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Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne La Plagne Valley YOU CAN PICK UP -- The events programme Si on sortait (Let’s Go Out) -- Map of Aime -- Maps of walking paths NOTRE ENGAGEMENT À VOUS SATISFAIRE -- Biking trail maps Aime -- Plagne Access Card -- A selection of brochures on the local area Open july 1st to august 31st : • Monday to saturday : 9.00am to -- Information Screens : Find all the information you need for your holidays on 12.pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm information screens in the Tourist Office and at the city halls of Aime la Plagne & • Sunday : 9.00am to 12.00pm La Plagne Tarentaise. Rest of the year : Internet • Monday to saturday : 9.00am to Choose between the list of networks then open the internet : 12.00am and 2.00pm to 6.00pm • Closed on sunday & bank Free wifi access : holidays 30 minutes of free connection on your own equipment in the Plagne Tourisme 04 79 55 67 00 Vallée office [email protected] Hippocket wifi: www.laplagne-valle.com Daily or weekly Wifi dongle rental from the tourist office. Private broadband Wifi network to connect up to 10 devices simultaneously in your holiday rental. Credit card payment only. 2 Paradiski Yuge The paradiski YUGE app makes you enjoy 200% of your stay in la Plagne in winter & in summer ! Discover a wide range of functionnalities : interactive map, resort guide, schuttle bus times, weather conditions & personalised recommendations and lots more !!!
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3 USER CONTACT EMERGENCY Samu 15 Fire station 18 Police secours 17 Emergency 112 Emergency for hearing Impair 114 Urgences sociales 115 Municipale police - Aime la Plagne +334 79 09 72 51 Police Station +334 79 55 61 17 Bourg Saint Maurice Hospital +334 79 41 79 79 Moutiers Hospital +334 79 09 60 60 Albertville Hospital +334 79 89 55 55 PUBLIC SERVICES Emergency Center 18 DOCTORS Police +334 79 55 61 17 Doctor Christian Soleil +334 79 09 73 78 La Maison des Arts +334 79 55 21 57 Doctor Nicolas Rodriguez +334 79 07 56 86 Post office 39 39 Doctors Augros, Chauvet & Pinchart +334 79 55 23 46 C.C. Les Versants d’Aime +334 79 55 40 27 Aime La Plagne town hall +334 79 09 74 38 NURSES La Plagne Tarentaise town hall +334 79 09 71 52 Cabinet d’infirmières +334 79 55 57 19 Aime media library +334 79 55 64 90 La Plagne Tarentaise media library +334 79 09 73 76 PHARMACY / MEDICAL EQUIPEMENT Municipal Police - Aime la Plagne +334 79 09 72 51 Aime Médical Santé +334 79 08 42 83 Municipal Police - La Plagne Tarentaise +334 79 09 74 39 La Basilique Pharmacy +334 79 09 70 50
4 Train station & TRANSPORT resort link information and reservations www.vente-bellesavoieexpress.fr or on 09 70 83 90 73 cristal n° Taxis Mathieu Perraudat ABC Taxi Collomb +337 78 87 47 04 +336 14 36 74 59 Bouzon Christian Placide Guillaume +334 79 09 03 41 +336 17 77 41 57 Albert Taxi JM Taxi +334 79 55 66 38 +336 22 98 05 20 Legroux Dominique JB Taxi +336 09 38 73 82 +336 34 87 12 17 Bouzon Alain Aim’Taxi Hervé +334 79 09 78 93 +336 67 73 37 57 Allo BK Taxi +336 07 19 80 03 Briançon Gilles +334 79 55 64 15 Luzzi Jean Pierre +336 07 23 79 29
CAR RENTAL
Leclerc Aime +334 79 01 30 30 VWAC Carrosserie +334 79 0942063
TRANSPORTS
Transports Loyet +334 79 55 64 76 SNCF railway +33 36 35
5 DIRECTORY OF TOURIST OFFICE MEMBERS
Artisans Shops Grocery shops
VALLÉE DE LA PLAGNE AIME AIME Atout Bois Agencement +336 75 61 43 84 Décathlon +334 79 22 28 59 Flacons & Flocons +334 79 55 65 50 Vibert Daniel Peinture +336 07 01 28 36 Robino Boutique +334 79 09 74 40 La Vie Claire +334 79 00 25 48 Serrurier Tarentaise +336 80 37 38 96 Dodie Dod’s +334 79 22 62 54 SMAC Boutique Traiteur +334 80 08 10 90 Bike Surgery +334 57 37 69 95
Estate Agency Services Supermarket
AIME AIME AIME Aime Immobilier +334 79 09 30 27 Leclerc +334 79 01 30 30 Photographie P. Gal +334 79 55 64 70 Créalp’ +334 57 37 84 22
Car Body Hairdresser Fitness rooms
AIME AIME AIME Carrosserie VWAC +334 79 09 42 63 Ambiance Coiffure +334 79 09 42 63 Crossfit Kintsugi +334 79 00 48 85 Adamantium Fitness +339 61 64 14 99 MACOT Carrosserie Autoclean +334 79 55 51 65 Healthcare AIME Aime Optical Center +334 79 00 60 42
6 accomodation agents, services & shops that are tourist office members on 03/15/2019 Accomodations
AIME Hostel Le Cormet +334 79 22 20 15 Hostel Le Palanbo +334 79 55 67 55 Hostel La Tourmaline +334 79 55 62 93 Guest House +336 10 49 05 96 La Foyère Studio Cabine +336 68 92 40 26
BELLENTRE Guest House +336 68 61 83 98 A La Bouge’Hôte Restaurants Wellness
LA CÔTE D’AIME AIME AIME Guest House +334 79 55 67 79 Le Paradou L’arôme +334 79 09 75 93 Spa La Tourmaline +334 79 55 62 93 Guest House +334 79 07 59 55 L’escale +334 79 09 20 31 Les Marm’Hôtes Chalet M +336 80 14 22 48 La P’tite Reine +334 79 01 15 38 Pizzeria & Galette Camping Pierra Menta +334 79 55 68 40 Restaurant La Tourmaline+334 79 55 62 93 Tour Operator
VILLETTE LANDRY AIME Camping La Glière +334 79 55 10 18 La roulotte (foodtruck) +336 18 40 10 79 Voyage Loyet +334 79 55 64 76
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Walks & trails Hiking Novices, amateurs and experts, the valley of La Plagne offers an exceptional playground for your hikes ! In an unspoiled green setting, set off to discover the wide open spaces, ideal for spending time with your family & sharing with friends.
Discover the unspoiled areas of In love of mountains, Aloïs our mountains with Guillaume takes you on the trails to and enjoy his explanations of explore the diversity of the la The essential the mountain environnement Plagne Valley. Hikes & map 2019 & admiring the breathtaking landscape. Aloïs Randonnées The maps are available in all La Plagne Resort, tourist info points. GB Montagne Beaufortain & Vanoise La Plagne Resort, Every day, on demand Beaufortain & Vanoise Every day, on demand • Forfait 1- 4 pers. Demi-journée 120€, à la journée 180€ Trail Running • Family half a day (2 adults + 2 • Day hikes : 30€ children) 50€ • Half a day : 22€ For running enthusiasts, • Groups, children (contact us) particularly trail runners, the valley • Day hikes 30€ of La Plagne offers a wide range • Half a day hikes 15€ Contact : +33 7 82 10 30 49 of possibilities, from the coolness • Photo/Nature hikes 70€ [email protected] of the cycle path to the mountain • Trail running day 30€ & 15€ half www.lesmarmhotes.com ridges for experts, via footpaths a day that link the traditional villages of • Groups, associations, school,... the Versant du Soleil. Contact me Trail maps show over 160 km of Contact : +33 6 42 08 53 35 marked trails, available for sale in [email protected] all tourist info points. www.gb-montagne.com
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Cycle trail & Voie verte
MTB or e-MTB (electric mountain bikes) Set off to discover the Versant du Soleil with or without electric assistance, going through traditional villages and along alpine trails.
A 15 km (9miles) cycle trail runs from Aime to Bourg St Maurice. You can cycle, jog or roller blade in peace and tranquillity amidst the greenery and cool of the banks of the Isère.
At the day or half-day, you Rent a bicycle and travel the can rent road bikes, electric 13 km (8 miles) of cycle path bikes or mountain bikes. which links Aime to Bourg Saint Maurice in the heart of Cyclo-tourism Bike Surgery Tarentaise Valley. or road biking Aime AN-Rafting Timed or not, with or without Macot - Z.A electric assistance, start off up From monday to saturday, from the 21 bends of the road up to La 9am to 12am & from 2pm to 7pm Plagne. Every day, on demand • Top of the range bikes & electric Ideal for families : ride along the bikes : 40€ day et 25€ 1/2 day 12 kms of the cycle path between • VTC Adulte day15€, half day 10€, • Standard bikes : 30€ day & 18,5€ children bike day 10€, half day 5€ 1/2 day • raod bike day 30€, half day 20€ Contact : +33 4 57 37 69 95 Contact : +33 4 79 09 72 79 [email protected] [email protected] www.bike.surgery.fr www.an-rafting.com
9 ACTIVITIES White Water
Try kayaking with friends or family on white water or calm water. Kayak and stand up paddle rental.
La Plagne eaux-vives Versants d’Aime leisure lake
July & August, every afternoon
• From 6€ kayak or paddle rental • From 15€ kayak ou paddle initiation • Groups, children (contact us) Contact : + 33 7 70 18 70 12 [email protected] www.laplagne-eauxvives.org
Rêve d’eau proposes white water activities on the upper Isère, ac- cessible for all sporting levels.
Rêve d’eau White Water Versants d’Aime leisure lake everyday, reservation only An-rafting invites you to discover Essaonia - Rafting Spirit can take a full range of descents on the you off to discover the Taren- • From 36€ upper section of the isère river : taise valley with an oar in your • Groups, children (contact us) rafting, hydrospeed, hotdog or hand : thrills & great memories Contact : +33 6 87 83 46 79 even a combination ! guaranteed ! [email protected] www.revedeau-rafting.com AN-Rafting Essaonia - Esprit Rafting Macot - Z.A Centron leisure lake Rafting, hydrospeed, canoe-raft and airboat with Franceraft on the Isère river. Every day, reservation only Every day, reservation only
Franceraft • From 50€ to 89€ • From 53€ Centron Leisure lake • Groups, children (contact us) • Groups, children (contact us) Contact : +33 4 79 09 72 79 Contact : + 33 6 63 08 30 16 everyday, reservation only [email protected] [email protected] www.an-rafting.com www.essaonia.net • From 20€ • Groups, children (contact us) Raft in Action Contact : +33 4 79 55 63 55 Contact : + 33 6 63 08 30 16 [email protected] www.franceraft.com
10 White Water Paragliding ACTIVITIES Once you are in the air, your ins- Enjoy to fly as birds ! A magical & Discover the magical moment tructor will settle you comfortably fabulous moment with Stéphane when your feet leave the ground ! and you will have a panoramic Drouin, several times decorated in view of the whole of the Alps. World Championships of Paragliding ! From 5 years old. Fly in paradise Paradifly La Plagne Resort & Valley Quatrième Dimension La Plagne Resort & valley La Plagne Resort & valley Every day, reservation only Every day, reservation only Every day, reservation only • From 80€
• From 80€ • Groups, children (contact us)
• Groups, children (contact us) • From 75€ Contact : + 33 6 63 71 59 78 • Groups, children (contact us) Contact : +33 783 783 790 [email protected] [email protected] Contact : + 33 6 12 73 66 56 www.fly-in-paradise.fr www.paradifly.com [email protected] www.quatriemedimension.fr Appreciate the 360° view of superb landscapes. No previous experience required.
AN-Rafting Macot - Z.A
Every day, reservation only
• From 50€ to 89€ • Groups, enfants (nous consulter) Contact : +33 4 79 09 72 79 [email protected] www.an-rafting.com
Take a great leap to feel « free as a bird », quite safely with an experienced pilot.
Franceraft Centron Leisure lake
Everyday, reservation only
• From 20€ • Groups, children (contact us) Contact : +33 4 79 55 63 55 [email protected] www.franceraft.com 11 ACTIVITIES
Les Versants d’Aime Leisure Lake Les Versants d’Aime leisure lake in Le Gothard has games for children, ping-pong tables, multi-sports courts and picnic areas with barbecues. You can get there on foot, roller skates or bikes along the cycle path that leaves from Aime and runs alongside the Isère river. The beach area is supervised by lifeguards in the after- noon in July and August. By car : going towards Bourg Saint Maurice, take the exit at Le Gothard. Acrobungy Parcours Aquabulles Walk on the water with the Acrobungy are elastics on aquabulle ! From 4 years old. trampolines suspended at aventure about 8 meters height. Courses for children (mini- FH Events Guaranteed sensations ! mum age 4 – continuous Accessible from 15 kg. safety line) or adults in a fresh Versants d’Aime leisure lake and adventurous environment with a 130m zip wire going Les Trampos de Macot From 6th july to 30th augus, every over the Isère river on the adult course. day 11:00 -12:30 am. & 2:00 - 6:00 Versants d’Aime Leisure lake pm, saturday from 2:00pm., closed due to bad weather Every day in july and august from Natur’Accro 10:30 to 12:30am & 2.00 to 6:30pm Versants d’Aime leisure lake • From 6€, Groupe reservation only Interseason only on wednesday & week-ends from 2:00 to 6:30pm Every day in july and august from Contact : +33 6 59 10 10 52 1:30 to 6:30pm. or +33 6 67 72 70 48 • From 6€ Bullevents Interseason only on week-ends or Contact : +33 6 87 22 46 90 on reservation pour le parcours Les trampos de macot adulte • From 10€
Contact : +33 7 61 05 12 03 [email protected] natur’accro 12 Les Versants ACTIVITIES d’Aime Leisure Lake
Pedalokid Pedalokids on the lake of leisure Center «Les Versants d’Aime» from 4 years old.
FH Events
Versants d’Aime leisure lake
From 6th july to 30th august, from sunday to friday 11h-12h30 & 2h-6h pm., closed due to bad weather
• From 6€, Groupe reservation only
Contact : +33 6 59 10 10 52 or +33 6 67 72 70 48 Centron Leisure Lake Bullevents Picnic area, playground, basket ball court, boules court and a snack- bar around the lake. Fans of white water sports or fishing, there is something to please everyone : towards Moutiers, Centron exit. Bathing Xtrem’ Jump prohibited. Scuba diving 3 or 5 meters, choose your Fishing Xtrem-jump ! From 6 years An unforgettable experience ! In old. a natural environment from the age of 8 with adapted equip- Savoiefishing.com FH Events ment & also training, refresher or simply exploration. Contact : +33 6 31 32 52 30 Versants d’Aime leisure lake Plongeurs d’eau douce From 6th july to 30th august, every day 2-6:30 pm, closed due to bad Centron leisure lake weather Every day, reservation only • From 6€, Groupe reservation only • From 35€ Contact : +33 6 59 10 10 52 or +33 6 67 72 70 48 Contact : +33 6 24 79 72 84 Bullevents [email protected] Plongeurs d’eau douce 13 CULTURE & HERITAGE Great Heritage Idea Discover the secrets of Aime & visit the Montmayeur Tower, Archeologic Space of Pierre Borrione & St Martin Basilica with your Pass’Partout 8€ ! Montmayeur Tower & his Middle Age Garden In feudal times, major aristocratic families shared the land. The Montmayeur family, in the same way as the Count of Savoie, was a vassal of the Espace Archéologique Germanic Holy Roman Empire. Located at the bottom of the Pierre Borrione town, they controlled the river trafic on the Isère. Have a walk «Des pierres et des hommes» around his little middle age This « musée de France » has the distinction of being located in a garden. former church. At the top of the former Gallic oppidum, it offers a Temporary exhibition «Vanoise, remarkable view over the valley and the surrounding summits. The time mirors». rich archaeological collections reveal the history of Aime from the Neolithic period to modern times. OTGP - La Plagne Vallée
OTGP - La Plagne Vallée Avenue de la gare - Aime
th st Montée St Sigismond - Aime July 8 to August 31 , Monday to saturday : 10.00am to 12.30am and July 8th to August 31st, Monday to saturday : 10.00am to 12.30am and 2.00pm to 2.00pm to 6.00pm 6.00pm 4€ entry, Free for under 16 yrs. 4€ entry, Free for under 16 yrs. Contact : +33 4 79 55 67 00 Contact : +33 4 79 55 67 00 - [email protected] [email protected] www.laplagne-vallee.com www.laplagne-vallee.com
14 CULTURE&HERITAGE Secrets of Basilique St Martin Aime’s What an amazing place to visit in a heart of the valley. What you see is only a small part of this structure built between the 10th and heritage 11th centuries ! Go inside and you will discover frescoes of the late 13th century and, in the undercroft, its hidden history which will reveal to Guided tour of St Martin Ba- you the origins of Aime a little over 2000 years ago ! silica, Montmayeur’s tower & espace archéologique. OTGP - La Plagne Vallée ONLY IN FRENCH
Avenue de Tarentaise - Aime OTGP - La Plagne Vallée
July 10th to August 31st : Monday to Saturday : 10.00am to 12.00am and 2.30pm La Plagne Vallée - Aime to 6.30pm • Every tuesday, 10.00 a.m «Middle Rest of the year : the keys are available at the Tourist Office. age stories» (Basilica & Mont- 4€ entry mayeur tower)
Free for under 16 yrs. • Every thursday, 10.00 a.m. Contact : +33 4 79 55 67 00 - [email protected] «Stone stories» (Basilica & espace www.laplagne-vallee.com archéologique) 11€ ad. & 5€ under 12 yrs. Reservation at la Plagne Valley Contact : +33 4 79 55 67 00 [email protected] www.laplagne-vallee.com La Maison des Arts Les Versants d’Aime
Montée de la Cachouriaz - Aime
Tuesday to Friday :
from 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Free entry
Contact : +33 4 79 55 21 57 [email protected] 15 CULTURE & HERITAGE
Churchs & Chapels
By car, by bike, on foot, discover the churches and chapels of the Plagne Valley. To know them is to im- merse oneself in the daily and spiritual life of our mountain communities. A trip suspended out of time that will make you appreciate the baroque art but also beautiful landscapes in the hearts of our high-perched villages. St Sigismond St François St Nicolas Church de Sales Church Saint Sigismond’s church was The church dates back to extended at the end of the Church 1679 - 1682 and was re-built in 17th century. It displays all 1806 after being burnt down the characteristics of Baroque Part of Bellentre priory until by the Aime Revolutionary art in which the Biblical 1714, Valezan then became Committee in 1794. When you story is presented in gold and a parish in its own right and enter the church you will be polychrome. After the coming a church dedicated to Saint surprised by the baroque and of the French revolutionaries François de Sales, it was built polychrome decor. Helical (Savoie was not French yet), between 1727 and 1730 at the columns, gold, colours, the restorations of the 19th top of the village, offering a statues and paintings tell the century brought neo-clas- superb panoramic view over story of the church and the sical touches. The stained the valley, to Mont Pourri mountain communities. glass windows are from the and Bellecôte glaciers. The 20th century. Amongst other furnishings all in the same things, the church houses a style, reflect the fervour of the Center of Macot ‘‘Virgin Breast-feeding’’ from local population at the start the mid- 15th century. of the 18th century, as well as From July 2nd to September 1st, its financial strength (don’t from monday to saturday, from forget that we are on the 9.00am to 4.30pm closed on bank Center of Aime prestigious Versant du Soleil). holidays
Free entry Every day from 9.00am to 5.00pm Top of the village of Valezan Free entry On Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm (July and August)
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Churchs & Chapels Notre-Dame des Neiges The Chapel of Montgésin was built in 1658 in the heart of the small hamlet of Montgésin. At first it was called Our Lady of Grace or Pity, then it was renamed Our Lady of the Snows. We went to the Chapel of Montgésin for pilgrimages, during processions from St Jacques Ste Agnès Longefoy and August 5th to ask for snow and signs of Church Church good harvests. The chapel has preserved a very beautiful This church, dedicated to Saint The church built in 1751, is altarpiece of baroque style James the Greater dates from dedicated to Sainte-Agnes. recently redoubled. A major the end of the 17th century and Specificity of the pulpit, restoration campaign is was consecrated on August 28, the canopy represents a being coordinated by the 1687. Previously another church flower of sunflower instead Association of Friends of the was built in its place but oriented of the traditional leaves of Heritage of Longefoy. differently. Construction work was acanthus. In the choir, two decided at a General Assembly of large paintings, Christ and the entire parish. From the 23rd of the Virgin, were offered by hamlet of Montgésin July of the same year, the contract a local artist Jacqueline was awarded to the italien Sujdovic, at the request of the Only open during the summer and architect Calligato de Varallo. At priest Lucien Vivet-Gros. The winter seasons from 9.00am to the revolution, the bell tower was magnificent entrance gate 6.00pm daily. flushed by the revolutionaries and was also offered by Roger Guided visit on request at was rebuilt in 1812. Villien ironworker. + 33 6 75 10 37 73 Longefoy Villette Free entry Open on request +33 6 45 22 99 52 Every day from 10.00am to 9.00pm. during the summer and winter seasons. Free entry Free entry 17 CULTURE & HERITAGE Ste Marguerite Chapel Located at 1940 meters, this chapel is the highest in the town. Until 1965, the parishioners went there in procession on 21st July. Her main name is Saint-Guérin, but sometimes she is referred to as Notre Dame de la Visitation, Sainte-Marguerite or Notre Dame-des-Neiges.
Plan Pichu in Granier
Every day in July and August Free entry Churchs et Chapels
St Eustache St Maxime Bonvillard Chapel Chapel Chapel Barely 2 km out of Aime, this Founded in 1476, it This chapel, dating from 1544, small chapel looks very much has a tribune that can is located in a small hamlet like a smaller version of the accommodate all the that has disappeared. It is Basilica. The frescoes tell the population of La Thuile. The dedicated to Saint-Jacques- story of Saint-Eustache : the baroque altarpiece dates le-Majeur, apostle and patron hunt, etc... from the end of the 17th saint of the pilgrims, and century. Saint-Pantaléon, patron of doctors and midwives. Villaroland Hamlet of La Thuile in Granier Hamlet of Bonvillard in Granier Guided tour only Every day from 9.00am to 6.00pm
Every day from 9.00am to 6.00pm. 6€/personne, only on request Free entry Free entry
18 St Bathélémy CULTURE & HERITAGE Church St André St Laurent The exact date of its construction is not known, but the first document mentioning Church Church an “ecclesia de Graneriis” in The church of Bellentre is one Built between 1702 and 1714, the parish of “Greniers” in Aime of the oldest in the valley, its this church stands on the dates back to 1344. exterior aspect, still betrays site of the former Chapel The first building is dated its Romanesque origins. An of Saint Laurent. The old 1538. The choir stalls were inscription of 1772, placed chapel was used as the basis built from 1647 to 1653 and on the chevet, attests that it for the apse in the church’s the side naves were added in was enlarged in the XVIIth chancel. It was first known 1670. The main altarpiece was century. The main element of as the church and parish of created in the 17th century the building is a pulpit carved Saint Amédée de La Côte. In by Jacques-Antoine Todesco, in 1765 by Joseph-Marie reality, the first patron of La a Piedmontese artist. In Martel Côte was never canonised. He 1732, the seating area was was actually Amédée IX the enlarged and the clock tower Blessed, who was the Duke was raised. It was restored Bellentre of Savoie from 1465 to 1472 after the upheaval of the and married Yolande, Louis Revolution in 1808. July 2nd to August 31st, on XI of France’s sister. He was Wednesday from 2.30pm to doubtless chosen as patron Granier 4.30pm because his name, Amédée, was the second name of the Free entry ruling Duke, Victor-Amédée, Every day from 9.00am to 6.00pm. who facilitated the separation from Aime. Free entry Pierrolaz in La Côte d’Aime
From July 2nd to September 1st every day from 10.00am to 6.00pm.
Free entry
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Villages, heart in the «valley» Aime Market of Centron At the end of the gorges of Aime’s town center makes the Isère you may enter the a pleasant place for a Aime village of Centron. Discover stroll. A number of little Ideal to find your ingredients the Chapel St Claude that squares, all with their to make your favorit meal was restaured in the XVIIth own charm and history, with your «french touch» ! century, aswell as a XXth encourage you to sit for century church, testimony a while. In the Place de of the after war architecture. la Cachouriaz, in the cool Parking amphithéâtre - Aime Next to the river and bellow of the water trough more the village enjoy a rest on the than a century old (built in lakeside, have a coffee at the 1900), the old cheese dairy snack, enjoy a concert or go can still be seen. rafting ! A little further is the place Brunet in the heart of the old village, sits a fountain and benches that make it a symbolic place. Boutiques and stalls are set up in the main street which comes to life thanks to the members of the shopkeepers’ association and la Plagne Vallée.
2023 CULTURE & HERITAGE Villages, heart in the «valley» Villette The village of Villette is situated at 740 meters hight. It is made up of two hamlets Charves at 1300m high and Plan Villard, the mountain hamlet. A mainly residential commune, overlooked by the Château de Sainte-Anne, Villette grew thanks to its marble quarry, called the “Tarentaise rift”. Macot Bellentre The village of Macot is in Bellentre is spread over both a lush green setting on banks of the Isère river. Apart Rock Climbing the river’s edge and is sure from the main village, the to surprise you. Like any commune consists of thirteen at Villette village, it is centred around hamlets : seven on the Versant Climb the new Villette rock the church. A stroll around du Soleil (the sunny side of climbing. Ideal for a discovery the village will take you the valley) : Le Gothard, Le session at the half-day. through little squares, passing Crey, Le Rocheray, La Grange, traditional houses and shops. Le Villard, Bonconseil and Le Plan des Forches, and six Villette on the left bank of the Isère, also known as Le Revers Le • Free access, information in la Mazuet, Les Granges, Le Plagne Valley Grand Bochet, Montorlin, Montchavin and Les Coches.
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Altitude villages House of Joannès La Côte d’Aime The lifestyle of our high The 10 hamlets of Côte d’Aime, rising in tiers on the southern slope, valleys will have no secret for between 800 and 2995m high, open their doors to you. Follow the you ! Discover the daily life magic of discovery : ancient villages, vines and orchards, forests, alpine and traditions of our elders. pastures, mountain lakes, rock-climbing routes, these sites are waiting just for you. Syndicat d’initiative de La Syndicat d’initiative de La Côte d’Aime & Valezan Côte d’Aime & Valezan Tél. +334 79 55 69 25 [email protected] - www.lacotedaime.com Museum of la Montméry - La Côte d’Aime L’école Every tuesday & thursday afternoon
Fruitière d’autrefois and by appointment A little museum has on • Free participation Enter in an old classroom display various artefacts from and discover the life of the village’s past & objects Contact : +334 79 55 69 25 schoolchildren of the early linked to cheese-making. [email protected] twentieth century. www.lacotedaime.com Syndicat d’initiative de La Syndicat d’initiative de La Côte Syndicat d’initiative de La d’Aime Côte d’Aime & Valezan Côte d’Aime & Valezan Pierrolaz - La Côte d’Aime Pierrolaz - La Côte d’Aime Valezan A little mountain village that Tuesday and thursday from 4.00pm In july & august by appointment : to 6.30pm and Friday from 4.00pm has kept its authenticity and Tuesday and thursday from 4.00pm the warm welcome and open to7.30pm & on reservation out of to 6.30pm and Friday from 4.00pm the summer season mindedness of the “old folk”. to7.30pm & on reservationout of As well as the panoramic the summer season • Free participation view from the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard to the Col de la • Free participation Madeleine, its architecture is Contact : +334 79 55 69 25 well worth stopping to take [email protected] Contact : +334 79 55 69 25 a look at : traditional houses www.lacotedaime.com [email protected] adapted to the slope and Syndicat d’initiative de La Côte www.lacotedaime.com the wind in such a way as to d’Aime Syndicat d’initiative de La Côte create multi-functional work 2522 d’Aime areas. Altitude CULTURE & HERITAGE villages Granier On the Versant du Soleil, far from the noise and stress, you will be able to appreciate the tranquillity and authenticity of our village. Open your eyes and let your senses speak ; you’re surrounded by countless wonders. Syndicat d’initiative de Granier Dépôt de pain / fruitière Tél. +334 79 55 46 44 [email protected] www.graniersavoie.free.fr
L’alpage de Tessens Montgirod Set on the hillside at an Montgirod is an old village altitude of 950m high on the at 1100m high, it is a fact that Plan Pichu sunny side of the valley. Its it was burnt by the German Discover the alpage of two hamlets are Villaroland army during the Second Plan Pichu, an exceptional and le Breuil at 800m World War. Also to be seen landscape and Beaufort’s high. Most of the village’s in Montgirod is the baroque production site during the revenue comes from farming. church, an astonishing stone summer season. A sharing The houses are in typical worn by footfalls, evidence of know-how in a friendly Savoyard style, centred of millennia of human atmosphere in an exceptional around the church and linked occupation, a sundial on the natural setting! together by narrow, paved cemetery wall, numerous streets. chapels and oratories. Above Syndicat d’initiative de the village walks lead you through the forest and Alpine Granier pastures where cheese- Longefoy makers make Beaufort Alpage of Plan Pichu - Granier Longefoy, with its red-tiled d’alpage ; a chance to get to roofs, is a small village set at know the world of mountain Every thursday in july & august 1250m high, at the entrance to agriculture. the winter and summer resort • 3€/personne, free under 10 years, of Plagne Montalbert. The reservation only village overlooks the valley below and is itself overlooked Contact : +33 7 81 61 65 58 by the Chapel of La Superga, a reproduction of the famous monument in Turin, set in lush green surroundings. 23 EVENTS Remballe ta fl’Aime For this 10th edition, as well as the usual activities and enter- tainment, there will be some new ones to come and try…
OTGP - La Plagne Vallée & JE 73
Center of Aime
Saturday 22nd june, from 11:00am.
Free Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr Motor Magic Fête de la Sportive Show Musique Day Classique, jazz, pop, rock, you «Sortie de toile» will find all your ingredients to Exhibition and presentation of « Supercar » and rally sports Guyom propose to you an spend a great Music party ! cars in Aime, in car parks amazing & unbelievable magi- above the open-air cal show ! OTP - La Plagne Vallée
OTGP - La Plagne Vallée Aime - Macot OTGP - La Plagne Vallée & Montchavin les Coches Salle de spectacle et de cinéma 21st june from 17h in Aime Parking Amphithéâtre in Aime Saturday 15th june at 8:30pm Free Friday 28th june, From 5:00 to 7:00 Full fare : 23€, half fare (under 16 pm. Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 yrs) : 18€ www.laplagne-vallee.fr Free Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr 24 Unusual Animations EVENTS Wednesday du Jeudi Entertainment for children in OTGP - La Plagne Vallée the Grande Rue of Aime Montmayeur Tour & St Martin basilica in Aime OTGP - La Plagne Vallée Jeudis • Wednesday 10th, 31st july : Pilates in the basilica, on 8.00 p.m. Grande Rue in Aime d’Aime • Wednesday 17th july & 14th august Thursday 11 july : Sergent Walk with commentary of the Every Thursday, from 3:00 pm Poivre Cover 100% Beatles prieuré, on 8.00 p.m. th th Free Thursday 18 july : Girl’s talk • Wednesday 24 july & 28 august 100% Girly pop & soul Discover the middle age garden of Montmayeur’s tower, on 8.00 p.m. Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr Friday 26 july : FUZZ • Mercredi 7th, 21st august : Pilates 100% Pop Rock in the basilica, on 8.00 p.m. Thursday 1st august : Rock 6€ ad. / 3€ (under12 yrs) cab - 100% rock vintage Reservation at la Plagne Valley Contact : 04 79 55 67 00 Thursday 08 august : Rùn - 100% groovy & Folk irish music www.laplagne-vallee.fr Thursday 15 august : P’tit Bal 100% dancing
Thursday 22nd august : Pa yambo - 100% Afro-colombian
OTGP - La Plagne Vallée
Théâtre de verdure in Aime
Every thursday, from 9:00 pm
Free Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr
25 EVENTS 6000D 30th edition of this legendary race that was the first of its kind when it started, the 6000D is still a challenge for most trail runners.
OTGP - La Plagne Vallée
Parking de l’amphithéâtre in Aime
From friday 26th to sunday 28th july
Free Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr Open air cinema Fête du 13 Fête du Under the stars, enjoy 4 movies, 4 histories. We all follow our own star ! (Only in Juillet Plan d’eau French) From 7.00pm a musical A live show followed by entertainment folowed by a 10.30pm Firework display & a OTGP - La Plagne Vallée firework display at 10.30 pm giant disco. and ended by the 13th July Théâtre de verdure in Aime ball. Food & refreshments on OTGP - La Plagne Vallée site. Tuesday 6th august on 9:30pm Les Versants d’Aime Leisure lake OTGP - La Plagne Vallée in le Gothard Les p’tits flocons Tuesday 13rd august on 9:20pm In front of the St Martin basilica th Saturday 20 july Jumanji in Aime Tuesday 20th august on 9:10pm rd Free, Food & refreshments on site Saturday 13 july, from 7:00 pm Belle & Sébastien 3 Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 Tuesday 27th august on 9:00pm Free, food & refreshment on site www.laplagne-vallee.fr La Ch’tite famille Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 Free www.laplagne-vallee.fr Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr 26 Concert Auto Moto EVENTS Festival Retro European Exhibition and presentation of Baroque cars, motos & vespas from 20’s heritage Discover baroque music in an to 70’s in Aime, in car parks exceptionnal exhibition place ! above the open-air days «la biche ensorcelée»,a fairy The communes of Aime la tale for all the family ! Toursit Office of La Grande Plagne and La Plagne Taren- Vivaldi, Corelli, Boccherini, Plagne taise open the doors of their Scarlatti & Stradella music. religious buildings. Parking Amphithéâtre in Aime Full programm in your bro- Festival Baroque de Savoie chure “Si on sortait”. Friday 16th August, From 4:00 p.m. St Martins basilica in Aime OTGP - La Plagne Vallée
Free Théâtre de verdure in Aime Sunday 11 august on 8:00 pm Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd Paid entry www.laplagne-vallee.fr Septembre
Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 Free www.laplagne-vallee.fr www.festivaldetarentaise.com Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr Christmas Market In the centre of Aime, a festive day with a variety of stalls, entertainment, gift ideas and surprises... Santa will be there too, of course !
OTGP - La Plagne Vallée
Center of Aime
Saturday 30th november, from 11:00am
Free Contact : +334 79 55 67 00 www.laplagne-vallee.fr 27 WINTER IN VALLEY
La Plagne
Ski resort of La Plagne - Paradiski
La Plagne, with its more than 225 km of slopes, is part of the vast Paradiski ski area – the second largest skiable area in the world, consisting of 425 km of interlinking slopes.
With 70% of its area 2000 metres above sea level, you’re always discovering new horizons. Beginner? By sticking to the blue tracks you can enjoy the whole domain and visit areas where you can start (or restart) at your leisure. More experienced? Take the red and black tracks that make up nearly half the slopes and also include snowparks, boardercrosses, slide boarders, half pipes, toboggan runs, waterslides, big airbags, big air videos, and “chrono speed” tracks. Heaps of white gold waiting just for you!
In love of mountains, Aloïs takes you on the trails to Snowshoe walks explore the diversity of the la Plagne Valley. With Guillaume, la Plagne’s • Family half a day (2 adults + 2 mountain hiking professional & children) 50€ adventure lover. Get right into • Day hikes 30€ Aloïs Randonnées the heart of the natural sur- • Half a day hikes 15€ Domaine de la Plagne, roundings of our mountains. • Photo/Nature hikes 70€ Beaufortain, Vanoise • Trail running day 30€ & 15€ half GB Montagne a day Everyday on demand • Groups, associations, school, Domaine de la Plagne, (Contact us) • Forfait 1- 4 pers. Demi-journée Beaufortain, Vanoise Contact : +33 6 42 08 53 35 120€, à la journée 180€ Everyday on demand [email protected] • Groups, children (Contact us)
www.gb-montagne.com Contact : +336 99 08 94 84 [email protected] www.lesmarmhotes.com 28 WINTER IN VALLEY Domaine Loisirs Nordiques La Côte d’Aime & Valezan
Let your snowshoe print or your cross country print on the nordic space of La Côte d’Aime - Valezan. 2 access - from La Côte d’Aime at La Bergerie - Top of the village of Valezan
4 cross country skiing trail Chantemouche (V1) : 1.5km,Sezalet (V2) : 1.5 km, Les Fours (B1) : 6.5 km, La vie neuve (B2) : 4.5 km 3 snowshoe trails : Boucle du Yéti (1.5 km/100 D+), Boucle des Montagnettes Domaine Loisirs (5 km/250 D+), Boucle Panoramique (3km/200m Nordiques de Prachanié - Granier D+)Le chalet du ski de fond nearby the parking of Les At the top of the village of Granier, on the Versant du Soleil, discover this Pars propose to you cross peaceful corner of paradise. country ski & snowshoe rental Far from the stress, you ll be able to do lots of winter activities with friends or services. family.
Villages of La Côte d’Aime 2 cross country skiing trail : N°1 la vie neuve (5km/D+140m), N°2 Montée de la & Valezan - La Plagne chavonne (3km/D+260m) 1 ski touring trail Tarentaise 3snowshoe trails : Boucle de Bonvillard (6km/D+120m/2h30), Boucle du bief Parking des Pars in La Côte d’Aime (8km/D+300m/4h), Chapelle du cudray (3km/D+100m/1h30) or Parking top of Valezan 1 little sledge area & beginners ski area (first pleasure of skiing) Everyday, depending on snow Parking of Pra Chanier top of the village of Granier condition • Free access Everyday, depending on snow condition • Free access Contact : + 334 79 55 69 25 [email protected] www.lacotedaime.com Contact : +33 4 79 55 46 44 [email protected] www.graniersavoie.free.fr/ 29 Crédits Photos : Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne, Mairie d’Aime la Plagne, Mairie de la Plagne Tarentaise, Ph.Gal, Pixabay, Stéphane Belin, Cébé, Puy du Fou, Haibike, Salomon, Dare2Be, Racer, Agence Merci Conception : Bymissanso / Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - Impression : Imprimerie Edelweiss Les éditions sont réalisées par un imprimeur ayant obtenu un label ou une certification environnementale. Document non contractuel - Ne pas jeter sur la voie publique. Les informations données dans ce document sont données à titre d’information et sont susceptibles d’être modifiées. Reproduction interdite © La Plagne Vallée - Avril 2019
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