In La Rosière, in Haute-Tarentaise, Thanks to Espace San Bernardo, skiers can reach La Thuile in the Vallée d’Aoste without having to take their boots off. With panoramic views of Mont Blanc, a stop for an Italian lunch and a return under the evening light, the resort aims to make this Franco-Italian experience one of its key highlights for the winter of 2026-2027.
À La Rosière, The border is not crossed by car or on foot, but by sliding. This is even one of the most unique arguments of the Savoyard resort, perched at an altitude of 1,850 meters: the opportunity to start your day in France, then to switch to Italy for lunch, and then to return to the French slopes in the afternoon.
A promise made possible by the San Bernardo Ski Area, a domain connected to La Thuile and boasting 156 kilometers of slopes between the two slopes.
In the morning facing Mont Blanc, in the afternoon in the Valle d'Aosta
The experience begins as soon as the lifts open, heading towards the sector of Fort de la Redoute Ruinée. High up, the view encompasses Mont Blanc before the skis point towards Italy. In just a few descents, the skiers leave Savoie to reach La Thuile, in the heart of the Valle d’Aoste.
On the Italian side, the more experienced can take on the Franco Berthod black track, whose slope can reach 76 %%. The others will also find plenty of fun on more accessible routes, often traced in wooded areas. In the mid-afternoon, it’s time for comfort: polenta, pizza, fresh pasta or tiramisu make up this transalpine parenthesis that La Rosière highlights as a true immersion in the dolce vita.
A day of skiing that tells the story of La Rosière
After lunch, the descent continues on the slopes of La Thuile, in a more contemplative atmosphere, before a gradual return to France under the light of the evening. In the evening, the loop closes with a dinner with Savoyard accents, to summarize in one day all the uniqueness of the destination.
This getaway alone sums up La Rosière’s positioning. The resort claims a unique identity in the alpine landscape: a full-south exposure, direct access to Italy on skis, and a mountain that is as much a part of the scenery as it is of the dishes served. For the winter of 2026-2027, it clearly intends to make this exchange between two cultures one of its strongest signatures.