The Off-Season in La Rosière: A Different Way to Enjoy the Mountains

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Fancy breathing in some fresh, invigorating air over the May bank holidays or in June? In La Rosière, life in the mountains slows down without ever coming to a standstill. Far from the hustle and bustle of the cities, make the most of the calm of the off-season to treat yourself to a real break filled with freshness and serenity in the great outdoors.
By: Sharlène Cornet

What to do during the off-season in La Rosière?

In both winter and summer, the resort buzzes with sporting, family, cultural and leisure activities. During the off-season, La Rosière becomes a true haven of tranquillity, perfect for relaxing in the heart of nature.

Nature lovers can enjoy a number of hiking trails: the Chemin des Foins, the Chemin des Écoliers and the Chemin du Vaz*. Outside these marked trails, any mountain hiking takes place off the secured routes and remains the responsibility of the hikers.

For thrill-seekers, certain activities may remain available depending on the time of year:

Air Tarentaise

Take to the skies with paragliding, whether for a tandem flight or a full course! Whether you’re an expert or a thrill-seeker, admire the landscapes of La Rosière and the Tarentaise from the sky, guided by qualified instructors for an unforgettable experience.
Bookings between 9am and 9pm, 7 days a week

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Laser Tag and Paintball

Experience a unique adventure at an altitude of 2,000 metres with paintball and laser tag, among the highest in Europe. Adrenaline, strategy and fun guaranteed in the alpine forest.

⚠️ Open by booking only

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Canyon Addict

Try your hand at canyoning in a fun and safe environment: natural slides, jumps, waterfalls and river walking. A refreshing adventure to enjoy with the whole family (ages 5 and up). For the little ones, a Kids Canyon course has been created!
Bookings between 8.30am and 8pm, 7 days a week

H2O Sports – Paintball

X’treme Luge

A 700-metre toboggan run through the forest, featuring bends, twists and thrills at speeds of up to 45 km/h, followed by a 300-metre automatic lift for a total route of 1,000 metres.
Open on 1, 8 and 9 May, then only at weekends from 23 May until the resort opens on 27 June, from 2 pm to 6 pm.

*Trails accessible as of 24 April; conditions are subject to change – contact the Tourist Office for up-to-date information

Accommodation in the off-season

Three residences and chalets remain open in La Rosière: Le Roc Noir, the Lodge des Glaciers (except the weekend of 20 May) and Chalet l’Ecrin (opening 6 June).
For further information, please contact the accommodation providers directly.

Getting around:

The Altibus shuttle buses and the internal shuttle buses between La Rosière and Les Eucherts do not operate during the off-season.
However, a few taxis remain available: Taxi des Glaciers and Taxi Jean-Pierre.
It is advisable to have a car for greater freedom of movement, or good walking boots for the more enthusiastic.

Other services:

  • Two Estate agencies can still be contacted by telephone: ADELIE IMMOBILIER and Mountain Collection by La Rosière Immobilier.
  • ThePost Office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 11.30am.
  • TheTourist Office also remains open Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm.
  • Finally, the Pharmacy will be open during the week from Monday 20 April to Wednesday 29 April (Monday to Thursday: 3pm to 6pm), the weekend of 28 to 30 May (Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 am–12 pm / 3 pm–6 pm), on Tuesday 9 June (from 3 pm to 6 pm), and from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 June (from 3 pm to 6 pm)

⚠️ During this period, most shops (food, souvenirs, clothing, hire), restaurants and ski lifts are closed. The summer season begins on 27 June.

We advise you to check with the Tourist Office for up-to-date information on which shops are open. Furthermore, it is important to note that the Col du Petit St-Bernard is closed to pedestrians and all vehicles. (Expected to open on 22 May.)