Les Karellis Ski Resort Guide
Les Karellis, France
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 2,550m |
| Resort Height | 1,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Annecy |
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Les Karellis
A purpose built centre, not dissimilar in design to Arc 1800. The skiing is mostly below the (high) tree-line on north-facing slopes and is an intermediate's paradise. Trails are up to 3km long. Lift-linked to the tiny village of Albanne which has a single drag lift
Summary
The French ski resort of Les Karellis is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 60km of marked runs.
Les Karellis has direct access to 60km of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 16 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,550m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Les Karellis offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Les Karellis offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Les Karellis?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 23 January, with around 113cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Les Karellis Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 10km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 15km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | 25km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | 10km |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Altitudes
Les Karellis Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,550m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,600m |
| Resort Altitude (Les Karellis) | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 950m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Les Karellis Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'les Enfers', which is 2km in length.
Location and Map
Where is Les Karellis?
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 Les Karellis is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Turin Caselle, Geneva, Turin Cuneo and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 13,550 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 17 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Les Karellis open?
Opened : 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 Les Karellis, 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 Les Karellis Tourist Office for the latest.
