Les Karellis

Les Karellis

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Les Karellis is a ski resort located on the territory of the town Montricher-Albanne.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Ski resort	Les Karellis		Montricher-Albanne at 11.1 km (22 min)
Latitude	45.2290760		Saint-Julien-Mont-Denis at 14.1 km (17 min)
Longitude	6.4057860		Villargondran at 14.4 km (18 min)
Altitude	From 1550 to 2495 meters		Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne at 17.5 km (23 min)
National label			Hermillon at 19.9 km (25 min)
Chief town	Chambéry (at 90 km, 67 min)		Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne at 20 km (22 min)
Department	Savoie		Saint-Martin-d'Arc at 21 km (24 min)
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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• The station Karellis, Alps Savoie is a unique concept of tourism development. Created in 1975, the utopian concept always attracted vacationers who appreciate the benefits of this mountain resort in summer and winter ...
• Where does the name of Karellis?

• On the slopes where they pushed Karelia created a unique mountain resort: Les Karellis.
• "Karelia", do not look in a dictionary, the name did not appear as these montrichelain dialect.
• The alpine Montricher pushes a rough and smooth so-called "Karel", situated on the sunny slopes. The shepherd boys amused themselves by sliding on the grass lying on the side slopes. They sit on their mantle or on a small board and ran down like a sledge. The station name came naturally: Karellis in connection with the Karel and a place called "plan-Karel.

• A Tale of facts: "it was once Les Karellis"

• The station Karellis was an opportunity for residents Montricher the early 1960s, everyone knew, the school had closed, the decline of agricultural activity was increasing, the county seat moved to Bochet, lower in the valley.
• The unique design of the assembly of the Station, by Peter Laine, founder, captivated the City Council at the time, while seeking investors for the development of winter tourism.
• Fruit of cooperation between the Municipality and Renewal Association, assembly was then possible by controlling land means any mechanism of speculation is avoided, the town bears no investment is a priority of jobs reserved for residents Common and the surrounding area. Accommodation is from the concept of harmonious development that condition.
• In 1970 the two municipalities merged Montricher and Albanne Albanne offering a development opportunity by partnering the project and the Karellis.
• In 1973 construction began on the ISS.
• In 1976 the first skiers discover the ski area, enjoy the convivial, welcoming Resorts all located at the foot of the slopes, offering quality services tailored to the needs of families.
• Almost 30 later, intact in the mind "tourism association, the experience of Karellis continues to be cited as an example of sustainable development.
• Development Harmonized Deriving of reflection of two economists J. Lebret and F. Perroux, the concept of harmonious development has mainly been used in the preparation of development plans and development in countries of low or fragile economy. P. Laine has incorporated the principles for adapting to tourism associations.

While on vacation in Karellis, learn all the mountain heritage of Savoy and Maurienne:

• Ecomuseum Montricher, 5 km below the station:

• Revival of the old life in the village of Montricher.
• In an old house in the heart of the old village of Montricher, discover the old life: housing, field work, woodworking.
• Basement is reconstituted the process of manufacture of slate production that lasted until the early 1970s.
• Open from 1st July to 31 August, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
• Admission fee.
• Reservations accepted for groups all year.

For further information: Tel: +33 4 79 59 61 50 - Email: musemontau@orange.fr

• Village Albanne:

• Each week a tour of the village of Albanne and its baroque church is organized. Ability to access on foot from the Karellis.
• Information Tourist Office in Karellis +33 4 79 59 50 36 or by email.

• Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (15 km from the resort). The historic capital of the Maurienne, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne offers many places to discover:

• The cathedral, the cloister, the crypt.
• The museum of traditions and costumes Maurienne in the old Episcopal Palace.
• The essential Opinel knife museum is open every day except Sundays and holidays, from 9am to 12pm and from 14h to 19h. Free admission.
• The Museum of liquors Mont Corbier (Rue du Parc de la Vanoise). From 10h to 12h 14h-18h. Tel. : +33 4 79 64 00 24.

• Space Lanslebourg Baroque and Baroque circuit. All Baroque churches Maurienne can be visited as part of "Pathways of Baroque". Contact the Area in Baroque Lanslebourg +33 4 79 05 90 42.
• The legendary cols of the Tour de France.
• Forts Haute Maurienne.
• The National Park of Vanoise.
• One day in Italy in Turin or Suze (coach tours are offered, information at the Tourist Office Karellis).

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 17°C - Max. 25°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 22°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 14°C - Max. 22°C

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Chalet Solneige     9.3 Vaujany Situated just outside of Vaujany in the heart of the French Alps, you will find the beautiful, restored chalet Solneige. A combination of comfortable and attractive rooms and apartments,... Located 28 km from Les Karellis

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Locations St Rozaire à Valloire - Savoie   8.8 Valloire Two rentals on the ground floor of a chalet in Valloire in the center of the ski resort in Savoie. Located 7 km from Les Karellis From 540 € to 1160 € per week

Chalet la claree Valloire Valloire, 09 person apartment in a chalet. Comfortable, 4 star, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, large living room, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, ski locker, garage parking. This apartment is located... Located 7 km from Les Karellis From 1000 € to 2200 € per week

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Le Parc Isertan   Pralognan-la-Vanoise Camping Caravaneige Isertan Park at the foot of the Vanoise National Park. Heated pool and indoor pool of over 100m ², rental cabins, rental mobile home wood, rental tents furnished.... Located 30 km from Les Karellis 15.10 € per day

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Hotel Restaurant Lancheton      7.5 Saint-Julien-Mont-Denis Located in the heart of Maurienne Valley, Hotel Restaurant Lancheton is at the foot of La Croix des Têtes. It offers rooms with balconies and views of the mountains. Guest rooms at... Located 2.8 km from Les Karellis Room from 55 €

Le Hameau des Aiguilles   Albiez-Montrond This hotel is in the mountains and 2.8 km from Albiez-Montrond ski station. It has free Wi-Fi access at the reception, a heated, indoor swimming pool and a steam bath. All the apartments... Located 5.8 km from Les Karellis Room from 22 €

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