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Renovate, Refurbish, Monetise
Faced with an aging housing stock and a slowdown in new-builds, renovation and refurbishment are becoming a winning strategy for investing in the mountains. They are also a powerful lever for redesigning a vibrant mountain environment that is attractive year-round and able to generate new uses.
Summer, the new season of well-being in the mountains
The mountains are increasingly asserting themselves as a vibrant summer destination, with growing visitor numbers, a longer season, a more diverse clientele and significant growth in non-skiing activities.
Where to Find the Best Off-Piste Skiing in the French Alps
Do you wait for fresh snowfall the way others wait for sunrise? Do you skip groomed runs for wide-open, untouched slopes? Then you’re likely drawn to the call of the backcountry. Discover our selection of legendary freeride zones — places where powder is earned, savoured, and remembered.
Our latest articles
Renovate, Refurbish, Monetise
Faced with an aging housing stock and a slowdown in new-builds, renovation and refurbishment are becoming a winning strategy for investing in the mountains. They are also a powerful lever for redesigning a vibrant mountain environment that is attractive year-round and able to generate new uses.
Summer, the new season of well-being in the mountains
The mountains are increasingly asserting themselves as a vibrant summer destination, with growing visitor numbers, a longer season, a more diverse clientele and significant growth in non-skiing activities.
Where to Find the Best Off-Piste Skiing in the French Alps
Do you wait for fresh snowfall the way others wait for sunrise? Do you skip groomed runs for wide-open, untouched slopes? Then you’re likely drawn to the call of the backcountry. Discover our selection of legendary freeride zones — places where powder is earned, savoured, and remembered.
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Situated at an altitude of 1,850 metres, with abundant sunshine and an easy-going lifestyle, the enchanting resort of La Rosière has everything you need for a great mountain holiday. Follow Cimalpes' guide to learn everything you need to know to help you plan your trip.
La Rosière is situated on a sunny, south-facing plateau with exceptional panoramic views, a combination that draws visitors all year round.
The resort overlooks a valley in the Haute Tarentaise region, and is close to the beautiful Vanoise national park.
Did you know ? At the top of the Fort Express chairlift, you can marvel at the 360 ° views as far as Italy and the magnificent Mont Blanc.
La Rosière's laid-back atmosphere and pleasant lifestyle is a reflection of its sunny climate. It is known for its warm welcome.
People who come to La Rosière for their mountain holidays appreciate the fact that the village has remained on a human scale with many traditional chalets, and no large apartment blocks.
La Rosière is a great place to visit in both winter and summer. The resort stays open for business even after the closure of the ski area. Come and enjoy the relaxed and peaceful atmosphere at any time of the year.
During the summer months, you can enjoy a wide range of activities that include hiking, mountain biking, paragliding or even white water rafting. There is something for everyone.
Did you know ? La Rosière has the highest 9-hole golf course in Europe.
We love La Rosière for all the above reason. Are you ready to take your mountain holiday to another level ?
Speed down the slopes with family or friends on a "paret", a traditional one-bladed sledge. At the end of the day, you head up the last chairlift with an instructor to enjoy an exhilarating descent as the sun sets. This activity is open to everyone from ten years and upwards.
Did you know?
From the early 20th Century onwards, children traditionally used the paret to go to school on snowy days.
This activity offers guaranteed excitement in a beautiful mountain setting as you race down a 700-metre monorail on a small sled. Reach speeds of up to forty-five kilometres an hour on a course that winds through a magical pine forest, with banked turns, sudden drops and raised bridges. And don't worry, you can also get back up to the top of the course on a sled.
Did you know?
The X-TREME luge reaches speeds of up to forty-five kilometres an hour. You are sure to have an unforgettable experience.
Fancy an athletic challenge? This enjoyable activity combining snowshoeing and target shooting is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Did you know?
The first modern biathlon was organised by the Norwegian army during the Forvarsrennet in Oslo in 1912.
The terrain around La Rosière is perfect for snowshoeing. Recharge your batteries, take in the mountain views, and reconnect with nature as you walk through the snow-clad forests and wide valleys of the nearby Vanoise national park.
Did you know?
At 3,855 metres, the Grande Casse is the highest peak in the Vanoise massif.
The more curious among you will be interested to learn about the the resort of La Rosière and its fascinating history in order to fully appreciate your holiday here. Our comprehensive guide takes a look back in time at the making of the popular Savoie resort we know today.
La Rosière was originally a hamlet of several chalets dotted around the verdant mountain pastures in the area of Montvalezan. The chalets were used by local people when they brought their animals up the mountain to graze during the summer months.
The settlement's early development was a reflection of the important criteria of those times, namely easy access and proximity to a water source. Buildings were situated close together so as to use the minimum amount of agricultural land and facilitate mutual co-operation amongst the inhabitants. Today, La Rosière has become a modern mountain resort.
The year of 1954 saw the construction of the Petit Saint-Bernard bar by Jean Arpin. The following year, Abbot Jacques Poupon developed The Savoyard, a large holiday centre in La Rosière. The resort was now able to welcome a significantly larger number of visitors, who at that time came mainly during the summer months.
Later, Le Gollet, an estate of fifty-seven chalets, was opened. This development set La Rosière apart from many other resorts with visitor accommodation consisting mainly of apartment residences.
Did you know?
La Rosière had no more than 5,000 visitor beds in the 1980s.
La Rosière has always moved with the times, continually adapting to new visitor demands and expectations. Here are a few examples:
As visitor expectations in the area of wellness continued to evolve, the fitness centre underwent a major renovation in 2017, and was renamed the "Spa de La Rosière". Now, visitors had another reason as well as skiing to come to the resort, with a holiday here becoming an opportunity to relax and fully immerse oneself in the mountain environment.
It all started in 1878, the year of the third Paris World's Fair. The Norwegian pavilion's exhibition of skis caught the attention of Henri Duhamel, a mountaineer from Grenoble, and this would turn out to be the start of Alpine skiing in France.
The history of skiing in La Rosière began in the 1960s. Before then, raising livestock and agriculture were the predominant activities in the the area, and very few tourists visited the resort. In 1920, however, a group of young skiers decided to form a club called the "Union Sportive de Montvalezan".
Did you know?
The Saint Bernard dog, an iconic symbol of the resort, was originally introduced to La Rosière in the 17th Century. At that time, the dogs were bred and kept by monks to safeguard and rescue mountain pilgrims. Today, they remain an essential part of the resort's character, and are popular with adults and children alike.
From this time onwards, new installations were constructed over the years, and the lift system was continuously modernised and upgraded.
In 1984, La Rosière was connected to the Italian resort of La Thuile to form the San Bernardo cross-border ski area. This dramatically increased the resort's attractiveness to visitors, and was a source of great pride for the locals. The connection between the French and Italian sides was via the Chardonnet chairlift and the Bellecombe drag lift.
This famous international ski area was a great success on both sides of the border, as it opened up access to much more skiing from both resorts.
Ideal training conditions, coupled with a sporting tradition of children starting to ski from a very early age, has helped produce some great ski champions in La Rosière. Down the generations, in all disciplines, the exceptional performances of these athletes have been a source of great local pride.
To mention but a few, René Arpin-Pont became an alpine ski champion, Manu Gaidet was a three-time freeride world champion, and Joël Chenal won the gold medal in the giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
La Rosière's history is punctuated by significant events which, together, laid the foundations for its present-day success. In 2021 it received the official seal of approval with the award of the "Famille Plus", "Villages de Charme", "Étape de montagne" and "Grand Domaine" labels.
The concept: starts take place every hour, and completing the loop in under an hour is mandatory. If participants finish early, they can rest until the next start, which happens exactly one hour after the previous loop.
Push your limits by completing as many loops as possible on a breathtaking course through the villages of La Rosière and along the legendary “Route Rose.
For its 11th edition, the Trail de La Rosière is set to amaze you.
Starting from the Place des Eucherts, the race will take you through some of the most stunning landscapes of Haute-Tarentaise, between Mont Blanc and Mont Pourri.
4 race formats available:
- 43 km with 3,000 m of elevation gain
- 22 km with 1,450 m of elevation gain
- 15 km with 800 m of elevation gain
- La Rosière Game: kids’ obstacle race, part of the Graines de Traileurs concept by École de Trail®
La Rosière presents its 100% cycling event: La Rosière Bike Week!
A full week dedicated to discovering and trying out various disciplines: downhill MTB, e-MTB, road cycling, and trial biking.
The Haute Tarentaise resort of La Rosière is situated on a mountain plateau with breathtaking views and abundant sunshine throughout the winter season. La Rosière's lift system is linked with that of the Italian resort of La Thuile to form the San Bernardo ski area, and the Italian influence manifests itself in the resort's relaxed, easy-going lifestyle.
The San Bernardo is the only French-Italian ski area in the northern Alps. The two cultures mingle to create a unique atmosphere on the slopes, and whether you fancy an Italian pizza or a Reblochon cheese dish, you are sure to find what you are looking for.
The San Bernardo ski area has 154 kilometers of marked rubs. Here is a breakdown of the eighty-two pistes:
The area has something to offer skiers of all levels, from wide, open pistes to more technical descents.
Just a few kilometres as the crow flies from the Petit Saint-Bernard pass and Mont Blanc, La Rosière has a favourable climate and abundant snow cover.
Situated at an altitude of 1,850 metres, which is relatively high for a mid-mountain resort, La Rosière is widely recognised for its excellent snow cover from mid-December to the end of April. At an altitude of 2,800 metres, Mont Valaisan is the highest point of the ski area.
San Bernardo's Lift System Comprises:
La Rosière has an ongoing programme of improvements to its lift system which can transport skiers up the mountain efficiently and comfortably. The highest in the ski area is reached via the Mont Valaisan and Les Moulins chairlifts.
La Rosière and the San Bernardo ski area stand out for their diversity and the harmonious blending of two cultures. The sunny climate and good snow cover make this an ideal destination for ski lovers.
Follow Cimalpes' rental accommodation guide to discover the chalets and apartments on offer in La Rosière. By staying in one of our properties, you are sure to have a truly unforgettable stay.
Like most mountain resorts, La Rosière has a distinct architectural identity which reflects decades of tradition. All new developments here must be in keeping with local mountain architecture ensuring that visitors can enjoy accommodation which is as aesthetically pleasing as it is practical.
Did you know?
In times gone by, properties were built where there was access to water. The design of properties was dictated by the requirements of farmers' lives and work. These dwellings were often built very close to one another to facilitate mutual assistance within the community.
Typical characteristics of dwellings in La Rosière included the owner's initials carved into the frame of the building, along with other inscriptions such as the date of construction, or the Savoyard flag.
Terrace and balcony railings were often adorned with rosettes or other ornamental motifs. These decorations are absolutely typical of Savoyard mountain villages.
Today, wood and stone are still widely used in building construction in La Rosière. Lauze stone (slate) is commonly used for roofs thanks to its resistance to wind and snow. These materials are integral to the resort's proud architectural identity.
Traditional craftsmanship is still highly valued during new building projects, and the unrivalled expertise of local artisans allows them to get the very best out of the materials with which they are working. La Rosière's beautiful residences are often clad in wood, with spruce and Scots pine widely used for the framework and interior fittings.
As a result of all these factors, La Rosière has many new chalets and buildings built in the traditional Savoyard style. The centre of the resort has some smaller apartment blocks, which are still on a human scale with very little exposed concrete. Built in the 1960s and 1970s, these are now being gradually renovated.
The Eucherts district is undergoing rapid development. Here, there are many recently built properties as well as numerous ongoing construction projects. The Collet and Manessier districts have a large number of traditional chalets.
Thanks to La Rosière's mountain plateau setting, much of the accommodation here has breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Large picture windows and terraces allow you to make the most of the beautiful views and feel that you are up close to nature and truly immersed in the mountain environment.
Our accommodation is modern, spacious, comfortable, and sure to meet your needs.
Clients' expectations have changed, with spacious accommodation and large living spaces the order of the day. La Rosière is known for having a large selection of spacious chalets able to comfortably accommodate ten or more people.
These larger properties are carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort, with spacious living rooms and some bedrooms with private bathrooms.
These properties are ideal for getting together with family or friends, and enjoying time together in the mountains. Our aim is to offer you accommodation where you can create lasting memories.
Experts in their field, the architects and interior designers of our properties have thought of everything down to the finest detail to ensure that the accommodation meets our guests' every requirement.
People planning a holiday in the mountains are often looking for high-quality chalets and apartments. That's why we carefully select our properties to meet with these expectations. By offering you only the best that La Rosière has to offer, we help ensure that you have a memorable holiday.
La Rosière's carefully planned development means that the resort has remained on a human scale with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Even as its accommodation moves upmarket, the resort has retained its charm and, with its many assets, is an attractive destination for a mountain holiday. Are you ready to pack your bags and head to the mountains?
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