It is a part of Les Sybelles, one of the biggest ski areas in France and Europe.

It is also used regularly as the finish of cycle races including the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné.

[3] 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.

From this direction the climb is 18 km (11.2 mi) with a height gain of 1,095 m (3,593 ft).

[5] During winter season, a person can ski on the 55 km (34 mi) of runs, split across 33 different slopes.