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A snowy rock peak rises above forested slopes, seen from Les Eucherts in La Rosière.

Luxury ski chalets in La Rosière

About La Rosière

What La Rosière is like

Perched at 1,850m on a south-facing terrace in the Tarentaise Valley, La Rosière offers an enticing blend of abundant sunshine and exceptional snowfall. As part of the Espace San Bernardo, it shares a seamless cross-border ski area with La Thuile in Italy, allowing skiers to enjoy French alpine charm in the morning and authentic Italian pasta for lunch.

Village
1,850 m
Pistes
143 km linked
Season
Mid-December to mid-April
From Geneva
2 h 30 min by road

Resort facts: Wikipedia, Skiresort.com and larosiere.net, checked 4 Oct 2026.

  • An aerial view of La Rosière's snow-covered chalets among frosted trees, with mountains behind.

    The village · La Rosière from the air

  • Skiers make their way down a wide groomed piste toward Les Eucherts with peaks across the valley.

    The skiing · The Gelinotte piste

  • The sun sets behind a snowy rocky ridge, lighting the sky gold above distant peaks.

    Evenings · Sunset above La Rosière

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Who it suits

Is La Rosière right for you?

  • FamiliesHolds the 'Famille Plus' label with excellent nursery slopes, gentle progression areas, and dedicated kids' zones.
  • IntermediatesAbundant wide, sunny blue and red cruisers making the journey across the French-Italian border highly accessible.
  • FoodiesThe unique opportunity to ski over to Italy for an authentic, high-quality, and affordable alpine lunch.
  • FreeridersThe Mont Valaisan expansion offers easily accessible, high-altitude off-piste terrain that holds cold snow beautifully.

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All 4 of our chalets in La Rosière

Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

Where to stay

Where should you stay in La Rosière?

Our 4 places in La Rosière, nearest the lift first. 2 of them are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

4 places · nearest the lift first

  • Chalet Les Pignes d'ArollesSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 10 guests130 m from the Dahu chairliftfrom£4,920a week
  • Chalet ChocardSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 15 guests370 m from the Roches Noires chairliftfrom£3,753a week
  • Chalet Roches NoiresSelf-catered chalet · 6 bedrooms · 14 guests1.1 km from the Petit Bois chairliftfrom£5,087a week
  • Chalet FogliettaSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 14 guests1.2 km from the Roches Noires chairliftfrom£4,086a week

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.

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When to go

Best snow in January, February and March

Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the village (1,850 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days in January, February and March. Higher up, the top (2,800 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

  1. Dec54%
  2. Jan94%
  3. Feb100%
  4. Mar100%
  5. Apr72%

Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (1,850 m)

School holidays, winter 2026/27

Snow today: 6 cm at the top (2,800 m) · 20 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26

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La Rosière, Méribel, Courchevel or Megève?

La Rosière compared with Méribel, Courchevel and Megève
CompareLa RosièreMéribelCourchevelMegève
Village altitude1,850 m1,450 m1,850 m1,113 m
Ski area143 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmÉvasion Mont-Blanc · 400 km
A week, chalet for 8–12Too few to say£7,000–£15,000£20,000–£45,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of oursToo few to say260 m · 91 of 92 measured160 m · all 83 measuredToo few to say
Adult lift pass€301 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€324.50 · 6 days
What it feels likeFamily-friendly resortA wooden chalet village with lively aprèsPolished, with Michelin dining and designer shopsLuxury ski destination
Choose it forFamilies and intermediatesMixed groups who want all of the Three ValleysService and diningIntermediates and foodies

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

La Rosière questions, answered

When is the best time to ski in La Rosière?
La Rosière's most reliable snow is from January to March: the village (1,850 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
What is the skiing like in La Rosière?
The main ski areas in La Rosière are Mont Valaisan, for off-piste; Les Eucherts, for beginners; La Thuile, for strong skiers; Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, for intermediates; and La Poletta, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 143 km of pistes.
How do we get to La Rosière from the UK?
Fly to Geneva Airport, then it's about 2 hours 30 minutes by road (160 km). The nearest railway station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
How much is a lift pass in La Rosière?
An adult six-day pass costs €301 for 2025/26.
When is the ski season in La Rosière?
The season runs mid-December to mid-April.
Where are the best places to eat in La Rosière?
Well-known places to eat include Le Genépi (La Rosière Centre), L'Antigel (on the pistes), Lo Riondet (on the pistes) and L'Estaminet (Les Eucherts).
Is La Rosière good for families?
Yes. Holds the 'Famille Plus' label with excellent nursery slopes, gentle progression areas, and dedicated kids' zones.

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