Les Sybelles

Les Sybelles (French pronunciation: [le sibɛl]) is a French linked ski area, located in the Savoie department in the Alps. It is one of the largest skiable domains in France. The resort was the home base of Jean-Pierre Vidal, winner of the gold medal in slalom at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Les Sybelles
La Toussuire
La Toussuire
Les Sybelles is located in Alps
Les Sybelles
Les Sybelles
Location within Alps
LocationFontcouverte-la Toussuire, Savoie
Nearest major citySaint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Coordinates45°15′17″N 6°15′31″E
Top elevation2,620 m (8,596 ft)
Base elevation1,150 m (3,773 ft)
Lift system73
WebsiteLes Sybelles website
La Toussuire website

The La Toussuire ski station is also used regularly as the finish of cycle races including the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Slopes

  • 20 green slopes
  • 40 blue slopes
  • 31 red slopes
  • 5 black slopes
  • 310 km (193 mi) slopes total
  • 2 snowparks

Villages

Village of La Toussuire (2016)

The following villages are part of the ski resort of Les Sybelles:

References

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