La Rosiere - village

Not one, but two, both of them purpose-built. La Rosière was founded in 1961 and has since developed (and been redeveloped) in an appealing, mostly low-rise chalet style. In relative terms, it remains fairly compact, with everything conveniently to hand, including an arcade-style shopping centre - and, of course, the ski school and lifts. Although not a legendary party capital, it’s a pleasant place to hang out after a day’s skiing and enjoys a solid reputation for the quality of the accommodation on offer. Underpinning a steady move further upmarket is the presence of premium hoteliers like CGH.

The second ski village, Les Eucherts, takes its name from the original farming village which is still visible near the modern, purpose-built development. As a base, it’s a perfectly practical choice, as services have kept pace with the creation of accommodation, and the Eucherts Express high-speed chairlift fires skiers up the mountain efficiently, with minimal need for queuing. There’s also a safe and accessible ESF ski school/novice area served by a short draglift (which also serves the bracing nearby Marcassin Black run).

Getting between the two centres is simple; take a shuttle bus, ride the chairlift and ski over or do as many people do after the lifts close and enjoy a leisurely level stroll on a footpath offering impressive views across snow-covered chalets to the Tarentaise Valley.

La Rosiere ChaletsPhoto: OT La Rosiere

Accommodation summary

La Rosière boasts a handful of family-friendly two-star hotels, all of which boast fine views and proximity to the slopes, but La Rosière is really known for its chalet accommodation and quality apartments in residences such as L'Écrin Blanc and Sky at the foot of the slopes.

There are also several dedicated spa hotels, including Hôtel Alpen Lodge and Hôtel Alparena.

British tour operators Peak Retreats (02392 839 310), Mountain Heaven (02034 682 662 ) and Ski Beat (01273 855 100) are among many who operate in La Rosière, and there are some great chalet companies too. When we visited, we stayed at the conveniently located chalet Le Refuge (+33 479 008 500), with 11 private apartments which enjoy fine views over the Tarentaise Valley.

I.L.Y. Hotel, La RosièrePhoto: OT La Rosière

Ski/snowboard equipment hire

There’s a bewildering selection of specialist shops where you can hire ski equipment. To help you decide, we’d simply suggest you use an outlet located close to your accommodation. Your tour operator or accommodation provider will no doubt be pleased to advise you (and may well have an arrangement with a supplier to offer a special discounted price). Booking gear in advance will generally save you money.

Names like Skiset, Sport 2000  and Intersport are popular, renting up-to-date equipment and providing pre-booking services in English. Ski Republic have been known to offer good discounts. The independent Ski Loisirs (+33 479 068 085), located in the heart of La Rosière 1850, is affiliated with Skimium so you can pre-book online.
 

Non-ski activities

As far as non-ski activities go, you’re spoilt for choice, with options like snow-kiting, paragliding, the XTREM luge mountain-coaster, cookery workshops, Nordic walking, dog-sledging and ice-skating, plus cinema, ten-pin bowling, painting workshops, spa and beauty treatments within the village.

Snow-shoeing is particularly popular, with over 27km of trails departing from Les Eucherts, and a specialised snowshoe lift pass providing access to spectacular ridge walks and panoramas.

Since the success of France's biathlon team in the 2026 Milan Olympics, biathlon has also become a popular in-resort activity. The ESF offer laser rifle sessions for children from ages 7+, combined with a snowshoe race.

Finally, new for winter 2026–27 is a sunset toboggan run, opening just as the ski slopes close. Access is via the Dahu lift.

Photo: OT La Rosière

Childcare 

The resort has been awarded the Famille Plus Montagne quality label, guaranteeing a range of services specifically for families, including baby-sitting, baby-changing facilities, push-chair hire and baby kits at your accommodation. French Alps specialist Peak Retreats (02392 839 310) recommends Les Galopins, the resort crèche and children’s club run by the ESF.

Tour operators Crystal (02034 512 821) offer rail-inclusive packages and a private nanny service for children between 6 mths and 8 yrs and in many chalets offered by SkiLine La Rosière Holidays (02083 133 999) there’s an in-house crèche and a ski school pick-up service.