St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire ski information
Les Sybelles is a new and developing ski area in the Maurienne Valley linking a number of villages, these include St Sorlin d'Arves and La Toussuire. With over 310km of piste and continual improvements being made to the pistes and lifts, the Les Sybelles area is an excellent alternative to the more expensive mainstream resorts. St Sorlin has the largest ski area and is a small, charming village with a typically French atmosphere and history dating back to the 17th century. La Toussuire is set in a bowl with skiing on most sides and is a purpose built resort with excellent lift access to the rest of the Les Sybelles area. Both resorts have a good range of amenities and some excellent quality self catering accommodation.
Representatives (Reps)
La Toussuire has a limited rep service so pre-booking of ski packs is recommended. On arrival you will receive a Crystal welcome pack and the contact number for the nearby Crystal rep based in St. Sorlin d'Arves
Skiing and snowboarding in St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire
Ski Information Beginners
There are plenty of confidence building green and blue runs throughout the ski area, as well as some gentle nursery slopes near both of the villages. With the nursery drag lifts and gentle slopes to master the basics, novice skiers will soon progress to the scenic runs at the top of the mountain.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Sybelles offers plenty of terrain for intermediates, from wide open groomed runs at La Balme above St Sorlin, to the confidence building reds and blues of La Toussuire - there is certainly plenty to keep everyone happy!
Ski Information Advanced
There are six resorts covering 310kms of piste in Les Sybelles with a wide variety of terrain including a few challenging black runs and extensive off piste. Head over to St Colomban des Villards where the pistes are deserted and the scenery is beautiful for a unforgettable day.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Les Sybelles offers some enjoyable and varied terrain with plenty to test the freerider. There is a snow park in St. Sorlin, Le Corbier and La Toussuire as well as a free ride area at St. Sorlin. Beginners are well catered for with uncrowded, wide novice slopes.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £178 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £197 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £235 | - |
| Area pass + Superior snowboard | £249 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £154 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £192 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| La Toussuire | Adult | Child (5-11) |
| First Time Ski (very low) | £284 | £254 |
| First Time Ski (low) | £289 | £264 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £309 | £274 |
| First Time Ski (very high) | £324 | £289 |
| First Time Board (very low) | - | - |
| First Time Board (low) | - | - |
| First Time Board (high) | - | - |
| First Time Board (very high) | £329 | - |
The first time board bundle is only available for adults (11+).
| St Sorlin | Adult | Child (5-11) |
| First Time Ski (very low) | £264 | £234 |
| First Time Ski (low) | £269 | £234 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £284 | £254 |
| First Time Ski (very high) | £284 | £254 |
| First Time Board (very low) | £269 | £239 |
| First Time Board (low) | £279 | £244 |
| First Time Board (high) | £294 | £259 |
| First Time Board (very high) | £294 | £259 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| La Toussuire | Adult | Child (5-11) |
| Improver Ski (very low) | £374 | £309 |
| Improver Ski (low) | £374 | £309 |
| Improver Ski (high) | £374 | £309 |
| Improver Ski (very high) | £374 | £309 |
| Improver Board (very low) | - | - |
| Improver Board (low) | - | - |
| Improver Board (high) | - | - |
| Improver Board (very high) | £399 | - |
The improver board bundle is only available for adults (11+).
| St Sorlin | Adult | Child (5-11) |
| Improver Ski | £349 | £284 |
| Improver Board | £369 | £294 |
Family choice
The ESF operate a skiing kindergarten for children from 3 years old with a special ski area. The Petits Diables crèche in the centre of St. Sorlin takes children from 3 months to 5 years and offers full day care (with lunch for 2 years plus), 0900-1730, approx. €120 per week.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
St. Sorlin d'Arves & La Toussuire at a glance
Season Dates
La Toussuire
Tuition: Low Season 17/12 - 24/12, 1/1 - 11/2 & 11/3 - 29/4
Tuition: High Season all other dates
Bundles: Very Low Season 7/4 - 20/4
Bundles: Low Season 7/1 - 27/1 & 17/3 - 6/4
Bundles: High Season 17/12 - 23/12, 31/12 - 6/1, 28/1 - 10/2 & 10/3 - 16/3
Bundles: Very High Season 24/12 - 30/12 & 11/2 - 9/3
St Sorlin
Bundles: Very Low Season 1/4 - 21/4
Bundles: Low Season 31/12 - 27/1 & 18/3 - 31/3
Bundles: High Season 17/12 - 23/12, 28/1 - 10/2 & 11/3 - 17/3
Bundles: Very High Season 24/12 - 30/12 & 11/2 - 10/3
Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester
Transfer time
Chambery 1 hr 30 mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
St. Sorlin: 1,600m (5,249ft), La Toussuire: 1,750m (5,742ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
310kms (Les Sybelles)
Piste type No of runs Easy 64 Intermediate 27 Difficult 5 -
Cross-country
6kms
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Longest Run
7kms
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Number of Lifts
76 (Les Sybelles), (3 gondolas, 27 chairlifts, 46 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
1 St Sorlin
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
