Our 5 micro-adventures to experience
Do you dream of playing Robinson Crusoe, alone, with family or friends? You've come to the right place! There's no need to travel to the other side of the world or sign up for Koh-Lanta to experience adventure when you're in a maxi playground like Peisey-Vallandry! Dozens of half-day or multi-day micro-adventures are available. Don't wait any longer, discover five micro-adventures to try out during your stay in Peisey-Vallandry to get away from it all without increasing your carbon footprint and experience unparalleled emotions in the middle of nature.
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Bivouac for a night in the Vanoise National Park
With your family, friends or alone, go and meet an unspoilt and grandiose nature by bivouacking in the Vanoise National Park. The promise? A completely unique night out, while respecting the environment and good practice. Now authorised since 2019, a night in a bivouac will only be possible in the immediate vicinity of certain refuges, on reservation and subject to a fee of 5 €. So don't wait any longer, pack a light and compact tent and explore the 450 km of developed trails in this exceptional territory in complete freedom!
Practical information :
Duration: 2 days / 1 night.
Difficulty: Medium.
Departure: Refuge de Rosuel.
Arrival: Col du Palet Refuge, Mont Pourri Refuge or Entre-le-Lac Refuge.
Public: Children / adults.
Price: 5 € per night.
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With your family, friends or alone, go and meet an unspoilt and grandiose nature by bivouacking in the Vanoise National Park. The promise? A completely unique night out, while respecting the environment and good practice. Now authorised since 2019, a night in a bivouac will only be possible in the immediate vicinity of certain refuges, on reservation and subject to a fee of 5 €. So don't wait any longer, pack a light and compact tent and explore the 450 km of developed trails in this exceptional territory in complete freedom!
Practical information :
Duration: 2 days / 1 night.
Difficulty: Medium.
Departure: Refuge de Rosuel.
Arrival: Col du Palet Refuge, Mont Pourri Refuge or Entre-le-Lac Refuge.
Public: Children / adults.
Price: 5 € per night.
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Playing the mountaineer for a night
Dare to spend a night in a portaledge, suspended at the top of the most beautiful cliffs in the valley. Comfortably installed in your duvet and securely fastened to the side of the cliff, you will admire the sunset and sunrise facing the Mont Blanc and/or the surrounding mountains. An unforgettable experience between sky and mountain to live with the Bureau des Guides des Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry.
Practical information :
Duration: 1 night.
Difficulty: Easy.
Meeting point: At the Guide Bureau of Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry.
Public: From 12 years old.
Price: 450 € from 1 to 4 people.
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Dare to spend a night in a portaledge, suspended at the top of the most beautiful cliffs in the valley. Comfortably installed in your duvet and securely fastened to the side of the cliff, you will admire the sunset and sunrise facing the Mont Blanc and/or the surrounding mountains. An unforgettable experience between sky and mountain to live with the Bureau des Guides des Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry.
Practical information :
Duration: 1 night.
Difficulty: Easy.
Meeting point: At the Guide Bureau of Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry.
Public: From 12 years old.
Price: 450 € from 1 to 4 people.
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Hiking on the GR5 trail
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean scents of the Mercantour foothills, the GR5 crosses the entire Alps over more than 600 kilometres and offers two magnificent stages in the Peisey-Vallandry area. Starting from Landry, these two stages of the GR5 offer you a long and gentle climb to the Col du Palet Refuge. On arrival: a breathtaking panorama of three of the highest peaks in Savoie: the Grande Sassière (3747 m), the Mont-Pourri (3779 m) and the Grande Casse (3855 m). After 8 hours of walking, there is no doubt that this moment of relaxation will have a taste of victory.
Practical information :
Duration: 2 days / 1 night.
Difficulty: Difficult.
Departure: Landry.
Arrival: Col du Palet refuge.
Public: From 12 years old.
Price: 17,50 € per night (reduced rate for under 18s and campers).
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean scents of the Mercantour foothills, the GR5 crosses the entire Alps over more than 600 kilometres and offers two magnificent stages in the Peisey-Vallandry area. Starting from Landry, these two stages of the GR5 offer you a long and gentle climb to the Col du Palet Refuge. On arrival: a breathtaking panorama of three of the highest peaks in Savoie: the Grande Sassière (3747 m), the Mont-Pourri (3779 m) and the Grande Casse (3855 m). After 8 hours of walking, there is no doubt that this moment of relaxation will have a taste of victory.
Practical information :
Duration: 2 days / 1 night.
Difficulty: Difficult.
Departure: Landry.
Arrival: Col du Palet refuge.
Public: From 12 years old.
Price: 17,50 € per night (reduced rate for under 18s and campers).
Pedal on the "Tour de l'Aiguille Grive" trail by electric mountain bike
The "Tour de l'Aiguille Grive" is a 30 km electric mountain bike route that starts with a sporty climb on a carriage road through the alpine pastures of Les Rossets and evolves on a green downhill track and on the Bike Park's enduro routes. A long loop that is easy to complete thanks to the electric assistance of your mountain bike. And why not stop for a picnic along the way to admire the view of the surrounding peaks? Seeing so many different landscapes, so many different atmospheres, in such a short time will definitely give you the impression of having travelled for more than a day!
Practical information:
Duration: 1 day.
Difficulty: Medium.
Departure: Pont Baudin.
Arrival: Plan Peisey.
Public: Children / adults.
Price: Free if you have your own mountain bike.
The "Tour de l'Aiguille Grive" is a 30 km electric mountain bike route that starts with a sporty climb on a carriage road through the alpine pastures of Les Rossets and evolves on a green downhill track and on the Bike Park's enduro routes. A long loop that is easy to complete thanks to the electric assistance of your mountain bike. And why not stop for a picnic along the way to admire the view of the surrounding peaks? Seeing so many different landscapes, so many different atmospheres, in such a short time will definitely give you the impression of having travelled for more than a day!
Practical information:
Duration: 1 day.
Difficulty: Medium.
Departure: Pont Baudin.
Arrival: Plan Peisey.
Public: Children / adults.
Price: Free if you have your own mountain bike.
Sleeping in the forest in a hammock suspended from the trees
If you love nature and adventure, you should know that Peisey-Vallandry has several sites that are very well suited to try this age-old sport. Among the birch trees, larches and pines, you are sure to find a solid place to sleep under the stars, suspended above the forest vegetation. And the big advantage of such a practice is that the quality of your sleep will be greatly improved by the soothing rocking sensation of the hammock. You'll feel like a real adventurer for a night!
In practice:
Duration: 1 night.
Difficulty: Easy.
Public: Children / adults.
Price: Free.
If you love nature and adventure, you should know that Peisey-Vallandry has several sites that are very well suited to try this age-old sport. Among the birch trees, larches and pines, you are sure to find a solid place to sleep under the stars, suspended above the forest vegetation. And the big advantage of such a practice is that the quality of your sleep will be greatly improved by the soothing rocking sensation of the hammock. You'll feel like a real adventurer for a night!
In practice:
Duration: 1 night.
Difficulty: Easy.
Public: Children / adults.
Price: Free.
Editor: Sahra Ronc
Photo credits: Mylène Herrmann, Infonews, OTPV and John Beague
Photo credits: Mylène Herrmann, Infonews, OTPV and John Beague