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Chamrousse, France

Just an hour from Grenoble and perched on a plateau in the Belledonne mountain range opposite the Vercors, Chamrousse was used for both the mens and womens alpine skiing events in the 1968 Olympics based in Grenoble.

Chamrousse

Altitude (max)
2250
Altitude (min)
1400
Price guide
At £250 for an apartment for 4/5 (as little as £50 per person) the Domaine de L'Arselle is excellent value. With lift pass and transfer included, your holiday can be secured for £1,204 (£240.80 per person).
Resort Amenities
There are plenty of good value restaurants in the Le Recoin (1650), together with the usual amenities, banks, post office, a pharmacy and several supermarkets. Chamrousse 1750 is smaller but also has sports shops, a small supermarket, bars and restaurants. Activities in resort other than downhill and cross country skiing include ice driving, ice diving, snow shoeing and snowbiking.
Local currency
€
Time Difference from UK
+ 1 hr
Internet access
Yes - WIFI
Swimming pool
Indoor

It's location means the views are superb from resort and from the slopes. Previously the resort was only used by local skiers and weekend skiers from nearby Grenoble and Lyon, but it has recently started to become known on the British market - for good reasons.

The resort is split into 3 different areas - Le Recoin which is situated at 1650m , Chamrousse 1700 and Chamrousse 1750  - all of which feed into the same ski area. The top of the ski area is the Croix de Chamrousse which is at 2250m from where you have a panoramic view of the valley of Grenoble.

 

Accommodation in Chamrousse

Balcons des Recoin Opposite the slopes and next door to the main lift out of the Le Recoin area of Chamrousse. The views from many of the apartments and from the restaurant are fantastic.
Domaine de L'Arselle The Domaine de l'Arselle is an area of apartments in Chamrousse 1700. There are 8 "villages" each with 4 or 5 apartment buildings. They all share the domain's excellent facilities.
L'Ecrin des Neiges This new residence is close to the lifts in Roche Beranger, Chamrousse 1750. With its indoor pool, sauna and panoramic views this is a great place to base yourself for your ski holiday.

Location of Chamrousse

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In Chamrousse

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Events in Chamrousse

Dauphine Telemark Championship
20 March 2010
Annual telemark ski competition in Chamrousse 1650.
Intercrew Competition
25 March 2010 to 29 March 2010
The Intercrew is the largest gathering of pro snowboarders in France, with 4 days of spectacle, shows and concerts. The competition brings together teams from across Europe, each "crew" is associated with a European magazine (Method, Onboard, Snowsurf, Snowplanet,) and includes photographers, journalists and camerman. The show is worth the trip!

Short Breaks in Chamrousse

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