Sports and leisure activities Alpes

Adapt its step to that of the mountain, enjoy nature in complicity with its horse, follow the trails to rediscover Haute-Savoie… No longer dream, the department is walking as well as on horseback and some loops take you to the high mountains in the country of Mont Blanc, in the Grand massif or to the Portes du Soleil, not to mention the splendid mouth of Léman-Chablais, that of the Avant or, closer to Annecy, on the Glières plateau: in all, it is about 1 500 kilometres of unspoilt trails waiting for the riders. Arrow routes for which the descriptive sheets have been published which are to be obtained from FREF 74, ATD, in tourist offices and in the cottages that host equestrian hikers.

The Cordon ski area includes 5 ski lifts and 10 runs over 11 km. The on-site French ski school will guide you through the beginner and advanced areas. 8 marked snowshoe trails are available free of charge. There's also sledging and dog sledding. Of course, these trails are also accessible in summer. The ski area is part of the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, which is always linked by ski-bus shuttle.

Besides its activities as manufacturer and importer of spare parts for gliders and gliders, this company is also a well-equipped ULM school. Possibility of baptism: tandem and ULM piloté. This base is located about kilometres south of Thonon, near Perrignier.

A highly professional paragliding school caters for beginners and experienced paragliders alike, offering courses to suit all levels. A warm welcome awaits you. During the winter season, the school also offers speed riding courses for experienced skiers. The guide office offers a wide range of other activities, including snowshoe trekking, ruisseling, ski touring, heli-skiing, ice climbing, caving, canyoning and more.

The International Ski School, accredited by the French Ministry of Sports, has 95 schools in France, Switzerland and Italy, offering ski, snowboard, skwal and Telemark lessons. Lessons, given by ENSA-trained instructors, are available from Sunday to Friday, mornings for skiing and afternoons for snowboarding, starting at the top of Le Signal. Private lessons, on or off piste, and private days with an instructor are also available.

With the mythical Col de la Colombière often visited by the Tour de France, Le Grand-Bornand is a paradise for sport cycling. The resort also has its freeride mountain bikers who swap their snow equipment for their downhill and speed bikes in summer. In summer, discover 8 itineraries (75 km of marked trails) at the top of the Rosay gondola, and 2 trails from the Châtelet chairlift! The Aravis ski pass is 200 km of slopes in 3 resorts. Possibility to learn or ride with a guide in the freeride area.

Thrills guaranteed! Created in 2009 by Haut-Savoyard Jean-François Michelin, Bun J Ride is the world's first bungee jumping site. By bike or on foot, alone or in tandem, you can launch yourself from a 28-metre-long springboard anchored in a cliff, for a 40-metre jump with free figures over the torrent. A second Bun J Ride site is open in Tignes during the winter season, offering jumps on snow. There's something for every thrill-seeker!

It is not common to combine contemporary art with ski resort! Flaine has been successful since its inception. This cultural centre welcomes throughout the year exhibitions of modern artists and each week offers a free visit of the station to discover a unique architecture and works of art signed by the largest: Picasso, Dubuffet, Vasarely…

A forerunner in Europe in the promotion of mountain biking as a new-generation sport, and a recognized leader in the field of mountain biking, Les Gets boasts a Bikepark covering 128 km of marked trails. This area includes zones suitable for families as well as more adventurous riders. Access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area offers the opportunity to enjoy downhill mountain biking on 650 km of marked trails, catering for a varied public ranging from enthusiasts to families.

A privileged setting with a breathtaking view of the valley and the Chablais massif! In this Geopark of the Chablais, mountains often rhyme with lake and pure water. So, we take advantage of it to relax in this mountain lake where, in summer, the average temperature of the water can reach 22°C! To rent on the spot: chair, meridian and parasol. At your disposal: water slide, beach volleyball and multi-sports field. Inflatable water park and kidspark on a part of the lake.

Professionals who know the Portes du Soleil area inside out and can help you discover its magnificent panorama, on foot, on skis or on mountain bikes. Ulrika and Jean-Luc Tamanini, two guides specialized in medium and high mountains, offer descents of torrents by climbing, ski touring... These experienced guides also organize guided hikes, mountaineering, freeride (skiing, mountain biking), canyoning, hydro-speed, via ferrata and many other mountain sports activities. Try it at least once, depending on your level!

Whatever your level, you will find the best advice to practice this sport or leisure activity from these passionate people who have been in place for over 10 years. Bike rental for all uses - road, trail, nature - and even electric mountain bikes to make your outings more fun. Descending the Semnoz, hiking in the Bauges or through the Crosagny pond: from small to large, there is something for everyone. Moreover, the Maison du vélo offers training courses for young people, from training to competition, and organizes raids over several days.

In the Pays and Fier country, fishing enthusiasts will be delighted. 200 kilometres of rivers and streams, specific routes require only to be travelled, and why not with a fishing guide. The Chéran has an interesting topographical diversity thanks to the width of its bed and the banks often cleared for easier fishing by walking in the water. The water plans of the Pérouses, former gravel pits, are pike, tanches, preserved and carp. The youngest will be able to discover their first sensations of fishermen in complete safety.

A unique panorama! Created in 1964, the oldest mountain golf course was designed by the former British champion Henry Cotton. Overlooking the charming village of Megevan, the Mont-d'Arbois golf course is a gently sloping course, in the middle of spruces, rowan trees, birches and other larches. Its prestigious clientele gives it a special aura and it is the regular venue for many competitions, including the unusual Winter Golf Cup, which takes place... on snow! After the course, you can eat at the club-house which offers a short but varied menu.

The large sports park of Morzine is a major point of action: There is an aquatic area entirely rebuilt inside (sports pool, learning pool, paddling pool, spa area), tennis (10 short), climbing wall and equestrian centre. And if in this summer heat, the winter atmosphere is missing, the ice skates at the ice rink every afternoon from to and Tuesday and Thursday evening from 21 am to 23 pm.

The favorite outing for families! Close to Annecy, on the shores of the lake, this nature base has the good taste to be open every day and to propose numerous activities. Every year, adventurers discover new routes in the trees, with different difficulties often renewed, always well secured by a team of real professionals. Don't miss the Forest of Senses, the treasure hunt, or the orientation course. Sensations to experience and share with your family or group.

In the Alpe, there's skiing, the mountain bike, but not that… To vary the pleasures in winter and summer, direction the Palais des Sports and Congress at the wide opening hours and numerous possibilities. In a space perfectly designed for a variety of disciplines, we come by couple or family to enjoy the swimming pool (indoor and outdoor) or the rink. Depending on the season schedule, you can still practice aquagym, fitness, archery, compressed air, climbing, tennis, squash, basketball, table tennis, roller, beach volley… and many other sports. Regularly, animations for all ages, without missing ice games at the rink. Finally, the Palais des Sports and Congress is also a wonderful space, fully equipped, to organize meetings, seminars, seminars and other events. 

Espace Moto Neige is simply the largest snowmobile park in the Alps and a team of professionals who will take you on a day and evening discovery of the most beautiful landscapes of Alpe d'Huez with a ride to the summits at 2,500 m altitude. For your comfort, the bikes are equipped with heated seats and handles and foot warmers for the driver and passenger. Equipped with a full-face helmet, you can ride alone or with a partner to the great outdoors. A trip to share with friends, magical and unforgettable moments.

A renowned dance centre in Chambéry and the surrounding area since 1988. Serge and Solange offer courses for beginners as well as highly confirmed rock dance, salsa, Argentinean tango, salon dances but also lindy hop, cha… Class courses, courses throughout the year in rock or salsa, slow waltz… and famous Friday night training evenings (for 5 €) where you will put your lessons and the steps of dance into practice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean premises in an environment where you're going to melt the shirt. We appreciate the age of 16 to 80 years.

The beauty and variety of the landscapes of Savoie and the Mont-Blanc massif are characterized by a wide range of gradients. As a result, the difficulty levels of the cycle touring routes encountered by cycling enthusiasts are just as varied. If the great Alpine passes of the Tour de France are still the stuff of dreams, the kilometers of véloroute, some sections of which are part of the famous "Léman-Méditerranée", are a hit with everyone. The region offers an increasingly varied range of cycling activities for all levels.

At Montagnes d'Ubaye, there is something for all tastes, all ages and all budgets, in all seasons, with many activities in the respect of the environment. Let's remember that Montagnes d'Ubaye, headed by the friendly Renaud, a qualified and passionate mountain guide, is a local agency specialized in hiking, trekking and nature activities in the magnificent surroundings of the Ubaye valley, the Southern Alps and the Mercantour National Park.

Nunayak caters to both thrill-seekers, offering activities on the dizzying heights and tumultuous rivers of the Haut-Giffre, and to families looking for calm and wide open spaces. Nunayak's advantage is that it adapts to its public. Indeed, families, communities or even disabled people benefit from a professional supervision. Discover white water rafting, hydrospeed or canyoning! Via ferrata and electric scooter are also on the program.

This structure, created by Bernard Vissoud, a mountain attendant and a graduate in viticulture and wine-growing, offers us the opportunity to discover the Savoyard vineyard through a wide range of conviviality. In particular, we recommend an evening'on the ground'for a tasting of all the treasures, some rare, of our vineyards. An original exit from friends, leading us to discover the landscapes, history and best wines of the region to the people of the country.

You can't leave Annecy without climbing Mont Veyrier! It's one of the most popular mountains with locals and tourists alike, for its superb views of the lake, surrounding mountains and town. Once you've parked at the Col du Pré Vernet, follow the signs for Mont Veyrier/Mont Baron. You'll start with a steep 40-minute ascent before reaching the top of the cliffs and taking in the view! The descent is via the same route. To prolong the pleasure, continue on to Mont Baron. You can start the hike from Petit Port.

When kids want to have fun and parents want to relax (or get caught up in the game), mini-golf is the place to be! In a delightful setting overlooking the mountains, you and your family can enjoy a challenging round of mini-golf. Clubs can be collected and returned at the Club House restaurant. Good to know: you can reserve your course online and make it your own.

Nestled in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, Mush' and Co immerses you in the captivating world of sled dogs, offering both winter and summer activities for your year-round entertainment. In summer, you can visit the kennels and cuddle the dogs. During the winter months, you can take advantage of the enchanting scenery by booking baptisms, suitable for both sportsmen and families. What's more, you can venture into experiences such as cani-raquettes or discovery excursions.

The Comité Départemental d'Équitation des Hautes-Alpes is an organization dedicated to horse riding in the Hautes-Alpes département. Chaired by Gérard NICOLAS, the CDE offers a range of riding-related activities and services.

In winter, it will be a question of taking sleigh rides pulled by a horse. In summer we go for a walk, hikes and horseback riding initiation with horses and ponies.

Two ways to discover the Peisey-Vallandry valley bottom, its wild nature, its fabulous panoramas... and all this at the quiet pace of the horse's pace at the gates of the Vanoise National Park. Activities also take place very often, especially during school holidays. All you have to do is read the programme at the tourist office.

Yves Vincent is a chef, crowned by 3 Forks in Michelin. He proposes to come cook home, for dinner in love or for a family meal. He takes care of everything, purchases to prepare meals, set the table and service with his hotel master and makes the dishes, cleans the kitchen. Weddings, cocktails, business events or private individuals, it responds with a great deal of demand and dependability. Cooking courses also in his studio for up to 19 people, which end with tastings and bring you the prepared dish (courses from October to June, Tuesday from 17 am to pm).

Chambéry Savoie Handball is regularly engaged in a maximum of official competitions, so many opportunities to encourage the club in its Den den: France Championship, France Cup, League Cup, League of Champions… A plethora of French and foreign international groups make up the strength, guarantees guaranteed show, and a beautiful atmosphere during the matches. Training has always been at the heart of sport policy; it was thanks to her that the club was able to mount progressively at the top of the poster. Today, more than one third of the pro-active workforce is made up of players from the training centre. A great success. Beyond the athlete, Chambéry Savoie Handball has now become one of the major flags of the countries of Savoy. To us, Chambériens, Savoy, to support them in our turn, and to help them get to the summit lasting!

Recognizable by its modern, aesthetic design, which harmoniously blends the warmth of wood and the transparency of glass, the Cristal is a fun center appreciated by all. Ideally located, it offers a full range of sports and leisure activities, as well as a welcoming and intimate wellness area, perfect for relaxing after a day in the great outdoors. Inside, you'll find two saunas, three whirlpool baths (one outdoor), a hammam, sensory showers, a cold bath and a relaxation room with herbal tea room.

In the heart of the Giffre Valley, starting from the typical village of Samoëns, come and exceed your limits and face the sublime summits of the Haut-Giffre. The UTHG is the sporting event of the year not to be missed in the valley. If the ultra-trail is primarily aimed at great sportsmen with a good experience of the mountain (here, 127 km and 9 150 m of difference in altitude), the UTHG is also open to beginners with a 9 km course, allowing to discover the activity and its exceptional atmosphere.

Welcome to tomorrow's world with Segreen and its Gyropode Gyropode. A means of single-single electric displacement. To move to the business or city, to go to work, to walk, to go shopping, all over the short distance, this self-balanced gyropode is the means of locomotion of the future. Electric bikes are available. For leisure, guided walks along the shores of the lake or on the cross-country ski slopes of the. Before the walk, a 15 minute training to take the device manually. A helmet is provided. Surprenant, convivial, this gyropode is the foot!

Summer and winter alike, whether on the trails or slopes of the Super Morzine and Lindarets ski areas, the Rustine mountain biking school offers courses and supervises rides with state-certified guides. You can sign up for an original mountain bike tour on snow, offering three different routes. Every Sunday evening, a free introduction to mountain biking on snow is offered on the Crot piste. In summer, take part in the "Discovery", "Free Ride" or "Portes du Soleil" tours, and enjoy 30 km of downhill action!

The Cheval de Feug is part of the Savoyard heritage, since the breeding farm of driving horses has been passed on from father to son for... 7 generations. This Savoyard farm welcomes visitors to discover the pleasure of combining a ride in a horse-drawn carriage with the discovery of sites with a view of Mont Blanc, and the visit of the farm. Very convivial, the horseback ride in the mountain pastures for an unforgettable evening around a good meal, in the atypical frame of a rustic restaurant of altitude. A large list of services around the horse.

Since 2001, Fred and Ghislaine, a couple of passionate mountain guides, have been offering private ski lessons, as well as lessons in climbing, mountaineering, water trekking and even snowshoeing. Their professionalism, combined with their human qualities and mountain ethic, make them ideal guides. Whether you're looking for a waterfall descent in the Balme canyon, a via ferrata in Passy, a ski tour in the Aravis mountains, or of course the inevitable Vallée Blanche descent on skis or mountaineering.

Husky Safari proposes an original activity: the conduct of dog sleds. Like a trapper, go to discover the snowy trails where wild nature reveals its most primary beauty. In the forest, in the middle of the fir, it will be you who will lead the reins and lead the entraînés trained by icy temperatures. Departure takes place from the nearby hamlet of Plantin, but shuttles are available from La Tania.

Creativity and artistic talents are put to good use at the art workshops organized in St Martin de Belleville. Painting on yourself, wood, mosaics, watercolours, epoxy resin jewelry, dream catchers... the activities are fun and varied. Morning outdoor watercolor workshops are open to amateurs and experienced artists alike, and budding painters from age 7 upwards can also take part. An original way to discover the mountains, it's also an opportunity to take home a personalized souvenir of your stay.

An extraordinary adventure! Lake Montriond is the^3rd largest lake in Haute-Savoie, after Lake Geneva and Lake Annecy. At an altitude of 1,064 meters, it is 1,320 meters long and 235 meters wide at its widest point and 19 meters deep! Once the ice has formed, you can learn about this activity, surrounded by the best professionals. You can then observe the spectacle of bubbles and water at 2°C. Prices include security on the site, provided by an instructor with a state certificate, supervision, equipment (dry suit, anti-ice regulator...), and insurance.

A high mountain guide, Grégory Coubat offers you ski, hiking, off-piste outings and mountaineering activities throughout Maurienne and beyond. At Norma, it invites you to start climbing ice climbing. With caps, reel, rope and crampons, you follow two by two the guide, which prepared you the ground. Formulas for experienced climbers are also possible.

Located in the heart of the village of Les Houches, next to the slopes of Tourchet, the outdoor skating rink of the village faces the Mont Blanc. It is a real pleasure to skate in the middle of such beautiful landscapes... and at the end of the day, you can even admire the changing colors, sometimes pink, sometimes blue, that illuminate the mountain. During the school vacations, it comes alive with music for the pleasure of young holidaymakers in a frosty night. Young children will be lent playful penguins on skates to learn how to balance on ice.

Since 2000 this professional guide, which operates in Rhône-Alpes but also abroad (Sweden), takes you fishing on Lake Bourget. You depart from the Embarcadère Bridge, north of the water plan. Richard offers fishing days and stays at the request from two days to one week looking after your reception (accommodation in bed and breakfast). Conviviality, beautiful spots and beautiful fishing facilities!

During the summer season, Flaine welcomes its visitors with the intention of offering them a revitalizing experience. A range of free activities is available, including big air bag, tennis, archery, fitness, bouncy castle, classical music concerts and guided tours of the resort. In collaboration with external partners, the tourist office also offers a wide range of activities throughout the summer, including caving, via ferrata, paragliding, golf, canyoning and more.

As part of the Portes du Soleil area, Châtel's connection to the Swiss ski area is fairly easy. The Châtel ski area itself offers 41 lifts opening onto 45 pistes located between 1200 and 2200m. Two snowparks will delight freestyle enthusiasts. The free shuttles, for all and even in the evening, allow easy access to the slopes. 60 km of Nordic slopes linked with the resorts of La Chapelle and Abondance, sledging, ski joëring and pedestrian-snowshoe circuits including two educational trails.

In the middle of the mountain, the resort of Châtel has many assets to make the most of its days, from the discovery of the village and its pastoral activity to the multiple sports activities. By car, on foot or by mountain bike, all means are good to visit the mountain pastures and cross-border villages. Mountain biking is king with an impressive number of routes and access to the Portes du Soleil domain. Tennis, swimming pool, horse riding, paragliding, climbing, white water sports, not forgetting the compact 6-hole golf course (and 18-hole mini-golf course) at the Loy leisure centre.

Mountain bike fan? Les Gets is home to Europe's biggest bike park, with over 128 km of marked trails for all levels, accessible by 3 lifts (Mountain Bike World Cup 2023). This incredible open-air leisure site offers many other activities, such as hiking to discover the peaks. It's also the perfect place to discover cani-rando. For more information, visit the tourist office. Some of Les Gets' ski lifts operate in summer, making it easy to set off on walks, hikes or mountain bike rides.

Pelvoux-Vallouise is a pleasant village resort at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park. 6 lifts including 2 chairlifts, a vertical drop of 1,050 m, 18 runs including 1 lit for night skiing and 1 snowpark. Off-piste itineraries for experienced skiers and an ARVA/Park area, several ski touring spots, a toboggan run and a natural ice rink. The Vallouise cross-country ski area offers over 35 km of marked and groomed trails, stretching between several villages and along the Onde, Gyr and Gyronde torrents.

Polemik Park is the perfect place for you. The Ski ski resort and the Polemik association have been available for six years as a snow and an boardercross, accessible to all. Come and refine, discover the sense of freestyle or simply enjoy the right mood. Many modules are available, and a recreational area including music, picnic tables and barbecues has been set up.

Located in the bed of the Durance, on the municipalities of Curbans and La, this artificial lake was bottled in 1975 by EDF. The water plan is also fed by the water from the leak canal of the electricity production plant which flows into upstream. A 17-metre dam, used to regulate the waters of the Sisteron canal, was built downstream. You can stay in one of the two campsites on the East Bank, on the side of Cubans. Fishing is permitted in certain sectors (see conditions), like canoeing and bathing. Côté la Saulce, its west bank, consists of a relatively steep land dike. During migration in April-May and August-September, many naturist settled and observed birds with long views. The north bank has a relatively quiet plateau.