La Rosière Ski Resort
With cross-border skiing, an entirely new mountain to ski on and one of the Alps’ best snow records, La Rosière is a fantastic choice for this winter’s ski holiday.
What was already an excellent ski area – comprising 152km of linked slopes with neighbouring La Thuile in Italy – only got better for 2018/19. Two new fast six-pack chairlifts were built up Mont Valaisan to open up a fantastic area of off piste, as well as five new red runs. This has added more advanced terrain to the ski area, making it more varied than ever before. Just make sure that if you’re crossing the Italian border you return before the last lifts close – the taxi ride back will be extremely expensive!
The resort sits along the Col de Petit St Bernard road, which is closed off until the summer months and is therefore nice and quiet. Lots of rustic chalets, built in traditional Savoyard style, form the bulk of the accommodation in the resort. Don’t come here expecting a party, but there are some nice bars for a post-skiing drink, as well as several traditional restaurants.
What's New for 2019/20?
La Rosière has concentrated on off the piste upgrades for this season. The first addition for 2019/20 is the X-Treme Luge, a single-rail sledge, which descends 1000m down the mountain and can reach speeds of up to 45km/h. A second addition is the chance to spend a night in an igloo where you will be served drinks and Savoyard fondue before retiring to your snow bed. Thirdly and finally, if you have excess energy to burn after your day on the slopes, there is a new permanent 5km running track.
Our La Rosière Resort Ratings
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