La Rosière Ski Resort Guide
La Rosière, France
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| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
| Resort Height | 1,850m |
| Nearest Airports | Brive and Geneva |
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La Rosière
The ski area of La Rosière is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m.
Summary
La Rosière is part of the Espace San Bernardo ski area with access to 156km of downhill skiing, with 82 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts. La Rosière is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of La Thuile.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,800m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
La Rosière offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in La Rosière.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Rosière is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'Espace Freeride du Mont-Valaisan'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Rosière?
The next notable snow forecast is 20cm, expected on 22 December, with around 38cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
La Rosière Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 7km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Espace San Bernardo Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | 17km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | 71km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 25 | 51km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | 6km |
| Downhill Total Length | 156km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
La Rosière Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (La Rosière) | 1,850m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,190m |
| Max Vertical | 1,500m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
La Rosière has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
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| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in La Rosière
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Rosière Ski Schools and La Rosière Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is La Rosière?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Montvalezan, Albertville.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Rosière is Brive, 64 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Chambery, Bergerac, Rodez, Grenoble, Annecy, Carcassonne, Limoges and Lourdes airports are all within three hours drive.
Brive is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,741 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 35km of ski runs, with 400 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Rosière open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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