The ski resort of Les Karellis near the Italian border, in the Maurienne valley in the Savoie region of France, is a pleasant small sized resort. Its ski runs, ranging from an altitude of 1600 m to 2520 m, are suitable for beginners as well as advanced skiers. The resort, built in the 1970s, is both calm and dynamic, with good amenities for children, and blends well with the surrounding natural environment. If your holiday budget is limited, but you are looking for a quality resort, Les Karellis could be an interesting choice for your family ski holiday.
Downhill skiing
- Maximum altitude: 2520 m
- Minimum altitude: 1600 m
- Number of ski lifts: 14 (chairlifts: 6, drag lifts: 8)
- Number of ski runs: 28 (black: 4, red: 10, blue: 9, green: 5)
- Total distance: 60 km
- Dedicated activity areas: 1 (snow park)
- Piste map
Cross-country skiing
- Number of runs: 6 (black: 2, red: 1, blue: 1, green: 2)
- Total distance: 30 km
Dates for 2023-24 winter season
- Opening: Saturday 23 December 2023
- Closing: Saturday 20 April 2024
Distance by car
- Chambéry to Les Karellis: 92 kilometres (57 miles). Estimated time: 1 hour 22 minutes
- Grenoble to Les Karellis: 122 kilometres (76 miles). Estimated time: 1 hour 38 minutes
- Lyon to Les Karellis: 197 kilometres (122 miles). Estimated time: 2 hours 20 minutes