Villages and Vanoise

Aime, a real "po'Aime"

In the Tarentaise valley in Savoie, half way between Moutiers and Bourg Saint-Maurice and just below La Plagne,on the sunny side of the mountain, you will discover the lovely little town of Aime.

Aime attracted and welcomed its first inhabitants several thousand years ago because of its sunny location and its landscape, whose generous natural environment provided what they needed to live. Life in Aime today combines water, forests, mountain pastures, hills and mountains, tradition and modernity. There is a combination of different services and attractively presented shops.

If you look up, you will see sundials that can sometimes reveal hidden secrets! Aime lives to the sound of music and there is a free concert at the open-air amphitheatre every Thursday evening in the summer, as well as a variety of events, exhibitions and games...

It's a great place to relax and, of course, sports enthusiasts will find everything they need in the surrounding area.

Photos credits Monica Dalmasso -OPGP

CHAMPAGNY EN VANOISE

A charming traditional village and a great location for discovering the surrounding mountains, Champagny has also covered all you need for an activity holiday or a relaxing holiday, with sports activities for all preferences: swimming pool, via ferrata, accrobranche and recreation areas, etc ...

The immediate proximity of the Vanoise National Park makes it easily accessible to walkers and you can admire the wildlife at the foot of glaciers.
What to see: the valley of Champagny le Haut, classified in the "Sites and Natural Monuments of France" for the beauty of its landscape and the preserved architecture of its villages. The Glacialis Area: a playful, interactive museographic area, dedicated to the theme of mountain glaciers. St Sigismond 13th century baroque church

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Official website of the Vanoise National Park

MONTCHAVIN – LES  COCHES

One resort, two villages...

In the age-old village of Montchavin you will discover old farms built of wood and stone, some of which are still working, The village combines tourist activities (visit of the village and the chapel, watercolour painting, creative arts, guitar and piano lessons, bike park, etc) and a traditional way of life, with Mont Blanc in the background.

Les Coches, more modern, is lively in summer with its Circus school under the big top and shows by young skaters. New this summer in Les Coches: Cochacabana. Next to the ice rink, this new recreation area has a bar, a play area for children, volleyball and badminton courts, deckchairs and parasols on a sandy beach and a 'refresher' path with water sprays ...

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MONTALBERT

Plagne Montalbert, a village through and through...

In summer Montalbert keeps the authentic character that goes perfectly with its surroundings. From June 26 to August 28, Montalbert offers a whole range of activities: hiking, mountain climbing, paragliding, archery, adventure courses or via ferrata. Learn about the mountain environment with the "Bureau des guides et accompagnateurs" and, of course, there are plenty of water sports to try too.

Every week, our events team offers a varied programme. For children aged 6 to 13, there is the Kids Club or the Champions Club to try trampolining, mini motorbikes or minigolf. If you are an animal lover, you can test the 'cani-rando' and visit Forperet mini farm. If you love snowboarding in the winter, try mountainboarding (summer surfing) and other new water sports! Families can discover our walking paths and mountain bike trails. The Pass Plagne card allows you to try all these activities with preferential rates. It will be an event-filled summer in our resort!

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PEISEY-VALLANDRY

A well-protected paradise!

In the Tarentaise valley, there is still a secret garden for all nature lovers set between the forest and the high mountain pastures that combines tradition and modernity and remains authentic in its choices and tastes. Situated at the northern entrance of the Vanoise National Park, the resort-village of Peisey-Vallandry is an ideal departure point for walks that will take you through magnificent landscapes.
It is an attractive and surprising destination that will charm all those that take the time to visit. Peisey-Vallandry offers a whole range of mountain-based or more relaxing activities where you can discover the heritage and the traditions of Savoie. It is a place where you can relax and get back to the basics.

Photos credits OPGP

Website : www.peisey-vallandry.com