La Rosière Ski Resort Guide
La Rosière, France
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| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
| Resort Height | 1,850m |
| Nearest Airports | Brive and Chambery |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
La Rosière
La Rosière offers a unique blend of skiing and stunning views. With its family-friendly atmosphere, it’s perfect for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
La Rosière is a charming ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its sunny slopes and extensive ski area. It connects with La Thuile in Italy, providing a diverse range of pistes.
The ski area of La Rosière is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m.
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.
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
La Rosière typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths reaching up to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.
When will it snow in La Rosière?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for La Rosière.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
La Rosière Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
La Rosière Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
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| Resort Altitude (La Rosière) | 1,850m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,190m |
| Max Vertical | 1,500m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
The ski area of La Rosière boasts over 160 kilometers of slopes, reaching elevations of up to 2,800 meters. Notable pistes include the ‘Lac’ and ‘Espace San Bernardo’ runs, with efficient lifts like the ‘Montvalezan’ and ‘Roches Noires’ providing easy access to varied terrains.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
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.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at La Rosière, particularly the ‘Espace Freestyle’ park, which features jumps, rails, and boxes suitable for all skill levels. The resort also offers wide, open slopes perfect for carving.
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.
Chambery, Geneva, 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.
La Rosière is accessible via major airports such as Geneva and Chambéry, both offering shuttle services to the resort. The drive from Geneva takes about 2.5 hours, making it a convenient option for travelers.
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.
Piste Map
Talking about La Rosière
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Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, La Rosière offers vibrant après-ski options. Notable spots include ‘La Terrasse’ for drinks and ‘Le Genépi’ for dining, along with various bars that create a lively atmosphere.
