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This pretty walk passes through Courchevel’s administrative centre, as well as past the Olympic ski jumps and Le Praz lake. Lac du Praz By shuttle bus, get off at the “Courchevel-Le Praz” stop. By car, park in any parking space you see either heading towards La Tania or towards Courchevel 1850. The lake is located between the Olympic ski jumps and Le Praz village.

A trail between meadows and forest for those who appreciate tranquillity, taking you through the hamlet of Le Freney to the Olympic ski-jumps. From the Peupliers hotel, by the lake, follow the Rue de la Chapelle then cross the road and take the small one alongside the cheese dairy chalet. At the first turn, go down between the houses and follow the track until you arrive into the forest. The track first goes right then left. A few hundreds of metres further, you will reach the «4 paths crossing». Take the left path. After a rather short but steep ascent, you will discover Le Freney hamlet. Follow the road on the left and, at the first turn, follow straight on alongside the forest. You will then reach the road leading to the Olympic ski-jumps and Courchevel Le Praz.

This path winds through the forest and leads you to a first wide clearing, then to a second and three large basins of water forming a cascade. From the lake, set off in the direction of Le Praz, turn right and walk along the lake. Go straight up towards the house with the red shutter. Take care crossing the ski piste and continue up the path opposite. Climb up the Eclipse piste, keeping to the left hand edge and take the first path which goes back into the forest. After 200m, you arrive in the Mateigena clearing. Carry straight on along a flat road that leads down to the pools. Return by the same route.

An itinerary of varied landscapes, between forests and open areas, never far from the ski area. The "Plum" is a trail reserved for ski touring, which takes you to the top of the Relais de la Loze, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the whole resort and surrounding peaks. Signposted route on groomed, safe piste. There are altitude markers every 100m along the route indicating the altitude difference remaining to the finish. When there is not enough snow : take the Millet route.

A trip into the forest on a groomed trail wide enough for several people to climb and chat! During the day, take the cross-country ski trail then the Brigues slope. When the ski area is closed, there is an alternative route via the Boulevard des Amoureux. The "Millet" is quite a challenging itinerary reserved for ski touring, in a sublime setting. You’ll soon be captivated by the stillness and beauty of the surrounding forest. In 2012, Courchevel was the first resort to create a permanent, groomed, safe and signposted ski touring itinerary: the Millet is fast becoming legendary! Milestones every 100 m mark the route to the finish. Itinerary permitted until 7.15 pm, return to Courchevel Le Praz by gondola after the ski area closes.

This shortish and rather steep path winds through the forest, taking you to a pretty clearing and some ponds. Lac du Praz By shuttle bus, get off at the “Courchevel-Le Praz” stop. By car, park in any parking space you see either heading towards La Tania or towards Courchevel 1850. The lake is located between the Olympic ski jumps and Le Praz village.

Hidden heritage trail through the village of Le Praz. Saint-Bon and Le Praz were the two biggest villages before the Courchevel resort was founded in 1946. Most of the local population still lives here to this day. Saint-Bon, at an altitude of 1100m, is the capital of the area where you’ll find a town hall and parish church. The first hotel, Le Lac Bleu, opened here in 1908. Le Praz, at an altitude of 1300m, was the highest constantly inhabited village until Courchevel’s foundation with which it is linked by ski lifts and pistes. Both villages still have the traditional charm of the mountain setting. The sole village built on a berm was where some of the most extensive farm work in the area occurred. Nowadays most of its appeal comes from the existence of a natural lake and beautiful spruce forest. Soak up the age-old village atmosphere as you hunt for the site of the old bread oven on the square which is also home to the chapel devoted to Sainte Marie-Madeleine (15th century and extended in 1697). Don’t forget to stroll along Rue des Beauforts where you’ll find some traditional houses and a former Beaufort maturing cellar.

Explore the hamlets of Saint-Bon, where time seems to stand still. Ask for a copy of the heritage guide at any tourist office : it tells you all about them. Shuttlebus available for return journey. Rue des Sachets, Saint Bon Le Bas By shuttle bus, get off at the “Saint Bon le Bas” stop. Take “Rue des Sachets” which goes downhill on the right behind the bus stop. By car, park in the Rue des Sachets car park (just down from the start of the trail). The trail starts on the left, level with the point where it intersects Rue des Reisses.

Take the gondola lift up to the top and read up about the area on the signs along the way: snow, avalanches, ants, spruce trees, Alpine meadows, countryside, fauna, flora and the built environment. "Top of the La Tania gondola lift By shuttle bus, get off at the “La Tania” stop. By car, drive to La Tania from Le Praz and either park in the Sah car park at the resort entrance or in Le Formier car park further down the road. Walk to the resort centre and La Tania gondola lift."

The road ends at the altiport, at an altitude of over 2000 m. Kilometre posts and a timing system have been installed so cyclists can time their ascent. Courchevel has hosted the Tour de France on three occasions.

The easiest way to experience a winter wonderland. Snowshoeing is activity for all lovers of wild landscapes, you are really in the nature. Once in a lifetime experience at the Igloo Village you will spend the incredible evening and live a childhood dream. SNOWSHOEING Here is an ideal way to discover the authentic mountain environment. Put on your Snowshoes and set off to discover nature. From 4 to 99 years old, take your first steps on snowshoes with the expert advice of your mountain guide, you just need to know how to walk! He will show you how to roam the forest in complete freedom and will make you want to go further, to the borders of the Vanoise National Park, to discover snowy areas still pristine, in an impressive silence. A unique experience to change air while enjoying the benefits of nature with friends or family! Private or group formulas, half day or full day. IGLOO EVENING Go on a quirky expedition after dark in Courchevel! You live an experience in the heart of the forest from torchlight. Canadian or Inuit trapper, choose your role for this magical evening in the mountains! Comfortably installed in the Igloo, enjoy one of the gourmet formulas: • Savoyard aperitif: glass of “goat”, a typical alpine drink made up of cider, brandy and sugar. To be enjoyed with Beaufort cheese! • Caribou aperitif: Canadian-style mulled wine with pancakes and taffy with maple syrup. • Fondue Savoyarde: Beaufort cheese fondue, to share as a couple, with family or friends. Private or group formulas. Also, live strenuously with Nordic Walking, Orienteering, Treasure hunt or survival course!

Camp at the gateway to the Parc de la Vanoise, in the 3 Valleys, and experience a trapper-style stay in the forest at Camping Huttopia Vanoise - Bozel sector.

A pretty high altitude lake at 2254 metres, close to the Col de la Loze, offering a beautiful panorama over two valleys. You'll find rainbow trout here. Accessible on foot or by bike. Via the Loze trail, or from the arrival point of the Verdons cable car. Recommended fishing technique: fly, dry or chironomid. High-altitude lake permit required. The permit is limited to one per person per day. Click on the link on the right of the screen to purchase electronic cards. Printed permits are available from the Grand Plan and Merlet Lakes huts. or in shop at : France Rurale 244 faubourg de la Madeleine 73600 Moutiers Tarentaise

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Cosy and friendly restaurant with a nice view of the surrounding mountains. Family cooking at reasonable prices. Mountain decor. Savoyard specialties: fondue, raclette, tartiflette, braserade, diots, pormoniers, crozets. Traditional cooking: beef bourguignon, veal stew, lamb... Fera fish from the Léman lake.

L'Eskale is our favourite skishop. By renting your equipment here, you enjoy a direct ski start with a private lift and exclusive skis, usually hard to find for rent. Discreet and attentive team. Located in the hotel Kaila*****, in la Chaudanne area, Eskale is a skishop where you can rent skis or buy your new outfit. Come discover the collection of Colmar, Castelbajac, Fusalp, Mountain Force or Lacroix. Everything has been planned so that these shopping moments are pure moments of happiness: spacious shop, lounge area with fireplace, trilingual staff.

Chaudanne Sport is our favorite shop to rent your electric bike. A team of professionals, serious and attentive to your comfort. Quality equipment of the brand Rossignol. VTE available for adults and children. A few steps from the Chaudanne plateau (opposite the Olympic Park), Chaudanne Sport welcomes you every day. For your rental, you can choose from a selection of new electric bikes, renewed each year for your enjoyment. You will also find a wide selection of accessories dedicated to the bike: covers seals, gloves, inner tube ... All suspended or semi-rigid, our selection will satisfy you. Also go on a ride with your children, junior equipment perfectly suited for family walks. Other possible rentals: - Baby carrier - Bicycle helmet

Le Praz is situated at the highest point of your route, at the first level of ski resorts in Courchevel Valley. A pretty little village, typical of the Savoie region and steeped in history, it is the only village to be built on a projecting ledge and used to be one of the most active farming sites of the whole municipality. A gondola connects it to the slopes of the 3 Vallées ski area. It has retained an authentic, charming atmosphere with picturesque chalets, Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Chapel, narrow lanes and surrounding spruce forest. Rue des Beauforts is a street where a few traditional houses can still be spied as well as an old cheese dairy going by the same name. What's distinctive about the village are the Olympic ski jumps around it, which were used during the 1992 Winter Olympics. There are four in total, 25m, 60m, 90m and 120m, which makes it the best equipped ski jumping facility in France. The 120m jump is even unique in France. Major competitions are still hosted here, not least the Ski Jumping World Cup, and it is also a training centre for French and international teams. There is a permanent exhibition on display for learning more about the history of the site and this sport. You can even go up to the top of the Olympic jumps by climbing the steps. And why not treat yourself to a relaxing few hours around the laid-out banks of Le Praz natural lake, which is ideal for walks or fishing!

Soak up the traditional village atmosphere as you explore the old bread oven’s site on the square which was once home to the chapel devoted to Sainte Marie-Madeleine (15th century and extended in 1697). Don’t forget to go on a quick detour via Rue des Beauforts where you’ll see traditional homes and the relics of a former Beaufort maturing cellar.

The village chapel is devoted to Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. It is sometimes open during the day (summer and winter). Inside you can see statues of local saints and an altar made of leather from Córdoba.

This 15th century chapel was extended in 1670 and is built on the village square which was once home to a bread oven. As the only village built on a berm, Le Praz was home to the most farms in the area. Now, its appeal mainly lies in the presence of a natural lake and beautiful spruce forest. Don’t forget to take a detour along Rue des Beauforts which is still home to some traditional houses and a former Beaufort cheese maturing cellar.

A mountain chapel on a panoramic plateau, in the heart of the village, awaits you: come and find out about the history of the famous "Madelon" festival and the expertise of artists from the Baroque period who created the small tabernacle and colourful statues! Le Praz is a very old village in the Courchevel region, standing in the middle of a plateau, which is somewhat unusual in the mountains: very often, flat areas were reserved for growing crops and the villages were set apart from the farmland, on the slopes. Here, however, this vast plateau has room enough for both! In times past, the village was best known for "la Madelon," a festival held in July to honour its protectress - Mary Magdalene - and it's still the case today! The chapel, which stands in the heart of the village, is very large, demonstrating the sizeable population that once lived in this thoroughfare - a location that, in the past, helped generate financial donations. Near the chancel is an altar table used for religious celebrations and masses, in particular. Its altar front or "antependium" is unusually decorated in so-called "Cordoba" leather, one of the many goods that was transported, by mule, through the Alpine mountain passes!

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Barbecues accessible near the lake of Praz. Picnic tables are also available nearby.

THE OLYMPIC SKI JUMPING VENUE Le Praz Plateau was chosen to host the ski jump and Nordic combined competitions at the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games. Two ski jumps were built for the occasion: one measuring 120m and the other 90m. Previously there had been a 40m ski jump on this site used for the Grand Prix in the interwar period. The site has now been developed and has two additional 60m and 25m ski jumps and a gym called L’Envolée. -> The annual Ski Jumping World Cup in mid-August.

This is the only hamlet across the North side to have a rectangular central square. It was most likely created following the demolition of several houses and barn-stables. There is still a bachal (water basin) in this square, which gave villagers and their animals direct access to water. The hamlet also has a bread oven dating back to 1908 and is home to Notre-Dame de la Visitation Chapel. Built between 1857 and 1860 at the top of the village, it was knocked down then rebuilt at the bottom of the hamlet in 1987. Moving it meant that the road leading up to Courchevel could be widened.

Boutons d'or : bar, restaurant, grocery at Montagny. As a local shop, I really want to welcome you and offer you good products and services all year long : - At the bar " les copains d'Abord" (Friends first), to share nice time. Bread and newspaper depot. - At the restaurant : Daily menu everyday at midday from monday to friday (First plate, main course, cheese or dessert 16 €). Traditional cuisine made with fresh and local products. Pizza on site or take away from thursday night to sunday night. Familly meal, firm etc on demand. - At the grocery : First need product (salted and sugary food), alcoholic drinks and soft, fresh point( yoghurt, jam, ham, wine) product local.

A magical site accessible only by foot, snowshoeing or ski touring. A small chalet warmed with a wood stove welcomes you to enjoy hot drinks, local and/or organic products and spend a pleasant time. The chalet is located at 2 km from the start of the road "Route du lac de la Rosière" (Hotel Zénith), groomed but not plowed, not open to traffic. The chalet has a small sitting area with a wood stove and a room for twenty people. A catering entirely made on the spot based on local and/or organic products is offer in snack service. Specialities : buckwheat pancake, melted reblochon, crepe

Cosy and friendly restaurant with a nice view of the surrounding mountains. Family cooking at reasonable prices. Mountain decor. Savoyard specialties: fondue, raclette, tartiflette, braserade, diots, pormoniers, crozets. Traditional cooking: beef bourguignon, veal stew, lamb... Fera fish from the Léman lake.

Restaurant in altitude, at the top of the gondola and at the departure of the ski runs. Easy pedestrian access. South facing terrace. The restaurant offers traditional cuisine, Savoyard specialties (croziflette, diots, duck breast with blueberries), burgers and salads. Pancakes and house mulled wine.

Chinese specialty restaurant in the heart of the hamlet of Montfort in the municipality of Saint Marcel Enjoy Chinese specialties on a panoramic terrace in the sun in a typical atmosphere

High-altitude bar and restaurant. In an authentic Savoyard chalet, Frédéric and his team welcome you on the sunny terrace facing the Vanoise glaciers, or by the fireplace in bad weather. Les Verdons Sud is a restaurant offering traditional cuisine, served either on the terrace with a panoramic view of the Parc de la Vanoise, or inside the chalet in a typically Savoyard atmosphere. inside the chalet in a typically Savoyard atmosphere. High-altitude restaurant in the Champagny sector. Lunchtime service only Open winter and summer Reservations recommended

Lovely mountain restaurant in a wonderful place. Open for lunch and drinks from Tuesday to Saturday this winter. On the sunny terrace or by the wood stove with a hot chocolate, mulled wine..Easily accessible by foot in 30 minutes. To share at anytime, pâtés, saucissons and local cheese. For the lunch, Grandma soup, reblochon's tarte, gourmet salade and omelettes. The favorite for the Plan's Burger with Beaufort Crozets! Homemade desserts. Kids plates and baby chair. Locals beers and wines

Hostel located in the heart of a small village at 1300m high Local specialities Homemade dishes Restaurant which offers dishes made with fresh and seasonal produces. La Fruitière also offers a small grocery store with local cheeses

Restaurant in the heart of nature, on the grounds of Le Canada campsite in Champagny-le-Haut Parking, children welcome, PRM access, pets welcome

20/12/2019 > 13/04/2020 19/12/2020 > 04/04/2021 Just a stone’s throw from the most famous ski resorts in the Alps and the Tarentaise, enjoy an authentic mountain holiday at the gateway to the Vanoise! 27/05/2020 > 27/09/2020 Camp at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park in the 3 Valleys! Huttopia Bozel en Vanoise campsite awaits you for a holiday in the mountains. Hiking, mountain biking, and lazing about by the new pool are all on the programme for your holiday in the Savoie…

Camp at the gateway to the Parc de la Vanoise, in the 3 Valleys, and experience a trapper-style stay in the forest at Camping Huttopia Vanoise - Bozel sector.

You dream of a warm place, by the fire to snuggle up, a host table for convivial evenings, a sunny terrace ... Welcome all year for a relaxing stay in guest rooms.

Come and enjoy the breathtaking panorama from the recently restored Mont Jovet refuge. Guarded in summer, it is ideal for a discovery with family, friends or as a couple.

Refuge du Christ, Les Allues

Mountain refuge on the shores of the Merlet lakes, in Vanoise National Park, surrounded by exceptional scenery that is characteristic of the mountains. Quiet, small mountain refuge. The refuge is staffed in the summer and open to access freely in the winter (wood and gas provided) Staffed in the summer from the end of June to the beginning of September. Weekend bookings are possible in September and October. Open to access freely in the winter, with a fee of €10 that should be left behind.

The Merlet Lake shelter is the smallest mountain hut in the Vanoise National Park. It belongs to the Town Hall, is open daily in July and August and managed by a member of the general public. It is open the rest of the year but unstaffed. Blankets alone are provided. The mountain hut is in the heart of the National Park in Avals Valley at an altitude of 2,417m. It has a terrace, common room with refectory, dormitory with 14 bunk beds and a 4-bed attic room over the common room. It has composting toilets and two outdoor water fountains which are free to the general public and guests alike (no shower). The hut can only be reached on foot. It has bivouac authorisation from Vanoise National Park subject to the number of beds in the hut. This summer, the hut will be staffed from June 21st to August 31st (7 days a week) and available to book from September 1st to October 31st (open the rest of the year as a shelter). 2014 Summer Rates: Nightly basis: 15€ Adult half-board: 43€ Child half-board (over 8): 38€ Child half-board (under 8): 35€ Lunch set menu: 16€ Dinner set menu: 18€ Picnic: 10 € Contact: Caretaker: Corinne Excoffier Tel: (00 33) (0)6 62 39 72 69

The Refuge des lacs Merlets is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park at 2,417 m in altitude. It is a Chaloin type refuge, rustic and warm and made from wood. Built in the 1970s, it can accommodate 14 people per night.