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La Toussuire Ski Resort Guide

La Toussuire, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length45km
Highest Lift2,620m
Resort Height1,800m
 Nearest AirportsChambery and Grenoble
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La Toussuire

The ski area of La Toussuire is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,800m, with 45km of marked runs.

Summary

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.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in La Toussuire is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'ced'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in La Toussuire?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 23 March.

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Ski Area Stats

La Toussuire Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Piste and Lift Stats
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 & Slopes

La Toussuire Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,620m
Lowest Piste1,800m
Resort Altitude (La Toussuire)1,800m
Max Vertical820m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, S, W

La Toussuire has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for La Toussuire
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in La Toussuire

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Location and Map

Where is La Toussuire?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to La Toussuire is Chambery, 60 minutes drive away.

Grenoble, Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Geneva, 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?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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