Press Book

Winter 2014-2015

Saint Jean D’Arves

- Les

Sybelles

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Discovering

Village map A traditional mountain village Key numbers Skiing

Ski map The first ski area in Maurienne Les Sybelles ski passes Saint Jean d’Arves/Le Corbier ski passes Pedestrians ski passes

Moving

Sports activities Cultural activities

Going out

Events diary

Entertainments

Housing

Chalets and apartments

Stopover Gite

Holiday residences

Groups-Youth camps

Package

Coming

By car

By train

By plane

Distance km

Contact

Table of contents

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Map of Saint Jean d’Arves

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A traditional mountain village

Key numbers : Saint Jean d’Arves

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.

Population : 300 inhabitants (in 2014) Area : 7614 hectares Tourist capacity : 4860 lits (holiday residences, chalets and appart-ments, stop over gite, youth camps) Arves peaks height : 3514 m Hamlets height : 1250 - 1600 m

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 : 124 whose 25 green slopes, 56 blue slopes, 34 red slopes, 9 black slopes Number of lifts in Les Sybelles: 76 whose 27 chairlifts, 41 skilifts Number of snow cannons in Les Sybelles: : 441

Key numbers : Ski area

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Ski map 2014-2015

Start of slopes Saint Jean d’Arves

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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.

Les Sybelles : the first ski area in Maurienne

Les Sybelles ski area

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. Half day ski pass : from 12.00pm

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 al-ways 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 im-maculate powder snow. Recent and quick chair lifts allow to go from the bottom to the top of the runs in a few minutes.

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Every saturday Sybelles ski pass is

discounted ! 29.90€ instead of 43.20€ !

www.sybelles.com

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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.

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. Half day morning ski pass : from openning till 1.00pm Half day afternoon ski pass : from 12.30pm till closing Ski insurance not included.

Saint Jean d’Arves - Le Corbier ski area

Saint Jean d’Arves - Le Corbier

Beginners ski pass

Pedestrian ski pass

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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.

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. - Museum, at 3km, discovery of the old life, old tools, traditional costumes ...

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 com-pany) 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 (AOP) and of the maturing cellars. NEW: Museographic playful space to discover Arvan Villard area: Beaufort cheese, story of the village, moutain agriculture

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 pre-sents you his work and the bee world : exhibitions, exchanges, sale of honey products (honey, lollipops, candles…)

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Events diary (Dates can be changed)

- Christmas market, Wednesday, December 24th,from 2.30 to 6.00 pm, Cinema’s place, in La Chal.

- Santa Clauss arrival, on snowfront la Chal, Wednesday, December 24th, distribution of hot chocolate.

- Ski by night, every Thursday during Franch school holidays in December and February, from 6.00 to 8.00 pm in Lièvre slope.

- 6th night relay of mountain ski, Tuesday, December 30th, start from la Chal snowfront. A night team relay with an elevation of 120m.

- Hot wine tour and firework, Wednesday, December 31st, tour of the hamlets in the evening with hot wine and hot chocolate served by the team of the tourist office to finish all friendliness year! Followed by a fireworks display in La Chal.

- Little heads in the snow, Tuesday, February 10th, Ski Pastry Competition, qualifying day to participate in the finals of the competition

- Before Valentine’s day, Friday, February 13th, roses and love on the slopes.

- Carnival, Tuesday, February 17th, make up for children and parade in the village.

- Démo Big Air, Wednesday, February 18th and 25th in evening in La Chal. Freestyle exhibitions with skiers, snowboarders…

- Freestyle initiation, Wednesday, March 4th, in evening, on the snowfront, learning how to slide with Saint So Air Force monitors.

- Easter egg hunt, Monday, April 6th, big game hunting in the village.

- Spring clean up, Wednesday, April 15th in afternoon : come and helps for cleaning the village, BBQ for participants in evening.

- Grolle Cup 6th édition, Wednesday, April 15th in evening : friendly competition for residents and seasonal workers of Saint Jean d’Arves

Each week, the Tourist Office sets up an entertainment program with many different activities for all ages : - Patrimony visits : church, chapels, hamlets - Muppet show - Farm visit, honey making visit - Mountain week - Night walking with tochlight - Ski Joëring - Children dancing - Craft market

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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.

Gîtes de France

Several rentals own a label, such as Gîtes de France. This range is added to the prefectorial range and is a quality label, often given to chalets and traditional houses.

Holiday residences

In two hamlets of Saint Jean d’Arves, La Chal and Les Ecourts, four holiday residences pro-

pose quality and new accommodation, as well as an easy access to different services and equipments.

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

Christmas magic stay From 1263.20€ for 4 pers

* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights * 6 days ski pass Sybelles * Christmas tree and decorations available Valid from December the 20th to the 27th, 2014 Booking until Decembre the 14th, 2014

1 buy = 1 free From 149.50€/pers

* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights * 6 days ski pass Sybelles Valid from January the 3rd to the 10th,2015 From 2 people

Buy Ski pass = accomodation offered From 213.40€/pers

* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights * 6 days ski pass Sybelles Valid from January the 10 th to the 31st ,2015 and from March the 14th to April the 4th, 2015 From 2 persons

Madam, invite your husband From 305€/couple

* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights * 6 days ski pass Sybelles Valid from January the 3rd to the 31th,2015 and from March the 14th to April the 4th, 2015 Minimum based on 2 people

Night gift in refuge From 360€/pers

* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights * 6 days ski pass Sybelles Valid from February the 28th to March the 7th, 2015 and from March the 7 th to the 14th ,2015 From 4 people

Holidays for children offered From 532.80€/3pers

* Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights * 6 days ski pass Sybelles Valid from April the 4th to the 18th ,2015 From a family of 3 persons

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, allow-

ing a quick access. From Saint Jean de Maurienne train station to Saint Jean d’Ar-ves : - 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 : info@sja73.com

Tel : +33 (0)4 79 59 73 30

Fax : +33 (0)4 79 59 75 19

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