Les Saisies Ski Resort Guide
Les Saisies, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 70km 43 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,000m 6,562ft |
| Resort Height | 1,650m 5,413ft |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Les Saisies
Les Saisies is a picturesque ski resort in the French Alps. It offers a variety of slopes suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
Nestled in the Beaufortain region, Les Saisies features over 120 kilometers of ski slopes. The resort is family-friendly and renowned for its stunning alpine views and diverse terrain.
The ski area of Les Saisies is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,650m 5,413ft , with 70km 43 miles of marked runs.
Les Saisies is part of the Espace Diamant ski area with access to 185km 115 miles of downhill skiing, with 226 marked pistes, served by a total of 136 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Saisies itself ( 70km 43 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Espace Diamant ski resorts of Crest Voland Cohennoz, Flumet, Notre Dame de Bellecombe and Praz sur Arly.
The ski resort itself is at 1,650m 5,413ft , so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Les Boufeutins'.
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Snow and Weather
Les Saisies enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the winter. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski.
When will it snow in Les Saisies?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm 1in , expected on 16 December.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Les Saisies Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km 43 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 80km 50 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Espace Diamant Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 16 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 70 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 91 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 49 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 185km 115 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 136 | |
Les Saisies Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,000m 6,562ft |
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| Resort Altitude (Les Saisies) | 1,650m 5,413ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,150m 3,773ft |
| Max Vertical | 850m 2,789ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Les Saisies boasts two main ski areas: Les Saisies and Hauteluce, with elevations reaching up to 2,120 meters. Notable pistes include the long, winding 'Cote 2000' and the challenging 'Les Evettes', serviced by lifts like the 'Mont Bisanne' and 'Cote 2000' chairlifts.
Les Saisies offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Les Saisies
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Les Saisies Ski Schools and Les Saisies Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding enthusiasts will appreciate the dedicated terrain park, 'Le Snowpark', which features various jumps and rails. The gentle slopes are perfect for beginners, while advanced riders can explore off-piste options.
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Location and Map
Where is Les Saisies?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Hauteluce, Albertville.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Les Saisies is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Sion, Turin Caselle and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
Accessing Les Saisies is convenient via major airports such as Geneva or Chambéry. From there, a scenic drive or shuttle service will take you directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 49 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Les Saisies open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December (Opens weekends in December up to Christmas week ), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at popular spots like Le Bar des Neiges or La Table de l'Ours. For a lively atmosphere, head to the nightclub, Le Bivouac.
