Where to practice an individual sport Vanoise

Exploring the majesty of the mountains along hiking trails is an incomparable joy! Equip yourself with sturdy shoes and a detailed map, and embark on an adventure along the trails. The vastness of the La Plagne ski area offers a variety of routes to suit all levels, from families to sports enthusiasts. A trail guide is available from the tourist office for a fee. Take time to contemplate nature, the panorama from the summit, and the sight of a marmot along the way.

The Vallée des Avals in Courchevel Moriond offers a pleasant family stroll, with a natural site designed for visitors looking for an ideal spot for a picnic or a stroll. The cool forest, torrent and sunny lawns make this short hike very attractive. On the way back, the chalet-buvette serves crêpes or organic specialties, and activity options include canoeing, via ferrata, fishing or forest adventure courses.

Since 1994, the H2o Sport Landry Center has distinguished itself as the preferred choice for outdoor activities in Savoie, benefiting from recognized expertise in whitewater and mountain sports. With four strategically located bases in the region, including the Isère River in Landry and the Doron de Bozel in Moutiers, as well as a variety of options such as E-Mountain Scoot, E-Bike and Deval Bike in Vallandry, H2o offers adventures to suit everyone. This diversity guarantees memorable outdoor experiences for all adventure enthusiasts.

Why not swap the beaches for the peaks and try a golf course in the mountains? In Savoie, the Tignes golf course offers an exceptional setting at an altitude of 2,100 meters, with breathtaking views of Lac de Tignes and the Grande Motte glacier. Nicknamed the "marmot course", it offers a playful challenge with its numerous burrows along the fairways. What's more, the Tignes golf course features a unique aerial competition, where golfers have to take their ball over 420 meters to reach the green 270 meters above the course.

Explore the mountain in a different way by following its many hiking trails, such as the Seven Chapels circuit or the Malpasset gorges. Spend a night in a refuge to admire the sunset and sunrise, offering magnificent panoramic views from the heights. With two-thirds of its territory located in the Vanoise National Park, this region offers a multitude of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, via ferrata, ski mountaineering and mountain biking. Guides are available for outings tailored to your preferences.

The municipal swimming pool of Pralognan-la-Vanoise, a village in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, is open in season, allowing holidaymakers and visitors to vary their leisure activities during their stay. This swimming pool has a 25-metre pool, a paddling pool, a play area and a slide. Swimming lessons are possible, as well as aquagym sessions on reservation and with supplement. Something to please the whole family.

La Bessannaise is the ideal place for a fun-filled vacation, summer or winter, in the beautiful Bessans valley. You can enjoy a wide range of activities supervised by instructors: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and biathlon in winter, and hiking and trekking in summer. The resort offers full-board accommodation, including meals, access to activities and balneo/fitness areas, as well as supervised courses. With daily entertainment, your stay at La Bessannaise will meet all your expectations, whether for a weekend or a longer stay.

Nestled in the heart of Savoie, in a shady spruce forest bordering a wild river, and close to the Vanoise National Park, the adventure park is one of the largest in the Tarentaise valley. It offers a variety of courses for all levels and ages, in a remarkable natural environment surrounded by lush vegetation. Our commitment to safety is exemplary, with the use of new equipment that undergoes regular checks.

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.

On the enchanting Ritort plateau, where the famous Beaufort cheese comes to life, immerse yourself in a unique spectacle. You might come across the peaceful tarines, accompanied by the cheerful tinkling of cowbells, while curious marmots observe the world around them. Explore the peaks and let yourself be intoxicated by the tranquil surroundings. Once a haunt of salt merchants, this area is renowned for its exceptional Beaufort cheese, made with precious alpine milk. At a higher altitude, a sparkling lake awaits you.

Akroparc offers different courses, each with its own challenges, including suspension bridges, zip lines, nets and a variety of obstacles that allow you to move from tree to tree. Each circuit is designed to deliver a hefty dose of adrenaline, with state-of-the-art safety equipment and qualified instructors looking after every participant. Akroparc also offers ancillary activities such as water games and picnic areas.

If you're looking for a fun experience, immerse yourself in the thrilling world of downhill mountain biking. Dozens of kilometers of groomed trails are available, suitable for all levels. From the simplest level, the green trail, to the most difficult, the black trail, you'll be spoilt for choice. You can also try water jumping, where the bike and rider land in the lake. For an effortless way up, the Tovière aeroski and Grande Motte funicular lifts are available. Unforgettable memories guaranteed.

The Aiguille de la Grande Sassière, at 3,747 meters, is the highest ascent on foot in France, especially during the summer months, preferably August. However, this hike requires adequate preparation, as it includes a positive vertical drop of 1,600 meters over a total distance of 11 km. It's crucial to check the conditions before embarking on the adventure, and to be in good physical condition to face this challenge.

A network of exceptional mountain bike trails offers routes to suit all levels, from the green trail, ideal for beginners, to the black trail, reserved for experts. The kilometre-long green trail is specially designed, offering gentle descents and magnificent panoramic views. Lifts make it easy to climb to the top, although some may prefer to pedal up the slopes. Itineraries such as the 7 chapels route allow you to discover the surrounding heritage.

Discover four courses adapted to all levels, whether you're young or old, from the age of 4. The park offers a variety of thirty workshops with different levels of difficulty, allowing everyone to take on personalized challenges. By jumping from tree to tree, participants can experience intense moments. Nestled in the Domaine de la Plagne, this adventure course is surrounded by two-hundred-year-old trees and majestic alpine massifs. A perfect opportunity to create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Courchevel is not only shown on glossy paper. It is also a real resort in the heart of the mountain, an exciting natural environment that Yann Couillard, a mountain Attendant, offers us to discover. In his company, the fauna and flora can be found in a safe and safe way on hiking paths adapted to our level. As the ambassador of the Vanoise Park, he offers us a moment of pure happiness with the observation of ibex, marmots, but also with a passion for pastoralism. In winter, we take a Canadian trapper and we learn all the secrets of the snowy mantle. Another way, smart, to discover the mountain.

Through woods and pastures, with wide paths and steep gradients, this route will delight thrill-seekers. It offers an exploration of the alpine pastures of the Vallée des Avals, beginning with a sustained ascent along a forest path to the Col de la Plata. Further on, a path leads to the Grand Plan refuge, ending on a forest track. This picturesque itinerary allows you to enjoy the whistling of the marmots. The starting point, at an altitude of 1,724 meters, is the Granges parking lot in Courchevel 1650.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Golf Club de Courchevel, a veritable challenge nestled at an altitude of 2,000 meters in the heart of majestic mountains. With a nine-hole course spanning 1,400 meters, this jewel offers a technical challenge for golf enthusiasts in search of adventure. The nine par 3 holes, all FFG-approved, promise a unique experience to hone your game. Open from late June to October, the course invites you to take part in the competitions organized every weekend to meet the challenge of this exceptional golf course.