The ideal family resort, La Toussuire is located on a vast sunny plateau offering impressive panoramic views and excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities for all ages and abilities. Many of the resort's slopes rival those found in big name resorts, and the comparative lack of big crowds and lengthy queues for the ski lifts makes La Toussuire a great choice for famililes with small children or those who simply prefer great skiing at a gentler pace.
CHILDREN The "Les Galopins" nursery welcomes children aged between 12 months and 2 years (inclusive), and the ESF French Ski School's "Club Les Castors" kid's club offers ski lessons for children aged 3 years and over.
OTHER ACTIVITIES As part of the wider Les Sybelles ski domain, La Toussuire offers an impressive 310km of downhill ski slopes, and La Toussuire itself offers skiers 55km of slopes suitable for all abilities.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 27 Km For cross-country skiers and off-piste daredevils, La Toussuire/Le Corbier offers 27km of cross-country ski slopes, access to which is free of charge.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION La Toussuire is easily accessible by coach from Saint Jean de Maurienne train station (approx 17km). For any visitors who like to sit back and relax on their journey to the Alps, Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages. Our friendly reservations team are always on hand with more information and prices, so call 020 7371 6111 for more details on reaching the Alps by train this winter. La Toussuire is a well-equipped resort with all necessary amenities, including a doctors surgery, cash machines, and a range of bars and resturants. Also, the amenities in Corbier are easily accessible from La Toussuire (3km), and these include a pharmacy and petrol station. All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed, up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures and historical points of interest.
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From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
For visitors who want to experienceSavoie beyond the ski slopes, there is a wide range of other exciting winter activities to choose from, such as dog-sledding and snowshoeing.
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