A strong tourist appeal
… Skiing in Valloire, the Edelweiss run is on your doorstep !
With 150km of ski runs of different levels of complexity, The Galibier-Thabor skiing area offers great skiing and snowboarding up to 3000m altitude. What’s more, extensive snow-making (400 cannons) means that skiing is guaranteed throughout the season, from December to the end of April. You will also find a variety of cross-country ski trails that are sure to appeal to those in search of peace and tranquility. 
The shuttle bus for Valloire town centre stops right outside the apartment block.
Besides the many activities on offer, Valloire hosts an annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Contestants from around the world brave the cold for 3 days and 3 nights to carve their glistening works of art. Exquisite !
… Valloire, both a winter sports resort and a charming mountain village
All year round, Valloire and its surrounding region offer tourists a variety of cultural, leisure and sports activities.
Leisure activities :
Many activities are available in the village itself, at the foot of the ski slopes :
- “Philippe Candeloro” ice-rink
- 10-pin bowling alley (6 lanes)
- Spa : sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi
- Airsports club: Microlight flying and paragliding
- Treetop adventure park
- Farm visits
- Cinema
- Local restaurants and bars
Resort shopping :
Retail shops and local tradesmen include: Food shops, arts and crafts, butcher, bakery, photographer, gift shop, hair and beauty salon, dressmaker, interior design and home furnishings, hardware store, graphic design, launderette and linen hire, bookshop, ski rental and retail, local produce, tea and coffee shop, clothes shops.
Sports and cultural entertainment :
Health and fitness : keep-fit, stretching, cardio workout, body sculpting, group lessons…
Martial arts : judo, karate, self-defense, tai chi chuan, yoga, relaxation, stretching, aikido.
... The hidden secrets of the “Vanoise” and “Ecrins” National Parks ...
Hike the mighty mountains of the “Ecrins” and “Vanoise” National Parks !
A whole range of different walking activities is available : marked paths, nature trails, theme hikes … Take your time to observe the tremendous variety of fauna and flora, many of which are protected species.
Nature-lovers, amateur walkers or experienced hikers will all find an itinerary adapted to their level. Hundreds of indexed walks and hikes radiate from the resort in all directions across the outstanding landscape of the Maurienne mountains : through meadows and forests, pastures and glaciers, with summits culminating at 4,000 m in the heart of this nature reserve.
Alpine activities
Snowshoeing
Alone, with family or friends, or as part of a group, a snowshoe outing is always a fun and friendly experience.
From the gentle ramble to a more challenging hike, local mountain leaders organize a range of different outings in spectacular surroundings..
Via Ferrata
You don’t have to be a rock-climber to experience the thrill of scaling a cliff face!
A Via Ferrata – literally “Iron way” - consists of iron rungs and cables, which enable you to climb in complete security. In the Maurienne valley, ten different mountains routes have been equipped in this way. The Via Ferrata du Diable (The “Devil’s way”!) in Aussois is made up of seven separate sections. Put end to end, they represent a total length of 3,760m and form the longest Via Ferrata in France.
This sport requires concentration and you need to be physically fit. Those who suffer from vertigo, abstain!
Treetop Adventure Park
In Valloire: “La Forêt de l’Enfer” (“Hell’s Forest” !)
Pony Trekking and Trail Riding
Cyclotourism, mountain bike trails
There are many mythical mountain passes to be cycled in the Maurienne region : The Galibier, the Croix de Fer, the Col de la Madeleine , the Col de l’Iseran, the Telegraph, the Glandon… but many easier trails criss-cross the lower valley too.
Canyoning, rafting and whitewater sports
Popular activities open to everyone: jumps, slides, abseiling, canyoning and river-running. No less than 8 canyons are specially equipped, amongst which sites in Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin d’Arves, Valfréjus, La Norma, Aussois, Bonneval sur Arc…
