Les Sybelles () is a French linked ski area, located in the

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department in the

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. It is one of the largest skiable domains in

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. The resort was the home base of

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, winner of the gold medal in

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at the

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. The ski station is also used regularly as the finish of cycle races including the

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and the

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Slopes

*20 green slopes *40 blue slopes *31 red slopes *5 black slopes * slopes total *2 snowparks

Villages

The following villages are part of the ski resort of Les Sybelles: * Les Albiez * Le Corbier * St Jean d'Arves * La Toussuire * Les Bottières * St Sorlin d'Arves * St Colomban des Villards

Cycle racing

The 16th stage of the

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arrived in La Toussuire as did Stage 11 of the 2012 Tour and Stage 19 of the 2015 Tour. The first of two

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s followed the route of Stage 11 on 8 July 2012 with a finish at La Toussuire – Les Sybelles.

Details of the climb

The climb to the ski-station is accessed from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne via the D929 and the D78, with the finish line at . From this direction the climb is with a height gain of 1,095 m. at an average of 6.1%. There is a shorter and steeper route via Saint-Pancrace (17.6 km. at 6.5%).

Tour de France winners

Critérium du Dauphiné winners

References

External links

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Profiles of the climbs on www.climbbybike.com Preview of Stage 11 of the 2012 Tour de France to La Toussuire
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