What equipment do I need to bring to the mountains in winter?

When you come to the mountains, you have a choice of specific equipment for driving on snow: – Snow tyres: All 4 wheels of the vehicle must be fitted with snow tyres. – Chains: Chains must be fitted to the vehicle’s drive wheels. – Socks: The pair of socks must be fitted to the vehicle’s drive wheels. However, to prolong the life of the chains and socks, they should only be fitted when the roads are snow-covered. When the tarmac reappears, remove them.

Are there taxis in Albiez?

Yes, Taxi La Rua organises transfers between the valley and Albiez: +33 (0)6 23 53 76 78.

Is there a charge for the skibus? Do I need a ski pass to take the skibus?

The skibus is free, and you don’t need a ski pass to use it.

Is there a launderette in Albiez?

No, there is no launderette in Albiez.

Are there babysitters in Albiez?

No, but there is a day nursery and a leisure centre for the day.

Access and practical information

Access

By car

Take the A43 motorway towards Turin (Fréjus tunnel, Italy), exit 27 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, allow 16 km to reach Albiez, i.e. around 25 minutes.

Albiez-Montrond is 200 km from Lyon and 155 km from Turin.

Specific equipment is compulsory from 1 November to 31 March each year.

By train

Less than 4 hours from Paris by TGV, the SNCF and Trenitalia offer regular services to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan station.

From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne SNCF station, a shuttle bus will take you to Albiez.

By shuttle

From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne SNCF station, a paying shuttle bus will take you to the Albiez resort. The shuttle must be booked at least 24 hours before departure.

Practical information

Skibus

Every day, take advantage of the free shuttles that will take you between the different places in Albiez!

Daycare

What should you do with your children when you go skiing? Put them in the nursery! In the centre of the village, the day nursery and leisure centre offer regular or occasional childcare in winter and summer. The nursery welcomes children aged 3 months to 4 years and the leisure centre welcomes children aged 5 to 12 years.

Registration by email: enfance@albiez-montrond.fr, telephone: 04 79 59 39 33 or on site: 37 place Opinel, Chef-lieu d’Albiez-Montrond.

Shops, services and restaurants

Where to go shopping, buy bread or hire equipment? Where to eat?

Our answers to your questions

What equipment do I need to bring to the mountains in winter?
When you come to the mountains, you have a choice of specific equipment for driving on snow:
– Snow tyres: All 4 wheels of the vehicle must be fitted with snow tyres.
– Chains: Chains must be fitted to the vehicle’s drive wheels.
– Socks: The pair of socks must be fitted to the vehicle’s drive wheels.
However, to prolong the life of the chains and socks, they should only be fitted when the roads are snow-covered. When the tarmac reappears, remove them.
Are there taxis in Albiez?
Yes, Taxi La Rua organises transfers between the valley and Albiez: +33 (0)6 23 53 76 78.
Is there a charge for the skibus? Do I need a ski pass to take the skibus?
The skibus is free, and you don’t need a ski pass to use it.
Is there a launderette in Albiez?
No, there is no launderette in Albiez.
Are there babysitters in Albiez?
No, but there is a day nursery and a leisure centre for the day.