The Domaine des Sybelles, the favourite of ski lovers!
The Sybelles ski area is located in Savoie, in the Maurienne valley, in the heart of a natural setting that offers a total change of scenery. Six village stations are grouped together: La Toussuire, Les Bottières, Le Corbier, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves and Saint-Colomban-des-Villards: it is the 1st ski area in Maurienne and the 4th largest connected area in France with 310 km and 136 slopes of all levels spread over 393 ha between 1100 and 2620 m altitude.
The Les Sybelles ski area is seductive by the beauty of its preserved setting and its magnificent landscapes offering 360° panoramic views of the Alps and the Aiguilles d'Arves. Everything is done to teach skiing and support beginners of all ages - young and old. Those who do not ski or who want more than skiing will also discover many activities and activities to have fun with family and friends.
The dairy cooperative of the Arves Valley, lower part of the village of St Sorlin d'Arves
A dairy cooperative where Beaufort is made directly: a delight!
Many other products, including a very wide range of cheeses from the region, are on sale.
You can visit the Beaufort maturing cellars in season from 9am to 11:30am (except Sundays and public holidays) and all year round you can watch the cheese makers work through the panoramic glass of the production room and get information through the Ludo educational area.
The " Col de La Croix de fer"
A classic Tour de France route (17 passes), the Col de la Croix de Fer links the Arvan valley to the Oisans valley and also to the Villards valley in Maurienne, via the Col du Glandon, which is 2.5 km away.
Located at an altitude of 2060 meters. It is the starting point for many hikes. It is also very pleasant to start from Saint Sorlin d'Arves (1600 metres above sea level) and to reach the pass (2060m) via marked paths.
The walk and chapel of the "Prés plan"
Simple walk for the whole family (less than two hours), little difference in altitude and a magnificent natural setting! About 5 kilometres separate the restaurant "Le Gros caillou" from the "two bridges" via the superb "Prés Plan chapel".
This beautiful little chapel dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-la-Vie was built in 1671 and restored in 1855. Outside the windows are decorated with fleurs-de-lis, heads of characters and Savoy crosses. It is possible to visit it on Sundays, ask the Tourist Office for information.
The Sanières hike
This hike is a 5.2 kilometre loop with a 365 metre drop that overlooks the village. It takes about 2h30 but the landscape is grandiose! We often see wild animals (especially early in the morning), the view of the aiguilles d'Arves is superb and you will pass by old alpine chalets which have a lot of charm!
For the departure, park in the parking lot of the residence "La porte des saison" (at the top of the village of St Sorlin) and the path will start its ascent on your right.
More information on marked mountain trails for hikers or traileurs https://tracedetrail.fr/fr/saintsorlin