LEISURE ACTIVITIES*

Paragliding, mountain boarding, orienteering, Mont-Thabor farm, fishing, visit to the Fort du Télégraphe, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, electric mountain biking (eMTB), canyoning, gyropod, Red Earth refuge, etc.

TO DISCOVER*

Col du Galibier, Mont-Thabor, Notre-Dame de l’Assomption Church, Col du Télégraphe, 3 adventure parks, visits to Turin and its baroque churches, etc.

FOR SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS

VALMEINIER THROWDOWN

July 10–15, 2025

Discover the Licensed Crossfit Event in Valmeinier! For 4 days, 660 athletes will be outdoing themselves in the biggest Functional Fitness competition in the Alps, and the highest in Europe, at an altitude of 1800 metres.

More info at valmeinier.com.

HIKING IDEAS

– Lac Vert

Difficulty: Easy

Departure: Valmeinier

Walking time: approx. 3 hours; Elevation gain: 250 m

A must-do hike for all ages, following the Torrent through flowering meadows. Discover the stunning translucent waters of Lac Vert.

– Tour of the Villages

Departure: Valmeinier

Walking time: 3 hours; Elevation gain: 350 m

Explore stone houses, slate roofs, and the unique architectural heritage of Valmeinier, showcasing both typical Savoyard style and local uniqueness.

– Col des Marches

Departure: Valmeinier

Walking time: 7.5 hours; Elevation gain: 925 m

Discover the Marches, its stream, and valley trail. The view of Bissorte Lake is breathtaking. Return via Roche Noire Lake.

– Le Grand Perron des Encombres

Departure: Village de la Planchette

Walking time: 7 hours; Elevation gain: 250 m

An exceptional viewpoint offering a 360° panorama of Mont Blanc, the Écrins Massif, Valnoise, and Aiguilles d’Arves.

THE LAKES

Around Valmeinier, discover numerous lakes! Whether for hiking or swimming, these unique settings await you!

– Lac Vert

– Lac de Bissorte

– Lac du Mont-Cénis

– Lac de la Vieille

– Lac Pépin

– Lac des Bataillère

Some activities may require additional contribution.