Maurienne Valley - Valloire

Restaurants in Valloire will suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from the much praised ‘Le Gastilleur’, to the cosy Crêperie. ‘La Petite Marmite’, with its 6 day regional take-away meal formula, will suit those who want to eat in.  There is a good selection of bars, discos, shops, ice rink, bowling and fitness centre. A variety of activities is on offer in Valloire, including climbing, horse riding archery and tennis, and two cable cars making the mountains even more accessible. The children’s club “Les Aiglons” will entertain children with games, activities, and village discovery visits. Alternatively, try Alpine golf at the 18 hole course, or be Tarzan for a day in the Adventure Park.

At the foot of the famous Galibier Pass, Valloire is accessed via the motorway exit and TGV station at St Michel de Maurienne (17km and 4 hrs from Paris by train).

Places of interest in Valloire

·          L’eglise Notre Dame l’Assomption a Valloire – 17^th century Baroque church containing elaborate contemporary altar pieces is one of the most richly decorated in the Savoie region, The calvary above the vestry door, dating from 1609, is believed to be a copy of Albrecht Dürer’s Christ.

·          Visit a working farm to buy the local Beaufort cheese (with cheese tasting)…

Children

Valloire has acquired the Famille Plus label for its childcare facilities. Please click here to view more information on the Famille Plus label.

·          Les Aiglons childrens club  (6 month – 6 year olds)

Opens from 30.08 – 29.08.08

Opening hours: 9.00 to 17.00.  Closed during weekends.
Situated near the Sétaz cable car in Tigny
Numerous activities including: outdoor games - gluering - making up - sensorial games, pottering about, painting, colouring, pasting, watter games, discovery of Valloire, snack on terrace…

Guide Prices Summer 2008

During summer season - Tel : 04 79 59 03 98

Amenities in Valloire

Mini-supermarkets, several cash points, doctors, pharmacies, physiotherapist and dentists. Library, fitness centre, beauty parlour, 3 hairdressers, launderettes/dry cleaning, bakeries… 

Eating Out and Entertainment in Valloire

Bars, + 20 restaurants, cinema, bowling, 2 night clubs.

Valloire activities highlights and contacts

Swimming Pool - Open everyday from 29.06 till 29.08.08
Outdoor heated swimming-pool: 25 m pool
1 paddling pool, 150 m chute.
Swimming tuition on demand.
Bar and Snack.

1 entry - €3.45 (under 12yrs), €4.85 adults. Free for children under 6

Informations : Régie Touristique
Tel : +33 4 79 59 03 90 or +33 4 79 59 04 18

High climbing - Daily programs.
Group or individual tours for beginners and advanced hikers (82 euros)

Mountain hiking - Weekly hiking programs. Group Mountain hiking (wildlife, flora, lakes, glacier…). Daily outing programs for all levels, towards the most beautiful peaks, lakes, around Valloire and passes in the Vanoise or in the Ecrins National Parks.
½ day - adult: c13.50 €; - 18 years: c10.50 €.
1 day - adult: c18.50 €; - de 18 years: c13 €.

Via Ferrata - Daily programs.Thanks to special mountain equipment such as cables, ladders . . . Professional guiding advised. From 22 €/pers.

Ice Rink - 1800 m² - Opens every-day from 29.06 to 29.08.08. Skate hire

1 entry + skate hire - €5.50 (children under 12 yrs), €6.85 adults. Free for children under 6 yrs

Tel : +334 79 59 03 90

Bowling – open every day 4pm – 2am. 6 alleys, games, pool, bar

Tennis – 8 courts. 1 hour - €8

Mini-golf 18 holes – open everyday 10-12hr and 14-19hr. Closed Sunday morning. Adults - €3.50, child under 12 - €2.50

Golf des Verneys(6 holes) – 2km from Valloire. ½ day on course - €12

Fitness Centre - Open everyday except on Saturdays from 27.06 till 03.09.

Tel : +334 79 59 03 90

Clubs – Le Village open from 11pm (free entry). Le Slalom/Odyssée open from 10pm.

Climbing and Via Ferrata

In Valloire, 3 Via ferrata introduce you to a world of verticality, in complete safety, with cables and rungs.

Poingt Ravier Via Ferrata:
Graded PD (not very difficult), for every levels from the age of 7.
Length: 500 m - Variation in level: 200 m (from 1430 m high till 1630 m)

Rock St Pierre Via Ferrata:
1st part: sporting and elevated circuit, for those who practice regularly climbing or mountaineering - easy variations. Graded TD ( Very difficult)
Length: 400 m - Variation in level: 150 m
2nd part: elevated circuit with many footbridges. Graded AD (fairly difficult)

Télégraphe Via Ferrata
Graded AD/D (from fairly difficult to difficult)
Very elevated circuit, divided in two parts.
Variation in level: 892 m (from 698 m high till 1590 m)

ROCK CLIMBING SITES
Valloire proposes 169 tracks.

Saint Pierre Rock: 43 tracks (difficulty: 3 to 6b)
Poingt Ravier Rock:
-via ferrata area: 26 tracks (difficulty: 3 to 6b)
-"La Chapelle" area: 100 tracks (difficulty: 3 to 7)

Tel : 04 79 59 03 96

Telecabines and Telesiege – Open from 29.06-29.08.08.

09.30-16.30 Telecabine Cret de la Brive lift for pedestrians and mountain bikers, open everyday. 10.00-15.30 for Telesiege everyday except Saturday for pedestrians and mountain bikers.

Telecabine 1 ride - €5 (under 12’s), €6 adult

Telesiege 1 ride - €1.50 (under 12’s), €2 adults

½ day telecabine + telesiege - €9

1 day telecabine + telesiege - €12

Free for under 6’s and over 75yrs

Contact for Activities

- Bureau des Guides et Accompagnatuers 00 33 4 79 83 35 03

www.guides-montagne.com  (Mountaineering, climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, rafting, walking)

- Reggie Touristique 00 33 4 79 59 03 90 (Mountain bikes, multi activity cards)

- Nicholas Grange 00 33 6 11 44 84 89 www.valloire.net   (Themed guided walks)

- Maxence Fernandez, St Jean de Maurienne, 0033 479 83 23 94

www.savoie-maurienne.com/via-ferrata/english/index.html (Via ferrata)

- Chamois-Sport 00 33 4 79 59 02 41 www.chamois-sport.com    

Envergure  00 33 4 79 59 25 46 (Paragliding)

Baroque Heritage

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All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

Valloire Tourist Office       

Tel +33 479 59 03 96

www.valloire.net

Access to Valloire                  

By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Valloire 580 miles (8hrs30)

From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, then A43 Motorway Exit no9. Follow signs to Valloire (17 km from the motorway exit).

By Rail: Saint-Michel Valloire station

Airports:Chambery 100km +33 479 54 49 54, Geneva (130km) +41 22 798 20 00. For further information on car parking, transfers, etc: www.gva.ch/en (then select Transportation in menu)

 Lyon Saint-Exupery 160 km +33 472 22 72 21

Access Plan

Valloire

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Resort Map

Valloire