Travel Guide Pralognan-La-Vanoise

For more than a century and a half, Pralognan-la-Vanoise has been a renowned French mountain destination and the cradle of mountaineering as well as the first winter sports resort. The creation of the Compagnie des Guides de Pralognan-la-Vanoise in 1881 and the installation of the cable car linking the village to Mont-Bochor (2,023m), which was then the fastest machine in the world, are among the milestones in its history. In 1982, Michel Vion, a native of Pralognan, won the title of world champion in the combined alpine skiing event, and in 1992, Pralognan hosted the curling events of the Albertville Olympic Games.Nestled in the mountains of Savoie, in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, the resort of Pralognan offers a majestic and unspoiled environment for mountain lovers. In winter, the family ski resort seduces visitors with the variety and wildness of its ski slopes, as well as the charm of its authentic village. In summer, Pralognan offers a multitude of hiking, climbing, mountaineering, trail and mountain bike trails to enjoy nature to the fullest, in the heart of the National Park.Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a historic destination for mountain lovers and a charming village with a unique personality. The inhabitants, deeply attached to their alpine culture, will welcome you with kindness all year long to make you discover their land and their passion for the mountain.