Our chalet "Edelweiss" is located in the French Alps on one of the highest green plateau in Europe. It is about 25 minutes from the Maurienne motorway and only 10 miles away from the town of Saint Jean de Maurienne. It is also linked to the high speed train (TGV) which travels to Paris in 3h45.

The Edelweiss is in a great location; it faces south in the heart of the "Belledone mountains" and the famous "Arves Needles"reach an altitude of 3510 meters. Our chalet lies at an altitude of 1690 m, sitting on the ski slopes within the resort of La Toussuire. The first ski-lift is only 50 m away and there is also a large playground at our customers' disposal.

Our ski resort is in the heart of the "Sybelles domain" which gives you access to the fourth biggest French skiing area. Its 105 slopes strech from 1100 m up to 2620 m

Our centre Edelweiss is recognised by the French National Sports and Youth Board and we are members of the French Holiday Centres Association (UFCV - Union française des centres de vacances).


Our Chalet holds up to 119 guests. Inside, you will find 5 reception rooms, one heated and ventilated ski room, 2 large dining rooms and 35 bedrooms all equiped with washing facilities. Half of the bedrooms are en-suite with showers and toilets. Otherwise, additional showers and toilets facilities can be found on each floor.

For the past 50 years our family has welcomed groups, school trips, company staff or individuals in this beautiful location to stay for just a weekend, or even longer within this warm and friendly environment.

The historical area of Maurienne is perfect for following leisure pursuits, relaxing and enjoying the gastronomic delights of the region.

We offer trips to groups and school classes in half-day or all-day outings throughout local villages and places where you can experience the French Alps at its best. .

Come and visit:

- The Opinel knife museum in St-Jean-de-Maurienne.
- The typical clothes museum also in St-Jean-de-Maurienne.
- Typical Savoie villages such as Bonneval-sur-Arc and Bessans.
- The Esseillon Fort.
- The National Parc of Vanoise.
- The Maginot Line in Savoie with its fortifications.
- The Cheese Factory.
- The City of Conflans and the Olympic town of Albertville.
- Other site-seeing on request.


How to find us?


Station de la Toussuire
 
Accès en voiture> By car
Take the A43 motorway and exit at junction Saint Jean de Maurienne; then follow the directions for Vallée de l'Arvan (Road D78). La Toussuire is only 10 miles or 17 km away.

To give you an idea:
Paris: 630 km / 394 miles
Chambéry: 90 km / 57 miles
Calais 950 km / 594 miles
London 1 030 km / 644 miles
Manchester 1 410 kms / 881 miles
Newcastle 1 500 kms / 938 miles

If you wish to prepare your journey carefully, you can visit the following website www.maporama.fr
 
Accès par Bus> By coach
The local coach station is situated in the train station of Saint Jean de Maurienne. Coaches are operated by the Trans-Alpes company,
Tel: 00 33 (0) 479 64 02 55
Fax: 00 33 (0) 479 83 22 23
Website: www.trans-alpes.com
 
Accès en Trains> By train
Direct TGV trains link Paris to Saint Jean de Maurienne in less than 4 hours.
Direct night trains are also operated from Paris to Saint Jean de Maurienne.
For other train routes you need to change either at Chambéry, Lyon or Aix-les-Bains.


The French Railway website:www.sncf.fr
 
Les Aéroports> By plane
Lyon airport St Exupéry www.lyon.aeroport.fr
Chambéry airport Voglans
Grenoble airport

L'Edelweiss 73300 La Toussuire - Tel. 04 79 56 73 20 - Fax: 04 79 83 04 11 - E-mail: info@edelweiss-toussuire.com

Creation: Alliance Réseaux