Aussois
France · Auvergne-Rh�ne-AlpesFR
Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Aussois is a commune in the Vanoise massif, in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The village is on the border of France's first National Park, the Vanoise National Park. Although not as well known as other resorts right on the other side of the mountain like Val Thorens, it is popular with the French as ski resort in winter and as mountain destination in summer. At 8 km (5.0 mi) from Modane, it is ideally located in the Maurienne region with good transport links in and out of Lyon, Geneva, Grenoble and Chambéry. Aussois can also be reached from Turin via the Fréjus Road Tunnel, linking Bardonecchia in Italy and Modane. Nearby Gare de Modane is a large railway station with a high-speed service (TGV) Paris - Chambéry - Turin - Milan. The resort offers 55 km (34 mi) of slopes, 21 slopes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 676
- Coordinates
- 45.229, 6.742
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 2265 m
Overview of Aussois
Aussois is the kind of village you find in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France. It counts about 676 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around sports and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 2,265 metres.
Things to do in Aussois
Sports in Aussois
(4)Aussois's sports entries include Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Aussois is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Aussois
(1)For water sports, expect Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Aussois.
Best time to visit Aussois
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Aussois are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Aussois that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aussois known for?
- Aussois, in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France, is best known for sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 676 residents.
- What can you do in Aussois?
- Recorded activities in Aussois include Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing, Snowboard and Water Skiing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Aussois?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Aussois located?
- Aussois is located in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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