Le Corbier, a « Family Plus Mountain » resort
The ski resort of Le Corbier is located on the massif of Arves in Savoie. It is perched at 1550 m above the valley of Maurienne. Unfortunately, the resort has a few buildings from the 1970s, but the view on the mountains surrounding are beautiful.
It is a family resort where children can have fun at the bottom of the slopes in complete peace. The reason is that here, the snow front and traffic of car are entirely separated and it is ideal for the safety of pedestrians and skiers. Since there are no cars, we just have to cross the village with its skis to reach the slopes. Opened in 1967, the resort has been awarded thel » Famille Plus Montagne » label in 2007. At present, it offers more than 12,000 beds distributed among hotels, tourist residences, etc.
An impressive natural environment
After the opening of the Sybelles domain, the number ofactivities proposed has grown considerably. It is part of the 4e ski area of France. Moreover, the proposed slopes have also been extended and they benefit from an excellent snow coverage.
They all lead to a chairlift and beginners will be reassured in case they are not sure of their prowess. Blue and green runs make up the majority of the ski area. However, there are also 29% red runs and 10% black runs for the more experienced. In all, Le Corbier has more than 90km of slopes.
Playful spaces for the little ones
From play areas can welcome the little ones during a stay in Le Corbier. It is not for nothing that the resort is labeled Family Plus Mountain because it reserves many activities for the whole family. Several facilities are available for learning to ski, daycare, etc. . For example, there is the Starsor the children’s club Cosmos. Moreover, weekends at Le Corbier are always particularly lively. Indeed, a program ofanimations is scheduled every week and the whole family can participate.
The Corbier ski area in figures
| ⛷️ Ski resort ⛷️ | Le Corbier |
| Commune | Le Corbier |
| Massif | Massif of Arvan-Villards |
| Department | Savoy |
| Mountain | Northern Alps |
| ? Ski area ? | |
| Size of the village ski area (in klm): | 90 |
| Size of the village ski area with connection(s) (in klm) : | 310 |
| Longest downhill ski run (in km) | 9 |
| Name of the ski area | Les Sybelles |
| Connected station(s) | Les Bottières, La Toussuire, Saint-Colomban des VIllards, Saint-Jean D’Arves, Saint-Solrin d’Arves |
| ❄ Altitude of the ski area ❄ | |
| Altitude at the bottom of the ski area (in m) | 1 100 |
| Altitude at the top of the ski area (in m) | 2 620 |
| Average altitude of the ski area (in m) | 1 860 |
| Total height of the domain (in m) | 1 520 |
| Surface area of artificial snow (in ha) | 28 |
| ? Difficulty of ski trails ? | |
| Number of green runs | 10 |
| Number of blue trails | 15 |
| Number of red trails | 12 |
| Number of black runs | 4 |
| Total number of downhill ski trails | 41 |
| ? Ski lifts ? | |
| Ski lifts | 16 |
| Children’s treadmill | 2 |
| Fixed grip chairlifts | 2 |
| Detachable Chairlifts | 4 |
| Funiculars | 0 |
| Gondolas | 0 |
| Cable cars | 0 |
| Total number of lifts | 24 |
| ? Nordic ski area ? | |
| Number of cross-country ski trails (or Nordic area) | 3 |
| Size of the Nordic ski area (in klm): | 23 |
| ?️ Services in the station ?️ | |
| Presence of a snowpark: | Yes |
| Presence of an aquatic complex and spa | Yes |
| Trails accessible on foot from the village : | Yes |
| Number of year-round inhabitants (including low-lying village) | 250 |
| Slogan of the station | #wearecorbier |
| ? Access to the station ? | |
| Nearest train station: | Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne |
| Bus shuttle to a train station: | Yes |
| Distance from Paris (in kilometers) | 660 |
| ? Price survey in the station ? | |
| Price of the ski pass (1 day) in high season (access to the entire ski area) | 32 € |
| Price of the week pass (6 days) in high season (access to the whole ski area) | 227 € |
| Ski equipment rental rate per week (adult) | 100 € |
| Ski equipment rental rate per week (child) | 50 € |
| Rental studio 2 persons (school vacations) | 350 € |
| Family apartment rental 4 persons (school vacations) | 550 € |
| Cost of stay for 2 adults (excluding transport and food) | 1 004 € |
| Statement cost of stay 2 adults & 2 children (excluding transport & food) | 1 554 € |
| ? Average real estate rate ? | |
| Average price per m2 of an apartment | 1 700 € |
| Average price per m2 of a chalet | 3 300 € |
| Average price of a 60m2 apartment | 102 000 € |
| Average price of a 100m2 chalet | 330 000 € |
| ? Station evaluation on 7 criteria ? | |
| Score on the average snowmaking capacity of the massif / 10 | 8 |
| Note on the ratio between the size of the ski area vs. the price of the stay / 10 | 9 |
| Evaluation note of the ski area and ski lifts / 10 | 8 |
| Note on the diversity of activities (except skiing) / 10 | 8 |
| Note on the charm and interest of the Village / 10 | 7 |
| Note on the average cost of a stay / 10 | 7 |
| Score on the average evaluation of Internet users /10 | 7,5 |
| ? Station average via 7 criteria ? | |
| Final average score according to Skidata.io / 10 | 7,8 |
| ? Ranking according to Skidata.io ? | 52nd position out of 232 stations in France |
Le Corbier in Questions / Answers
- What are the winter activities in Le Corbier ?
The resort of Le Corbier is a very rich resort in activities, especially in winter it offers activities like :
Snowmobile : With this activity, you can discover the resort on board a snowmobile. This will allow you to enjoy a sensation of sliding while admiring the landscape offered by the station.
Sledding Sledding : perfect for young and old, this activity will allow you to enjoy the slopes arranged for the occasion. You can have fun with your children in complete safety.
Sled dog You will be able to enjoy the sensations of sliding offered by the sleds. In addition you can spend special moments with these beautiful balls of hair.
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing : this activity gives you the opportunity to explore the resort and its surroundings in complete safety. You can discover its fauna and flora.
- What are the activities in summer at the Corbier resort?
Le Corbier resort also offers many summer activities such as :
Paragliding This activity will allow you to explore the heights and fly over the resort and its surroundings in complete safety accompanied by a licensed instructor.
Via Ferrata This activity between climbing and obstacle course will allow you to make the full of strong sensation. You will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view of the resort.
Hiking This activity is perfect to discover the fauna and flora of the summer resort. You can explore and enjoy the benefits of a walk in nature.
Scooter TT Scooters : you also have a scooter to enjoy the relief of the resort and its surroundings.
- What to visit in Le Corbier and its surroundings ?
Among these places that you must visit in Le Corbier, we can mention : The Chapel of Saint Philomena – le CRUET, the Oratory of Fromentières, the Ecomuseum Le Temps d’Antan, Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
- Where to eat in Le Corbier ?
The resort Le Corbier offers more than 25 restaurants among which we can mention : Sopar Restaurant, Buddha ski, The Barrel.
- Where to sleep in Le Corbier ?
Le Corbier offers a number of different accommodations such as the Hotel Residence Vostok / Zodiaque, The Cricket, Hotel The Originals The Beausoleil.
- What is the size of the Corbier ski area?
The ski area of the resort Le Corbier has a size of 310 kilometers, divided into 41 tracks. Of these runs, the longest is 3 kilometers. It also has 23 kilometers of cross-country ski trails.
- What is the altitude of Le Corbier?
This area has an altitude between 1100 meters and 2620 meters high.
- What is the price of the Corbier package?
Their packages start at 32 euros per day.
- What is the average price of a rental apartment in Le Corbier?
For a furnished studio for 2 people, the average price is 350 euros, and for an apartment for 4 people, the average price per week is 550 euros.
- Does the resort of Corbier have a bike park?
No, it does not have a bike park.
- How to get to Le Corbier by train ?
You can easily get there from the Saint Jean de Maurienne train station. Then you can take one of the available shuttles to get to the resort.
- What is the postal code of Le Corbier ?
The postal code of Le Corbier is 73300.
- In which department is the Le Corbier resort located ?
The resort of Le Corbier is located in the department of Savoie.
- Does the resort of Le Corbier have a tourist office?
The resort Le Corbier is part of the tourist office Le Corbier. It is located at Le Tripode, 73300 -Le Corbier.
- Are there any webcams in Le Corbier ?
Yes, there is a webcam, which you can find at this web address https://www.le-corbier.com/ete/webcam.html.
- Where to find information about the weather in Le Corbier ?
You can find the latest weather report from the Le Corbier station at https://meteofrance.com/meteo-montagne/le-corbier/733181.
- What is the opening date of the lifts in Le Corbier ?
In Le Corbier, the ski lifts usually open the first week of December, until the beginning of April, but it all depends on the snow conditions of the massif.
- Is there an ESF school in Le Corbier ?
Yes, it is at the address immeuble Galaxie, 73300 Le Corbier, France.
What is skidata.io’s opinion about Le Corbier?
In the end, skidata.io gives Le Corbier resort an average rating of 7.78, which puts it in the 49th place in France. Its strong points are: the average snow coverage, the size of the domain compared to its price, the charm of the resort.
Map of the ski slopes of Le Corbier
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