Albertville ( French pronunciation: [albɛʁvil] ; Arpitan : Arbèrtvile ) is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France . It is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics and Paralympics . In 2018, the commune had a population of 19,214; its urban area had 39,780 inhabitants.
5-631: Léa Lemare (born 21 June 1996 in Albertville , France), is a French ski jumper and the 2013 National Champion. Lemare started ski jumping at the age of seven. From 2011 on she has represented France in the World Cup. In Lillehammer (3 December 2011), her first World Cup event, she placed 36th. In 2012, Lemare represented France at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck and placed 4th in
10-637: The Bauges , the Beaufortain and the beginning of the Vanoise . The modern city of Albertville was formed in 1836 by King Charles Albert of Sardinia , who merged the medieval town of Conflans, which had buildings dating to the 14th century, with the town of L'Hôpital. Since then, Albertville has fostered trade between France, Italy and Switzerland. Industries such as paper mills and hydroelectricity are found along its river. The 1992 Winter Olympics were organised in
15-472: The Savoie region, with Albertville hosting it. Some of the sports venues were later adapted for other uses. Some sports venues still remain, such as the ice rink , La halle de glace Olympique , designed by the architect Jacques Kalisz. Despite this, the town remains more industrial than touristic. In 2003, the town was labelled a " Town of Art and History ". Albertville station was put into service in 1879 by
20-693: The individual and 5th in the team ranking. In Courchevel (14 and 15 August 2013) Lemare won the mixed team bronze medal and placed 20th in the individual ranking. Albertville Albertville is one of two subprefectures of the Savoie department, alongside Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne . Albertville is situated on the river Arly , close to the confluence with the river Isère . Its altitude ranges from 345 to 2,037 metres (1,132 to 6,683 ft). Nearby mountains include: Belle Étoile, Dent de Cons , Négresse , Roche Pourrie , Mirantin, Pointe de la Grande Journée , Chaîne du Grand Arc. Nearby mountain ranges include
25-528: The individual ranking and 9th in the team ranking. In 2013, Lemare achieved her best World Cup result, placing 1st in Ljubno (16 February 2013), and at World Championships in Val di Fiemme (22 and 24 February 2013) Lemare placed 5th in the team ranking and 38th in the individual ranking. On the 2013 Summer Grand Prix circuit, Lemare achieved several top ten positions. In Hinterzarten (26 and 27 July 2013) she placed 9th in
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