Aussois vs La Toussuire: which should you book?
Last reviewed June 2026
The short answer
La Toussuire wins on size and snow through the huge Les Sybelles link and a higher base. Aussois wins on charm, quiet and a lower all in price for small families. Both are strong value.
The numbers set up the choice. Both are budget Maurienne resorts with day passes around $40 to $50 and weeks that land in the under $2,000 to $2,000 to $4,000 band per person. What differs is scale.
La Toussuire sits at around 1,800 m and is one of the gateways to Les Sybelles, a linked area of roughly 300 km that joins Le Corbier, Saint Sorlin d'Arves and others on one pass, huge skiing for a small resort price. Aussois is a smaller, sunnier, more traditional village near Modane at around 1,500 m, with its own compact area of around 55 km, quiet and well suited to families who do not need a giant domain.
The numbers side by side
| Aussois | La Toussuire | |
|---|---|---|
| Village altitude | around 1,500 m | around 1,800 m |
| Top lift | around 2,750 m | around 2,600 m |
| Pistes | around 55 km | around 300 km in Les Sybelles |
| Day lift pass | around $40 local | around $50 Les Sybelles |
| Character | Quiet, charming, family small | Higher, big linked area |
| Best for | Small families, quiet weeks | Mileage hunters, mixed groups |
| Nearest airport | Chambery or Turin, 1.5 to 2.5 hours | Chambery or Lyon, 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
| Typical week, per person | under $2,000 | under $2,000 to $4,000 |
The skiing
La Toussuire wins decisively on size. As a gateway to Les Sybelles it puts around 300 km of linked pistes on one pass, a vast playground for intermediates who like to roam. Aussois has a neat, sunny, compact area of around 55 km that is plenty for beginners and small families but limited for a strong skier over a full week. For sheer scale, La Toussuire is in another league. Winner: La Toussuire.
Cost and value
Both are cheap, and the value verdict depends on appetite. La Toussuire gives by far the most pistes per dollar through Les Sybelles, which is unbeatable for mileage hunters. Aussois is the cheapest all in for a small family that will not use a huge area, with a lower local pass and easy self catering keeping a week under $2,000 per person. Winner: La Toussuire for mileage, Aussois for the lowest total cost.
Snow reliability
La Toussuire has the edge from its higher base at around 1,800 m, helping the home slopes stay in good shape through the season, with plenty of north facing terrain across Les Sybelles. Aussois is sunny and reliable up high but lower at the village, so spring snow can soften earlier. Winner: La Toussuire.
Charm and families
Aussois wins on character. It is a genuine old village with a sunny aspect and a calm, traditional feel, lovely for small families and couples who value atmosphere over acreage. La Toussuire is a more functional, purpose built resort focused on the big skiing, family friendly but short on village charm. Winner: Aussois for charm, La Toussuire for big family terrain.
Access and transfers
These are broadly similar, both around 1.5 to 2.5 hours from the nearest airports, with Chambery, Lyon, Grenoble or Turin all in range. Neither is a long haul from the valley floor once you are off the motorway. A shared transfer or hire car keeps the cost down at either. Winner: tie.
The verdict
Book La Toussuire for the huge Les Sybelles area and snow surer high base, the obvious budget pick for mixed groups and skiers who want mileage. Book Aussois for a charming, quiet, very cheap small resort that suits beginners and young families. Read our Aussois review and La Toussuire review, browse the best resorts in the Maurienne valley, and see related comparisons like Aussois vs Bonneval sur Arc. If you want this trip priced by specialists, tell us your dates and budget and we will route your brief to the right operators.
Common questions
Which has more skiing, Aussois or La Toussuire?
La Toussuire, by a huge margin. It is a gateway to Les Sybelles, around 300 km of linked pistes on one pass, against roughly 55 km at compact Aussois. La Toussuire is the pick for mileage.
Which is cheaper?
Aussois is the cheapest all in for a small family, with a lower local pass and easy self catering keeping a week under $2,000 per person. La Toussuire gives the most pistes per dollar but a full Les Sybelles week costs a little more.
Which is more snow sure?
La Toussuire, helped by its higher base at around 1,800 m and plenty of terrain across Les Sybelles. Aussois is sunny and reliable up high but lower at the village, so spring snow can soften earlier.
Which is better for families?
Aussois for small families and beginners who value a calm, charming village and gentle slopes. La Toussuire suits families and mixed groups who want a big linked area and do not mind a more functional resort.
Does La Toussuire share a lift pass with other resorts?
Yes. La Toussuire is part of Les Sybelles, which links it with Le Corbier, Saint Sorlin d'Arves and others on one pass for around 300 km of pistes. It is why the resort feels far bigger than its own slopes.
How far are they from an airport?
Both are around 1.5 to 2.5 hours from the nearest airports, with Chambery, Lyon, Grenoble or Turin all in range. A shared transfer or hire car keeps the cost sensible.