WHAT ARE THE ACTIVITIES AT THE MOUNTAIN SUMMER?

Located in the Vanoise National Park, Pralognan la Vanoise is the starting point for many walks to the summits surrounding this valley and a great playground for young and old to spend an unforgettable holiday, on middle and high mountain.

An exceptional flora of diversity and animals in their natural environment: ibex, chamois, marmots ... Wonderful, real mountain moments in hikes. Amateur of thrills, many beautiful escapes off the beaten track, your source of essentials is life size immersion !

HIKING AND ESCAPADES

 

THE VANOISE NATIONAL PARK, CONCENTRATED WITH IMMENSIVE PLEASURES

Come take the air of our mountains in the Park of Vanoise, the first of France is a protected natural space and free access to all.

Welcome to lovers of beautiful hikes ... and warm atmosphere, a mountain of relaxation, beautiful in all seasons, land of escape!

Our valley has so much to give you!

Here everything is possible, everything is accessible! More than the sense of hospitality, Pralognan La Vanoise has the instinct of sharing and is one of the oldest authentic Savoyard mountain villages, with many activities, summer and winter: hiking and glacier, ski touring, During which you can consider sleeping in refuges, skating, swimming, Via Ferrata, zip lines, rafting, paragliding, mountain biking ....

The cable car and 2 or 3 chair lifts are active to facilitate access to different high mountain trails.

Many walks are to be discovered with your family at your own pace, taking advantage of the lakes, visiting the farms, making cheese "beaufort", at the Ritor farm , or simply sharing the moment: village festivals and pleasures Savoyards of the table. There is also a children's club in the village center, as well as the Leisure Park.

ESCAPADES IN MOUNTAIN, SENSATION BOUQUETS!

These landscapes, this fauna, this flora ... Living in the heart of so many wonders preserved, "it does not explain, it feels". Authenticity, you had heard of it, but strangely, it was not until you came to Pralognan La Vanoise that it took real meaning.

Discover the places of pure enchantment of this Natural Park in Vanoise!

An amazing flora of diversity and animals in their natural environment that you can approach, marmots, ibexes, chamois, bearded vultures ..

In the heart of the Parc National de la Vanoise and its 600 kms from the center of the Vanoise National Park, you will be able to relax in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, where you will be able to sleep, villages and hamlets with authentic charms and  hiking trails.

 

 

THE MOUNTAIN FAMILY IN SAFETY

 

OUR ADVANTAGES "PASSPORT FAMILY", PLEASURE IS LIVING IN BIG!

  • Children's Paradise, they are in their domain. In the center of the village is the children's club from 6 months to 6 years,
  • “The Jardin des glaces”, a fun and protected area for the little ones at the Olympic ice rink, - A stone's throw from the Chalet "le Dôme des sonnailles, is the Parc des Loisirs with inflatable structures and trampolines, miniature golf, and so on…
  • The Ecureuil trail: a sportive walk through the trees and rocks at 10 mn from the Chalet for the whole family, - The "Accrobranche" course, the "ouistiti" course (mini via-ferrata), the 400 m tyrolean guides,
  • The Aqualudique Center is made up of an Olympic skating rink, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with a beach deckchair, a slide, a relaxation area (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi)
  • Horse and Pony with a certified instructor, at the Ancolie ‘s ranch,
  • The Guides' Bureau organizes activities with accompaniment on various themes: glaciers, the water cycle, the use of plants, the life of animals in the mountains: chamois, ibex, etc.
accrobranche pour petit et grands a pralognan la valoise pres du dome des sonnailles
traversee vers le col de la vanoise pres de pralognan la vanoise randonnee

WALKS AND WALKS IN VANOISE

Walking is of course hiking but it is also walking around, getting away from it, letting go ...

You think that "making the mountain" is necessarily making efforts? It is time to discover again the walk in Vanoise! On our trails, from hamlets to glaciers, everyone finds the right rhythm: that of his pleasure. One day, it's a family excursion to a lake, or a magical picnic place. Another is a contemplative head-to-head with a natural resource.

And if the "summits call" takes you, Pralognan-la-Vanoise is the first hiking site of Savoie: indeed, its trails are the most frequented of Savoie (especially the GR 5 and 55) as well as the refuges (Refuge of the Col de la Vanoise called "Félix Faure", Refuge of Péclet-Polset ...) .The guides of Pralognan will accompany you in a grandiose framework...

Glacier hiking and panoramic views of the Polset Dome (3,501 m), the Col de la Grande Casse (3,100 m), the Dôme de Chasseforêt (3,586 m). Maximum 6 people per guide), or in private engagement.

THE VIA FERRATA, A BODY WITH THE GRIMPE

Pralognan-la-Vanoise offers:

  • one of the most beautiful via ferrata of France: it goes along the cascade de la Fraîche in a unique and grandiose setting. There are various possible ways, one of which offers you the possibility of crossing the waterfall above the waterfall. Chills guaranteed!
  • 2 zip lines, one at the "La Fraîche waterfall", and another two at 400 m and 200 m "La Fraich'express" above the forest, majestic!

It is imperative to use the guides.

traverse au dessus de la cascade de la fraiche
traverse au dessus de la cascade de la fraiche
traversee vers le col de la vanoise pres de pralognan la vanoise randonnee entete

THE GLACIERS OF THE VANOISE

It is the most beautiful hike in the Alps, its beauty in the heart of the Vanoise, 72 kms, reserved for runners trained in mountain trails.

An authentic village.

A small pearl at the foot of the giants of the Vanoise

escalade a pralognan la vanoise pres du dome des sonnailles

THE CLIMBING, TASTE THE PLEASURE OF EXCEEDING YOU!

"We are here to introduce you to the variety of our summits".

Pralognan-la-Vanoise is located at the foot of the highest peaks of Savoie, so the climbing sites are multiple and varied. Moreover, Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a historical site of mountaineering!

A LAND OF ADVENTURES FOR ALL!

Why would the thrills of altitude be reserved for adults? Even small ones can take to the height safely.

Climbing wall renowned in Vanoise, climbing circuit, Paragliding, Canyoning, rafting, descent of waterfalls in Rappelling ...

But also, Mountain biking, Trout fishing, Horse riding, Minigolf, Archery, Tennis, ...

But how long have you not taken your breath? So, breathe? Here, we also cultivate the art of resting! We invite you to taste the pure pleasure of swimming and the beach of the swimming pool of the Center Aqualudique in peace, just surrounded by the peace of the summits.

DO NOT MISS SUMMER

  • The trail of the tour of the glaciers of the Vanoise,
  • The Families Raid,
  • The Feast of the Alpes and the Guides, (mid-July)
  • The Children's Festival,
  • The Barioz festival (mid-August)

On your return from hiking, you can enjoy the beautiful lawn of the Ferme de Pralognan, close to the torrent by relaxing with a good book, listen to the sounds of nature ...

siege de camping pres du fleuve de pralognan la vanois a cote du dome des sonnailles
siege de camping pres du fleuve de pralognan la vanois a cote du dome des sonnailles avec vu sur le gite