Le Corbier Ski Resort Guide
Le Corbier, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 90km 56 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,620m 8,596ft |
| Resort Height | 1,550m 5,085ft |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy and Turin Caselle |
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Le Corbier
Le Corbier is a charming ski resort in the French Alps. With its family-friendly atmosphere and extensive ski area, it caters to all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
Le Corbier offers a unique blend of accessibility and stunning alpine scenery. The resort is part of the larger Les Sybelles ski area, boasting a variety of slopes and terrain for every skill level.
The ski area of Le Corbier is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,550m 5,085ft , with 90km 56 miles of marked runs.
Le Corbier is part of the Les Sybelles ski area with access to 240km 149 miles of downhill skiing, with 136 marked pistes, served by a total of 67 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Le Corbier itself ( 90km 56 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Les Sybelles ski resorts of Albiez Montrond, La Toussuire, Les Bottières, St Colomban des Villards, St Jean d'Arves and St Sorlin d'Arves.
The ski resort itself is at 1,550m 5,085ft , so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,620m 8,596ft , skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Le Corbier is 4km 2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Casse - Pipe'.
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Snow and Weather
Le Corbier enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically seeing depths of 100 cm or more during peak season. Snowfall is consistent, but it's advisable to check the latest snow information on J2Ski for the most accurate updates.
When will it snow in Le Corbier?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm 3in , expected on 22 March, with around 32cm 12in forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Le Corbier Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 12 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 90km 56 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 28km 17 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Les Sybelles Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 36 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 58 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 31 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 240km 149 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 | |
Le Corbier Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,620m 8,596ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,550m 5,085ft |
| Resort Altitude (Le Corbier) | 1,550m 5,085ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m 3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Le Corbier features 90 kilometers of pistes within the Les Sybelles ski area, with elevations ranging from 1,550 to 2,430 meters. Notable pistes include the red 'Les Choseaux' and the black 'L'Envers', serviced by efficient lifts like the Télésiège du Corbier.
Le Corbier offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Le Corbier
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Le Corbier Ski Schools and Le Corbier Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders can enjoy the terrain park at Le Corbier, which offers various features for all skill levels. The park is well-maintained and provides a fun space for both beginners and advanced riders.
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Location and Map
Where is Le Corbier?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Villarembert, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Le Corbier is Annecy, 72 minutes drive away.
Turin Caselle, Saint-Étienne, Turin Cuneo, Sion and Milan Malpensa airports are all within three hours drive.
Le Corbier is accessible via major airports in the region, with Lyon Airport being the closest at about 180 kilometers away. The drive to the resort is straightforward, taking you through beautiful alpine scenery.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km 6 miles of ski runs, with 170 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Le Corbier open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at popular bars like Le Bar de la Plagne or enjoy a meal at restaurants such as Le Chalet de la Plagne. For nightlife, check out the local nightclub, which offers a lively atmosphere.
