La Toussuire
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For the commune in Savoie, see Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire.
La Toussuire is a ski resort in the Maurienne Valley, located in the commune of Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire, in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is a part of Les Sybelles, one of the biggest ski areas in France and Europe.
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La Toussuire | |
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Nearest major city | Chambéry |
Coordinates | 45°14′50″N 6°18′11″E |
Top elevation | 2,431 m (7,976 ft) |
Base elevation | 1,680 m (5,510 ft) |
Skiable area | 55 km of runs |
Trails | 33 4 beginner 11 easy 17 intermediate 1 difficult |
Website | Website |
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The station was opened in 1923. It is also used regularly as the finish of cycle races including the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné.