1. Haute Maurienne Vanoise
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Destination

This summer, Haute Maurienne Vanoise invites you to revive the adventurer in you. Take your family on a real holiday, exploring unspoilt nature in the mountains. The children will be delighted to see marmots and other wildlife during your family outings. Mountaineering, hiking, mountain-biking… but that’s not all! Being in the mountains doesn’t mean you can’t go swimming! In Haute Maurienne, the lakes promise plenty of fun and the range of cultural and sporting activities means you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Our quality accommodation solutions offer restful nights away from the summer heat. You can choose to add a cultural dimension to your holiday too. Above all, you will revitalise yourself!
Somewhere, a rock, a meadow or a stream beckons you to “let go”, to meditate, or try yoga… Take a breath of fresh air and listen to your heart beating in unison with the mountains!

Calm & serenity

Welcome!

Valfréjus, La Norma, Aussois, Val Cenis, Bessans, Bonneval sur Arc

Go exploring authentic villages and wide open spaces where mother nature reigns and friendship is genuine.

As a valley marking the border between France and Italy, Haute Maurienne has a wealth of history to reveal as well as a rich present you simply must discover! You can cross the Mont-Cenis pass to visit nearby Italy, while the Iseran, Europe’s highest mountain pass, will take you to the neighbouring Tarentaise valley.

You’ll be able to explore the wilderness of the Vanoise National Park in the company of our professional guides and mountain leaders. They will unveil the secrets of the local fauna and flora which have been protected here since 1963.

Each of the villages and hamlets of this valley has its own history to reveal and beckons you to discover its heritage. Traditions are still very much alive in these mountains. They include hospitality, respect and a warm welcome and we’re keen to share them with you.

 

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Holiday suggestions
Haute Maurienne Vanoise proposes a gold mine of solutions for the perfect family holiday, romantic getaway, solo retreat or escapade with friends. We have tons of ideas to...
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High altitude valley
Explore the open spaces, play the slopes, dive into the clear waters of a lake or enjoy local specialties on the terrace of a refuge. Ask, contemplate, breathe, listen ... Let...
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Villages and resorts
Located in Savoie in the Northern Alps, the Haute Maurienne valley is inhabited all year round. 8,666 permanent inhabitants, 10 villages and 6 resorts. From Saint-André to...
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Webcams/Weather
Discover live from the webcams the magnificent panoramas and beautiful landscape of your coming stay in the villages of Haute Maurienne Vanoise: Valfréjus, La Norma, Aussois,...
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Vanoise National Park
Destination Savoie, holidays in the mountains, the great outdoors, hiking… Enchantment and emotion, this is the Vanoise National Park! Make the most of this haven of...
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Agriculture and Beaufort PDO cheese
Mountain farming requires a special know-how. Maintenance of meadows and mountain pastures, cow-milking at high altitude, cheesemaking, etc. Agriculture is still very much...
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Families
An unforgettable family holiday is within your reach, in Haute Maurienne Vanoise! Each at their own pace, each to their own taste, discovering some amazing activities and, for...
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Leisure and well-being
Indoor leisure pursuits even when it’s not raining! Look after yourself and make the most of the exceptional setting to switch off and adopt the zen attitude! In summer...
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Culture and heritage
Haute Maurienne Vanoise is typically Savoie, home to Baroque art and to countless religious structures and historic monuments that reveal the culture and traditions of this...
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Getting to Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Want to know how to get to the Haute Maurienne Vanoise resorts? By train, car or plane, nothing could be easier, Haute Maurienne Vanoise is just a stone’s throw from your home!
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Travel in Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Our bus network makes it very easy for you to get around in Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Shuttle buses to Bellecombe, the Oulietta bridge, Avérole and Orgère will take you very...
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Bars and restaurants
Going out for a meal, a drink or a coffee in Haute Maurienne Vanoise? A host of great addresses where you can try mulled wine, genepi and a whole array of local Savoie...
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Shops and services
Local produce and souvenirs from craftshops, farmshops, bakeries, grocery shops, sports shops … Retailers and rentals in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, to satisfy all your...
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Tourist office/Brochures
Welcome to Haute Maurienne Vanoise! Contact form, email, telephone, use any of these means to contact the Tourist Office and meet our holiday advisors. In the interests of...
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Not to be missed!
Between nature (Vanoise National Park), heritage (Esseillon forts, baroque churches and decoratively-painted chapels), outstanding sites (such as the Mont-Cenis plateau at an...
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Our suggestions
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Private rentals