Domaine Skiable LA ROSIERE - ESPACE SAN BERNARDO

What Domaine Skiable LA ROSIERE - ESPACE SAN BERNARDO does

Domaine Skiable de La Rosière (DSR) operates the French portion of the cross-border Espace San Bernardo ski area, linking La Rosière (Savoie, France) with La Thuile in Italy's Val d'Aoste via a unified lift pass system. The company is structured as a privately held SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with €2,000,000 of registered capital, headquartered in Montvalezan, France, and is led by Director Jean Regaldo. The business has transitioned from a winter-only ski operation into a year-round outdoor destination; in addition to traditional ski lift access passes, DSR sells multi-activity X-PERIENCES summer bundles (€60/€90/€175) combining lifts with Gravity Kart, e-Trott, and golf, and operates a 9-hole golf course at 2,000m altitude (marketed as the highest 9-hole in Europe), 104 km of mountain bike trails, and the PARADiS mountain bistro. The core technology stack is a rechargeable ISO-chip Keycard platform (sold at €2, with free disposables) that validates access at ski gates and activity stations, complemented by the Espace San Bernardo mobile app (iOS/Android, launched 2024) offering live webcams, weather, 3D trail maps, GPS location sharing, and direct e-commerce. Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer channels — on-site ticket offices at La Rosière Centre and Les Eucherts, the larosiere.ski e-commerce platform (PayZen/Lyra payment processing), self-service recharging terminals, the mobile app, and partner accommodation collection points — serving outdoor adventure tourists, families, mountain bikers, and dedicated ski pass holders. Distribution is supported by ANCV Connect holiday voucher acceptance, MMA IARD-insured professional operations, and partnerships with local tourism providers.

Name

Domaine Skiable LA ROSIERE - ESPACE SAN BERNARDO

Legal name

Domaine Skiable de La Rosière (DSR)

Website

https://larosiere.ski

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Privately held French SAS operating the La Rosière portion of the cross-border France–Italy Espace San Bernardo ski domain, running year-round winter skiing and summer activities (mountain biking, golf, Gravity Kart, e-Trott) for outdoor tourists and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Ski Resort

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

Keywords

• Alpine ski resort
• Ski lift passes
• Mountain resort services
• Multi-activity passes
• Summer outdoor activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Montvalezan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ski Lift Passes: Core revenue from lift tickets sold for durations ranging from single rides to multi-day and season passes. Passes available for La Rosière (France-only) or full Espace San Bernardo (France/Italy). Pricing varies by age category (adult, child, senior).
2. X-PERIENCES Summer Passes: Bundled multi-activity passes combining ski lifts with adventure activities. Three tiers: SUMMER (€60), SUMMER+ (€90), and SUMMER PREMIUM (€175), all valid for 7 consecutive days with varying inclusions.
3. Activity Fees: Direct sales of Gravity Kart, e-Trott (electric scooter), and golf green fees as standalone activities or bundled in X-PERIENCES passes. Golf operates June 20 – September 6, 2026.
4. Keycard Sales: Sale of reusable Keycard supports (€2.00 for rechargeable cards; disposable cards provided free). Revenue is modest per unit but supports the pass infrastructure.
5. Insurance (Carré Neige): Mountain rescue and ski insurance offered alongside pass purchases, covering search, rescue, transport, medical care, repatriation, and partial refund of unused ski lessons and passes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domaine Skiable La Rosière operates the cross-border Espace San Bernardo ski area linking La Rosière (France) with La Thuile (Italy), selling ski lift passes (single ascent to season passes) via a rechargeable Keycard system, and bundling summer activities (Gravity Kart, e-Trott, Golf, Bike Park) into three X-PERIENCES SUMMER multi-activity passes priced from €60 to €175. The resort is positioned as a year-round mountain destination anchored by 104 km of mountain bike trails, a 9-hole golf course at 2,000m, and a mobile app that integrates pass purchase, real-time weather, webcams, GPS tracking, and emergency services.

Product overview

Domaine Skiable La Rosière operates the cross-border Espace San Bernardo ski area spanning France and Italy. The product portfolio centers on ski lift access (Titres de Transport / Keycard-based passes) complemented by a growing summer outdoor offering anchored by three X-PERIENCES SUMMER multi-activity passes (Standard, +, Premium) that bundle ski lift access with Gravity Kart, e-Trott, and golf. The Keycard platform is the unified carrier for all passes and activities. Supporting digital infrastructure includes the Espace San Bernardo mobile app (iOS/Android) for pass purchase/recharge, live webcams, weather data, and 3D trail maps. Summer activities include mountain biking (Bike Park with 104 km of trails across France-Italy), a 9-hole golf course at 2,000m altitude, Gravity Kart, e-Trott, and hiking. Ancillary services include ski lockers, Carré Neige insurance, and the PARADiS mountain bistro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X-PERIENCES Summer: Multi-activity summer pass combining ski lift access with Gravity Kart, e-Trott, and golf activities.
• PARADiS
• Bike Park La Rosière

Products and services

• Ski Lift Passes (Titres de Transport) Core ski lift access tickets sold for durations ranging from single ascent and half-day to multi-day and season passes. From 2 consecutive days, passes automatically cover the full cross-border Espace San Bernardo (France/Italy) at La Rosière Centre and Les Eucherts. Pricing varies by age category (adult, child, senior) and is dispensed via the rechargeable Keycard.
• X-PERIENCES SUMMER Multi-Activity Pass Multi-activity summer pass sold in three tiers (SUMMER €60, SUMMER+ €90, SUMMER PREMIUM €175) valid for 7 consecutive days. Bundles ski lift access on La Rosière domain with Gravity Kart descents, e-Trott courses, and golf green fees/initiation. Targets families and outdoor adventure tourists seeking one-payment multi-activity access.
• Gravity Kart Gravity-powered karting activity where participants descend the mountain slope on a gravity-fed kart, using the ski lifts for ascent. Includes safety briefing and waiver requirement. Available standalone or bundled within X-PERIENCES SUMMER passes.
• e-Trott (Electric All-Terrain Scooter) Electric all-terrain scooter activity introduced summer 2026, giving guests a novel way to explore designated mountain trails. Included in X-PERIENCES SUMMER passes and offered as a standalone activity.
• Bike Park La Rosière Mountain biking area with 104 km of trails and 12 downhill (DH), cross-country (VTT), and electric mountain bike (VTT-AE) routes, including a cross-border trail connecting La Rosière to La Thuile, Italy. Trails are lift-accessed via the Roches Noires and Les Eucherts chairlifts, with e-MTB charging stations at the Golf Clubhouse, Tourist Office, and Place des Eucherts.
• Golf de La Rosière 9-hole golf course at 1,850–2,000m altitude, positioned as the highest 9-hole course in Europe, FFGolf-labelled with index 0, offering panoramic views of Haute-Tarentaise. Includes practice areas and the PARADiS clubhouse. Open June 20 to September 6, 2026. Green fees sold standalone or bundled in X-PERIENCES SUMMER PREMIUM.
• Keycard (Carte à Puce) Reusable contactless smart card with a 22-digit ISO chip that stores ski passes and activity tickets. Sold as rechargeable (€2.00, with 1-year chip warranty) or free disposable versions. Enables gate access via ski lifts and activity tracking for multi-activity passes; supports online recharging and automatic activation at lift gates.
• Carré Neige Mountain Rescue Insurance Optional mountain rescue and skiing insurance offered alongside pass purchases, covering search, rescue, transport, medical care, repatriation costs, and partial refund of unused ski passes and lessons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 chairlifts serve the summer domain; Bike Park operates from 08:00-18:00 with 8+ named tracks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• La Thuile (Domaine Skiable de La Thuile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Espace San Bernardo is a joint Franco-Italian ski domain linking La Rosière (France) with La Thuile (Val d'Aoste, Italy). The linked domain creates a cross-border ski area where a single pass provides access to both sides, shared lift infrastructure, coordinated operating schedules, and unified safety protocols. This partnership is central to the resort's competitive positioning.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Val d'Isère: Premium French Alpine ski resort linked with Tignes to form Espace Killy, operated under the STVI / Compagnie des Alpes structure. Same target customer segment (international skiers, families) and overlapping summer activity strategy.
• Paradiski (Les Arcs + La Plagne): The world's second-largest linked ski area, situated immediately adjacent to La Rosière. Operates a similar lift-served Alpine ski model and competes directly for the same international tourist base visiting the Tarentaise valley.
• Cervinia / Matterhorn Ski Paradise (Cervino Spa): Italian ski area operating a comparable cross-border linked domain with Zermatt (Switzerland). Highly comparable in structure — cross-border Franco/Italo-Swiss ski partnership, single-pass access across two countries, year-round operation with summer activities.
• Les 2 Alpes: Major French Alpine ski resort operating both winter skiing and summer glacier skiing, with a similar pivot toward year-round mountain activities. Competes for the same family and international tourist market segment.
• Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise: Small independent French Alpine ski resort also located in the Haute-Tarentaise, near La Rosière. Operates a similar scale lift-served ski business with growing summer activity offering, targeting similar family and adventure tourist segments.
• La Thuile (Domaine Skiable de La Thuile): Italian ski area that forms the cross-border partner of La Rosière within the Espace San Bernardo domain. Operates the same linked lift-served ski model on the Italian side, sharing a single pass and coordinated operations with La Rosière.
• Tignes: Major French Alpine ski resort also operated within the Compagnie des Alpes network, offering year-round skiing and summer activities on a similar business model. Direct competitor for the same Tarentaise / Haute-Tarentaise tourist market.

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie des Alpes (CDA): France's largest ski-area operator, controlling major French Alpine domains including Paradiski (Les Arcs + La Plagne — La Rosière's immediate larger neighbor), Tignes, and others. CDA is the dominant incumbent whose scale and capital base La Rosière must compete against for tourist mind-share and investment capacity.
• Grand Massif (Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval): Large linked French Alpine ski domain with similar mid-altitude positioning and family-friendly positioning. Operates with comparable four-season strategy and competes in the broader French family ski market alongside La Rosière.
• Les 3 Vallées (Méribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens): The world's largest linked ski area, representing the upper bound of the French ski market with massive scale, premium positioning, and substantial marketing budgets. Competes for high-end international tourists who might otherwise consider La Rosière.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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