Mountain and winter sports Rhônes-Alpes

At the Auberge de la Praille, it's not only at the table that we enjoy ourselves! In winter, take advantage of all the activities of the Nordic domain of La Praille - 53 km of marked and groomed cross-country ski trails in skating and alternative, 25 km of marked trails for snowshoeing, play area... - by renting your equipment directly at the Inn. Skis, sleds and snowshoes are waiting for you with all the advice of experts to enjoy yourself. In summer, you can rent bikes to ride the trails. On your return, you can enjoy a good meal at the Auberge.

At Alpe d'Huez, happiness is served on a platter. A high plateau that becomes, in every season, an immense playground for sports, leisure and relaxation activities in the best conditions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, Alpe d'Huez stretches out into the mountains to offer the world's largest ski area. 250 km of pistes with a 2,200 m vertical drop, 10,000 ha of snow, 840 of which are skiable, for incredible sensations. In addition to these numerous slopes, including the famous Sarenne piste (16 km, the longest black run in Europe, with over an hour of descent!) and the terrible Tunnel piste (crossing the mountain and leading to a vertical wall with 35% gradient!), the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski (5 resorts and 2 villages) offers numerous fun areas and an exceptional off-piste domain with almost 70 itineraries. In summer, the slopes get even bigger, offering mountain bikers 2,610 m of vertical drop. The 30 km Mégavalanche is the longest downhill run in the world! And Grande Galaxie VTT becomes the biggest mountain bike site in France. An impressive range of activities is on offer: swimming, climbing, fitness at the Palais des Sports, ice skating, golf, aerial sports such as paragliding, not forgetting one of the resort's emblematic sports: road cycling and the mythical 21 bends. Last but not least, the resort regularly hosts major events. Alpe d'Huez, an inexhaustible source of pleasure.

Carole Gauthier will take you on a snowshoe hike to her alpine chalet, where you'll enjoy a delicious Savoyard meal together. On the heights of Mieussy, the chalet offers breathtaking views of Pic Marcelly, Mont Blanc and Le Môle. At sunset, it's not unusual for the sky to set ablaze. Once you've warmed up, put on your snowshoes again and set off along a different path, under a starry sky. Don't forget your poles and mountain boots.

The Speed Dragoz is Les Carroz's rail tobogganing track, which offers some great thrills. Departing from the Kédeuze gondola, you can take your sled, alone or in pairs, through the forest to the starting point. Take in the scenery on the way up, and on the way down, everything speeds up! Gliding, bends, hair blowing in the wind, and perhaps the amused cries of your passenger. Laughter guaranteed at the finish! Put on your best smile, and a photo will immortalize this funny and convivial moment. You can also take to the track wearing a virtual reality helmet.

Megève-Raquettes is a travel agency based in Megève. They offer a snowshoe excursion specially designed for families with children. This easy snowshoe outing lets you enjoy nature with your children. A warm drink and snack are provided in a cosy yurt high above Megève. Children aged 6 to 15 are welcome. The outing lasts around 2.5 hours, from 9.45am to 12.15pm. The group is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Meet at 220 route du Planay in Le Planellet. Return to the same place. To get to the starting point, you can use your own vehicle or public transport. The free bus line number 2 runs every 20 minutes from Megève.

Our mountain guides represent the very essence of backcountry skiing and alpine touring expertise. Their daily immersion in the mountains gives them unrivalled mastery of the terrain, ensuring your safety and enjoyment on every descent. What's more, only these guides have the necessary accreditations to accompany you safely across the glaciers, whether on winter ski outings or summer alpine expeditions.

The Col de la Faucille in Mijoux is home to one of Europe's longest rail toboggan runs. This tourist attraction is a must for thrill-seekers. The track is over a kilometer long, with tight bends and gradients of up to 37%. Speed enthusiasts can enjoy the track in complete safety, while other visitors can have fun at their own pace. Children measuring 1.35 m and over can access the activity on their own, provided they have the permission of their parents or guardians. Children under 1m35 must be accompanied by an authorized adult or teenager. Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to take part in the activity, even if accompanied.

Located in the town of Bernin in France, Eskaléo offers mountaineering and climbing activities. They also offer canyoning and via ferrata in the Jura. Via ferrata in the Jura is a sport climbing activity in a natural environment, offering magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. Canyoning in the Jura is an aquatic activity, fun and refreshing, allowing you to descend the waterfalls of a river in the middle of nature. Via ferrata sites are located at Moirans-en-Montagne, Morez and Pic de l'Aigle. The canyoning sites are close to the towns of Saint-Claude and Foncine-le-Bas. All sites are located in the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park.

The Club Alpin Français de Vienne is a sports club. It offers a variety of mountain activities such as mountaineering, climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, ski touring, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, climbing school and adventure school. Licence renewals are also possible from this date. The club also offers personal insurance and a subscription to the federation's Montagne & Alpinisme magazine.

Venture into the vast off-piste territory of the "3 Vallées" with experienced guides. Dive into new adventures and explore hidden places for a unique and safe experience. Their Discovery range takes you on unusual adventures, to little-known places and unique experiences on group outings. The Privilege range, on the other hand, takes you on private outings with the best professionals. Absolutely brilliant!

The Loisirs Assis Évasion association enables disabled people and their families to enjoy year-round outdoor adventures in the heart of the Mont-Blanc region. In winter, enjoy sit-skiing with a wide choice of adapted equipment. In summer, go hiking with equipment such as the Cimgo or the Joëlette. Training courses are also available for accompanying and piloting the machines. Activities are available for all ages and all types of disability. What's more, you'll be supervised by experienced professionals.