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Nestled amidst the stunning scenery of the French Alps, Saint-francois-longchamp offers a host of activities and discoveries that are sure to enliven your spirit. Whether in summer or winter, this gem of Savoie unfolds a range of outdoor pleasures for all ages and tastes.

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Montgellafrey's Townhall
3 km

Montgellafrey's Townhall

Typical village on the "chemins du Baroque" The town of Montgellafrey, backing onto the Lauzière massif, stretches in the shadow of the Grand Mas and Gros Vilan as far as the resort of Saint François Longchamp and the Col de la Madeleine where it continues its tourist development. Many hiking trails through the hamlets bring you to the Lac de la Grande Léchère and its refuge. Nature lovers will appreciate the change of scenery and the magnificent view of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Etendard glacier. The houses with legs or columns, architectural peculiarity of the town, surrounded by small wooden attics containing a good number of family memories, are located near the place of the bread oven. Zoom : The glass of Saint Théodule: a Saint who drinks wine! A curious custom that continues in Montgellafrey: Sunday after August 15. An inhabitant bearing the Saint's name fills the glass held in his hand by the statue of Saint Theodule above the door of the Church. It is on the occasion of this patronal feast that the "La Colombe" festival committee is organizing the traditional "bread festival" with the essential raffle and sale of bread baked in the communal oven. The day continues with a lively evening in the village square around a convivial meal (by reservation) In short : 4 C Community of Communes 4C (Community of Communes Canton de La Chambre) Area: 1997 ha Population: 85 Altitude: 800 m to 2,642 m. Villagers: Les Colombins Distance to the sfl: 7 km

Chef-lieu Montgellafrey 73130 Saint François Longchamp
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Col de la Madeleine
3.6 km

Col de la Madeleine

The Col de la Madeleine at 1993 meters is located between the Tarentaise and the Maurienne, and separates the Vanoise and Lauzière massifs. A monastic and then strategic place, it became a popular climb for cyclists from 1969. The pass connects La Léchère, near Moûtiers, to the north, to La Chambre, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, to the south. Two ski resorts are linked by this pass: Valmorel on the Tarentaise side and Saint-François-Longchamp on the Maurienne side, the pass and the road leading there being snow-covered and closed in winter. It separates the western part of the Vanoise massif and the Lauzière massif. It rises to 1,993 meters above sea level according to the IGN but is indicated at 2,000 meters by the road. The pass is probably known since Roman times. It linked Épierre to Moûtiers. In the second half of the 12th century, the monks of the Tamié abbey in Tarentaise used the pastures there from Celliers. A chapel is dedicated to Marie-Madeleine on the banks of the Arc; candles are placed there in order to make the passage through the pass under the best auspices. The chapel, falling into ruins, was closed in 1761. In 1792, General François-Christophe Kellermann, after having fought at the Battle of Valmy, crossed the pass at the head of the Army of the Alps in order to conquer Savoy. It was crossed militarily several times until the beginning of the 19th century. Around 1938, refugees from the Spanish Civil War built a stone road from Saint-François-Longchamp. From 1949, the route was completely revised and, in 1969, the asphalting of the road was completed for the first passage of the Tour de France.

73130 Saint François Longchamp
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Plan Lombardie Refuge
6.6 km

Plan Lombardie Refuge

Fall in love with this beautiful refuge with a capacity of 23 people, in the heart of a valley still virgin and wild at the foot of the majestic black horse. You will be seduced by the soothing comfort of its 5 bedrooms, the sitting area, and the generous cuisine. In the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, above the hamlet of La Sauce in the Platière valley, the refuge of Plan Lombardie is located in a privileged site, at 1764 m altitude. In summer, it is in the flowered meadows that the refuge welcomes you for a snack, a meal at noon or in the evening, or for several nights. Breakfast, half board, full board or picnic baskets. It is also the ideal setting to organize a festive event (birthday ...). Modern and friendly, the refuge has 5 small rooms from 2 to 6 beds, with toilet and hot shower near the rooms. Beyond the many opportunities for day trips, the refuge is also located on the "Grand Tour de Tarentaise". During your stay, on foot, by bike or ski touring, you can have nineteen beds at your disposal (in small rooms up to 6 people) and hot shower. 15 minutes by car from Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, then direction of Deux-Nants, and La Sauce. Access is easy from La Sauce (7 km) : 30 to 40 min walk. You have to park your car at La Sauce, except for people with reduced mobility, who can however go to the refuge by car directly. The black horse: 3:30 min walk Access also possible on foot from Valmorel or Saint-François-Longchamps.

63 chemin des Écoles Saint-Jean-de-Belleville 73440 Les Belleville
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Le yayla de Rochebrune, petit village de yourtes par Montagnes Nature et Hommes
13 km

Le yayla de Rochebrune, petit village de yourtes par Montagnes Nature et Hommes

Our yurt village welcomes schoolchildren and ACM groups for educational stays. It reflects a philosophy based on cooperation, mutual aid, discussion and sharing, inspired by nomadic cultures. Tailor-made, all-inclusive stays. Yayla de Roche Brune is a unique yurt village that welcomes groups of children and young people for a few days or a week. Comprising 3 dormitory yurts, 1 trapper tent, 3 Inuit tents, 1 educational yurt, a building with a large hall and kitchen, and sanitary facilities, this site offers an exceptional setting for educational and enriching stays. Our yurts are much more than mere lodgings; they are the guardians of a culture and art of living of nomadic societies that have much to teach us. They reflect a philosophy based on cooperation, mutual aid, discussion and sharing. Our team is made up of mountain and environmental education professionals, driven by a shared passion for the mountain environment. We firmly believe that our profession as mountain guides, combined with other fields such as art, meditation, education, science and writing, can help children and young people to access an interiority that opens them up to themselves, to others and to the world as a whole. We offer all-inclusive holidays for schoolchildren and children's groups, including nature activities. The content of the stays is developed in advance with the educational team, according to themes and desires. Our teaching methods are based on experiential learning, enabling young people to discover nature in an active and immersive way. Our trips are suitable for pupils in cycles 1, 2, 3 and middle school, as well as for young people aged 6 to 17, in leisure centers, youth services, children's services... We are also trained to adapt our interventions to minimize handicap situations, and we have adapted equipment such as Joëlettes. The duration of our stays can be chosen between 2 and 7 days, allowing us great flexibility to adapt to the needs and availability of each group. Join us at Yayla de Roche Brune!

626 route des granges 73110 Le Pontet
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾