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Haute Maurienne, between the Vanoise National Park and Italy, is a land of adventure and outdoor activities all year round. It's also, and above all, a region rich in people, unspoilt natural spaces, traditions, heritage and a thousand years of history.

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Discover ski touring during a weekend in Aussois
- Aussois
- Snow
- Outdoor
- ski
March 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...
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Ice climbing in Bessans: an unforgettable experience
- Bessans
- Rock Climbing
- winter
- Outdoor
How 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...
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Snowshoe Hike in Bonneval: The Lenta Valley
- Bonneval sur Arc
- winter
- Outdoor
- snowshoes
What 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...
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Biathlon-ski wheel: discovery and initiation
- biathlon
- Outdoor
- ski
When 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...
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Randonnée itinérante : Tour de la Roche d'Étache en 3 jours
- Bivouac
- Outdoor
- Val Cenis
In 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...
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Mountaineering: the ascent of pointe francesetti
- mountaineering
- Bonneval sur Arc
- Outdoor
Located 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...
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The Iseran pass: between legends, heritage and historical exploits
- Bonneval sur Arc
- History
At 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...
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Mont Cenis: Napoleon's pyramids
- History
- Val Cenis
At 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.
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Cross-country skiing and pedestrians: sharing Nordic spaces must be respected
- Haute Maurienne Vanoise
- winter
- ski
The 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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Lugi'Kart at La Norma: a crazy descent in the mountains!
- Haute Maurienne Vanoise
- La Norma
- Sled
- Mountain
Nestled 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...
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Avalanche dog handler: a life dedicated to mountains and rescue
- Haute Maurienne Vanoise
- Mountain
- Portrait
- Profession
Mountain 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...
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Winter sports: everything you need to know about snowshoeing
- Haute Maurienne Vanoise
- winter
- Outdoor
- snowshoes
Snowshoeing means freedom and adventure! All styles of approach to the mountains: strolls, alpine hikes, approach walks, competitions... You decide, the equipment and the itineraries...

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