Introduction
Ski resort in France
For the commune in Savoie, see Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire.
La ToussuireLa ToussuireLocation within FranceShow map of FranceLa ToussuireLa Toussuire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)Show map of Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesLa ToussuireLa Toussuire (Alps)Show map of AlpsLocationFontcouverte-la-Toussuire, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceNearest major cityChambéryCoordinates45°14′50″N 6°18′11″E / 45.2472222222°N 6.30305555556°E / 45.2472222222; 6.30305555556Opened1923Top elevation2,431 m (7,976 ft)Base elevation1,680 m (5,510 ft)Skiable area55 km (34 mi) of runsTrails33   4 beginner   11 easy   17 intermediate   1 difficultWebsitela-toussuire.com/en/
Village of La Toussuire (2016)
La Toussuire (French pronunciation: [la tusɥiʁ]) is a ski resort in the Maurienne Valley, located in the commune of Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire, in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is a part of Les Sybelles, one of the biggest ski areas in France and Europe.
The station was opened in 1923. It is also used regularly as the finish of cycle races including the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Cycle racing
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The 16th stage of the 2006 Tour de France arrived in La Toussuire as did Stage 11 of the 2012 Tour
and Stage 19 of the 2015 Tour.
The first of two L'Étape du Tours followed the route of Stage 11 on 8 July 2012 with a finish at La Toussuire – Les Sybelles.
Details of the climb[edit]
The climb to the ski-station is accessed from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne via the D929 and the D78, with the finish line at 1,705 m (5,594 ft). From this direction the climb is 18 km (11.2 mi) with a height gain of 1,095 m (3,593 ft). at an average of 6.1%. There is a shorter and steeper route via Saint-Pancrace (17.6 km (10.9 mi) at 6.5%).
Tour de France winners[edit]
Year
Stage
Start of stage
Distance
Categoryof climb
Stage winner
Yellow jersey
2015
19
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
138 km (86 mi)
1
 Vincenzo Nibali (ITA)
 Chris Froome (GBR)
2012
11
Albertville
148 km (92 mi)
1
 Pierre Rolland (FRA)
 Bradley Wiggins (GBR)
2006
16
Bourg-d'Oisans
182 km (113 mi)
1
 Michael Rasmussen (DEN)
 Óscar Pereiro (ESP)
Critérium du Dauphiné winners[edit]
Year
Stage
Start of stage
Distance
Stage winner
Yellow jersey
2011
7 (final stage)
Pontcharra
117.5 km (73.0 mi)
 Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP)
 Bradley Wiggins (GBR)
2008
6
Morzine
233 km (145 mi)
 Chris Anker Sørensen (DEN)
 Alejandro Valverde (ESP)
2006
6
Briançon
169 km (105 mi)
 Iban Mayo (ESP)
 Levi Leipheimer (USA)
