La Rosiere is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 2,800 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of La Rosiere
The piste map of La Rosiere shows a ski area between 1850 and 2800 metres, with 80 km of groomed pistes and 38 lifts linking the village with the higher lift stations. The map extends across to Italian La Thuile via Espace San Bernardo, which together gives 160 km of connected pistes across the national border. The beginner slopes lie mainly around the village in the lower sections, while more challenging terrain and longer runs are found in the upper reaches closer to 2 800 metres. The cross-border set-up towards Italy is the most distinctive feature of this particular map, making it possible to ski between two countries without ever leaving the piste network.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in La Rosiere
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in La Rosiere
Beginners and families in La Rosière stay around the village at 1850 metres, where the blue pistes are easily accessible straight from the lift stations in the village. From here it is simple to work your way up through the ski area at your own pace, and the 35 per cent of blue pistes on offer give plenty of room to practise without having to cross more difficult sections.
The higher you climb through the ski area, the more demanding the terrain becomes. The red pistes, which make up 30 per cent of the runs, and the blacks, which account for 15 per cent, lie in the upper sections closer to 2 800 metres, where the runs are longer and steeper than those near the village.
The area is tied together by 38 lifts that allow you to move freely between village and high mountain without lengthy interruptions. What really sets La Rosière apart is the link to Italy via Espace San Bernardo, where the piste network continues across the border to La Thuile and together forms 160 kilometres of connected pistes, more than a single day's skiing can cover.
A practical tip is to plan around the difference in altitude between village and summit, a full 950 metres of vertical drop. It shows clearly in the snow conditions, and the upper sections near 2 800 metres often hold better snow quality later into the season than the pistes closest to the village.
Book a ski holiday in La Rosiere
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of La Rosiere? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the La Rosiere piste map
The highest skiing in La Rosiere is at 2,800 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,850 m.
You can download the piste map of La Rosiere here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
