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Le Tourchet in France - a person is skiing down a snowy slope.
Le Tourchet in France - a person is skiing down a snowy slope.
Le Tourchet in France - a person sled down a hill with the sun in the background.
Le Tourchet in France - a snow covered ski area with mountains in the background.
Le Tourchet in France - two people skiing down a snowy slope.

Le Tourchet Overview

Le Tourchet Ski Resort is a delightful haven for beginners, offering a broad and gentle slope that provides the perfect environment for those just starting out with skiing. The resort is known for its pleasant ambiance, which is significantly more serene than other, busier ski resorts. This tranquility adds a unique charm to the resort, making it a preferred choice for those seeking a calm, enjoyable skiing experience.

The resort boasts a separate slope specifically designed for sledging, as well as an ice rink, enhancing the leisure activities available for guests. However, it is worth noting that there have been suggestions for updating the opening times listed on Google to prevent any confusion for potential visitors.

Le Tourchet is a friendly, little town center resort that is well-regarded for its cordial staff. The team is always welcoming, creating a warm and inviting environment for all visitors. There is, however, a need for renovation of the ski lift, as it is a bit outdated and tends to be noisy.

The resort's schedule could be improved to better cater to children's needs, as they are typically early risers. Despite this, it does provide a wonderful site for children to enjoy their time in the snow.

In addition to its ski facilities, Le Tourchet is home to a lovely track guardian named Emmanuel, who doubles as an excellent photographer. He is noted for his friendly demeanor and contributes to the overall positive atmosphere of the resort.

Lastly, Le Tourchet Ski Resort is a beautiful area, renowned for its magnificent views. It is a place that many visitors return to year after year, not just for its affordability, but mainly for the friendly staff and the ideal conditions it offers for beginners.

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

75.0
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

1.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

2
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
100.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Le Tourchet

Where is Le Tourchet?

Le Tourchet is a ski resort in Savoie Mont Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at coordinates 45.8900, 6.8100.

How many lifts does Le Tourchet have?

Le Tourchet has 2 lifts, serving 1 km of marked runs and 75 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Le Tourchet?

Le Tourchet has a peak elevation of 1,068 m, a base elevation of 1,005 m and a vertical drop of 63 m.

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75 ac

Skiable Terrain

1km

Total Run Distance

2total

Number of Lifts

1068m

Peak Elevation

63m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

481cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (109.9cm)
66.5cm
Nov
89.9cm
Dec
109.9cm
Jan
76.4cm
Feb
85.9cm
Mar
52.9cm
Apr
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