La Toussuire
A family-oriented and active resort, La Toussuire is a small town situated in the mountains in the heart of the Sybelles ski area giving access to more than 310km of pistes. The resort benefits from an exceptionally high level of sunshine and 360 degree mountain views.
A Family and friendly resort
Family and friendly resort in the Sybelles area, La Toussuire is ideally located on a plateau at 1800m altitude. It offers learning to slide, the practice of many sports and well-being activities in summer and winter.
La Toussuire offers, summer and winter, a 360 ° panorama of the surrounding mountain pastures and massifs plus exceptional sunshine. In summer, the mountain becomes soft and accessible. The hiking trails will lead you to discover the fauna and flora and the Savoyard heritage. Surrounded by legendary passes, La Toussuire will delight lovers of cycling.
In winter, the Sybelles area, the 4th largest ski area in France, offers 310km of slopes for full days of travel to the summits. It will delight you with the beauty of its landscapes and the quality of its snow. La Toussuire, the highest gateway to the Sybelles area, at an altitude of 1800m, offers a snow guarantee from December to April.
A family-oriented and active resort, La Toussuire is a small town situated in the mountains in the heart of the Sybelles ski area giving access to more than 310km of pistes. The resort benefits from an exceptionally high level of sunshine and 360 degree mountain views. To ski in La Toussuire is to know that the era of planting the baton is over ... This is a resort to try new things, and have fun. Surrounded by alpine professionals you can really take advantage of this vast ski area. You can experience fresh snow, snowboarding, different kinds of skiing ; low key or extreme, adventurous discovery, powder, for fun or a sun filled terrasse. There is also much to do after the skiing is finished... a well rounded après ski experience awaits you in La Toussuire. In the air (paragliding, speed riding, airplane, acrobatic trampoline), on the snow (musher introduction with sled dogs, snowmobiling), or in more freezing condition (ice skating)... your choice ! And for those for whom holiday means real relaxation, La Toussuire is full of options. Lounging on a sun filled terrasse with the Aiguilles d’Arves as a backdrop, soaking in a jacuzzi with a wonderful view onto the snow-capped peaks, or shop on the pedestrian and vibrant Rue Blanche...
Childcare for younger children in La Toussuire is centered in the ‘Ruche’ with:
- A nursery for children aged 6 months to three years
- A kids club for children aged 3 years and older (with different duration options; half day, full day, weekly, with or without meals)
The two ski schools in the resort (the ESI and the ESF) also offer a Kindergarden (Snowmen, Piou-Piou or Castor) for your children’s first contact with the snow and skiing.
Once night falls you can sing traditional songs, go sledding or ski under the moonlight, warm up with hot chocolate or a glass of Savoy wine, taste régional specialities, dance, sing, play, and really live life to the fullest in La Toussuire.
Take full advantage of the snow
La Toussuire / Les Bottieres ski area: 21 ski lifts, 35 pistes from 1300m to 2300m in altitude.
Les Sybelles ski area: 310km of connected pistes from 1300m to 2620m in altitude. 6 resorts to discover.
L’Ouillon Snow Park accessible via the Sybelles ski pass: 1 boarder cross, 6 blue, 6 red and 6 black level jumps, and an Arva (avalanche transceiver) park.
Cross country skiing: 25km of groomed slopes.
Snowshoeing: 50km of pedestrian itineraries.
Ski lessons: Ecole de Ski International / Ecole de Ski Française.
Sledding: the Lutins slope is protected and lit, situated next to the Office de Tourisme
Skijoring: ski while being pulled by a horse. Ranch Tagada.
More intense sports
Snowmobiling: every day at 5.30pm from the Chamois restaurant.
Paragliding and Speed Riding: every day during the ski season. Parapente Air Line
Sled dogs: ride along, learn how to drive the sled. White Forest
Snowmobiling for kids, on a closed circuit: Jeremy Gilbert-Collet
And other activities organized through the Office de Tourisme:
- Snake Gliss: sleds linked together to form a snake that winds its way down the slope
- Big Air Bag: a giant air bag to catch you after coming off a ramp on skis, a snowboard or sled
- Yooner: slide 20cm above the ground with a fun and easy to use device
Summer Activities: Hiking and Mountain Biking
Mountain biking: 250km of marked pathways, from green to red difficulty levels amongst spectacular scenery.
Downhill mountain biking: accessible from the top of the Bellard chair lift on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the summer. Two slopes of different difficulty levels bring you down to the center of the resort.
Hiking: 60km of marked pathways, acres to explore and the highest terrain of the Alps at your fingertips. Topographic guides are available at the Office de Tourisme.
Paragliding: la Toussuire and the Sybelles are the perfect backdrop for flying in the mountains. Introduction to paragliding, longer courses, and special tandem flying for kids. École professionnelle de parapente
Segway Rides ***
Entertainment
Restaurants, specifically our partners; Sopar Restaurant and l’Ancolie
Nightclub ***
Well being with Aurelia Vandevelde. Massage and relaxation with organic essential oils.
Le Cairn Bowling: 6 lanes equipped for kids, screenings of sporting events, billiards table football and pinball.
Summer activities: archery, tennis, boules and sporting tournaments.