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Press Book
Winter 2015-2016
Saint Jean D’Arves- Les Sybelles
Table of contents
Going out
Discovering
Page 10
Village map
Page 2
Events diary
A traditional mountain village
Page 3
Entertainments
Page 11 –12
Key numbers
Page 3
Housing
Page 13
Skiing
Chalets and apartments
Ski map
Page 4
Stopover Gite
The first ski area in Maurienne
Page 5
Holiday residences
Saint Jean d’Arves/Le Corbier ski passes
Page 6
Groups-Youth camps
Les Sybelles ski passes
Page 7
Package
Pedestrians ski passes
Page 7
Coming
Moving
Sport activities
Cultural activities
Visits
Page 14
By car
Page 8
By train
Page 9
By plane
Page 9-10
Distance km
Page 15
Contact
Page 1
Map of
Saint Jean d’Arves
A traditional mountain village
Before being a ski resort, Saint Jean d’Arves is a village, composed of about thirty hamlets
and with an exceptional exposure.
Saint Jean d’Arves represents a wide area - 7600 hectares - where are standing the Arves
peaks (« the most beautiful trilogy of the Alps » thanks to the Englishman Coolidge, who has
been its first climber). These mountains have become the emblem of our village and of the
whole Maurienne valley, with these easily recognizable peaks and their pure beauty.
The new buildings are some wooden chalets, well integrated in the landscape, what allows Saint
Jean d’Arves to look still like a traditional mountain village. These new buildings coexist with
lots of old farms, several are still in activity.
Even if tourism is our most known activity, agriculture holds a central place in the village daily
life. The Arves cheese dairy collects all year long the milk production of the valley countrymen
to make the Beaufort cheese.
Agriculture allows people to live in Saint Jean d’Arves all year long, that’s why can be found
here a real traditional mountain atmosphere.
Key numbers : Ski area
St Jean d’Arves - Le Corbier ski area height : 1600 - 2265m
Les Sybelles ski area height : 1100 - 2620 m
Ski area km : 310
Number of slopes Les Sybelles : 135 whose 23 green slopes,
56 blue slopes,
39 red slopes,
10 black slopes
Number of lifts in Les Sybelles: 74 whose 27 chairlifts, 41 skilifts
Number of snow cannons in Les Sybelles: : 514
Key numbers : Saint Jean d’Arves
Population : 283 inhabitants (in 2014)
Area : 7614 hectares
Tourist capacity : 4860 lits (holiday residences, chalets and appartments, youth camps)
Arves peaks height : 3514 m
Hamlets height : 1250 - 1600 m
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Ski map 2015-2016
Start of slopes
Saint Jean d’Arves
Les Sybelles : the first ski area in Maurienne
Saint Jean d'Arves combines the charm of a traditional village with the access to the first Maurienne skiing area : 310 km of ski area on 6
differents ski resorts, between 1100 m et 2620m high. Actually, from Saint Jean d’Arves one can ski on every kind of run, from the green
to the black one, without forgetting the big spaces of immaculate powder snow… Our fabulous resort will always keep its willing to
preserve its wild spaces. The layout of the runs and the implantation of the lifts contribute to keep on appreciating the exceptional
surrounding landscapes.
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Saint Jean d’Arves - Le Corbier ski area
For all levels skiers, the Saint Jean d’Arves - Le Corbier ski pass offers 90 kilometres of ski area. From the green to the black slope, everyone
can find one’s pleasure. Links are easy and quick between the 2 skiing areas. Thanks to the 6 places chair lift which starts from Le Corbier, the
access to the resort summit at 2265 m high takes 7 minutes !
Especially for children, beginners and those who want to ski again after a long break, Saint Jean d’Arves proposes a mini ski pass. It gives access
to the 3 lifts from the snow front of La Chal and to the ski lift from Les Chambons. The green slopes of this area are perfect to learn sliding.
Saint Jean d’Arves - Le Corbier
Beginners ski pass
Pedestrian ski pass
108.80€
Children rates : 5 yo to 12 yo,
Senior rates : + than 65 yo,
Free: 0 to 4 yo and from 75 yo.
On presentation of relevant documents.
Disabled persons ski pass : 50% off on days and half days ski passes for the beneficiary.On presentation of written evidence.
Ski insurance not included.
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Les Sybelles ski area
Still from Saint Jean d’Arves La Chal, the Sybelles ski pass allows skiers to ride through 310 kilometres of ski area. Thanks to the 6 resorts (Saint
Jean d’Arves, Saint Sorlin d’Arves, Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Les Bottières, Saint Colomban des Villards), the skiing area offers wonderful and always different from resort to resort panoramas . Gaze surrounding valleys and mountains is possible from a great number of runs summits. Skiers
can
appreciate the diversity of the slopes, the impressive wideness of wild spaces and an easy access to several free ride spots, often with an
immaculate powder snow. Recent and quick chair lifts allow to go from the bottom to the top of the runs in a few minutes.
Every saturday Sybelles ski pass is
at 20€ !
Booking on line Wednesday before :
www.sybelles.com
Children rates : 5 yo to 11 yo, Senior rates : + than 65 yo, Free: 0 to 4 yo and from 75 yo. On presentation of relevant documents.
Disabled persons ski pass : 50% off on days and half days ski passes for the beneficiary.On presentation of written evidence.
Ski insurance not included.
1.50€/support.
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Sport activities
Saint Jean d’Arves such more to do than skiing :
As well, the Mountain guides offers a wide weekly program snowshoeing to discover and learn
about the world of mountain and heritage.
But Saint Jean d’Arves, it’s also :
The sledge run Grand Ours secured and accessible to all ;
TrampoJump to jump as high as possible and try to touch the sky ;
Rides with huskie dogs and / or how to drive to attack the mountain ;
Paragliding to fly the fantastic Sybelles area ;
Donkeys rental for fun and unusual walks (depending of snow conditions) ;
Output in snowscooter, to ensure fun and speed in large spaces at 3 km ;
Output with high moutain guide to discover Les Sybelles in ski mountaineering, out of slopes or
freeride ;
Outside Laser game at 3 km ;
Tree climbing to envolve safely from trees to trees (depending of snow conditions) at 3 km.
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Cultural activities
In Saint Jean d’Arves, culture is also available.
- A public library, in the hamlet of La Tour, proposes more than 3000 books (novels, information, comics, CDs) for children and adults.
- The cinema « Les Aiguilles », in La Chal, which opened in December 2005, proposes lots
of national release. Some of them are broadcasting in their original version, with French
subtitles.
Visits
Heritage and local economy visit
In Saint Jean d’Arves, we insist on heritage. Conscious of its importance, the tourist office
sets up several free guided tours every week so that people can discover the hamlets, the
valley traditional architecture, the chapels. These visits are also an appropriate time to
speak about yesterday and today agriculture : the life rhythm , the milky cows, the high
mountain pastures…
In that aim, the tourist office works with a village “GAEC” (countrymen company) which proposes farm visits : environment discovery, discussion with the breeders, milk and Beaufort
cheese tasting.
Also the cheese dairy proposes free visits of the making of the local cheese Beaufort and
of the maturing cellars.
Museographic playful space to discover Arvan Villard area: Beaufort cheese, story of the
village, moutain agriculture
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Visits (afterpart)
Original visits
Residents of Saint Jean d'Arves, passionate about what they do, offer visits which
change the usual :
Donkey farm visit : In the hamlet of Le Mollard, a farm dedicated to donkeys opens
its doors to families, so they can discover these animals. Donkey rental possible for
small rides (depending on weather). Sale of milky she-ass products.
Honey making visit : In the hamlet Les Chambons, a young farmer presents you his
work and the bee world : exhibitions, exchanges, sale of honey products (honey, lollipops, candles…)
A weekly entertainment program
Each week, the Tourist Office sets up an entertainment program with many different
activities for all ages :
-
Patrimony visits : church, chapels, hamlets
Farm visit, honey making visit
Night walking with tochlight
Children dancing
- Muppet show
- Mountain week
- Ski Joëring
- Craft market
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Events diary
(Dates can be changed)
- My day ski for free : Friday, December 18th
A voucher to download and taste fresk snow.
- Christmas market : Wednesday, December 23th
Booths decorated for the magical occasion, local products, artcraft, souvenir, from 2.30 to
6.00pm, in the cinema’s place.
- Ski Joëring : Wednesday, December 23rd and Tuesday, March 1st
Be tow by a horse with ski, snowboard or sledge. All levels including beginners and small children.
- Skiing by night :Wednesday, December 23th and 30th, Thursday, February 11th, 18th and 25th
and March 3rd
The Lievre slope is open from 6.00 to 8.00pm for free night skiing. Only need ski pass of the
day.
- Santa Clauss arrival : Thursday, December 24th
Unusual arrival on the snowfront of La Chal. Distribution of candies and hot chocolate.
- Ski school monitors torchlights descent : Thursday, December 24th and 31th and Wednesday,
February 10th, 17th, 24th and March 2nd
Torchlights decents on the Lievre slope. Possibility of children enrolled in to participate from
the 3rd star level. Hot white wine offer.
- 7e edition of night relay mountain ski : Tuesday, December 29th
A night team relay with an elevation of 120m. This event is a step of Nocti’Sybelles.
- Laser game tournament : Wednesday, December 30th and Friday, February 12th, 19th, 26th,
and March 4th
On the snowfront of La Chal.
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Events diary (afterpart)
(Dates can be changed)
- Sea mountain trophy : January the 18th to the 21st
Alpin skiing race on the Sybelles ski area with sport and funny tests. One step in
Saint Jean d’Arves.
- Carnival : Tuesday, February 9th
Make up for children and parade in the village.
- Valentine’s day : Sunday, February 14th
In Saint Jean d’Arves, roses and declarations of love directly on the ski slopes.
At the top of Ouillon, special day with a hundred of single person draw lots.
Every week , a snow groomer tour to win !
Available for 2 persons, by participating in a
game set up by ski lift company.
Conditions of participation in tourist offices.
- Little heads in the snow : Tuesday, February 16th
Qualifying dy to participate in the fina of the ski pastry competition.
- Demo Big Air : Wednesday, February 17th and 24th
One of the biggest freestyle show in the valley. Thrills guaranteed.
- Ski freestyle learning : Wednesday, February 10th and March 2nd
On the snowfront of La Chal, lernign how to slide with monitors.
- Mountain week : February 28th to March 4th
Conferences, exposure, games about mountains and meeting with professionals.
- Easter eggs hunt : Monday, March 28th
Big game hunting in the village, all participants must collect their hunting license in
tourist office.
- Spring clean up : Wednesday, April 13th
Cleaning up the village with volunteers. Meal on evening for participants.
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Housing
Chalets and apartments
In Saint Jean d’Arves, a large choice of furnished lettings proposed. From a 2 persons
studio to a chalet for 27 persons, from 1 star to 4 stars, everyone can find what he
needs. They are spread into several hamlets, just under the slopes or a little bit farer,
for more calm.
Holiday residences
In two hamlets of Saint Jean d’Arves, La Chal and Les Ecourts, four holiday residences
propose quality and new accommodation, as well as an easy access to different services
and equipments.
Gîtes de France, CléVacances et Gîte de séjour
Several rentals own a quality label, such as Gîtes de France or Clé Vacances. This range is
added to the prefectorial range and is a quality label, often given to chalets and traditional
houses.
Groups - Youth camp
In Saint Jean d’Arves, there are also several holiday centres in La Chal, les Chambons, La
Tour and le Collet. They all have an agreement from the French Ministries (“Jeunesse et
Sport” and “Education Nationale” label). They are able to welcome as well families, as
groups of friends, as holiday camps and educational school trips.
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Package
Family pack
From 320€/pers
1 buy = 1 free
From 159.59€/pers
* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights
* 6 days ski pass Sybelles
* Ski lesson for children
* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights
* 6 days ski pass Sybelles
Available during french school holidays (December and
Buy Ski pass = accomodation offered
From 216€/pers
* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights
* 6 days ski pass Sybelles
Available from January the 2nd to the 9th,2016
From 2 people
Madam, invite your husband for one night in refuge
From 407.80€/pers
Buy accomodation with 2 Sybelles ski pass aduts =
one night in refuge offered
Available from January the 16 th to the 30th ,2016 and
Available from January the 2nd to the 16th 2016
Holidays for children offered
From 208.10€/pers
* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights
* 6 days ski pass Sybelles
Available from April the 4nd to the 16th ,2016
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Coming
By car
From Paris and from the north of France, motorway A6, then motorway A43 by Chambéry
towards Turin : exit N° 27 “Saint Jean de Maurienne Vallée de l’Arvan”. In Saint Jean de
Maurienne, follow “St Jean d’Arves Vallée de l’Arvan” thanks to the RD 926.
From the south of France, by Valence and Grenoble then motorway A43 towards Turin and
exit N°27.
Carreful ! Croix de Fer pass is closed from november to may.
By train
The train station of St Jean de Maurienne is an important station for arrivals and
departures of TGV, notably direct trains from Lille, Paris, Lyon or Chambéry, allowing a quick access. From Saint Jean de Maurienne train station to Saint Jean d’Arves :
- Taxi (30 min) / Taxi la Chal Mr RUBAT : 00 33 (0)6 75 24 51 74
- Taxi : Mr SIBUE 00 33 (0)6 79 90 59 26
- Shuttle (40 min)/ Trans-Alpes : 00 33 (0)4 79 64 02 55
www.trans-alpes.com
By plane
The airports of Chambéry/Aix les Bains or Grenoble/Saint Geoirs welcome some
low cost companies selling direct flights towards the United Kingdom, Belgium or
the Netherlands. Lyon and Geneva airports also receive flights from many French
and foreign cities.
From these airports, get to Saint Jean d’Arves is possible by train and then by taxi
or by the shuttle Trans-Alpes. Direct shuttles from the airports are also available
on demand : www.altibus.com
Distance by the road in Km
till St Jean d’Arves :
St Jean de Maurienne : 20
Chambéry : 100
Grenoble : 130
Genève : 190
Lyon : 200
Valence : 220
Marseille : 440
Paris : 680
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Office de Tourisme de Saint Jean d’Arves - Les Sybelles
La Chal or Les Chambons
73530 Saint Jean d’Arves
Website : www.sja73.com
Email : [email protected]
Tel : +33 (0)4 79 59 73 30
Fax : +33 (0)4 79 59 75 19
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Delphine ARNODO
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Spectacular scenery,
sports, recreation or excitement activities!
But also happened to discover the local
traditions…
So, see you this summer !!