Chamrousse

Resort description

Chamrousse is a relatively small ski resort and at an altitude of 2250m it dominates Grenoble. This resort is located south of the Belledonne Massif to Oisans, Vercors and Chartreuse, in the Northern Alps. The village of Chamrousse is attractively placed offering stunning views and is surrounded by trees allowing for forest skiing. A ski resort where nature reigns, it will ensure you make the most of what it offers in this fabulous setting. Only 30 minutes drive from Grenoble, it is one of the most accessible ski resorts in the Alps.

Chamrousse , Oisans

 

This resort is famous for being the host of the winter Olympic Games in 1968 where French skier Jean-Claude KILLY won 3 gold medals. Chamrousse was also a stage of the “Tour de France” in 2001. One of the resort attractions is its beautiful sunsets.

 

 

Chamrousse News for 2010/2011

 

Chamrousse will be increasing its snow-making capabilities this winter ski season 2010/2011, with the help of a new lake located in Chamrousse 1650, near the Vernon building.

The Grenouillère lake will give the resort a second water stockage area and will increase its artificial snow capacities in winter. In summer, the lake will become an area with several aquatic activities, bronzing decks, water games for children and fishing zones in or near the lake.

With two lakes, the resort will count 90,000 cubic meters of water that will feed the snow canons if necessary.

Chamrousse is taking particular care to make sure that the artificial lake will fit into the mountain landscape. The impermeable synthetic membranes will be totally invisible to visitors because organic matter will completely cover them. The lake will thus become a part of the surrounding nature.

The project was started at the end of May 2010 and is set to be complete by mid November 2010.

 

 

Skiing in Chamrousse, Oisans


The ski resort is made up of two villages:

- Chamrousse Recoin - Located at CHAMROUSSE 1650m
- Chamrousse Roche-Béranger - Located at CHAMROUSSE 1750m.

 

Skiers can pass from one site to another thanks to the ski slopes.

 

The ski resort also offers interesting opportunities such as night skiing.

 

 

Snowboarding in Chamrousse, Oisans

 

Snowboarders will enjoy Chamrousse’s new facilities and snowparks especially designed for them such as the “Sunset Park” or the “Kid’s park”.

 

The “Sunset Park” is composed of a boarder cross and a slope style.

The "Kid’s park" is a snowpark area especially designed and dedicated to children.

 

 

Cross-country skiing in Chamrousse, Oisans

 

Chamrousse has 45 km/28 miles of trails. There are 17 trails with different levels of difficulties.

 

 

Ski school in Chamrousse, Oisans

 

The ESF in Chamrousse offers a variety of lessons from alpine skiing to snowboarding.

For the children aged 3-5 years there is the Piou-Piou club where they will be entertained and have skiing lessons.

 

For more information about pre-booking Ski School in Chamrousse please select here  

 

 

Lift passes in Chamrousse, Oisans

 

Lift passes give you access to both villages Chamrousse Recoin (CHAMROUSSE 1650m) and Chamrousse Roche-Béranger (CHAMROUSSE 1750m).

 

For more information about pre-booking your ski lift passes for Chamrousse please select here

 

 
The Skiing
Chamrousse Recoin (1650m) is convenient for athletic skiing and Roche Beranger (1750m) more suitable for family skiing. Chamrousse holds an efficient lift system which means that there are rarely any queues, and offers access to excellent pistes for beginners and intermediates, with a number of off-piste runs for the more advanced.
Après Ski
The après ski in Chamrousse is rather quiet. It holds some bars and restaurants, but to broaden the range of places to eat out or for those looking for a more lively après-ski visiting the nearby city of Grenoble would be recommended.
Amenities
In Chamrousse there are a number of banks, gift and souvenir shops and a selection of childcare facilities and ski schools, including a kindergarten which takes children from 3-12years and also caters for non-skiers from 3 months.
Activities
A number of non-skiing activities can be enjoyed in Chamrousse; Dog sledding, Nordic walks, ice-skating, hiking, snow-shoeing and snow biking as well as visiting the cinema, climbing wall, multi-sports hall and having a go on the driving circuit on ice.
Getting there
Driving distance: From Calais: 565 miles, approximately 8 hrs.
Airport access: Grenoble: 50 miles, approximately 1hr 10. Chambery: 55 miles, approximately 1hr 10. Lyon: 80 miles, approximately 1hr 40. Geneva: 105 miles, approximately 2hrs.

Ski Facts
Village height:
1650m (5,413ft)
Slope range:
1650m (5,413ft) - 2250m (7,382ft)
Ski area:
Chamrousse
Piste coverage
77
Ski lifts
26
Ski runs
 46
Green
 8
Blue
 16
Red
 16
Black
 6
Snow cannons
 15
Beginners
 ****
Intermediates
 ****
Experts
 ***
Boarders
 ***

Tourist Office
+ 33 (0)4 76 89 92 65
Click to Chamrousse website
 
Accommodation
L'Ecrin des NeigesOur rating: ***
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 5
(c 30m2) Living area with a pull-out sofa bed sleeping 1, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds and a bathroom with bath and WC.

2 Bedroom Sleeps 6
(c 35m2) Living area with a pull-out sofa bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with bunk beds and a bathroom with bath and WC.

2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 8
Living area with a pull-out sofa bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with 1 double or 2 single beds, 1 bedrooms with bunk beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, 1 shower-room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath and a separate WC.
Le Domaine de l'ArselleOur rating: ***
1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
(c 26-30m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and WC.

Studio Sleeps 4
(c 25m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with bath & WC (may be separate).

1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 5
(c 30-36m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with 1 single bed, bathroom with bath and WC.

1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6
(c 32-42m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with bath and WC.

2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6
(c 35-38m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with a double or 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and WC.

2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 8
(c 50-53m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with a double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with bath and WC and shower-room with WC.

2 Bed + 2 Alcoves Sleeps 10
(c 67m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with a double or 2 single beds, 2 alcoves each with bunk beds, bathroom with bath and WC and shower-room with WC.
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