Winter20182019 Press Kit Contents the Skiing Area Behind- Welcome to Les Sybelles! The-Scenes of the Skiing Area 4 6 8

#winter20182019 Press kit Contents The skiing area Behind- Welcome to Les Sybelles! the-scenes of the skiing area 4 6 8

Special Package Something stays new offers 10 12 13

Made in Well-being Activities on top of the slopes for all Les Sybelles 14 16 18 Six ski resorts Come to Slope-top Les Sybelles events within the skiing area 20 22 23 Welcome to Les Sybelles! Les Sybelles, 6 ski resorts run on a personalth scale, comprising the 4 largest skiing area in France.

La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, Saint-Jean-d’Arves, Les Bottières and Saint- Colomban-des-Villards comprise the largest skiing area connected with the Maurienne Valley, in Savoie.

Getting the most out of Share without Les Sybelles, with no fuss limitation

The skiing area’s accessibility and extent Setting off to explore thelargest skiing area in within a very “countrified” atmosphere in Saint- sees Les Sybelles offer a playing field ideal for Maurienne begins in the heart of Les Sybelles, Sorlin-d’Arves; skiing with greater peace of skiers of all ages and at all levels. at the Pointe de l’Ouillon (2,431m), an easily- mind with children in La Toussuire; heading accessible central point offering rapid access to over to Saint-Colomban-des-Villards for some You can reach Les Sybelles mountain tops and any slope. The circular area offers a panoramic skiing in the forest; sharing much laughter in cross the entire area only tackling the blue escape: the hard part is just choosing your playful spaces at Le Corbier; setting off from Le slopes or your slopes of choice, or red and black destination! Les Sybelles holds key winter Grand Truc and tackling a crazy carving session slopes for the more seasoned skiier. Well out sports events in Ouillon, facilitating access to heading off to Les Bottières and finally, skiing of the way of skiier pathways, the beginner’s visitors (see pg. 20). up to Saint-Jean-d’Arves to make the most of slopes are specially designed for learning its full southern exposure on the terrace, to how to ski, while the fun areas help skiers to You never grow tired of skiing at Les Sybelles stretch the legs before setting off refreshed. make progress in absolute safety. - skiing takes on a different feel from one ski resort to another. Skiing as a “seasoned” skiier

4 Press kit 2018-2019 Opening period From 22 December 2018 to 19 April 2019 The ski area at a glance

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www.sybelles.ski 5 Behind-the-scenes of the skiing area

Virginie LASO The efficient work of the skiing area teams Ski Lift Operator in Les Choseaux contributes to Les Sybelles’ shining image. Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves These are passionate, dedicated men and A passion for interpersonal relations women who make themselves available to “Operating a ski lift doesn’t only involve getting the machine to work from the cabin! I have been working with mechanical ski lifts at Les Sybelles for assist holidaymakers, ensuring the smooth the past 15 years, I have played every ski lift related role. I’m currently operation of this winter sports area. positioned at the top, at the arrival station, where the line motor is located, for which I am responsible.” From her years as pass controller, Get a behind-the-scenes view of the skiing and then boarding facilitator, Virginie has always maintained her taste area through three sketches: of ski patroller, for interpersonal contact. snowplough driver and ski lift operator. “There are ever more information boards and TV screens, yet I remain convinced that holidaymakers like to have contact with a real person standing in front of them to discuss things with. Being accessible and available to welcome them, inform them and ensure their safety will always be the greatest asset. A single word can replace all the signboards.”

Lilian VERCHERIN David DOMPNIER Ski Patroller Head of Snow Compacting at Le Corbierr at La Toussuire and Les Bottières

A friendly duo there to assist skiers Skiing after snow compacting A profession reserved for the passionate, ski patrollers have a multi- David has been training his drivers for the past 15 years. “Usually, the faceted task, playing a role in risk prevention and assistance, studying the snowplough brands are those that take care of this, but to respond more snow and assessing the risk of avalanche. In Lilian’s case, to this is added effectively to the specific nature of our ski resorts, I do this internally. In the specialist skills of dog trainer, pyrotechnist and nivo-meteorology La Toussuire for example, there are more family slopes. The ski lift tracks observer. Amongst the qualities required to be good ski patroller are have been carefully worked on, to prevent even the slightest banking. good physical strength, composure and especially a strong sense of Specific attention is also paid to intersections. These areas are crucial for interpersonal relations. Ski patrollers have become vital information safety, we map out large curves, to slow down the skiers a bit and limit providers in the hospitality setting. “The implementation of ‘Hosting perpendicular crossings”. Spots’ at the main support stations sees many people come to learn about Night work that gives you the time to ski? “I really like taking my drivers the weather, or the quality of the snow cover, etc.” This is also the case of onto the slopes, to see the outcome of the efforts they make. You get a his avalanche dog Hermès, a magnificent Belgian Tervuren dog. During whole different perspective when sitting in our machines at night, and it’s the Christmas and February holidays, Lilian organises events focused on very important to put yourself in the skiers’ shoes.” the profession of Dog tracker and Dog handler, to inform holidaymakers about the weather, different types of avalanches, and mountain risks. Learn about the job of Ski Patroller At Le Corbier: with Lilian in the Charvin room. 1 hr of discussions with a slide show and videos. Info: www.le-corbier.com In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: with Arnaud at the snow front (or in a meeting room). Info: www.saintsorlindarves.com

6 Press kit 2018-2019 Operations under the spotlight

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Employees at the ski lifts

25% ergne-hne-es ore the ot of cstoers came as a family BELGIUM FRANCE 21% e-de-rance 13% ats-de-rance of clients came to stay at Les Sybelles Origin of customers

rs od 11% - rs od 29%

- rs od 34% - rs od 13% das ersons Average duration of stay Average size of group - rs od 14% Customer age

/ 10 / 10 / 10 Customer satisfaction Customer satisfaction Customer satisfaction on the size of the ski area on staff assistance on staff hospitality at ski lift take-off areas e s e

Source: survey conducted in Winter 2017-2018 on a sample of 11,693 visitors.

www.sybelles.ski 7 The skiing area

Something new

 Access to Ouillon from Le  Corbier and Saint-Jean-d’Arves is facilitated through the new Mont Corbier slow boarding ski lift.

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8 Press kit 2018-2019 Ski passes

Les Sybelles Adults: €44.80 Children (12 years and younger) / Seniors (over 65 years old): €38.10 Les Sybelles 6-day week Adults : €224 Children (12 years and younger) / Seniors (over 65 years old): €190.50 Family pass (2 parents and 2 children (younger than 20 years old) : €774

 Les Sybelles 2-day weekend  Adults: €85.50 Children (12 years and younger) / Seniors (over 65 years): €72.90 Skiing on Saturdays for €22 Every Saturday during the winter, the Les Sybelles ski pass is available at a special cost of €22 (instead of €44.80).   It can only be purchased online before Wednesday evenings on www.sybelles.ski vallons       col des lacs #Sybelles super G bellard blanchons longe combe étendard tufs perdrix  aiguille  ouillon 1 col de bellard pierre du turc liaison bellard  boarderCross boarderCross techette    liaison techette  perrons haut   myrtilles  ouillon 2       abbesse       conches beurre  blanchons couloir chalets  edelweiss Snowpark   stéphane & grand creux ormet  panoramique laurence crêtes  bellard   marmotte stade jp. augert p. ramuz combe balme    mur   tarchan balme marmottesgranges plan de la guerre gorges  rocher perrons bas gde combe plan liaison coin racourts verdette murfoëhn du bouyans bellard la villarine  du coin n bartavelle p. aigüe  chaput bon amour marmotte ravières marolay stade boulevard  bleuets ’  chardon côte du bois boulevard gde vadrouille  vachers   claforay  racourts lac  marmotte   culbute   frite grand truc vadrouille chamois   comborcière soleil   jonquilles louis buisson coq retenues  combe j.n augert   gde renard      chalets  apollon   bleue racourts envers   marguerites g combe petite vadrouilled e va doucement

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sapins companion: check the current  state of the roads leading into the

 cabris resorts, weather and snow reports,  the interactive ski slope map, create your itinerary allowing you to discover the skiing area, take a look  at the webcams, and more.  Kaliblue Can be downloaded for free on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

www.sybelles.ski 9 Something new

The new Mont Corbier slow New boarding ski lift zip line

This new slow boarding 6-seater / Speed: The new 150m zip line chair lift offers considerable time 3,000 pers/hour provides the magical saving to access the top of the sensation of flying like / Travel duration: Le Corbier / Saint-Jean-d’Arves a bird over Lake Titou, 5 minutes area, while it facilitates access to located at the start of the the Ouillon peak, a convergence / Max. speed: 6m/s Le Chaput chair lift. Thrills point between the various areas guaranteed with this new Length: 1,645m comprising the Les Sybelles skiing / way of enjoying the La area. / Altitude at Toussuire slopes. Can be departure and accessed on foot or with This ski lift alone enables skiiers arrival: 1,692m / skis, from the fun Area of to get to the Le Corbier peak in 5 2,261m Le Chaput. mins. It replaces both the L’Épaule and Le Corbier old fixed-grip chair / Manufacturer: BMF Rates: 1 access pass €5.60 lifts. This means one ski lift instead La Toussuire area of two: fewer pylons to limit the / Installation cost: environmental impact and to €7 million enjoy the view but most of all, the / Le Corbier / Saint- additional time you will get to ski! Jean-d’Arves area

10 Press kit 2018-2019 www.sybelles.ski Chalet Thoya: Prestigious holiday residence New website a high-end location on La Route des Alpages

The SYBELLES.SKI website has been totally This new para-hotel establishment is a 280m² In the heart of the village-ski resort of Saint- redesigned to highlight the ski area’s assets, to 100m high-end chalet in the heart of the Sorlin-d’Arves, the “La Route des Alpages” such as the spectacular views over Les Aiguilles Le Corbier ski resort, with the capacity to residence is ideally located at the foot of d’Arves. “Easy” and “Efficient” are the words accommodate 15 persons. It has 7 bedrooms with the slopes. Its traditional chalet style blends that spring to mind when describing the new bathrooms. The chalet offers luxury services, seamlessly into the landscape, owing to its site. Basic functions can be done there such with all the amenities needed to ensure a typical mountain architecture combining wood as accessing webcams, maps of the slopes or spectacular holiday, and much more: 1 cinema and traditional stone in an aesthetically-pleasing purchasing passes, which are the main visitor room, 1 billiard table, 1 outdoor barbecue on a way. This small shared ownership offering run needs, but the site also provides direct links 100m² terrace, 1 sauna, 1 swim-bath against the on a personal scale consists of nine 3-star rated to special offers for stays, resort programmes, current, ski lockers with shoe drier, and clothing luxury apartments, ranging from one-bedroomed events, etc. drier. Certain services are offered to simplify to five-bedroomed units. The living spaces are the lives of holidaymakers, including home inviting and spacious, offering high-end services Launched on 28 September 2018 cleaning, home cooking or rental equipment, with noble materials and meticulous finishes. ski passes and ESF ski courses. One-bedroomed 45m² cabin for 4/5 people From €3,650 to €8,700 / week from €1,360 / week to five-bedroomed 134m² Opening on 22 December 2018 units for 12/13 people from €3,724 / week. Le Corbier area Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves area Info on: www.leschaletsthoya.com

www.sybelles.ski 11 Special offers

Dream holidays Come springtime, Christmas Spring holiday Les Sybelles Christmas has arrived special offer warmly invites coming early! Children stay for free from 30 March the little ones

For every Les Sybelles adult In the week of 22 December, children 5-night stay = 7 nights For every Les Sybelles adult pass purchased, a children’s pass younger than 12 years old are invited pass purchased, a children’s pass (younger than 12 years) for Les on a half-board basis for a 5, 6 or 7 day The hotel offers 2 additional nights (younger than 12 years) is offered Sybelles is offered for free. Offer stay. for a 5-night stay on a half-board at Les Sybelles for free. valid on 5-6-7 day passes at Les basis. Offer valid at Les Sybelles for a 6-7 Sybelles. Prices from: €288 / day for two Prices from: €567.70 / pers, day package, starting on 6 April people and two children - a discount Purchases can be made at the tills equating to a savings of 28%. 2019. Memorable days of shared of 35%. €1,140 for 5 days. or on www.sybelles.ski family time in the sun and being Info and bookings Info and bookings able to enjoy the mild temperatures www.beausoleilhotel.com www.beausoleilhotel.com with great snow quality are on the cards. Purchases can be made at the tills or on www.sybelles.ski

Skiing at the best rates

€22 on Saturdays just the place to be with Season pass friends and family! at a 50% discount

Every Saturday during the winter, A 50% discount on season passes the Les Sybelles ski pass for any purchase made up to 9 is available at a special cost of €22 December 2018 inclusive. (instead of €44.80). Loyalty special offer: An extra €50 Purchases can be made discount for the holders of a season exclusively online before pass holders at our resorts over the Wednesday nights on winter 2017/2018 period (special www.sybelles.ski offer can be accumulated to reach a discount of 50%). Purchases can be made exclusively on www.sybelles.ski

12 Press kit 2018-2019 Package stays

Christmas / New Year Spending Christmas as a Christmas as a family, New Year with friends family at Le Corbier fully inclusive From €1,542 in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves From €1,235 This stay from 22-29 December includes a From €576 / pers one-week rental for a family, ESF ski lessons From 29 December to 5 January 2019, the This family stay in Le Corbier (2 adults and 2 for 2 children, Les Sybelles ski passes and package includes a 3-roomed apartment children under 12 years old) as a rental from equipment hire for a family of 2 adults and 2 (6/8 people) as a duplex + 6-day Les 22-29 December includes access to the Le children (younger than 12 years old). Sybelles passes + equipment hire + Snow Corbier outdoor pool, 6-day Les Sybelles ski catering (gourmet baskets for the week). passes and a cleaning service at the end of the The same stay is available over the February Additional services: packages and meals of stay. Accommodation provided in a furnished holidays from €1,867. the week are delivered on handing over of the studio at the foot of the slopes. Info and bookings: www.centrale-agence.com keys (with regular delivery of fresh produce). The same stay is available over the February or +33 4 79 56 74 08 “Les Chalets de Saint Sorlin” Goélia Hotel holidays from €1,432. Info and bookings: www.travelski.com Info and bookings: www.interhome.fr or +33 1 56 63 28 29

February / March

Holidays for two at La Toussuire Family holidays in Saint-Jean-d’Arves From €997.50 / pers From €2,076 / family

The week for two on a half-board basis at the Les Soldanelles*** hotel This stay from 9-16 February 2019 includes the rental of an apartment restaurant spa at the heart of the resort, from €1,995 for 2 persons in a Goélia holiday residence + 6-day Les Sybelles ski passes + equipment from 9 February to 2 March. The offer includes: a double room with a hire for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. “Les Chalets des Marmottes” balcony, half-board, Les Sybelles 6-day ski passes, access to the hotel Goélia Holiday Residence spa (swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and gym). Info and bookings on www.goelia.com or +33 1 60 76 59 00 Info and bookings on +33 4 79 56 75 29 or on www.hotelsoldanelles.com

Spring At less than €1,000 / week / At La Toussuire, all-inclusive / At La Toussuire / In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves stays from 6 to 13 April 2019 from 6 to 13 April 2019 from 13 to 20 April 2019

One week of studio rental over 17m² for a A week for two on a half-board basis at the The package stay including a 2-roomed family, ESF lessons for 2 children, Les Sybelles Les Soldanelles*** hotel restaurant spa at the apartment in the Odalys les Bergers 3*** Hotel ski passes and equipment rental for a family of 2 heart of the resort, from €847 per person. The + Les Sybelles 6-day ski pass is from €241 / pers. adults and 2 children (younger than 12 years old) offer includes: a double room with a balcony, Info and bookings: www.travelski.com costs €1,000 per family. half-board, Les Sybelles 6-day ski passes, access or +33 1 56 63 28 29 to the hotel spa (swimming pool, sauna, steam Info and bookings on +33 4 79 56 74 08 room, whirlpool and gym). or on www.centrale-agence.com Info and bookings on +33 4 79 56 75 29 or on www.hotelsoldanelles.com

www.sybelles.ski 13 Activities for all Multiple sports or non-sporting activities, open to all, are on offer to enhance the après-ski offering. Kids and adults alike are excited to share new mountain experiences, create a multitude of memories and simply enjoy the pleasure of being together.

The estate seen from above

Paragliding Speed riding Microlight

Air trips can be done without any prior The aim is to ski with the help of a sail. The Try your first 10-20 min microlight flight over knowledge of the activity. For those who speed rider has the freedom to ski, jump or fly the Les Sybelles estate: simply breathtaking! wish to do so, you very quickly get to learn as they like. Sailing offers additional support From 7 years of age. the basics and pleasures of flying. Discovery of allowing you to play with the landscape with Fly over Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Saint-Jean- the double tandem maiden flight - can also be 3D power of evolution. Whether this is to get d’Arves and, as an option, Ouillon to Le Col de done by persons with reduced mobility (UCC a taste for the activity or actually train and la Croix de Fer. Handicare qualification) - Paragliding on foot become autonomous, the Les Sybelles resorts or ski. From 6 years of age. are dream sites for maiden trips. From €80 / person Flight from €70 / person The slopes are ideal, as they are treeless, and / Sybel ULM - Sébastien +33 6 72 25 71 39 without obstacles in the way, allowing you to / At Le Corbier: Didier - +33 6 81 08 36 28 learn and make quick progress. / At La Toussuire: Philou For the better skiers or good paragliders! +33 6 82 04 88 65 Introductions and courses comprised of several www.parapenteairline.com sessions are offered. / At Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves and Saint-Jean- From €80 / person d’Arves Dominique - www.sybailes.fr / In La Toussuire: Philou +33 6 82 04 88 65 - +33 6 80 15 86 47 www.parapenteairline.com

14 Press kit 2018-2019 Multi-activity après-ski

Snow scooters Initiation into sled dog

Snow scooter descents specifically designed for team driving practise on the snow, on closing of the slopes. Ascent on a chair lift for a 800m descent over Many can only dream about stepping into the 7 kms. A sensational experience guaranteed. shoes of a musher taking the harness of a team of sled dogs. This is an enriching discovery From €35 / person for adults and children from 10 years of age. / In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: Arvan Mountain After a meeting with the dogs and handling Biking +33 6 13 84 52 77 the equipment, we go on a hike at the helm of a sled pulled by three to four dogs, overseen and guided by a musher through spectacular landscapes. An invigorating experience, full of sensations and emotions. For those who Mountain biking prefer, walks are also on offer. & electric mountain / In La Toussuire and Saint-Jean-d‘Arves: biking on the snow White Forest - www.whiteforest.be +33 6 82 75 99 26 Snake gliss For some fun and bike riding on the snow, the €40 per 30 mins / adult extra-wide tires of these souped-up mountain At closing time for the slopes, the space becomes and €35 for those younger than 10 years old bikes offer maximum grip on the snow. The yours to hurtle down the slopes with others preferred activity for nature lovers and new- €60 / hr / adult and €55 for those younger for a new experience and laughter on this experience seekers alike. In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, than 10 years old strange snake formed by hooking 10 sleds to downhill mountain biking on snow after the one another. In Le Corbier from 12 years of age. €110 per half-day / adult slopes close, offering 800 meters of elevation In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, the gentle descent and €95 for those younger than 12 years old extending over 7 kilometres of descent. Fun (from 10 years old) for 15 mins of skiing and experiences and laughter guaranteed. In La / In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: Villar Lionel (walk the big descent (from 12 years of age) for 1hr Toussuire, a 2-hour walk with a guide. only) +33 6 40 28 07 76 of sledding. / €35 - In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: €50 per 30 mins / €25 for those younger than / From €20 at Le Corbier: Arvan Mountain Biking +33 6 13 84 52 77 12 years old Lilian +33 6 07 54 18 60 / €45 - In La Toussuire: / From €15 in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: Hervé Vidal +33 4 79 56 75 83 Quentin +33 6 80 28 97 89

A first ride on a snow groomer

Come and experience new sensations on a snow groomer! 20 minutes aboard these iconic machines of the skiing area to learn about the work done on the snow and the slopes. This first ride experience is offered from 6pm, for all ages. €40 / person (free for those younger than 10 years old accompanied by an adult) / in La Toussuire - Info at +33 6 22 26 00 68

www.sybelles.ski 15 Made in Les Sybelles

Short route for exceptional honey

In the direction from Saint-Jean-d’Arves and opposite the famous needles of the same name, Sébastien welcomes visitors to the Miellerie des Arves, his “educational farm”. Sebastian has two main passions: bees and the production of unique honey, and sharing, in direct contact with its customers. “Consumers today want to know what they’re eating. Not only in terms of the product’s origin, but also where it is manufactured, by whom, and the know-how behind it. I find it very important to allow the farming operation to be visited, and explain how we work”. For more information, and especially to get a taste of the famous Rhododendrons honey at the Col de la Croix de Fer, make a point of visiting the farm this winter. He is also available on Thursday afternoons in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves and at the Wednesday morning markets in Saint-Jean-d’Arves and on Friday afternoons in La Toussuire. Sébastien Duraz - Miellerie des Arves Info and online sales: www.la-miellerie-des-arves.com

From Aiguilles d’Arves to the Tour d’Argent

The leading organic farmer-gatherer of the out naturally, in the fresh Alpine air. Passion Savoy Association of Aromatic and Medicinal for the mountains, respect for upholding plant Plants Collectors is proud of his connection traditions; dedication to offering exceptional to the mountains and passion for wild plants. products that are increasingly being recognised. As a child, he used to roam the surrounding “for the past two years, I have been supplying peaks gathering plants his grandmother the Tour d’Argent with the wild plants that are would use to infuse incredible herbal teas. so iconic of Parisian gastronomy!” Imparting the true flavour and all the beneficial Found at the Saint-Jean-d’Arves market on properties of the plants, those which grow in Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings the wild out in protected nature are: Coltsfoot, in La Toussuire. Pine shoots and Hawthorn, amongst others. Manu Burlot - Les Aiguilles d’Arves infusions. Today, Manu hikes across all of the Arves’ mountain ranges to seek out the twenty Info and online sales: varieties of medicinal herbs that are dried www.infusionsdesarves.fr

16 Press kit 2018-2019 Le Rembertin, leather workshop

At Le Rembertin, the craftsmen only work with Part of the main Le Rembertin factory in full-grain cowhide leather, whose vegetable Villarembert; in Le Corbier shop and at the tanning is exclusively based on bark, which last small one opened in Saint-Jean-d’Arves this makes the product unique. “Nothing can be more summer is dedicated to a workshop section, exclusive”, specified Pierre Darves. No pollution where Pierre and his assistants do the assemblies, during the tanning of the hides, and especially, sewing and all aspects of the finishing work: this is a leather that forms a patina, developing “this gives us the opportunity to give demos, beauty over time. Then we do the saddle stitch and explain the whole manufacturing process. stitching exclusively by hand. This manual stitching, We offer afternoon “crafting” sessions, where which is much more aesthetically-pleasing than everyone can come to learn about leather any that could be done by machine, guarantees good making, and making their own wallet or an unparalleled level of strength”. Whether it is keyring. A good idea for creating fun memories used for a handbag, belt, or the famous bells of while keeping a souvenir from Les Sybelles to Tarines or Abondance cows, the goods made at be kept for life! the Atelier du Cuir are made to last. A shining Pierre Darves - Leather Goods Manufacturer example of this is the tailor-made belt, a true Shops in Le Corbier and Saint-Jean-d’Arves “bestseller”: “It’s timeless! It’s not the type of Info: +33 6 01 11 28 81 product that can easily be found elsewhere”, explains Pierre Darves.

Beaufort cheese, precious gastronomic heritage

“Beaufort is key in the Valley”, explains Simon le-Jeune, the Arves Valley Cooperative is the the Culot, cheese maker in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: smallest cheese making dairy in the Beaufort “the Cooperative is a key stakeholder in the appellation area, and we consider ourselves local economic environment, while it also has fortunate for having been able to maintain an a strong connection to tourism. In summer, almost family atmosphere.” our cows graze on the ski slopes, contributing A new development at the Coop: a museum greatly to maintaining the Alpine landscape. space dedicated to the theme of farm life, Through the direct sale of our cheeses, we telling the story of Beaufort and offering a create a unique rapport with our visitors. fun space for children. They are excited to come and visit our farms, the ripening cellars and get to taste our PDO Simon Culot - cheese maker in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves Beaufort in summer and winter”. Cheese Dairy Cooperative of the Arves Valley “With only around twenty dairy producers spread Info and online sales: across the four villages of Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, www.beaufortdesarves.com Saint-Jean-d’Arves, Albiez-Montrond and Albiez-

Les Sybelles sparkles with its “Sybelles Bulles” PDO

Last winter, Les Sybelles entrusted two leading floral notes, with an elegant expression in the professionals with the creation of a wine and mouth conveyed by its delicate bubbles. This two cocktails to promote the skiing area. These sparking wine is greatly enjoyed as an aperitif products embody the festive spirit of the ski or after a meal. area and are on sale in the six resorts’ shops, A Parisian bartender Mido Ahmed Yahi, who hotels, bars and restaurants. placed third at the World Class Competition In terms of wine, Alexandre Maulin, president in 2014 recognising the best bartenders in the of Sybelles.ski, spoke to Philippe Viallet, one of world, was entasked with the creation of two the best producers of Savoie wines. The choice sparkling cocktails based on the “Les Sybelles fell on a sparkling wine, a special vintage cuvée Bulles” sparkling wine. He has created two 2015 PDO Crémant, subsequently named “Les exclusive cocktails for Les Sybelles, the first Sybelles Bulles”. It is comprised of a blend of 50% called “Sybelles au Naturel” and the second Jacquère, 20% Altesse and 30% Chardonnay. The “Après Ski”. subtle combination of different grape varieties lends the blend a fruity freshness based on

www.sybelles.ski 17 Slope-top well-being

Zen Ô Sybelles

From 2 to 5 February 2019, Les Sybelles is offering four days at the pinnacle of the well-being to relax and rejuvenate, run by professionals, including naturopaths, sophrologists, yoga teachers and masseurs. A village located in the skiing area at the top of Ouillon at an altitude of 2,431m, offers holidaymakers numerous Something new Skiing special offer outdoor activities or activities under a yurt, depending on the weather conditions: sauna, pÔses Zen On Saturdays, the Les Sybelles pass is €22. sit-down massages, a smoothie bar, detox The perfect opportunity to start the year On the Saturdays of 19 and 26 January 2019. herbal teas and relaxation area in addition to off with total peace of mind at a low cost! introductory yoga workshops, Qi Qong, pilates, Located at the top of Ouillon at 2,431m, you are Purchases can be made exclusively sophrology and meditation... Access is free with offered the opportunity to discover an activity online before Wednesday nights on a Les Sybelles ski pass. Open every day from focused on well-being (pilates, sophrology, Qi www.sybelles.ski 10:30am to 3pm. Gong or others) and the tasting of an energy In the ski resort, during the day and at après- or detox drink. ski, professionals will be hosting workshops, Free access with the Les Sybelles ski pass activities and conferences focusing on the topic from 10am to 12am. of well-being: comfort, relaxation, serenity and Zen Ô Sybelles stay healing are this week’s keywords. special offer Info: www.sybelles.ski In La Toussuire, from 2 - 9 February 2019 - A week on a half-board basis at the Les Soldanelles*** hotel restaurant spa at the heart of the resort, from €937 per person. The offer includes: a double room with a balcony, half-board, Les Sybelles 6-day ski passes, access to the hotel spa (swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and gym). Info and bookings: www.hotelsoldanelles.com

18 Press kit 2018-2019 Wellness spots and activities

Relaxation spots Yoga and Reiki

In Le Corbier, the relaxation area has two initiations jacuzzis, a sauna and a steam room to offer a total relaxation breakaway. Access only for Yoga in Saint-Colomban-des-Villards those older than 16 years. For a gentle wake-up and to prepare yourself Open from 10am to 8pm. for tackling the snowy slopes later on, or for Cost: €8.60. a moment of pure “après-ski” relaxation, yoga sessions are offered for the whole family: Info: www.le-corbier.com an initiation into meditation, yoga nidra and sessions specifically designed for children.

In La Toussuire, the relaxation area of the Costs: €10/adult and €6/child. Les Soldanelles hotel is open to all. It has a Info and registrations: Claire Martin-Cocher heated swimming pool and equipment focusing +33 7 86 96 46 95 on fitness and well-being: a steam room, sauna, whirlpool, aqua gym, fitness room with home- trainers, wall bars, a rowing machine, and step machine. 1 hr, 2 hr sessions and 6 hr passes. Something new Costs: €12 (subject to change). €6 for those Reiki in Saint-Colomban-des-Villards aged 15 or younger. Massages and treatments From the Japanese “strength of the mind”, offered at an additional cost. Reiki is a method combining meditation and Info: www.hotelsoldanelles.com relaxation through touch, to develop its inherent potential to tap into natural, long-term well- being. Gain insight into this well-being through Outdoor heated pool at Le Corbier the new approach taught this winter. Le Corbier pool has a large outdoor pool heated Rate: free to join to 29°. Aquabikes, swimming and aqua aerobics Info from the Tourism Office: classes. Open every day from 10am to 8pm. +33 4 79 56 24 53 Costs: €5.20 /adult and €3.20/child. Info: www.le-corbier.com Institute of Harmony Something new massages Sauna at the water’s edge in La Toussuire In Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, discover “relaxation” or “aesthetic” treatments: Japanese face lifting A fully Nordic, captivating experience in this (Kobido), Californian face lifting, and deep tissue, outdoor wood fire heated sauna (6 seats) set up sports and hot stone massages, reflexology, on the banks of Lake Titou offering a magnificent exfoliation, facial treatments, and more. view over the Aiguilles d’Arves. Pedestrian access or cross-country skiing from 5pm. Info: www.massage-st-sorlin.fr +33 6 30 85 76 87 Costs: €10 (20 mins) and €17 (45 mins) - From 18 years of age. Info: Lunenzau Park on +33 6 32 93 18 08

www.sybelles.ski 19 Slope-top events

“Féria des Cimes” special offer

The Les Sybelles ski pass only costs €22 (instead of €44.80) per day and €44 for the two days (instead of €85.80). Info: www.sybelles.ski

Zen Ô Sybelles “La Féria des Cimes” From 2 to 5 February 2019 30 and 31 March 2019

This event dedicated to well-being is unique The Basque Country colours and spirit of the as it is located in the skiing area at the top of Bayonne festivals are showcased at Les Sybelles Ouillon at an altitude of 2,431m; a place to for two days of entertainment and festivities relax and recharge with a panoramic view over at the top of Ouillon at 2,431 meters above Something new Mont Blanc in particular. sea level. The village of freely accessible events will The festive atmosphere of the South West can offer discovery workshops run by professionals be found on the slopes, with Mont Blanc to top it Events for all (yoga, pilates, meditation, sophrology, etc.), all off, while included in the line-up is petanque sit-down massages, a sauna, smoothie bar, on snow, snow rugby, a mechanical bull, music Christmas at Les Sybelles: Tuesday 25 herbal tea bar and a relaxation area. The entertainment and gourmet villages. Members December 2018 event extends into a resort where workshops, of the public will have the opportunity to This year, Father Christmas will be making a visit activities and conferences will be offered to compete with rugby ambassadors and champions to the slopes to meet the children at Les Sybelles. non-skiers. to share some of the challenges in a friendly setting, open to all. Christmas happenings, gifts and catering. Free access to the event with a Les Sybelles During the Christmas and February school ski pass. Free access to the event with a Les Sybelles ski pass. holidays, children and teenagers are placed Info: www.sybelles.ski in the spotlight: Info: www.sybelles.ski Wednesday is the Les Sybelles Kids Festival. Thursday is the Les Sybelles Teenager Challenge. Children and teens are invited to the top of the slopes for some playful, entertaining fun! The little bonus this winter is arranging a get- together on the slopes. Events are held at the top of Ouillon, and can be accessed for free with the Les Sybelles ski pass. Info: www.sybelles.ski

20 Press kit 2018-2019 Top 3 events at the ski resort

“Les P’tits Chefs à la Neige” Belgium special From 6 to 13 April 2019 Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves

This pastry and skiing competition for “young chefs” aged between 10 and 15 years will be focusing on Belgium this year. Mélanie Mayne, 4th Lekkarod dog sled a finalist in the Best Pastry Chef on M6 in 2016, will be the Belgian culinary coach for this new race event edition. In terms of local know-how into pastry 20 and 21 March 2019 making, everything will be “From Belgium”. La Toussuire Les P’tits Chefs à la Neige treats culinary enthusiasts in short culottes for a week of This international long distance dog sled race gourmet activities with a host of activities, will be passing through La Toussuire on 20 including cooking workshops, gourmet activities, and 21 March 2019 for two brand new stages. demos, conferences and prizes up for grabs... 70 teams will set off over 9 stages in total, Info: www.saintsorlindarves.com running from 16 to 24 March, over a distance of 350 kms. 10 countries will be represented at this incredible international race! An addition this year will be the Skijoring category covering various distances. Info: www.la-toussuire.com 3rd Les Sybelles Optimist event From 18 to 20 February 2019 Le Corbier

An amazing, totally different Optimist race on snow open to all: much laughter and a totally different experience guaranteed. The winning team will be given the opportunity to get the cost of their stay reimbursed to them as a prize. Info: www.le-corbier.com

www.sybelles.ski 21 Six ski resorts within the skiing area

The Les Sybelles estate owes its name to the six ski resorts comprising it, run on a personal scale. They all have the same driving force: to breathe life into one of the largest skiing areas in France, while enhancing each resort’s local heritage and uniqueness.

La Toussuire Les Bottières Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves A dynamic resort (1,750m) A relaxing resort (1,300m) An authentic resort (1,600m) Out in the heart of unspoiled nature, Les A charming ski resort-village comprised of Over a vast plateau, the ski resort enjoys Bottières is characterised by its peacefulness typical Savoyard chalets, a Baroque church, exceptional sunshine and offers a panoramic and serenity: a family resort par excellence, chapels and farms spread across its 14 hamlets. view. Its entirely pedestrian centre is it captivates all of its visitors, both young A village rich in culture and heritage has synonymous with practicality and friendliness. and old. always been a place of sharing and for passing www.la-toussuire.com www.bottieres-jarrier.com through (Col de la Croix de Fer). www.saintsorlindarves.com

Le Corbier Saint-Jean-d’Arves Saint-Colomban- A pedestrian resort (1,550m) A panoramic resort (1,550m) des-Villards This “Family Plus” rated third generation ski Between dairy cows and magnificent views, A charming resort (1,100m) resort only allow pedestrians or with skis Saint-Jean-d’Arves is a mountain village that on foot. It offers a whole host of activities, has upheld its agropastoralism while also Comprised of hamlets with houses tightly in particular the not-to-be-missed heated embracing tourism. Its traditional, family- packed against one another, Saint-Colomban- outdoor pool. based character remains the ski resort’s des-Villards has retained all of the charms main asset. of yesteryear, while equipping itself with a www.le-corbier.com modern tourist infrastructure. www.sja73.com www.saint-colomban.com

22 Press kit 2018-2019 Come to Les Sybelles

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From Chambéry: 1h The nearest SNCF railway Each Saturday, bus lines Nearby airports: From Grenoble: 1h30 stations: service the Les Sybelles ski Chambéry: 74 km From Lyon: 2h10 km St-Jean-de-Maurienne Arvan resorts leaving from Saint- Grenoble: 149 km From Geneva St-Avre - La Chambre Jean-de-Maurienne. Turin (Italy): 153 km (Switzerland): 2h10 Lyon Saint-Exupéry: 159 km TGV from Paris: 4hr04 Access to the first ski resort (La From Paris: 5h50 Geneva (Switzerland): 161 km Toussuire) in less than 30 min. Several TGVs and TERs daily Each Saturday, bus lines feeding the SNCF stations in Times and costs: service the Les Sybelles ski the Maurienne Valley. www.altibus.com resorts leaving from the Lyon- Saint-Exupéry and Chambéry airports. Times and costs: www.altibus.com

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