DISCOVER OUR RESORTS THIS SUMMER: VALLOIRE (73450)
VALLOIRE GALIBIER, A SPORTY AND AUTHENTIC SUMMER
Located at the foot of Galibier in Maurienne, The resort village of Valloire offers plenty of activities in order to fully enjoy nature, mountains and fresh air
It is between two mountain passes made famous by cycling, the Telegraph and the Galibier, that you will find a charming village surrounded by majestic mountains. Located at an altitude of 1450m, we discover a village clinging to history preserving its cultural heritage, offering tourists a warm welcome and offering everyone a multitude of outdoor activities.
Summer in Valloire is obviously the famous competition of sculpture on straw and hay, impressive by their sizes and for the quality of realization executed by these artists coming from the four corners of France!
Key landscape in Valloire, each year the Col du Galibier attracts thousands of cyclists who come to climb the many bends of this emblematic pass which culminate at an altitude of 2642m. Crossing point between Savoy and Hautes-Alpes, you can go up there in a sport version or in a relax version equipped with electric assistance.
In addition, it offers all mountain lovers hiking trails and breathtaking views of the valleys.
Valloire on a bike
There is biking for everyone, ascent of the Col du Galibier, on an electric bike, by road bike or downhill from the 33km of slopes at the Crey du Quart Bike Park.
VALLOIRE, TWO WHEELS HEAVEN !
La Maurienne is the ultimate cycling region: the great prestige passes, Iseran, Madeleine, Galibier … are accessible from Valloire. Over the years, the Galibier has become the Grail of the Tour de France in the Alps, with many passages to its credit (nearly 33 since 1947). Structured accommodation for the reception of this specific clientele (garage, equipment for maintenance, stays for amateur cyclists), mornings reserved exclusively for the circulation of bicycles, charging stations for electric vehicles everything is done so that Valloire is a paradise for cyclists.
LE COL DU GALIBIER RESERVED FOR CYCLISTS !
On Thursdays July 23rd and August 20th, 2020, the road leading to the Col du Galibier will be closed to motor vehicles from Plan Lachat from 8h to 11h for a climb challenge. Cyclists from all over the country, amateurs, professionals, or simply curious to discover this emblematic pass, all will set off to reach the summit. With family, friends, solo and even by electric bike … The challenge is for everyone …!
FOR LOVERS OF STRONG SENSATIONS, GO TO THE BIKE PARK …
Accessible from the Crêt de la Brive cable car or the Lac de la Vieille chairlift, this playground, approved by the French Cycling Federation, includes 33 km of groomed trails and 11 marked trails. What satisfy the desires of the most athletic bikers as well as families.
Prices: From 45 € per day the rental of AE mountain bikes in the resort’s sports shops. From € 14 per day, ascent and descent by cable car.
Valloire by feet
Via ferrata, family hikes, hikes accompanied by llamas, Valloire offers a fabulous playground for hiking at all ages!
CLIMBING VIA-FERRATA
Climbing a via ferrata is like playing mountain goat in the cliffs in a secure way thanks to a system of rungs and cables hung on the mountainside. Valloire offers 2 Via-Ferrata, one more intended for children and parents who can climb the via ferrata of Poingt Ravier. For experts, the Via-Ferrata of Rocher Saint-Pierre will offer thrills with its walkways and suspension bridges.
Prices : From 39€/pers. including gears
Infos : Guides Office – 06 99 96 41 87 – bureaudesguidesvalloire@gmail.com
HIKING « TO GET BACK ON SHAPE»
Like in a postcard between Galibier, Aiguilles d ‘Arves and Crey Rond, you will find endless hiking trails. With 133km of slopes, you will discover magnificent places accessible to all. These trails will offer you a flora and fauna that you will not regret to discover and will invite all senses of yours to travel. Fabulous smells, breathtaking views, a soft and pleasant nature, you will appreciate the relaxation that the mountain brings you.
Each half-day half-day outings are offered at the start of the week, giving access to more engaging hikes reaching the altitude of 3000m at the end of the week. Find out …
Prices : From 32€/pers per day, picnic included.
Infos : Rando Montagne – http://rando-montagne-valloire.fr – 06 88 59 71 81 / 06 61 89 35 09
OUR FAVOURITE HIKE : THE 3 LAKES ET CERCES LAKE
An accessible, easy and family hike of 1.5 hours from Plan Lachat, from the foot of the Galibier, you will find yourself in front of breathtaking landscapes. A pleasant climb passing through the Rochilles camp, a military camp full of history and you will arrive on lakes ranging in color from turquoise to green. Plan a picnic to enjoy the day up there and wait for the sunset over the Aiguilles d’Arves …
MEET THE LAMAS OF GILLES !
Adorable and so nice, lamas are a great way to make children walk with a smile! An original and unforgettable alternative that will allow families to discover the mountain in a different way. 4 outings are offered by Gilles Tosca, guardian protector and passionate about these South American animals: half-day in the middle of the alpine pastures, a day-long with our friends the lamas to carry the breakage – homemade crust, as an aperitif storytelling in the yurt of the combe St Pierre for stories that make us travel very far or during gourmet evenings to discover under the stars local gastronomy.
Price : From 30 €/pers. per day
Infos : www.lamas-de-valloire.fr
Valloire, energise yourself
Ziplines to fly above the lakes, Catapult ’and Big Air Bag in a unique place, Mountain Kart on the slopes, everything is there to fill up on thrills.
THE NEW PUMPTRACK FOR ALL AGES
Located in the heart of the village, the new pumptrack welcomes everyone by bike, but also on trotinettes, roller skates or even skateboards, the pump-track is a set of 3 circuits of increasing difficulty (green-blue-red). Consisting of several consecutive bumps and raised turns, it allows everyone to play with the terrain to discover new sliding sensations without the need to pedal! The Valloire pumptrack is 240m of runs (60m of green, 84m of blue and 96m of red) with a common starting area, and 20m of dual line on two levels.
Open everyday from 9am to 9pm. Free of charge
Infos : www.valloire.net
ZIPLINES
Two ziplines allow you to fly in a fun way above the Lac de la Vieille at almost 2300m above sea level !
Prices : From 4€ per round
Infos : SEM Valloire – 04 79 59 03 90 et www.valloire.net
TAKE OFF WITH THE CATAPULT ’AND THE BIG AIR BAG
3, 2, 1 … your are off the air ! These 2 fun activities are open to children from 6 years old (or over 20 kg) Installed in a unique place, at the top of the cable car of the Brive, the Catapult ‘is part of the Sea space, which also includes a Big Air Bag.
Prices : From 8€ per jump for the Catapult’ + From 3,50€ the Big Air Bag with giant tubes.
LE MOUNTAIN KART, LOOKING FOR THRILLS ?
Hit the tracks of the Crey du Quart at high speed at the steering wheel of the Mountain Karts, equipped with a helmet, you will love the feeling of speed a few centimetres from the ground, especially in those magnificent landscapes. An activity reserved for the most intrepid !
Prices : From 10€
Infos : SEM Valloire – 04 79 59 03 90 et www.valloire.net
Valloire, the authenticity of a village
Local brewery, culinary specialties, outings in the mountain pastures … This summer, more than ever Valloire offers you to explore its heritage.
GALIBIER LOCAL BREWERY, THE HIGHEST TRADITIONAL BREWERY IN FRANCE
White, blonde, amber … Galibier craft beers are brewed here in Valloire, at an altitude of 1,430m, exclusively with water from the Clapière Glacier. The team brews modern, original and diverse beers. Proof of exceptional expertise, the brewery is frequently rewarded in national and international competitions. Direct sale, tasting at the Brasserie every day (except Sunday) from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Infos :06 26 23 83 24 ou 06 77 10 06 81
LOCAL GASTRONOMY, A TRUE BLISS !
In the various restaurants of Valloire you will find regional products and menus worked around seasonal products. The resort offers various tables to taste the legendary Fondue, Tartiflette or Raclette but also local specialties like diot de Valloire, this sausage, rustic at will, whose stuffing consists of pork, beef and vegetables is the emblematic dish of Valloire. It’s up to you to meet the different restaurateurs and discover their secrets!
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