Unless you have booked a package holiday where the travel is all sorted for you, you may want to think about how you are going to get to and from resort. Despite being tucked away in the Alps and with only one road in or out there are plenty of options for getting to La Rosiere.

The most common way to get to resort is to fly. There are four local airports to La Rosiere:

Lyon – 230km – 2hrs45

There are several companies who offer shared and private transfers to get you from the airport to the resort. It is worth checking transfer arrangements before booking your flights especially if you want a shared transfer as these are less regular and you don’t want to be waiting around for hours at the airport.

Which transfer company you use will depend on your group size, flight times and budget. Our recommended transfer companies include:

Ski Lifts have been awarded the world’s best ski transfer operator in the world ski awards. They provide private and shared transfers from Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon and Chambery.

Cool Bus provides private transfers from Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery and Lyon.

Bens Bus provides low cost shared transfers from Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon.

Alti Bus provides shared transfers from Geneva, Chambery and Lyon.

The nearest train station is Bourg St Maurice which is approximately 35 minutes away by road from La Rosiere. The Eurostar runs direct trains from St Pancras International in London and Ashford in Kent directly to Bourg on Saturdays between December and April, and direct night trains on Fridays from January to April. Taking the train can be good option if you have lots of luggage to take as the generous allowance means you can take your skis or snowboard, as well as two suitcases at no extra charge.

Many people opt to drive out to La Rosiere. If you are coming from the UK, you can either travel via the channel tunnel or take the ferry. The euro tunnel departs approximately every 15 minutes from Folkestone and takes 35 minutes. Prices start from £90 each way. You can book your crossing online at -

The ferry runs from either Hull to Zeebrugge or Dover to Calais with P&O ferries - http://www.poferries.com/en/portal.  The Hull ferry operates daily and is overnight arriving in Zeebrugge at 08:45am. The Dover to Calais service operates up to 23 times each day and takes 90 minutes. 

On arrival in France (or Belgium if you are taking the ferry to Zeebrugge!) remember to drive on the right hand side of the road. It is important to note that there are several tolls on route down to the Alps, the prices depend on which section of road you use but the total cost will be approximately €75 in total.

European travel/vehicle requirements are very strict and on-spot fines can be issued if you don’t have: headlight converters, GB sticker, warning triangle, spare bulbs, high viz vests for each passenger in the car and breathalysers.

In certain weather conditions, the roads may become snowy and icy and although local municipalities are very good and keeping the roads clear, it can be dangerous so it is important to take extra care and attention when driving. It is a legal requirement in France to carry snow chains in your vehicle or police will refuse you access to certain roads. When driving in these conditions, slow down when you encounter any snow, use high gears to avoid wheel spin, and keep moving when driving up an incline on snow.

La Rosiere sits at 1850m and has a peak height of 2800m. The resort has an excellent snow record and is open from December to April.

La Rosiere is made up of two villages the Resort Centre and Les Eucherts. The two villages are located very close to one another. There is a local shuttle bus which links the two, however most people choose to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the footpath and enjoy the breath-taking view of the Tarentaise Valley. Both villages rest at 1850m and have high speed lifts straight out of their centres to make skiing access easy.

La Rosiere is quite a compact resort with just two villages located about a 15 minute walk apart.

There is a regular ski bus running through Les Eucherts, L’Averne, Le Gollet, the resort centre and Maison du ski every 15 minutes. This free shuttle bus continues to run between Place des Eucherts and La Rosiere centre until 11pm every evening from Sunday to Friday.

La Rosiere has a very efficient lift system with chair lifts extending out of the centre of each village. In order to get over to La Thuile it is an easy journey via the slopes of the Petit Saint Bernard pass. These runs are mostly blue so it is suitable for confident beginners. Be aware that there is no easy way back other than skiing. If you do miss the last lifts it is a very expensive taxi journey that will take several hours.

There are a number of taxi companies who operate in La Rosiere. When using a taxi it is advisable to book in advance as not all companies operate every night.

La Rosiere has a choice of some lovely restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine for all budgets:

La Grange serves a variety of Savoyard, Italian and traditional local dishes. The restaurant is set in a typical wooden farmhouse decorated with lots of cows to celebrate the towns farming history. This is located in the centre of Eucherts.

Le Genepi is located in the heart of the resort centre. They have an extensive a la carte menu and a substantial wine list. They offer a selection of set menus for both lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices. The restaurant has a lovely south facing terrace ideal for the sunny spring afternoons. With steaks and pierrade on the menu, there is something to please most diners.

L’Antigel is one of La Rosiere’s finest slope side restaurants. Just off the Tetras piste this offers a modern restaurant with a great menu full of mountain classics sure to re-energise you for an afternoon skiing.

Aux 3 Ours is a lovely tea room in the centre of Eucherts. Whether you want a snack or something more substantial this venue offers a cosy setting next to the ice skating rink.

L’Ancolie is a fab lunch time spot. The chef frequently fires up the bbq offering some great grilled foods. Also open in the evening you can savour delicious ribs, steak, venison, fondue or even some fish dishes next to a roaring log fire. If you are staying a little further away the restaurant offers and complimentary pick up and drop off service on request.

Le Plan du Repos is a mountainside restaurant with incredible views at the peak of the Roches Noires Chair. There is pedestrian access here so it is an ideal place to meet non-skiers in your group for lunch.

La Traversette is located the base of the Fort chairlift with a wonderful sunny south facing terrace. There is a snack bar as well as a formal restaurant. Fondue can be ordered but the restaurant must be notified at least 24 hours in advance.

Le Relais du Petit Saint Bernard offers a lunchtime brasserie style menu and a traditional Savoyard menu in the evenings. The evenings also offer some great value set menus. The chef’s set menu always comes highly recommended by previous guests.

The Accroche Coeur offers a variety of international and French cuisines. They also do some incredible seafood platters on Fridays which must be booked in advance. They also have an extensive liqueur selection from all over the world. Located in the centre of La Rosiere the restaurant is easy to get to providing a convenient and delicious dinner option.

As well as a selection of shops, bars and restaurants, La Rosiere has a whole host of non-skiing activities.

La Rosiere has a large indoor ice rink available for public use as well as hosting ice hockey matches every Wednesday. Visitors can either watch the matches or they can try out a bit of skating themselves. The rink is located in Les Eucherts and is open from 15:00- 19:30 throughout the winter. There are also sessions to take part in for children between 4 and 9 years old. These include skating lessons, ice hockey tasters as well as free skating.

Bowling alley is a great evening activity for all ages not just non skiers. There are special slides to assist children so the whole family can come and have a go. The alley also hosts pinball machines and table football.

The cinema is located in the Terrasses shopping centre in the town centre. There are two screens showing all the latest blockbuster hits. Look out for the films marked ‘VOST’ as this means that the film will be shown in English. To pick up a film schedule head to the tourist office.

Evolution 2 offer a variety of sledging activities. These include the paret which is an old traditional wooden sledge, these are available for varying lengths of time down from the Roches Noires lift. It is open to those aged 10 or over. This is available after the lifts have shut usually around 4:30pm. They also offer sledging by night for those aged 16 or over. 

There is a specialised sledging area located by the main car park at the bottom of the slopes. This is open every day from 9am to 10pm depending on snow cover. This is a great option for children during the day as it is in a safe zone away from skiers.

Snowshoeing guided walks are a popular activity through the forests of La Rosiere. The instructors will inform you about the heritage and the wildlife. These are available through a number of companies such as ESF and Evolution 2.

If you want to go one step further then you can snowshoe up to an igloo and partake in building it on the Marie and David Crocket course. If you fancy an igloo experience but maybe building it isn’t for you then you can go for a fondue meal inside one instead. Don’t forget to wrap up warm, dinner in an igloo can be a frosty experience!

Range of Children’s activities put on by the Tourist Office for children such as snowman building, Panda walks and snow challenges

There is also a brand new swimming pool and wellness centre, the Altispa. As well as offering panoramic views there are luxury areas such as a salt room, sauna and 3 jacuzzis. This offers the ultimate relaxing and pampering session with massages available to book.

In addition to these activities there are even more to sample. These include paragliding, dog sledding, snake gliss and ice driving.

The ski schools offer a wide variety of services from beginner group lessons to private ski clinics. Group lessons are more sociable and normally work out cheaper, however they are not as intense as one-to-one tuition. Most ski schools will be happy to talk through the different options available for you and assess your skiing ability to determine your level and which class will be most suitable.

Although it is not mandatory, it is advisable to book your ski school in advance as availability is limited and lessons may sell out. This is especially true if you are travelling on peak weeks such as Christmas, New Year, Half Term or Easter.

ESF are one of the most established ski schools in the Alps, they have been running in the different resorts for over 70 years. They offer fully qualified English speaking instructors. ESF offer a range of lessons including private and group sessions. Because La Rosiere is such a family focussed resort they also offer special lessons during the holidays such as the ‘Too cool for school.’ This is created for teenagers between the age of 7 and 17 to choose their own speciality to focus the lessons on. This could be snow park, freestyle, off-piste or boarder cross. ESF is also the chosen ski school for the lessons that Les Galopins Kids Club for younger skiers.

Evolution 2 is a ski and adventure school who offer ski school for all abilities as well as several winter activities including paragliding, speed riding and dog sledding. Like the other ski schools they offer more specialised classes focussed for the teenage market who have completed ski school but still wanting new challenges. Their junior academy focuses on freestyle and freeride skiing. They also guarantee one full day skiing in Italy. They have a small group size of 8 people and include all the off-piste equipment as well as the necessary ways to use it all.

La Rosiere is quite a compact resort with just two villages located about a 15 minute walk apart.

There is a regular ski bus running through Les Eucherts, L’Averne, Le Gollet, the resort centre and Maison du ski every 15 minutes. This free shuttle bus continues to run between Place des Eucherts and La Rosiere centre until 11pm every evening from Sunday to Friday.

La Rosiere has a very efficient lift system with chair lifts extending out of the centre of each village. In order to get over to La Thuile it is an easy journey via the slopes of the Petit Saint Bernard pass. These runs are mostly blue so it is suitable for confident beginners. Be aware that there is no easy way back other than skiing. If you do miss the last lifts it is a very expensive taxi journey that will take several hours.

There are a number of taxi companies who operate in La Rosiere. When using a taxi it is advisable to book in advance as not all companies operate every night.

The resort sits at 1850m with skiing up to 2800m allowing a long season from early December to late April. La Rosiere links with the Italian resort of La Thuille forming the Espace San Bernado, creating over 160km of pistes suitable for all skiing abilities.

The village of La Rosiere is relatively small, housing a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. There is not a wild apres scene instead the bars are moderately busy boasting live music throughout the week. There are also a few late night places for those keen to continue the party.

The ski schools offer a wide variety of services from beginner group lessons to private ski clinics. Group lessons are more sociable and normally work out cheaper, however they are not as intense as one-to-one tuition. Most ski schools will be happy to talk through the different options available for you and assess your skiing ability to determine your level and which class will be most suitable.

Although it is not mandatory, it is advisable to book your ski school in advance as availability is limited and lessons may sell out. This is especially true if you are travelling on peak weeks such as Christmas, New Year, Half Term or Easter.

ESF are one of the most established ski schools in the Alps, they have been running in the different resorts for over 70 years. They offer fully qualified English speaking instructors. ESF offer a range of lessons including private and group sessions. Because La Rosiere is such a family focussed resort they also offer special lessons during the holidays such as the ‘Too cool for school.’ This is created for teenagers between the age of 7 and 17 to choose their own speciality to focus the lessons on. This could be snow park, freestyle, off-piste or boarder cross. ESF is also the chosen ski school for the lessons that Les Galopins Kids Club for younger skiers.

Evolution 2 is a ski and adventure school who offer ski school for all abilities as well as several winter activities including paragliding, speed riding and dog sledding. Like the other ski schools they offer more specialised classes focussed for the teenage market who have completed ski school but still wanting new challenges. Their junior academy focuses on freestyle and freeride skiing. They also guarantee one full day skiing in Italy. They have a small group size of 8 people and include all the off-piste equipment as well as the necessary ways to use it all.

There are a number of hire shops in La Rosiere, each with a great range of winter sports equipment for you to choose from.

It is not mandatory to pre-book ski or snowboard equipment however it is advisable to book online in advance to cut down on hassle and save money. The majority of stores will offer discounts for booking in advance. Furthermore, if there is a specific ski or boot that you are eager to try out, you can call the shop in advance and see if they can reserve the item for you.

Even though it is not far to travel between the two villages and there is a frequent shuttle bus between the two, it might be easier to look at hire shops which are in the same village that you are staying in.

Go Sport Montagne is solely located in Les Eucherts. It has a wide range of skis as well as clothing including brands such as Roxy, Quicksilver, Rossignol and Salomon.

Intersport have a variety of equipment for skiing and snowboarding suitable for all abilities. They have multiple shops located in both Les Eucherts and the town centre.

Sport 2000 offer a range of equipment including more unusual items such as telemark skis and snow shoes. They have locations in both villages. The location in Les Eucherts offers their customers free use of the ski lockers inside the shop to leave their equipment in overnight.

Precision Ski offers equipment that has been carefully selected from leading brands in mountain sport. They stock a wide range of rental equipment for all levels in the shop in the resort centre.

The below prices are based on the 2017/18 season and are in euros:

A Family pass (2 adults (18+) + 2 children (-18)) is available. This price allows for the adults to ski at a child’s rate making the lift pass for 2 adults and 2 children €691.00. This pass is only available when the whole family takes the same duration of pass which 6 days or over and it purchased in the same transaction.

Every Saturday a special rate is applied for online purchases of the full San Bernardo pass. This pass must be purchased online before Thursday for the offer to apply. Price for a full area adult single day ski pass start at €26.00. This is a great idea if you are arriving on a Saturday and will only have a few hours to ski but want to get out there.

Tribu Price for the San Bernardo Ski Pass on 3 or more adults buying the same type of pass in the same order a discount of 5% can be earned. Only available online, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This would reduce the pass to €200.60