Our ski shops in La Rosière Centre

La Rosière Centre: the border resort

Perched at an altitude of 1,850 meters, La Rosière is a ski resort overlooking the Tarentaise Valley. A prime destination for all mountain and winter sports enthusiasts, this resort demonstrates what human ingenuity and respect for the environment can achieve when they come together in an exceptional mountain setting.

Nestled in the French Alps on the Italian border , La Rosière was once a small alpine hamlet, rarely visited by tourists. Founded by shepherds, it is now a modern ski resort that has preserved the authenticity and natural beauty of the region. A key moment in La Rosière's history was its connection with the Italian resort of La Thuile , just across the border. This link opened up new possibilities for skiers, allowing them to enjoy the slopes on both sides of the border and explore an exceptionally vast ski area.

Exceptional snowfall

Thanks to its location, La Rosière is among the top 10 snowiest ski resorts, averaging 7 meters of snow. Built on a hillside, La Rosière also offers exceptional panoramic views of the valley and enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the year.

The legendary Little St. Bernard Pass

On the Little St. Bernard Pass, you can see a circle of standing stones at the roadside. An ancient archaeological site, the pass is home to a remarkable megalithic monument, now considered a relic of Hannibal's passage. This Carthaginian statesman indeed crossed the Alps during his great campaign to attack Rome. With his elephants, he crossed the pass and left traces of his passage near La Rosière.

A sustainable station

Committed to the environment and the preservation of its natural heritage, the resort of La Rosière aims to combine tourism and sustainable development . Through numerous initiatives, the resort is dedicated to environmental protection:

  • Tree planting: trees contribute to the regulation of our ecosystem by stabilizing soils, filtering water, and preventing erosion;
  • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions;
  • More environmentally friendly means of transport: in order to encourage tourists to travel by train, La Rosière offers a 15% discount on a ski pass;
  • Reduction of artificial snow production: since 2016, the resort has implemented an innovative hydroelectric program to produce clean energy for its artificial snow network;
  • Preservation of natural environments: La Rosière is committed to protecting the fauna and flora on its ski area with the creation of its own Environmental Observatory.

The Franco-Italian ski area

Linking the resorts of La Rosière (in France) and La Thuile (in Italy), the Espace San Bernardo is a ski area unlike any other in the world. With 154 kilometers of slopes, you can enjoy a variety of runs for all levels on both sides of the border. Modern and fast lifts, relaxation areas, and fun zones make it the ideal place to create unforgettable family memories.

La Dolce Vita

The Franco-Italian influence is also evident in the gastronomy of the Espace San Bernardo. You can sample Savoyard specialties in the restaurants of La Rosière, then cross the border to savor authentic Italian dishes in La Thuile. A friendly atmosphere and culinary diversity await, creating a unique experience for food lovers.

Play areas

Mont-Valaisan is the brand new freeride area accessible by two chairlifts. With a summit at 2,800 meters altitude, it's a vast playground that will delight off-piste enthusiasts, allowing them to carve their own tracks on these still-pristine snow-covered slopes.

To immortalize your visit to La Rosière, take advantage of the Panoramic Experience photo spot. On a walkway suspended in mid-air, enjoy an incredible view of the Franco-Italian border and a true tête-à-tête with Mont Blanc.

Dare to enjoy a Savoyard fondue in the heart of an igloo? The igloo village of La Rosière welcomes you in an unusual setting for a unique experience.

Finally, boardercross and funcross courses are available for families and friends at various locations throughout the ski area. Tunnels, whoops, modules, obstacles – who will cross the finish line first?

All activities in La Rosière

In winter, La Rosière offers a wide range of activities for adults and children, ski enthusiasts and lovers of wide open spaces.

The resort offers snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice skating, and of course, après-ski in charming alpine restaurants and bars.

In summer, the verdant mountains offer incredible opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and climbing. You can set off on the trails and discover mountain lakes for a refreshing break. Mountain biking enthusiasts can ride down the specially designed downhill tracks, while climbers will find rock faces to conquer. The La Rosière golf course and its driving range allow you to learn and perfect your swing.

Your ski rental in La Rosière Centre

Ideally located on the main street and near the Tourist Office, our La Rosière Centre ski rental shop welcomes you throughout the season. Thanks to online booking, you benefit from numerous advantages:

  • Reduced waiting time in store: by selecting the Fast Pass option, you can quickly collect your ski equipment while avoiding queues;
  • Rental convenience: from your sofa, simply enter your location and dates of stay. Upon arrival at the resort, all you have to do is pick up your equipment in store;
  • Wide selection of equipment: choose your ski package from a wide range of skis, snowboards, boots, etc…
  • Discounts and special offers: we regularly offer discounts on your rental, especially with Early Booking to allow you to save money on equipment rental.

If you are looking for ski hire in La Rosière Centre , our Precision Ski La Rosière Centre ski shop will welcome you and equip you.

How to get to La Rosière for a holiday?

La Rosière is located less than 30 kilometers from the nearest train station, Bourg-Saint-Maurice. During peak season, direct TGV trains run from major cities. Shuttle buses then provide easy access to the resort. If you are travelling by plane, shuttle transfers are available from Geneva and Lyon airports.

To access La Rosière Centre, simply take the second exit on the right at the roundabout located at the entrance to the resort.

Attention, in case of snowfall, remember your special equipment (chains, snow tires …) which is mandatory from November 1st to March 31st.

For your ski rental in La Rosière , our shops are also located in Les Eucherts .