La Toussuire is a family resort, located on a vast sunny plateau with impressive panoramic views. As part of the Les Sybelles ski domain, La Toussuire offers impressive skiing opportunities to rival those of resorts such as Tignes and Val d'Isere.
CHILDREN The "Les Galopins" nursery is suitable for children aged between 12 months and 2 years (inclusive). The ESF French Ski School's kids club "Club Les Castors" offers ski lessons for children aged 3 years and over.
OTHER ACTIVITIES As part of the wider Les Sybelles ski domain, La Toussuire offers 310km of alpine ski slopes. La Toussuire itself offers 55km of slopes for a variety of abilities. 6 day La Toussuire lift pass prices:136.50 euros/adults, 116.50 euros/children aged 5-11 years (inclusive), free for children under 5 years.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 27 Km La Toussuire/Le Corbier offers 27km of cross-country ski slopes, all with free access.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION La Toussuire is easily accessible by coach from Saint Jean de Maurienne train station (approx 17km). This resort is well-equipped and has all necessary amenities: doctors surgery, cash machines, bars and resturants etc. Amenities in Corbier are also easily accessible from La Toussuire (3km): pharmacy, petrol station etc. All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed, up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
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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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