By Air Grenoble 80 km ( 40 minutes transfer time) Lyon 130km (2.5 hours transfer time) Chambery 90km (1.5 hours transfer time)
By Train Grenoble TGV then VFD bus transfer or taxi (45 minutes)
By Car From Grenoble take the Uriage exit from the "Rocade Sud" (southern ring road). The Uriage road has a 50km/h speed limit and suffers from black ice in winter. At Uriage take the D111 to Chamrousse.
To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
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About The Resort..
Chamrousse
Chamrousse is situated in the Belledonne Area on the Isere department. It held the Olympic Men's and Women's downhill events in 1968. Being only 40 minutes away from Grenoble it is one of the easiest resorts to get to and makes and ideal weekend trip. It is also popular with families and is great value for money.
Nightlife..
Chamrousse Nightlife
Chamrousse Apres Ski - Typically French but can be a little quiet. Maybe a night in Grenoble would be called for. Family then to stay at Roche Beranger which is a bit quieter and for those looking to party try Le Recoin. There are around 20 bars and restaurants to choose from.
Chamrousse ski area is perfect for intermediates and beginners. There are two main areas for skiing Recoin (1,650m), and Roche Béranger (1,750m) which is more geared towards family skiing. The resort lies at the end of the Belledonne Mountain Range in the French Alps.
The ski area overlooks the town of Grenoble which is a mere 30 minutes drive away.
Cross Country
There are a total of 41 km of cross country trails stretching across the sunny and sheltered Arselle plateau.
Snowboarders
There is a snowpark in the resort.
Ski Schools
Chamrousse Ski Schools
ESF - T: 00334 76 89 90 30
Weather
Chamrousse Snow Forecast
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Chamrousse?
Fouartes Sportes which is located in Centre Commercial in Chamrousse
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Ski Books, Snowboard Books and Ski Holiday Information Books
Looking for some information before you go on holiday or looking for a book to read when you are there. Here's some books we recommend. They're worth a read before you head off on your winter holiday or they can make great presents for skiers and snowboarders.
Top 5 Things To Take
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