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La Rosière Resort Reviews

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La Rosière Ratings

Overall: 4.2. Based on 28 votes and 28 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.9

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • La Rosière is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.2

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • La Rosière has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.3

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.6

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 3.9

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of La Rosière

Public Transport: 4.3

  • There are no buses or taxis to La Rosière
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.7

  • No places to stay in/near La Rosière
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.8

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 4.1

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in La Rosière

Ski in/Ski out: 4.8

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.6

  • There are no child care facilities at La Rosière
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.1

  • La Rosière relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.8

  • There are no snow groomers at La Rosière
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at La Rosière are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.6

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • La Rosière is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 3.7

  • If snow conditions are poor at La Rosière, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.6

  • La Rosière usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.6

  • The staff at La Rosière are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at La Rosière are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 4.8

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.6

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.9

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.5

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.7

  • No intermediate terrain at La Rosière
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.0

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 3.9

  • Not even a kicker at La Rosière
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.4

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around La Rosière
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 2.5

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • La Rosière has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.0

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.4

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 3.9

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 3.7

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.7

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 4.0

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.6

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.4

  • Overall, La Rosière is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.3

  • Overall, La Rosière is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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March 14, 2011
Tom Briggs from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from a great trip to La Rosiere and will definitely be heading back next year. The resort had stunning views, was in the sun, had great tree runs and the added bonus of the link to La Thuile with its amazing untracked off piste. We stayed with Green Rides who had a v.smart chalet, great knowledge and meals I'm now missing. Can't wait to get back next year.
January 21, 2010
JK from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Visited La Rosiere Jan 2010 - plenty of snow. This resort has super wide runs and would be excellent for any beginner. Intermediates can enjoy the easy accessibility of plenty of off-piste, and for the kids there are some fun paths through the woods with little bumps & jumps. We enjoyed the runs down towards Seez best (although the chair lift was a little slow). The link to Italy is handy - actually the link itself isn't much to write about but the skiing and dining on the other side is great. More sun on the French side (South facing) mind. Stayed in Chalet Schatzi (via Esprit); ideally placed for the slopes and good sized rooms. Great views too. The dining area isn't too exciting but if you've got kids then it's the perfect place to go. Great holiday - would happily return to La Rosiere.
April 12, 2009
mark h from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I've found the 'Twinner' shop to be a great place to go for repairs at La Rosiere. My wife and I have been unlucky enough to have bindings break on 4 separate occasions and each time the guys have rooted around in their box of spares and fixed for either no charge or a very small price. Each time they could have charged me for a full boxed replacement parts (which they stock) but instead took the time to do a cheaper fix. They are much appreciated and we always make a point of taking our boards there for a service now.
February 22, 2009
James Phillips from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just returned from a fabulous family ski holiday in La Rosiere/Les Euchrets. Good open runs for the novice and some great off-piste available after a short traverse across from the Fort for those looking from a few more thrills. Hardly any queues, not too many Brits and lots of sun. La Rosiere does not offer enough skiing to keep a 9 to 5 skier happy for a whole week but is great for those whose day is broken up by trips to and from ski school. First family ski trip and I will definitely be returning next year.
January 30, 2009
Michael Kent from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I have been skiing for over twenty years and I have done several ski seasons. I love my skiing. If you like lift queues, lots of English people and high prices then don't go to La Rosiere. You can ski hard here whatever your level. It was fabulous for my kids and very nervous but gorgeous wife. Big wide ruins, a peaceful lack of snowboarders and ski instructors who actually like their jobs. Snowfall in La Rosiere is huge and favourably comparable to Tignes. At 1850mts you should expect snow and boy does it snow here. Two days later: beautiful sunshine. I was led to believe that the restaurants here were not so good...wrong. Try l'Ancolie, Rascard, Riondet. Hot Bombardinos and chocolatos to die for. I love my powder and I had fresh tracks all week. You can ski anywhere in this resort safely. Weather: ok; sometimes it gets windy, but it also gets very snowy with loads of sunshine. Bars: live band in the Petit Danois on a Wednesday evening was fun. Fusion was very friendly as well. This is a resort on the up. La Rosiere is not as modern as its neighbours but then again, everyone you bump into is not English. In a nutshell: La Rosiere is a big area. No lift queues, sunny, very snowy, friendly, lively sometimes, lots for everyone. If you want the best, I recommend my hosts, Mike and Laura at Snowcrazy. The hot tub was fabulous, the food was great and it was so good to jump into a minibus at the airport instead of a smelly old coach.
January 11, 2009
Peter Hardie-Bick from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We came to this place (La Rosiere) on the recommendation of my son and his wife who came last year for the first time. There was enough snow and the skiing was good but it was very cold and our party reported ice in places (3-10 January). There are no 'covered in' lifts so it is essential to be well muffled up. However, our family party of eight were delighted with the experience including one mature 'debutant' who made excellent progress. Personally, I had to give up skiing seven years ago because of an injury. However, the village was pleasant, interesting and friendly. Although there is no public swimming pool. Our apartment in Le Tyrol, where the accommodation was excellent had an indoor pool (83F) that I swam in every morning. The views from the apartment were spectacular providing a frequent diversion from my reading and writing. I met an elderly French couple who had been coming here for thirty years; now in company with their children and grandchildren. My only adverse comment is that there is nowhere overlooking the bottom of the main piste where someone like myself could have a drink and a snack watching the skiers whilst waiting for the rest of the party to arrive from the slopes.
January 06, 2009
shirley salariya from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
La Rosiere/ New year week 08/09. Chrystal chalet pretty basic at extortionate rates & poor value which did nothing for resort experience but I doubt I'd head back anyway. Lifts uncovered and slow which in arctic winds, you really notice. In 10 years of skiing I have never been so cold or worn so much gear to the extent that you really do weigh up whether you can face the lift again for another run down - this resort apparently is known for high winds which we were unaware of before arrival. Limited scope for ski-restaurants and rip-off prices (two bowls of soup, one spag bolognese and one small bottle of water between three cost £35). Pretty setting, high in the mountains but, despite having access to La Thuile, Italy, I won't be heading back. I am still defrosting.
February 18, 2008
James from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Visited Feb 08. Absolutley awesome time. Snow was perfect as snowed just before we arrived and didn't see anything but sunshine after that. Have built some really nice additions in Les Eucherts now which offers more bars and eateries. All the runs were open and the lifts have improved on last year. Fantastic for intermediate and beginners but only a few runs that would get close to challenging the more advanced. Off- piste and Les Zitteux was fun though. Italy - snow was even better particularly in the afternoon when La Rosiere started to get a little soft after the all day sunshine. More challenging here and some great blacks through the trees. Would recommend to anyone with kids as very child friendly and queues at lifts were non existent. Hope they don't improve this gem too much more or I can see the crowds getting larger.
November 26, 2007
Graham from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I went in April '07 and really liked La Rosiere. The snow deteriorated seriously during the week, leaving it nigh-on unskiable by the end of the week, but it was ok while we were there. It was 21 degrees down in Bourg St Maurice! The resort is really nice and, although purpose built, it feels like a really nice town, although there is not a big choice of good restaurants, and generally little else to do but shop (there is a market) and ski. But you're not going to come here for anything but skiing. The skiing is good and there are very small queues at the lifts. There are a lot of drag lifts, and the cross over to Italy involves very very long ones - if you fall of you're done for! If your kids do it and they're not too good on drags then take them with you. However, there is lots of good skiing on the Italian side and its well worth a visit. This was my 3rd time skiing and pretty much perfect. Unless you are amazingly good you will like La Rosiere
March 16, 2007
sandy stewart from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Visited La Rosiere from the 25th Feb to 4th March. Stayed with Snowcrazy & despite the weather had an excellent time. I would advise against going with them as there will not be any room for us & they will put their prices up! (only joking Mike.) They looked after us superbly all week & we will be going back. We had one blue sky powder day, the rest of the week we skied in snow & clouds. ESF Ski school had good Ski lessons. We had a private lesson which was very good & also attended a beginners off-piste lesson which was also excellent. Try the ESF Slalom on Friday which is timed down a giant slalom course. Our whole Chalet entered & we had a great laugh. Nightlife is quiet but you can find some life if you look in the right places. Le Petit Danois was the best for chilling with excellent bar staff, music & live footie. For lunches our favourite was L'Ancolie in Les Eucharts, they were nearly as good as the Chalet! You should book cause it's always busy at lunchtime. We only managed to Ski a small percentage of the resort due to the weather but what we did see was excellent. The Family resort label is true but it also means there is lots of untracked off-piste for better Skiers. For mixed groups it’s a superb resort & it is definitely snow sure. I feel bad about complaining of too much snow in a, reportedly, poor year but that’s what happened. To summarise I would recommend La Rosiere to anyone. Also the rest of the bigger Tarentaise resorts are within half an hours drive.