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Tour des Glaciers de la VanoiseArticle ExperienceImagine blue skies clinging to towering mountains, rivers meandering from peaks to valleys, and glaciers with eternal snows. In this idyllic setting,... -
Biathlon-ski roue : découverte et initiationArticle ExperienceQuand on pense à Bessans, un plateau d’altitude niché en Savoie, on imagine l’hiver avec les raquettes et le ski nordique. Pourtant, ce village offre aussi des activités estivales uniques, dont le... -
Randonnée itinérante : Tour de la Roche d'ÉtacheArticle ExperienceDans un monde où l'agitation de la vie quotidienne peut parfois étouffer l'âme, il est des endroits où la nature se fait refuge et le silence devient le plus beau des trésors. Le Tour de la Roche d... -
Mountaineering: the ascent of pointe francesettiArticle ExperienceLocated at the bottom of a valley, Bonneval sur Arc is an emblematic destination for mountain lovers. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for mountaineering, this region is a majestic showcase of untouched nature... -
The Iseran pass: between legends, heritage and historical exploitsArticle HistoryAt an altitude of 2,770 meters, the Col de l'Iseran links the Haute Maurienne and Tarentaise regions. Today, it attracts cyclists, bikers and hikers, but in the past it was a major passageway for trade and... -
Mont Cenis: Napoleon's pyramidsArticle HistoryAt an altitude of over 2,000 meters, Mont Cenis is a strategic crossing point between France and Italy. It could have been the site of a grandiose monument designed by Napoleon Bonaparte himself. -
Cross-country skiing and pedestrians: sharing Nordic spaces must be respectedArticle ExperienceThe Nordic ski areas of Bessans, Val d'Ambin (Val Cenis) and Le Monolithe (Aussois and Val Cenis), in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, offer an exceptional setting for cross-country skiing,... -
Lugi'Kart at La Norma: a crazy descent in the mountains!Article ExperienceNestled in the heart of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, the winter resort of La Norma offers a unique experience for thrill-seekers: the Lugi'Kart. A vertiginous descent of 6.5 k... -
Avalanche dog handler: a life dedicated to mountains and rescueArticle PortraitMountain professions are much more than a vocation; they embody passion, unfailing commitment and a deep connection with this grandiose and, at times, rather hostile environment... -
Winter sports: everything you need to know about snowshoeingArticle EnvironmentSnowshoeing means freedom and adventure! All styles of approach to the mountains: strolls, alpine hikes, approach walks, competitions... You decide, the equipment and the itineraries... -
Dorian Vincendet: accordion as passion, art as vocationArticle PortraitAt just 17, Dorian Vincendet is already one of France's rising accordion stars. A native of Bessans, this passionate young musician grew up with a deep love of music, which... -
Ski touring: an outing at the foot of the glacierArticle ExperienceBonneval-sur-Arc is the perfect place to discover the mountains in winter, with its wild, unspoilt landscapes and thousand-year-old glaciers. But you still have to get there, and to do so... -
Snowshoeing in Bessans: mountain landscapes and wildlifeArticle ExperienceThe Bessans plateau is full of surprises. In addition to Nordic skiing, snowshoe outings allow you to explore inaccessible and unspoilt areas. They also allow you to...
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