St Sorlin d’Arves is a traditional village-resort located at the foot of the Col de La Croix de Fer mountain pass.
Resort Height: 1500m-2620m. Local ski area: Sybelles ski domain (incl. the resorts of St Sorlin, St Jean d’Arves, Le Corbier, La Toussuire): 310km of ski runs - www.sybelles.com The resort of St Sorlin offers 120km of runs.
6-day St Sorlin lift pass (05/06 prices): Adult 127 euros Child (5-11s): 118 euros Child under 5: free.
Cross-country skiing: 20km of trails (2 loops, free access).
Ski School: ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 479 59 71 53
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) Les Petits Diables nursery/leisure centre (3½s and over) - Tel. 0033 479 59 72 19 info@stsorlindarves.com
Leisure: Dog-sledding, snowshoeing, paragliding Restaurants and shops .
Useful Information: Saint-Sorlin is within easy reach by coach or taxi from the train station in St Jean de Maurienne (22km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: * shops. * bars/restaurants. * cash points. * doctors. * pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 479 59 71 77 or log on to www.saintsorlindarves.com
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