#winter20182019 Press kit Contents Welcome to Behind- The skiing area Les Sybelles! the-scenes of the skiing area 4 6 8 Something Special Package new offers stays 10 12 13 Activities Made in Well-being for all Les Sybelles on top of the slopes 14 16 18 Slope-top Six ski resorts Come to events within the skiing Les Sybelles 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 Size 393 ha 2,620m 1,100m 6 Se e l. l. inteee s ess 70 12 15 36 7 Ski lifts Tl Sl b Fixe Tb ees lls lls s ls s es 146 37 59 41 9 Tl Slopes 6 km 622 46 % Les Sw-making P e ese ovee sle es by s es 1 1 2 1 Swpark sy ess F s sle Fun areas 1 6 8 1 Big Sle sey le Insider sles s sls secret To make the most of an already memorable skiing day up until the very last minute: what 6 16 For 6 240 6 skiing could be better than finding yourself directly Nordic ssountry Sse S sls S lbs y in front of the slopes at the Pointe du Corbier, s es routes children ss sees bathed in end-of-day light. Admire the incredible es panoramic view that looks out over the majestic Aiguilles d’Arves, the Belledonne mountain range, the Pic de l’Étendard and Mont Blanc. 45 3 4 1 bles ese Mountain Arva-park Hospitality e bles selfies spots and induction 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 40,000 CA 2017/2018 Skiers' days 2017/2018 beds Change compared Change compared to previous period to previous period Acisition of eient Working the soes 12% 8% Boosting the sno e 8% aking network €10.5M ski ifts Inveses e s e 4% in Winter 2018/2019, of which: enities 69% ti oints idings etc.) Peranent easona en Woen 49 332 67% 33% 381 Employees at the ski lifts 25% Auvergne-hne-es ore the ot of cstoers came as a family BELGIUM FRANCE 21% e-de-rance 96% 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 8,85 / 10 8,81 / 10 8,80 / 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. 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 v tortue r pirouette r lauze a ad a c ro c frite écha u o lait ux il stade Vikings le u rts renard coq escargot familles p’tit loup la chavonnerie ’ marmottes saut jardins lièvre sapins cabris Kaliblue 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).