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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,... -
Why a tango festival in Val Cenis? A forgotten storyArticle HistoryEvery summer, the tango festival brings the streets of Val Cenis to life. It’s a remarkable spectacle in the heart of the Haute Maurienne Vanoise. And yet, this connection between Val Cenis and Argentina owes nothing to the ha... -
A walk around the Sardières monolith via the Sentier des Biches trailArticle EnvironmentLooking for an easy family hike? Don’t miss the Sardières Monolith Loop! -
From Bonneval to Bessans via the Albaron: 3 days of spring skiingArticle ExperienceIn April, ski resorts begin to close, but the ski season is far from over in Haute Maurienne Vanoise spring skiing. The days are getting longer, and temperatures are rising... -
Discover ski touring during a weekend in AussoisArticle ExperienceMarch marks the arrival of spring, with its longer days, singing birds, and a gentle scent of renewal in the air. It’s also the time when the ski season... -
Ice climbing in Bessans: an unforgettable experienceArticle ExperienceHow about swapping the slopes for a vertical adventure this winter? Ice climbing offers a truly unique experience: scaling a frozen waterfall, equipped with crampons and ice axes. An a... -
Snowshoe Hike in Bonneval: The Lenta ValleyArticle ExperienceWhat if, this winter, we left the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes behind and treated ourselves to the deep tranquility of a snow-covered valley? That’s exactly what I chose to do when I went on a guided snowshoe hike... -
Biathlon-ski wheel: discovery and initiationArticle ExperienceWhen you think of Bessans, a high-altitude plateau nestled in Savoie, you think of winter with snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. However, this village also offers unique summer activities, including... -
Itinerant hiking : Tour de la Roche d'ÉtacheArticle ExperienceIn a world where the hustle and bustle of everyday life can sometimes suffocate the soul, there are places where nature becomes a refuge and silence becomes the most beautiful of treasures. 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,...
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