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Resort Information
Resort Name: Chamrousse Altitude 1650m
Country France Runs 77km of pistes with blue runs 51%, Red 35% and black 14%
No. of lifts 26 lifts Tourist Office

Chamrousse Tourist Information

www.chamrousse.com

Good For...
Beginners & intermediates
Not So Good For...
experts

Getting There

Chamrousse Travel

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
airport ski transfers Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? www.skitransfers.com offer an excellent service. English-speaking drivers greet you at the airport and then drive you to the resort. Their vehicles range in size up to a 19 seater minibus. Child seats also available.

About The Resort..

Chamroussedressed for the winter snow

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.

Other Activities

Chamrousse Family Activities

great family resortNight Skiing

Ice Skating
Paragliding
Cinema
Snowshoe walking
Snowmobiling
Ice Driving

About The Mountain

skiers and boarders on pisteChamrousse Ski

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?

Nearby Resorts

Chamousse Nearby Resorts

Nearby resorts to Chamrousse include those in the Northern Alps:

Auris en Oians, Chamrousse, Autrans Col D'Ornon, Col ed Marcieu, Col de Porte, Col de Romayere, Col de l'Arzelier, Col du Barioz, Col du Coq, Correncon en Vercors, Gresse en Vercors, Alpe d'Huez, Alpe du Grand Serre, La Motte d'Aveillans, Lans en Vercors, Le Collet D'Allevard, Le Planolet, Le Sappey, Les Deux Alpes, Les Sept Laux, Meaudre, Notre Dame de Vaulx, Oz en Oisans, Saint-Hilaire du Touvet, Saint Honore, Saint Nizier du Moucherotte, Saint Pierre de Chartreuse, St Hughes Les Egau, Vaujany, Villard de Lans, Villard Reculas Villard Reymond.



Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop

Chamrousse Ski Hire & Snowboard Hire

We recommend ski hire and snowboard hire at
Fouartes Sportes which is located in Centre Commercial in Chamrousse
If you book online here at snowbrainer.com you'll make big savings on the resort RRP. It's so easy and convenient, you book online then collect in resort and it saves you time and money.
It's what we call a No Brainer, so Book now!


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Top 5 Things To Take
Snowforecast_Snowranger_ski_mapsEasy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.

Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger

Jam-cam_Head_Camera_for_skiersFilm your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments
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We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.

Skiwalker_ski_carrierWhat's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com


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Dates: 03/09/2010
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