Related Regions: Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF), France, Grenoble, Grenoble-Isère Airport (GNB), Isere, Northern Alps

Chamrousse Overview

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Chamrousse

Sitting amongst 320 hectacres of wooded slopes, and only 32kms up the valley from Grenoble, is Chamrousse, a self-contained resort in the spectacular Dauphine region. The resort is actually two villages at different altitudes, Le Recoin 1650 and La Roche Beranger 1750, which are linked by a shuttle bus. Although popular as a ski resort in the Grenoble area since the 1950s, Chamrousse came to international attention in 1968 when Jean Claude Killy won two of his three Olympic gold medals there - in downhill and giant slalom. In the lead up to the Olympics, Chamrousse was developed with all of the style and sensitivity we have come to associate with purpose-built French ski resorts. Today the many apartment blocks of Roche Beranger combine to create a concrete monstrosity; Le Recoin, being an older community, and retaining some traditional buildings, is somewhat more attractive. However, if you don't care too much about the architecture, the resort offers a good range of pistes for skiers and snowboarders of all abliities and makes a fine ski destination for groups and families. Over the years the breadth of accommodation and facilities in the resort have attracted several national and international sporting events besides ski racing - every winter Chamrousse welcomes the national dog sled championships and other major events hosted include international motor rallying and world cup snowboarding.

Elevation

  • Summit
    7398 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    2805 Ft.
  • Base
    4757 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

40%

Intermediate Runs

35%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

0%

KM of Nordic Open

41.00

KM Pistes

90.00

Terrain Parks

3

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

  • Eight Person Lifts:
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 4
  • Triple Chairs: 2
  • Double Chairs: 3
  • Surface Lifts: 10

Common Misspellings

Chamarouse, Chambreuse, Chambrousse, Chamerose, Chamrouse, Chamrousee, Chamrouss, Chamrousses

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 10, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 22, 2012

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 2012

Chamrousse Reviews

  • by kevweth Jan 21, 2012
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    chamrousse 1700

    Pros: amazing for beginners,quiet during week,short transfer
    Cons: not much nightlife,not that much amenities

     
  • by skiifit Dec 1, 2010
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 3.0

    Chamrousse:

    Pros: Lush scenery, wide pistes, safe, quiet, good insructors
    Cons: not much for pros, only few black runs

     
  • by goldenoldie Mar 20, 2010
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 2.0

    Chamrousse

    Pros: Small, friendly, lots of activities, fantastic scenery, accessable
    Cons: Quiet (pro also), small ski area,little for experts

     

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