PRACTICAL GUIDE 2021 LA LÉCHÈRE-LES-BAINS www.lalecherelesbains.valmorel.com DISCOVERING THE AIGUEBLANCHE VALLEYS LA LÉCHÈRE-LES-BAINS VALMOREL • THE WELLNESS SIDE Nestled in its green setting at an altitude of 440 m, the spa resort of La Léchère les bains is ideally located in the Tarentaise valley in Savoie at the foot of the famous ski + resort of Valmorel and 20 minutes from it. La Léchère les bains also offers privileged access to mountain activities such as cycling, board sports, hiking in all their forms. This illustrates the old local proverb «you arrive in La Léchère by cart and you leave in front of the horse»! VALMOREL THE RESORT SIDE For mountain lovers, Valmorel is the first resort of the Tarentaise region, located at an altitude of 1400 m. Its architecture blends harmoniously with the landscape and + embodies the spirit and art of mountain living. With its pedestrian main street, it is a very lively resort that offers a multitude of activities and entertainment. DOUCY VALMOREL • THE NATURE SIDE The village resort of Doucy was once called Doucy- Combelouvière because of the strong presence of wolves, + which were said to come to warm up in the sun on the plateau. Linked to Valmorel by a chairlift, it enjoys an exceptional sunshine and a breathtaking view on the surrounding glaciers. Official Gulli resort, it is an ideal vacation spot for the little ones. NÂVES VALMOREL • THE NORDIC SIDE Backed by the Beaufortain, the resort of Naves is located on the sunny side of the valley in a preserved environment. In the middle of the mountain pastures, far from the crowd and + noise, it is an ideal setting for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, mountain biking. The Nant du beurre refuge offers a well-deserved rest and some local flavors to those who wish to spend the night in the middle of nature. CELLIERS VALMOREL • THE SECRET SIDE Celliers is a traditional village clinging to the mountain on the Lauzière massif. It is the starting point of many hikes and a cable car connects the village to the resorts of Valmorel and + Doucy in a few minutes. Celliers is located on the road to the Col de la Madeleine at an altitude of 2000 m, a major stage of the Tour de France. This mountainous area will delight lovers of peaceful nature, fauna and flora, in the heart of the Massif de la Lauzière integrated into the Nature 2000 program. 2 ACTIVITIES AND ENTERRTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS 2021 APRIL » Valmorel and Doucy resorts: open until The Pass Activ’ 18 April. MAY The right plan to take advantage of a range of » The Pussy vertical kilometre events and activities at reduced prices or free JUNE of charge » The bread festival in Pussy » The guinguette at La Léchère » The Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré at the Col de la Madeleine JULY » The Mad Trail in Valmorel » Fireworks for the National Holiday » The Nâvelotte in Nâves » Rhône Alpes Enduro MTB Cup in Valmorel » The Acousticimes in Valmorel » The Col de la Madeleine festival AUGUST » The Park Festival in La Léchère les Bains » Beaufort Festival in Nâves Sold exclusively at the tourist office of La Léchère les Bains » La Madeleine without cars in Celliers » Valmorel la Bielle in Valmorel Your preferential rates : SEPTEMBER 4 guided walks per week » The Cortis d’En Haut in Nâves Discounts on activities and entertainments » The European Heritage Days OCTOBER Your access : » The Taste Days at the restaurant l’O à la A show Bouche of the Radiana hotel » The Apple and Bread Festival in Saint- Free access to the media library Oyen 9 entries to the swimming pool or mini golf at the » The EDF trail of the Aigueblanche Valleys Morel leisure centre A show offered to each spa treatment ! During the spa season, enjoy numerous activities: barbecues, culinary workshops, small balls, pétanque, games, creative and cultural activities.. The activities will be adapted according to the sanitary measures in force to guarantee maximum safety Weekly markets La Léchère les Bains: Mondays Moûtiers : Tuesdays and Fridays Aime: Thursdays Albertville : Thursdays and Saturdays 3 OUR ACTIVITIES GUIDED WALKS Portes de la Tarentaise Mountain Office Walks supervised by passionate mountain guides. Follow the guide and discover numerous sites of preserved nature and grandiose landscapes. Different levels are available. + Please register the day before at the latest. Limited places available. Min. 5 people - Max. 15 people € From 5 € to 15 € Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes +33 (0)4 79 22 51 60 NORDIC WALKING Portes de la Tarentaise Mountain Office A dynamic walk with specific walking sticks in the open air. Have a good time while building up your muscles! Exercises adapted to your pathologies, with in-depth work. Please register the day before at the latest. Limited places available. + Min. 3 people - Max. 10 people € From 5€ to 8€ Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes +33 (0)4 79 22 51 60 RELAXATION AND MEDITATION WORKSHOPS Colette Barak Colette offers an introductory mediation workshop and a Jacobson relaxation workshop. Through alternating muscular contractions and relaxations, you will learn to feel your states of tension and thus be able to relax both physically and psychologically. + Registration with Colette. Limited places available. Min. 3 people - Max. 15 people € 10€ | payment in cash Approximately 45 minutes +33 (0)6 77 74 34 34 TAI CHI/QI GONG Nathalie Guyonnet The sessions will allow you to approach the Chinese energy principles that contribute to your well-being. The conscious practice of breathing and posture calms the mind and relieves tension to increase your vitality. Access for all. Comfortable clothing recommended. Please register the day before at the latest. Limited places available. Min. 3 people - Max. 10 people + € From 5€ to 8€ Approximately 1 hour +33 (0)4 79 22 51 60 SOPHROLOGY Karine Fromaget Sophrology is a relaxation technique based on breathing, positive visualisation and muscle relaxation. This cocktail allows your body and mind to harmonise, to find a balance and good health, with a better + sleep, a better concentration, less stress, more calm... Please register the day before at the latest. Limited places available. Min. 3 people - Max. 10 people € From 8€ to 18€ From 1 hour to 2 hours +33 (0)4 79 22 51 60 4 OUR ACTIVITIES DO IN Guilaine Parraud Do In is a self-massage practice. These simple and quick gestures stimulate the different parts of the body and help to revitalise, relax and reduce stress. Please register the day before at the latest. Limited places available. + Min. 3 people - Max. 10 people € From 3€ to 5€ Approximately 1 hour +33 (0)4 79 22 51 60 AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOP Guilaine Parraud Doing good to your body and the planet naturally, two principles that are one and the same. Discover the benefits of aromatherapy and the + many beneficial uses of these essential oils in your daily life. Please register the day before at the latest. Limited places available. Min. 3 people - Max. 8 people € From 8€ to 10€ Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes +33 (0)4 79 22 51 60 BEAUTY CONFERENCE Françoise Blachon Conference «Make-up, your beauty ally. To your brushes!» Learning make- up techniques step by step and the choice of textures and colours to make you look your best naturally. Conference «Take your beauty in hand: Learn the right gestures every day to take care of your face. Françoise will advise you on the choice + and application of beauty products and will initiate you to an anti-aging self-massage. Registration with Françoise. Places are limited. Min. 3 people - Max. 10 people € From 9€ to 12€ | payment in cash Approximately 1 hour +33 (0)6 16 57 32 00 FACE YOGA Françoise Blachon Let your natural beauty shine. In a relaxing atmosphere in a seated position, Françoise initiates you to the manual energetic lifting to regalify and tone up your face. + Registration with Françoise. Places are limited. Individual courses possible. Min. 3 people - Max. 10 people € From 9€ to 12€ | payment in cash Approximately 1 hour +33 (0)6 16 57 32 00 DISCOVER OUR TOURS FOR ELECTRIC BIKES The Aigueblanche valleys have 6 signposted routes for electrically assisted bikes, 2 of which start near the spa resort. Discover the route around the Morel waterfalls and the one around the vineyards and orchards on the heights of Aigueblanche of about 15 km each. The brochures are available on request at the tourist information office in La Léchère-les-Bains. 5 CULTURE AND HERITAGE AQUACALIDA MUSEUM SPACE La Léchère-les-Bains A dive into the origin of the thermal waters and their multiple uses presented in the form of stories, encounters, educational games. Visit once a month with a heritage guide on registration at the tourist office. + From March to October on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2.30 pm to 5 pm. € Free access + 33 (0)4 79 22 59 11 @ [email protected] www.aquacalida.fr THE WALNUT OIL MILL Aigueblanche Visit of the 18th century walnut oil mill and demonstration of oil pressing at 3pm and 5pm. From April to October every Friday from 2.30 to 6.30 pm. + € Free access +33 (0)7 81 95 19 56 www.aigueblanche-patrimoine.com THE CHURCH OF VILLARGEREL Villargerel Guided tour of the village of Villargerel, the church of Saint Martin and the old cheese factory. + From April to October, visit on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in front of the church € 3€ to be paid to the guide +33 (0)7 81 95 19 56 www.aigueblanche-patrimoine.com THE COMBETTES GOAT FARM Pussy Come and discover and share a moment of pastoralism in a natural and authentic setting with Sylvie and Christophe Billat, the farmers of the farm.