |
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
| Resort Height | 1,500m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Aussois
A year round Savoyard resort in the Maurienne Valley, 7km from Modane and near to the Vanoise National Park.
Summary
The French ski resort of Aussois is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,500m, with 50km of marked runs.
Aussois has direct access to 50km of downhill skiing, with 21 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,750m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Aussois offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Aussois offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Aussois.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Aussois?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 23 June.
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Snow this week
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,731m |
Ski Area Stats
Aussois Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 50km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 35km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes
Aussois Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,500m |
| Resort Altitude (Aussois) | 1,500m |
| Max Vertical | 1,250m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners |
Aussois Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Les Balmes'.
Location and Map
Where is Aussois?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Savoie, Rhône-Alpes.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Aussois is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Turin Caselle, Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Geneva, Turin Cuneo, Genoa and Milan Malpensa airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,160 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 23km of ski runs, with 104 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Aussois open?
Opened : December 12, 2020.
Closed : April 15, 2021.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Aussois, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Aussois Tourist Office for the latest.
