Chamrousse ski resort

About Chamrousse

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Chamrousse is located at the southern end of the Belledonne mountain range, 30km (20 miles) away from Grenoble. The resort is in the Isère region of France, part of the southern French Alps.

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Slopes

On the slopes

Chamrousse's southerly location and south and west facing slopes would not usually provide the best combination for snow cover; but the resort's 100-plus years of skiing has proven it to be a relatively reliable destination. This has also been enhanced in recent years with increased investment in snowmaking equipment.

The 90km (56 miles) of runs here provide something for all ability levels, from well thought-out beginner runs to the challenges of the Olympic men's downhill course. But much of the terrain is composed of glorious wide, fast, intermediate level sunny slopes perfect for day-long cruising.

Chamrousse is a great choice for beginners with its easy-to-ride lifts and convenient slopeside access to facilities. The resort also affords good value for money with its 'mini-area' ski pass providing access to key, easy trails and the four drag lifts and one chair lift that serve them.

For advanced skiers, the resort's greatest challenge is the Casserousse couloir, with its 850m (2789ft) vertical descent. Accomplished skiers can test their avalanche awareness skills in Chamrousse's ARVA Park at the top of the slopes, while there's also night skiing on the floodlit Les Gaboureaux run.

Boarders and freestyle skiers will enjoy the resort's Sunset Park in Chamrousse 1750, and for younger riders, the Kids' Park offers mini boardercross, slopestyle, tables and a speed skiing course

Those who prefer to take things at a slower pace will love the 40km (25 miles) of cross-country tracks for all ability levels in the Nordic area.