2015-2016 Winter sybelles mag

Live some beautiful emotions!

La Toussuire - Le Corbier - Les Bottières - Saint Colomban des Villards - Saint Jean d'Arves - Saint Sorlin d'Arves In the heart of la Maurienne, South of la , the SYBELLES area is the fourth EASY one in . Under this designation are actually hidden 6 resorts: Saint Jean d’Arves, Saint Sorlin d’Arves, Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Les Bottières and Saint Colomban des Villards. 100% connected ski in ski out via the peak of l’Ouillon, at 2 431m of altitude, ACCESS these “six belles” resorts assure a 100% pleasure of snow glide, no matter the type of or one’s level! www.sybelles.com

Located in the Arvan Valley, Les Bottières, Le Corbier, La Toussuire, By TRAIN The train station of Saint Jean de Maurienne is Saint Jean d’Arves and Saint Sorlin d’Arves are accessible from accessible in 3h30 from Paris and 1h45 from for the Arvan Saint Jean de Maurienne. Nestled in the Villards Valley, the resort Valley resorts. Scheduled shuttles run every day and serve the of Saint Colomban des Villards is accessible via Saint Etienne de resorts of , leaving from these two train stations. Cuines or La Chambre. Each resort enjoys of an easy accessibility, 20 minutes away from the highway! By PLANE Chambéry Airport is 74 km away from St Jean de Maurienne; ’s at 149 km and the airports of Geneva/ By CAR Highway A 43 (in the direction of Milan), then exit n°27 Cointrin and Lyon St Exupéry at 159 km. From these airports, sche- in Saint Jean de Maurienne for the Arvan valley resorts; exit n°26 duled flights serve the resorts of Les Sybelles on a daily basis. and then heading for the pass of Glandon for the Villards valley.

12 EXTRA ACTIVITES. All you can do while in Contents Les Sybelles once you have taken off your . 4 NEWS. Les Sybelles current news and 14 BEING A LADY AND SKIING. With or innovations to be discovered this winter. without husband, Ladies, you are the queens of the area! 6 THE SKI AREA. Hundreds kilometres of slopes and snow guaranteed! 16 ACCOMMODATION. All the tricks for a stay at a moderate budget. 8 OUR 6 RESORTS. 6 different villages: you will find the one that suits you! 18 LES SYBELLES 2.0. Find all the information about the resorts on the Sybelles application 10 FAMILY FRIENDLY. Come with all your clan and share some magical moments. 19 CONTEST. Win a stay for 4! 5 THE 2015-2016 winter novelties In order to make the glide always more plea- ting as well with the creation of four new slopes surable and fun, Les Sybelles work hard for (black, red, blue, green ones). In this area, wide- you! Far from being satisfied with their fabu- ning works of the slopes and improvements of lous skiing ground, one of the most spread the actual signage have been carried out. out in France, the six resorts keep investing Similar works have been done in Saint Sorlin to perfect their ski area. In La Toussuire, you d’Arves where 5 million euros have been will therefore be able to discover two new ski invested in order to make a hill reservoir that slopes (two red ones) as well as a ski area with will reinforce the artificial snow system. With a a better snow coverage thanks to a rein- better snow coverage, the slopes have been forced artificial snow system. But, the grea- remodelled and reworked in order to give you a test novelty of this resort is the installation of better skiability! a large playful area available for the kids. Set If the skiers are cosseted, the area of Les right in the middle of the resort, this playful Sybelles is developing for the amateurs of area offers two covered and lighted belts, hiking who will discover this winter a new one for skiing and the other one for sledging, snowshoe itinerary at the pass of la Croix de Fer. which will enable the young ones to glide Not to mention the new 6-day Sybelles pedes- safely. Completely free, it is open every day trian pass, valid on 7 chairlifts so that you can and even with a few organised skiing nights! enjoy the panorama and mountain restau- Le Corbier and Saint Jean d’Arves are innova- rants, and accessible without skiing!

Above: The six resorts of Les Sybelles are linked by the Peak of l’Ouillon, at 2 431m, served by several ski lifts. Below: The chairlift of Rouet (bottom-right) will take you to the top of Perrons, summit of the area at 2 620m. While awaiting the new installations, the work is ongoing, as can be seen from this Computred-Generated-Imagery.

Some projects for the whole area!

A new era begins for Les Sybelles! Two resorts, area of Le Corbier will be entirely restructured in Le Corbier and Saint Jean d’Arves are initiating order to be more enjoyable and easier to access. a vast campaign of modernisation of their facili- However, the other resorts are not outdone! ties after the signing of a delegation of a public For the 2016/2017 Winter, La Toussuire is plan- service last May. ning to improve its artificial snow system in From now to 2020, more than 30 million euros order to secure the main links as well as a will be invested by these two resorts in new complete restructuring of the Chaput area: technical installations ( ski lifts, slopes groo- installation of a new chairlift, a return station ming, artificial snow…). From 2016 winter, sign better materialised and a guaranteed three new 6-seat chairlifts (including two high snow coverage. speed slow boarding chairlifts) will be installed As for the other resorts, a few projects are and new ski slopes will be made in the area of Le being under study following the renewal of the Corbier/Saint Jean d’Arves. The snow coverage Public Service Delegation in the next years. and settlement of the slopes in this area will also Beautiful slopes and quality skiing, this is the be reinforced in order to make the traffic flow promise kept, winter after winter, by Les better and give more comfort to the skiers. Last Sybelles! but not least, the snow front and the beginners’ www.sybelles.com 6 7 The SKI AREA in FIGURES

140 slopes of all levels.

74 ski lifts throughout the whole ski area.

2 620 metres of altitude: highest peak of the area.

110 million euros invested on the ski area over the past 15 years.

13 peaks above 2 000 metres accessible by skiing.

514 artificial snowmakers.

1 Arva Park to try one’s material for searching for avalanches’ victims.

24 operational snow groomers every night to have perfect slopes at daybreak.

Above: Thanks to its altitude above 2 000 metres, the ski area of Les Sybelles presents some majestic views, just like here on the crests of Le Corbier. Below: In order to guarantee the safety and comfort of the skiers, Les Sybelles have an important park of snow groomers ( top left) and many high speed slow boarding 6-seat chairlifts, such as the one of l’Eau d’Olle (bottom left) in Saint Sorlin d’Arves. Not to mention the easypark and the snowpark (centre) made for the rider beginners and experienced. A GUARANTEED SKIING enjoyment!

Snow in profusion, an incredible amount of sunshine and kilometres of slopes to hurtle down: Les Sybelles make the promise of an unforget- good deals table glide and stay! Besides, no more need to wonder if there will be enough snow or not, there is a large system of snow makers throughout SKI PASSES the six resorts in order to complete the natural snow coverage and • If you enjoy skiing far from the crowd, come guaranty the best ski. on the Saturdays and get your Sybelles ski pass for €20 (instead of €42,90) by buying it online Thanks to an optimised snow coverage, an outstanding location in alti- before Wednesday night of the ongoing week! tude and many ski lifts that enable some fast connections between the • If you are coming with your family and friends, six resorts, which are all ski-in ski out, no need to take your skis off book your stay 30 days ahead of your arrival anymore! Thus, you can ski from one resort to the other without and take advantage of 5% reduction for a worrying about coming back. In particular, you can fully enjoy the vast- simultaneous online purchase of at least 4 Sybelles ski passes (6 days and more). ness of the ski area, of its altitude above 2 000 metres and the variety of • And, do not forget that you are invited for the the slopes and landscapes. Here, no need of being an experienced skier opening of the season: all day ski passes are to go up to the top: blue slopes will take you all around les Sybelles and offered on the 18th December, by registering lead you to a beautiful panorama over the Aiguilles d’Arves, the yourself on www.sybelles.com chains and even the Mont-Blanc!

8 9 Le Corbier Our 6 beautiful THE FAMILY ONE In Le Corbier, everything is easy and conve- Saint Sorlin d'Arves nient! In this modern resort, you park your THE GOURMAND ONE RESORTS La Toussuire car on the outdoor car parks and then, the At the foot of the pass of La Croix de Fer and pedestrian is the king: the kids can play at the of the glacier of the Etendard, Saint Sorlin THE SPORTY ONE bottom of the slopes in tranquillity. Shops, d’Arves is a resort-village that blends with Les Bottières Saint Colomban At 1 800m of altitude, La Toussuire is located Saint Jean d'Arves buildings, restaurants, cinema, swimming harmony a rich historical heritage and a vast THE QUIET ONE des Villards on a 180° degrees plateau. The resort enjoys THE CHARMING ONE pool... are nearby and accessible in a few ski area of altitude. An optimal amount of In the heart of some preserved landscapes, THE AUTHENTIC ONE of an incredible amount of sunshine, an Deeply linked to the agriculture, Saint Jean minutes’ walk. Not to mention a large sunshine, family accommodation, original the resort of Les Bottières is characterised by Made of hamlets and houses oddly squeezed unobstructed view of the Aiguilles d’Arves d’Arves is a genuine mountain village with an covered gallery that enables you to go from activities and friendly shops are the secrets its calm and serenity. This environment of one against the other, Saint Colomban des and optimised snow coverage. La Toussuire unrivalled charm. Made up of 30 hamlets, the one end to the other one of the resort all the of this genuine resort that perpetuates from Mid-range Mountains is suitable for family Villards is a village- resort that has succeeded in is the ideal resort to go skiing with your resort is located in the setting of the Aiguilles while inside! Family Plus approved, Le generation to generation the cheese tradi- holidays where the key word is “resting”. retaining its charms of yesteryear. family due to the slopes’ orientation and its d’Arves and seduces the nature’ lovers by its Corbier offers daily free activities for young tion. Its mascot, a sweet little cow named Small in size but big in heart, the resort is Fitting in perfectly in preserved natural of a circle position as well as to make simple and relaxed atmosphere, where the and all alike: sledge races, Zumba in the Sorlinette, recalls therefore that we are in perfect for learning how to ski. surroundings, the ski area is adapted to any one’s debut, especially with the beginners’ residents know how to take their time to snow, creative shops… In Le Corbier, you will the land of the Beaufort, to be savoured with Made of 6 slopes, its ski area is connected to levels and offers a pure pleasure for skiing. A area located at the snow front. share. The outlined slopes and establish- never get bored! abandon during your stay! La Toussuire’s via two ski lifts, thus opening warm resort, dedicated to the hedonists where Its centre, car-free let you go around in ment of ski lifts enable the skiers to admire onto Les Sybelles area as well as onto nume- you can savour a local speciality and wandering complete safety so that you can wander and some preserved and majestic views! Not to be missed ot to be missed rous snowshoe paths that enable to explore around the hamlets to discover the authenticity visit the numerous shops and facilities (swim- N The sea-mountain Trophy. From 18th to 21st The little chefs in the mountains. From 9th the wild nature of the area. of its traditional architecture, amongst chalets, ming pool, skating rink, bowling…) Not to be missed January 2016. In team, elite athletes from to 16th April 2016. A fun and gourmet event chapels and block-houses. The Big Air. On Wednesdays 17th and 24th the sea and the mountain and young local mixing skiing and pastry contests for kids Not to be missed Not to be missed February. Exhibitions and shows of freestyle skiers are facing each other’s during sporting from 10 to 15 years old. Numerous activities The Hike-League of Maurienne Not to be missed The Toussuire Sport meetings. From the 9th in ski, , telemark…. At night, on contests, for the biggest joy of the public! about the gastronomy for everyone! During the school holidays of February 2016. The Villarinche Sybelles. on 28th February. to 13th January 2016, the rendez-vous of the snow front of La Chal. www.sja73.com www.le-corbier.com www.saintsorlindarves.com Two ski competitions which profits will go to A skiing competition in the Arvan-Villards former elite athletes who have succeeded in the “Ligue contre le Cancer” (Cancer cause and Belledonnes mountains, open to the their career change. Presentation of Association). Many free activities. amateur athletes of free-ski. trophies, tournaments with the public, exhi- The six resorts have different faces and atmospheres: mountain villages such as Les Bottières (1), Saint Colomban des Villards (2), Saint Jean d’Arves (4) or Saint Sorlin d’Arves (6) or more of resorts well integrated, all ski in ski out such as La Toussuire (3) or Le Corbier (5), you will without a doubt find the one www.lesbottieres.com www.saint-colomban.com bition shows…). www.la-toussuire.com that suits you!

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10 11 Everything for the FAMILY!

Ski schools are in the 6 resorts to enable children In Les Sybelles, welcoming from 3 years old and parents, to discover the joys of families is our priority in order skiing! Group or individual lessons are thus proposed to to have you enjoy some moments of sharing learn or to get better in as well as in snow- and of discovery. Here, parents and children boarding, telemark, handiski, skwal, cross-country are pampered by our professionals! skiing… Freestyle camps as well as snowshoe outings for Adapted welcome for families, activities those who prefer walking slowly! www.sybelles.com and various events for young and old alike, prices adapted… Our six resorts – including Le Corbier, Family Plus approved – commit In every resort, several day- to the families and children to do everything care centres will take care of the youngest to ensure an adapted welcome and some ones from 3 months old. by the day or half-day, outstanding holidays! toddlers are supervised by professionals that are keen to take care of them. For the older ones, from 5 years old, rendez-vous in the numerous Children Club which propose plenty of fun activities in the snow, adapted to each age group.

Above: for guaranteed giggles, the ski area has several fixed sledge slopes, secured and free access. Below: In Les Sybelles, everything is organised so that the little ones enjoy skiing: a ski kindergarten for kids under 3 years old (centre), ski schools, some nice instructors and adapted and secured ski lifts to ski with your family!

Smart family pack! For some family holiday at moderate prices, the ski area of Les Sybelles made the Family Pack that includes a 7-night accommodation in the resort of your choice, adult and children 6-day Sybelles ski passes and ski lessons for the toddlers! These little ones will be able to learn how to ski with qualified ski instructors during 6 x 2h lessons while the older ones could hurtle down the slopes in total tranquillity. Although it is reserved for family members, the family Pack includes the parents and their children but also the grand-parents and their grand-children. Because there is no age to go skiing in family! Another advantage, the Family Pack includes the Snow Guarantee. No need any more to consult nervously the weather conditions reports, your stay will be fully refunded up to 24 hours before your departure in case of very poor snow conditions. The snow Guarantee is only valid on the Christmas week. Family Pack: from €320 per person, offer valid over the school holiday (Christmas and February/March). Information on: www.sybelles.com

12 13 Skiing but NOT ONLY!

New board sports. Because holiday in the mountain is not Local products and attractions. limited to the alpine skiing, our six resorts offer a wide range of “extra ski” To fully discover the region, it is impossible not to try activities for the non-skiers but also for the skiers who want to have a break. the local speciality: the Beaufort! Located in Saint Learning how to steer a sled with huskies, going on snowshoe outings with a Sorlin d’Arves, the Cheese Shop Cooperative of the guide or running around wide open-spaces in a snowmobile are as many Arves Valley transforms each day in Beaufort AOC the ways to discover another aspect of the mountains in Les Sybelles. The thrills’ milk of about fifty established farms close by. In order lovers will choose a yooner session, a sort of a snow go-kart, or VTT on snow, to know better the secrets of production of this famous to do during the day. 1h30 of pure joy, with a VTT instructor, for a downhill cheese, the cooperative proposes every morning, free ride of more than 600 metres of elevation difference on the Boulevards visits during which you will see the shaping of the green slope (7 km)! mountain pastures gold, visit the ripening room cellar Even more sensational and rocky, the speed-riding will give you wings! To and of course you will get to enjoy some AOC Beaufort! discover this activity combining skiing and paragliding, flying and jumping In addition, some of the tourist offices propose some on the snow, the resorts of Les Sybelles are the ideal places! Finally, those dairy farms visits. Perfect for families, this activity will who cannot go a day without skiing will put on climbing skin and learn how to enable you to know everything about the farmer go free hiking, a mix of alpine skiing and cross-country skiing alternating profession and the working of dairy cow milking, with short climbing and long downhill glides in impeccable surroundings! a degustation at the end of the visit. Find the list of service providers in your tourist office. Information available from your tourist office

Nordic Odyssey with sled dogs, snowshoe trips, wild rides with snowmobiles, beautiful paragliding flights over the Aiguilles d’Arves, visit of the dairy cooperative of the Arves Valley. Even without skiing, your days will be well filled! And to party all night, several clubs will be waiting for you!

Après-ski leisure. To extend the ski day and share precious moments with your family or with your friends, let’s go to the numerous leisure places of our six resorts. Swimming pools, skating rinks, cinemas, gyms, bowling… Mountain restaurants Everything is planned to end the day on a high note! To try culinary specialities or having a drink while chilling, you will GO THERE BY find in each resort many nice places. Gourmet restaurants, SNOWSHOEING! pubs, mountain chalets, snack bars: your taste buds will In Les Sybelles, the mountain restaurants are not only reserved for skiers! Some of them are acces- without a doubt be satisfied, even the most demanding sible via chair lifts with the pedestrian pass and ones. As for the night owls, they will be able to go to one of then you can reach the panoramic terrace by foot the clubs to party until the end of the night! or snowshoeing. Chairlifts of La Chal, Sybelles www.sybelles.com Express, Tête de Bellard, La Verne, Plan du Moulin Express, Les Choseaux and Ormet: all of them are open to the pedestrians and enable you to contemplate the mountains or enjoy some nice dishes all the while admiring the view! • Pedestrian passes, opening times, routes: information from the ticket offices of the ski lifts.

14 15 Being a lady AND SKIING

In Les Sybelles, the ladies are the queens! Single, with your family or with your girlfriends, the six resorts are on the mission to offer you a 100% of pleasure while on your ski holiday.

On the fitness side, several fully-fitted For a coconing break, enter the gyms with weights exercises, cardio-training wellness centre of Le Corbier or La Toussuire. machines, Zumba classes so that you can stay in Jacuzzis, saunas and hammams are there to bring great shape. And, if you rather swim, you can just go you a real moment of relaxation. To linger the to the swimming pools in Le Corbier and La relaxation, indulge in a massage or an essential oil Toussuire to keep up with your training or try the treatment in one of our care/beauty salons of Les aquaerobics and find out its benefits! Sybelles. And, for a unique experience, dive into a Nordic bath/pool in Saint Sorlin d’Arves. A genuine moment of relaxation, to share with your girlfriends or with your boyfriend!

100% girl outings (above), in the aquatic complex of le Corbier, comprises an outdoor heated swimming pool and a wellness area with sauna, jaccuzzi and hammam, from several beauty salons, in Les Sybelles, everything is gathered for a relaxed break!

Ladies, invite your husband to spend a night in a refuge!

Do you want to disrupt your habits or spice up your everyday life? The area of Les Sybelles proposes to the ladies and girls to invite their partner for a skiing trip. Thus, for any booking of an accommodation for a week (7 nights in a vacation rental) and for the purchase of 2 adults 6-day Sybelles passes, you will get a night with dinner at the Etendard Refuge for free. At 2 435 metres of altitude, the refuge of l’Etendard is a 10 minute walk from the ski lifts, in an idyllic setting where a magnificent view on the Saint Sorlin glacier and the Aiguilles de l’Argentière. A promise of a true change of scene and a 100% Far North adventure! Ladies, in Les Sybelles, your generosity is rewarded! • Offer valid from 2nd to 16th January 2016. From 407, 80€ per couple with 2 6-day adults Sybelles passes + accommodation. Night at a refuge for free, half-board. (dinner + breakfast). www.sybelles.com

16 17 Accommodation & GOOD DEALS

From the family hotel to the 3 A chalet in La Toussuire, a large studio at the foot of Star hotel, from the cosy hotel room to the the slopes in Saint Sorlin d’Arves or an apartment in private furnished apartment, in Les Sybelles, you Le Corbier… You can choose the resort and the type will be overwhelmed by all the choices to find an of accommodation, for a budget price since the all accommodation! Depending on your tastes, desires included week comes to 216€ per person! and budget, you will necessarily find the accommo- dation that suits you! And, for a renting with no If you prefer the hotel, pay for your hassle, the Cléavacances or Accommodation Quality room and get your ski pass for free! Thanks to the labels assure you the comfort and quality of the Middle Week Hotel Pack, indulge in a break and go accommodation that you will choose. on a holiday during the week (2)! From Monday to Friday, for the booking of a 4-night stay half-board in buy your ski pass and get your one of our hotels of the area, get your 4-day Sybelles accommodation for free! pass for free! What do you say? Thanks Les Sybelles! Depending on the period and the number of people, th th there are a lot of different special offers combining (1) Offer valid from 16 January 2016 to 30 January 2016 and from 12th March 2016 to 02nd April 2016. overnight stays and ski passes. Thus, for the purchase (2) Offer valid from 02nd January to 30th January 2016 of 4 6-day Sybelles adult passes, the week in a and from 12th March 2016 to 15th April 2016. furnished accommodation for 4 persons is offered (1)!

Holiday resorts, furnished chalets and flats at private individuals, hotels and approved guest houses… Numerous formulas of lodgings are proposed in Les Sybelles: you just need to choose your ski holidays!

Great deals during the end of the season

Nice temperatures, longer days, incredible amount of sun and still enough snow left to ski… If you prefer skiing in a t-shirt rather than with your muffler, do not hesitate, come skiing during the Spring and take advantage of reduced prices! This way, if you come with your family between 2nd April and 15th April, the children are invited! For the purchase of a 6 or 7-day Adult Sybelles pass, one of your children (under 12 years old) get the same pass for free. And if you prefer an all included option, buy your stay, and get your children’s for free! From 2nd to 16th April, the accommodation for the week (7 nights) and 6-day Sybelles pass for 3 persons (2 adults and 1 children) are 185.60€ per adult! Finally, if you dream of a break off-holiday, do not forget that Les Sybelles propose Spring short stays at budget prices, from 12th March to 15th April: book 4 half-board nights (from Monday to Friday) in one of our partner hotels, get the 4-day Sybelles pass for free. What a great reason to come and improve your skiing skills, perfecting your tan and working on your look! 18 19 Les Sybelles 2.0 CONTEST Les Sybelles Application Les Sybelles With the Sybelles Application, find all the useful mobile located and at hand information about the resorts of our area: Saint Jean d’Arves, Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Saint Sorlin d’Arves, Les Bottières et Saint Colomban des Villards. The interactive ski map, the events agenda, the ski lifts openings, the mountain restaurants, the weather forecast of the day and 3 day ahead, the webcams, the shuttles schedules, the leaflets of the resorts… And many more features to discover or rediscover your ski area! This winter Find the Sybelles App • On the AppStore win a stay for • On Android • And of course a version for Ipad 4 persons! (Outside the school holiday) !

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