Stroll from Valloire to Les Verneys - Hiking itinerary

With the Mountain guides, you get fresh air and new experiences in summer and winter!SUMMER MOUNTAIN BIKING: Sessions for all levels, adults and children: beginners, improving, enduro and E-MTB. Wild, new routes, off the beaten path. Equipment included. HIKING: Everyday, a choice of thematic hikes for children and/or adults who love nature and the mountains: the observation and photography of marmots and chamois; the flora; twilight hikes; life in the mountain pastures, Savoy snacks, Nordic walking, and so much more... There are also hikes at altitude to discover our valley's most beautiful peaks: Grand Galibier, Pointe des Cerces... RUISSELING: Hiking through rivers, try and beat the current. MOUNTAINEERING: An easy climb (from 10 years old) to discover the frozen peaks, Aiguilles d'Arves, Ecrins, Mont Blanc, Vanoise... VIA FERRATA: Three routes, for children, beginners or experienced climbers, from Valloire, and more than ten others in the valley: thrills and relaxation guaranteed! CLIMBING: Every week we organise sessions and training courses for adults and children from 5 years old. CANYONING: Jumps, slides in one of the most beautiful canyon in Savoy. Fun in the water, whether it's your first time or you're coming back for more. TRAIL: Introduction for beginners or training for the most experienced. WINTER Snowshoe walks with us means being out in the great outdoors, far from the ski slopes, the noise, the crowds... It's a white desert where you can observe chamois, deer, wolves, the local history, and where you'll experience a unique atmosphere, sliding, friendship, laughter, meeting others... what a way to recharge your batteries and have fun! The programme for the week is available from the ESF offices and the Tourist Office when you arrive.

Activities to discover the mountain in general

Benjamin, offers you a selection of hikes to discover our wonderful valley. In small groups of 8 or less, or privately with your family or friends.WHY GO INTO THE MOUNTAINS WITH A MOUNTAIN GUIDE. It's the assurance of a safe and tranquil mountain environment. It's also the assurance of knowing the fauna, flora and historical and cultural heritage of the valley. Bring good shoes, sunglasses and a water bottle in your rucksack. You can also use it to help me carry the treats and hot drinks we'll be enjoying during our outing. In winter, I'll provide you with snowshoes and poles. Bring warm clothing, gloves, hat and good snow shoes. You don't need your car, I'll transport you in my vehicle.

With Azize and Lucie, certified mountain guides, discover natural areas and the heritage of Valloire.WINTER - Half-days: every day for all levels. - Evenings: moonlit walks by headlamp light, with gourmet aperitif to share. - Snowshoe enthusiasts" day: a whole day to discover the wild landscapes of the Galibier. Meal: Savoyard fondue in an authentic alpine chalet. - Trapper's Day": On the Sapinière plateau, the forest is wild and beautiful. For a day, you'll be trappers, hunters of images and memories. Barbecue meal (grilled meats, grilled potatoes, hot cheese...) around a wood fire. Equipment supplied (snowshoes and sticks) - Transport provided Information and registration at "Le Contoir" wine bar SUMMER - ½ days for adults and children : From a walk to meet the marmots for the very young, young and old, to a summit outing with breathtaking panoramic views for the more athletic, there's something for everyone! Home-made snacks to enjoy! - Top day tours : The 4 lakes: A day out accessible to the widest possible audience to discover splendid scenery and majestic lakes. Savoyard picnic provided and cooked by us! Unforgettable! Le Grand Galibier: A challenging hike to 3228m, where ibex, edelweiss, alpine lakes and breathtaking panoramas will accompany you to the summit! - Night hikes: From a mountain aperitif at the summit (Monday evening), to an evening in a little alpine chalet with a Savoyard fondue (Thursday evening), these hikes, accompanied by magical sunsets over the most beautiful mountains, will make you feel like the king of the world! Full program, timetables, prices... available from the tourist office or at www.rando-montagne-valloire.fr Transport provided subject to availability.

Discover the mountains with local professionals! New in the evening: "Discovering bats" even for non-walkers!IN WINTER If you are contemplative, by yourself or with family, passionate about nature or sports, snowshoeing is for you. Outings are always accompanied by a sweet or savory snack, often at two stages : for twirling chamois or snow snails ... Evenings (6 pm-9pm) with a small Savoyard tasting in the Mongolian yurt. Info restaurant Kosa Kruta Town Hall Square, presentation / registration at 10am on Sunday.m. DURING SUMMER Montagne Grandeur Nature Walks to go higher, further, to the lakes and the summits, for families or hikers. Spend a 1/2 day, day or evening with marmots, chamois, ibexes, eagles and vultures in the land of the wolves!

Come and discover the work of the 12 participating teams Figurative or not, these works are impressive in terms of the materials used.Using straw, hay, chicken wire, wire and burlap, artists sculpt works of art from their own imaginations. An unmissable summer event! Located on the route des grandes alpes just outside the hamlet of Les Verneys, between the center of Valloire and the Galibier. The straw and hay creations, once erected, remain visible until All Saints' Day. You can reach the site by shuttle bus in July and August, or in 40 minutes on foot along a hiking trail from the center of Valloire, or park free of charge nearby. Applications have been open since 25/02/2026. Please download the documents and return them to sculptures@valloire.fr before 05/04/2026. Competition starts: Tuesday June 30 at 9 a.m. Contest closes: Sunday, 12 noon From June 30 to July 05: Come and support the sculptors and follow their progress throughout the week! Saturday July 04 from 6.30pm: Concert on the sculpture site. Sunday July 05: For safety reasons, the site is closed to the public from 8am to 1pm. (competition ends at 12 noon) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Voting for the Public Prize and the Youth Prize at the Tourist Office. 1 pm to 4:30 pm: Voting for the People's Prize and Youth Prize on the sculpture site. From 4pm: Refreshments provided by Pic Sonne 5.30pm: Competition prize-giving ceremony on the sculpture site THE 2025 PRIZES : - JURY PRIZE: 1st Jury Prize - Danas ALEKSA / Tauras KENSMINAS "Wall between us 2nd Jury Prize - Carlos Miguel RAMIREZ PEREYRA / Francisco Javier CALVILLO VALDEZ "Dream of freedom". 3rd Jury Prize - Ross BAISAS / Rogel CABISIDAN "A fleeting encouter -Audience Award - Carlos Miguel RAMIREZ PEREYRA / Francisco Javier CALVILLO VALDEZ "Dream of freedom". -Young Audience Award - Carlos Miguel RAMIREZ PEREYRA / Francisco Javier CALVILLO VALDEZ "Dream of Freedom -Artists' Award - Fatemeh MOHAMMADIAN / Amar ELYASI "Millet reinvented Teams participating in the 2025 edition - GERMANY - AGRAWAL Franziska and KASPRZAK Michael - "Lean - FRANCE - DOS SANTOS François and RENAUD Michel - "Hortense - FRANCE - BROSSARD Michel and RABUSSEAU Stéphane - "Rayons d'automne" (Autumn rays) - FRANCE - PEIGNIER Philippe and MARASTONI André - "Mystification - LITHUANIA - ALEKSA Danas and KENSMINAS Tauras - "Wall between us - UKRAINE - PODA Oleksiy and LEMON Vaclav - "Earth bather - MEXICO - RAMIREZ PEREYRA Carlos Miguel and CALVILLO VALDEZ Francisco Javier - "Rêve de liberté" (Dream of freedom) - LATVIA - RUDZITE-KIRILLOVA Agnese and KIRILLOVS Anatolijs - "Look Up!" - IRAN - MOHAMMADIAN Fatemeh and ELYASI Ammar - "A millet reinvited" - POLAND - KUJAWA Lucyna and BORON Piotr - "Elan écologique de voiture" (Ecological car impulse) - CANADA - MELOCHE Thomas and GAGNON Joëlle - "Le rêve de la femme corbeau" (The Raven Woman's Dream) - PHILIPPINES - BAISAS Ross and CABISIDAN Rogel - "Une recontre éphémère" (A fleeting encounter) Alain LOVATO - President of the jury - President of the Maison des Arts Plastiques Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Christian BURGER - Artistic Director of the Competition and Sculptors Roselyne ERUTTI - Sculptor Lenaïk RETORNAZ - Town Councillor Alberte RETORNAZ - Amateur painter Emmanuelle LACOSTE - Director of Valloire Tourisme This competition is supported by the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

We welcome you for a moment of relaxation, discovery, adventure, ... We offer horse walks in hand for children from 2 to 9 years old and horse riding tour for adults, teenagers and adults in a beautifull place.All our activities are led by qualified instructors.

Valloire organises a unique artistic event in France, which is both fun and linked to the mountains. Come and discover works of art made by talented sculptors ! You can admire those sculptures all summer long in Les Verneys, Valloire.This contest is unique in France! 12 giant sculptures will be built by teams of 2 sculptors on the Les Verneys plateau, in Valloire. They will be on display throughout the summer.