SAVOIE MONT- BLANC SUMMER 2017 SAVOIE CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE www.valdarly-montblanc.com CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE SAVOIE MONT BLANC SAVOIE 2 The Val D’Arly territory is one of a kind. Lush greenery or white desert, depending on the seasons, between Aravis, Mont Blanc and Beaufortain, Val d’Arly is a territory of wisdom and knowledge. It has kept alive the legacy of its ancestors. Today, it passes on, to those who listen, the wisdom of the mountain. Here we combine know-how, life and social skills of past, present and future. Es gibt einzigartige Regionen. Eine davon ist das Val d’Arly. Diese traumhafte grüne Landschaft oder weisse Wüste, je nach der Jahreszeit, liegt zwischen der Araviskette ,dem Mont-Blanc-Massiv und dem Beaufortain. Unser Val d’Arly ist ein Land der Weisheit und des Wissens. Es vermochte das lebendige Erbe seiner Vorfahren zu bewahren. Hier gibt man noch die Weisheit der ehemaligen Bergbewohner an diejenigen weiter, die zuzuhören wissen. Hier münden noch das Können und die Lebenskunst vergangener Zeiten in die Gegenwart und Zukunft SUISSE GENÈVE to LYON or PARIS SALLANCHES Chamonix La Clusaz ANNECY LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS Megève NOTRE DAME FLUMET DE BELLECOMBE ST NICOLAS-LA-CHAPELLE CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ Ugine Les Saisies ITALIE ALBERTVILLE CHAMBÉRY Bourg St-Maurice to LYON to MOÛTIERS to TURIN to GRENOBLE 3 CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE CREST-VOLAND Cohennoz We have fun with the family on the Ludoparc and mountain bike descents. Fortunately for me, there is the chairlift to recover! // FABRICE LAND OF TRANSMISSION EIN LAND DES WEITERGEBENS Sunny plateau, surrounded by spruce forests, Crest Voland / Cohennoz is the land of transmission. Villages and gentle slopes are conducive to family times. These moments allow children to learn from their parents and grandparents. Tomorrow, they will explain, in turn, how to ski, how to preserve the ecosystem of a peat bog or how to use water to power a mill. 4 FLUMET Saint Nicolas La Chapelle On the agenda: hiking, bathing and chilling with girlfriends then massage LAND OF HERITAGE to end the day EIN LAND DER TRADITIONEN in beauty ! The centre of Val d’Arly, crossroads between the two Savoie, Flumet and Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle bring to- gether the land of shared heritage. The atmosphere of their medieval village is still intense, their sacred heritage transports you. It is not only old stones but encounters. Here you can embrace and perpetuate unique know-how such as smoking meats, mule bree- ding and many other agro-pastoral traditions. // LUCIE 5 CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE La GIETTAZ en Aravis What is more relaxing than a picnic in the mountain pastures, facing Mont Blanc, the sound of a waterfall and cowbells... // ODILE LAND OF RESPECT EIN LAND DES RESPEKTS Typical village, nestled in the middle of slopes and forests, La Giettaz is the land of respect. Here, nature is omnipresent and preserved. Man becomes part of this environment if he knows how to listen, observe and reflect on it. Wildlife crossing on footpaths is a source of wonder. The mountain creates emotions and the power of the countryside reminds of the superiority of nature. 6 Notre Dame de BELLECOMBE I really like the activities and going to shows. This is super cool !! LAND OF // NATHAN SUBTLETY EIN LAND DER NUANCEN As its name indicates, there is beauty in this village but also charm. Notre-Dame- de-Bellecombe is the land of subtlety. Fine balance between authenticity and modernity, between slopes and wooded valleys, between agriculture and culture. Every moment is to be seized and enjoyed. To find happiness, simply keep the balance... this is what we learn here. 7 CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE Land of ART and HISTORY EIN LAND DER KUNST UND DER GESCHICHTE Old chalets, gastronomy, village feasts... the inhabitants of the Val d’Arly are really eager to share Like an invitation their traditions ! to travel through time. FARMING AND LOCAL PRODUCTS: • The cultural area in the Flumet cheese Cooperative: new technologies 360 degree animations and 3D film “Carnet de voyage”. • Farmers of Val d’Arly welcome you for a visit or for direct sales of their products. • “La Bergerie” Flumet: Visit the cheese caves, delicatessen meat attic and goat sheepfold. MUSEUMS Ecomuseum, The House of Millers and Mills, The Museum of Local Life or The House of Fairy Tales: each village in the Val d’Arly has its own museum. // DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES ODILE This summer we can provide you with a unique experience. Using the mobile application «L’Empreinte des Grandes Alpes», go on the trails of Beaufortain and Val d’Arly in search of the natural wealth and traditions of our land! Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play. GET TO KNOW THE AREA BETTER! Enjoy advantage of our cultural activities: guided tours for individuals and groups (according to weekly program or on request). Visits of villages, thematic visits, confe- rences ... Information +33 (0)4 79 31 61 40. 8 TASTE Saucisson, wine, cheese, genepi and other local specialties... LOOK Five museums you can visit... CONTEMPLATE Churches and chapels… LISTEN Folk musicians and dancers… DISCOVER Cultural cooperative area, L’ Empreinte des Grandes Alpes application 9 CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE ANIMATIONS 2 WHEELS ARAVIS BIKE TOUR Starting from La Giettaz June 10 to 17, 2017 ROC DES ALPES La Giettaz - St-Nicolas la Chapelle June 16 to 18, 2017 ARLY CIMES TRAIL in Crest-Voland / Cohennoz June 25, 2017 MB FRANCE’S RACE NATIONAL on Portes HOLIDAY du Mont-Blanc July 14, 2017 June 30 to July 2, 2017 Val d’Arly the DIE EVENTS EVENTS CULTURE AND TRADITIONS FÊTE DESVIEUX FESTIVAL & FOURS DES DES VINS MÉTIERS DE SAVOIE ET in Crest-Voland / Cohennoz D’AILLEURS CONCOURS August 5 to 6, 2017 in Notre Dame de Bellecombe August 13, 2017 DE LA RACE FÊTE DES ALPAGES MULASSIÈRE in La Giettaz in Flumet 10 August 1, 2017 August 5 to 6, 2017 ARTS AT THE TOP FÊTE DU PLAN FESTIVAL D’EAU JAZZ EN BOUCHE July 23, 2017 in Flumet in Crest-Voland / Cohennoz, Flumet / St Nicolas la Chapelle et Notre Dame de Bellecombe July 21, 28 and August 4, 2017 July - August, 2017 FESTIVAL FESTI’ LES Z’ARTS VAL D’ARLY EN FÊTE July 25 to 27 juillet 2017 in La Giettaz LE THÉÂTRE MONTE EN DISCOVERIES ALPAGE in Notre Dame de Bellecombe August 2, 2017 NOTE Holiday time is conducive to exchange and mutual enrichment. It is a very good breeding ground in which to sow small seeds Find all the dates and information of curiosity or simple happiness. Later, these crops will grow www.valdarly-montblanc.com in the hearts of young and old to wear the beautiful fruits of (> Events) Experience. This schedule is non exclusive non binding and subject to alteration. FESTIVAL UNUSUAL DES VINSFETE BREAK DES ALPAGES DE SAVOIEin La ETGiettaz D’AILLEURSAugust 15, 2017 July - August, 2017 in Notre Dame de Bellecombe FÊTE DE Val d’Arly August 14, 2016 L’ATTELAGE Exclusive TIMES around August 20, 2017 in Flumet the heritage of the villages. 11 CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE SOMMERAKTIVITÄTEN SUMMER Activities Get to know our summer activities, in harmony with nature and mountain people life. Val d’Arly is a land of simplicity and serenity: so just relax and savour these moments of happiness! Val d’Arly has its own traditions, with so many interesting people to meet. Local people will love telling you about how much they love their mountains. You have a wide choice of activities, with quality times to understand the spirit of Savoie. 12 SAVOIE MONT- BLANC SAVOIE I fished for trout, I picked blueberries, I made the adventure course with zip wire And many other things. It was so good! NATHAN // 13 CREST-VOLAND / COHENNOZ FLUMET / ST NICOLAS LA CHAPELLE LA GIETTAZ EN ARAVIS NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE HIKING…WANDERUNGEN… Go hiking in the heart of the mountain pastures, alone or with a guide, along 350 kilometres of waymarked trails. Unobstructed views over the Aravis range, the Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain area. Our themed trails and fun walks will learn you more about the wealths of the territory. Try «cani-rando» (walking with a dog) or take the ski lifts to avoid the climb! GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME AVAILABLE ON WWW.VALDARLY-MONTBLANC.COM (ACTIVITIES SECTION) YOU WILL FIND THE CONTACT DETAILS GUIDE MAPS + OF MOUNTAIN GUIDES AND CYCLING FOR MOUNTAIN HIKES INSTRUCTORS ON PAGE 22. 14 On sale at the tourist office. RADFAHREN… CYCLING… Electric touring bikes. Go for a bike ride… with an electric touring bike (mountain bike or road bike), it has never been easier! On our waymarked routes, including the famous ‘Secrets’ tour, or during rides with guides. Electric touring bikes are available for hire in sports shops. Taste the Fat Scooter. Mountain Bikes. On your mountain bike, explore over 230 km of itineraries of all levels approved by the French Cycling Federation, plus ten or so downhill rides that you can join with chair lifts. You can have fun in our Ludoparks too. You can go out on your own or with a guide.