La Toussuire Ski Resort Guide
La Toussuire, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 2,620m |
| Resort Height | 1,800m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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La Toussuire
One of the oldest ski centres in France (although with plenty of modern development) situated in the under-rated and uncrowded Grand Large Region. Settlement here dates back to Roman times but the snow sports options are thoroughly 'nouveau'.
Summary
The French ski resort of La Toussuire is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,800m, with 45km of marked runs.
La Toussuire is part of the Les Sybelles ski area with access to 240km of downhill skiing, with 136 marked pistes, served by a total of 67 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in La Toussuire itself (45km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Les Sybelles ski resorts of Albiez Montrond, Le Corbier, Les Bottières, St Colomban des Villards, St Jean d'Arves and St Sorlin d'Arves.
The ski resort itself is at 1,800m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,620m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
La Toussuire offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
La Toussuire is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in La Toussuire.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Toussuire?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 23 January, with around 53cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,855m |
Ski Area Stats
La Toussuire Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 16 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Les Sybelles Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 36 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 58 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 31 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 240km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 | |
Altitudes
La Toussuire Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,620m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,800m |
| Resort Altitude (La Toussuire) | 1,800m |
| Max Vertical | 820m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
La Toussuire Overview
One of the oldest ski centres in France (although with plenty of modern development) situated at the heart of the Sybelles ski region. Settlement here dates back to Roman times but the snow sports options are thoroughly 'nouveau'.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Toussuire is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'ced'.
Location and Map
Where is La Toussuire?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Les Sybelles, Savoie.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Toussuire is Chambery, 60 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Turin Caselle, Turin Cuneo and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
Chambery is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 12,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 9km of ski runs, with 80 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Toussuire open?
Open (since December 19, 2020).
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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 La Toussuire, 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 La Toussuire Tourist Office for the latest.
