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At the foot of the ‘Dent
Parrachée’, one of the highest summits
in Vanoise, Aussois is on a vast sunny plateau
offering a magnificent panorama of the surrounding
massifs and direct access to the Vanoise National
Park.
All through the summer season the Tourist Office,
Maison d'Aussois, organises a varied choice of events
as well as themed walks, concerts, nature treks,
exhibitions, discos, shows for young or older
audiences... and numerous sports activities...
Once a week Aussois's musher invites you to discover
the world of Siberian huskies and Greenland Eskimo
dogs. Visit the doghouse, and learn about dog care
and breeding.
Approved by the French Cycling Federation, there are
200km of marked and maintained trails. A quad
chairlift runs all summer for cyclists and walkers.
A must ‘do’ is a visit to the restaurant
in the fantastic setting of XIXth century Fort
‘Marie-Christine’.
It is a very accessible resort, only 10 minutes drive
from the motorway exit near the TGV station of Modane
(4 hrs from Paris by train).
Places of interest
·
The Aussois Museum - Exhibits of objects and tools
give a vivid image of daily life for Aussois's
inhabitants in yesteryear. Complemented by the "Bread
Museum", in the former and recently restored communal
oven in the heart of the village. A permanent
exhibition explains the making and uses of bread in
the mountains. The communal oven is at times still
used on special occasions.
·
The Esseillon Forts - Built for military purposes,
these fortifications testify to a rich and eventful
historical past. Built by the Sardinians between 1817
and 1834 to protect Piedmont and Europe from French
invasions, they illustrate Marquis de Montalembert's
defensive theories.
·
The stone engravings of Aussois - The engravings,
discovered in 1977, testify to human occupancy on the
passageways to Italy between the Neolithic era and
the Iron Age. They were made on glacier-eroded stone
slabs by pecking or chiselling the rock with stone
utensils.
Children
Aussois has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
The day-care centre "l'Ile aux Croés" welcomes
children from 3 months to 6 years old.
Information : 0033 4 79 20 22 93
The town's day nursery "L'Ile aux Croés"
welcomes children from 3 months to 6 years old,
depending on availability (priority to the Aussois's
inhabitants).
Opening hours :
in
summer : open on Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. Lunch
must be provided by parents.
Amenities in Aussois
Mini-supermarket, bank with cash point, laundry,
bakery, fromagerie, butcher/delicatessen,
hairdresser, regional specialties, several sports
shops, doctor.
Eating Out and Entertainment in Aussois
Bars, restaurants, disco, shops
A must try during your stay is the restaurant in the
fantastic setting of XIXth century Fort
‘Marie-Christine’, with menus from only
€14, it offers excellent value for money, and
was praised by the famous Gault et Millau guide.
Italians even make the journey just to eat there!
Fishing, horse riding, tennis, mini golf,
archery…
Contacts for activities in
Aussois
- Bureau des Guides – 00 33 479 20 32 48
www.guides-montagne.com
(Mountaineering, climbing, via ferrata, walking,
canyoning)
- Maxence Fernandez, St Jean de Maurienne, 0033 479
83 23 94
www.savoie-maurienne.com/via-ferrata/english/index.html
(Via ferrata)
- Antipodes 00 33 4 79 05 90 02:
www.antipodeszeb.com
(Paragliding)
- Husky Adventure, Christophe Caron 00 33 479 20 41
24
- Sport 2000 0033 4 7920 31 11 (mountain Bike hire,
sports equipment)
Cheval Vanoise 00 33 4 79 20 53 13 (horse & pony
riding, walks with pack donkeys)
Via Ferrata
Half way between rock-climbing and walking, via
ferrata enable beginners to live the sensations that
had until now been reserved for experienced
mountaineers. Easy to practise with a competent
guide. For security reasons, experienced
practitioners climbing alone need adequate via
ferrata equipment.
The Via Ferrata du Diable combines 7
independent sections. It is the longest in
France, requiring between 6 and 8 hours. The
directions of the roads must be followed.
"LES
ANGELOTS" via ferrata for children, a
world first. 5 short sections with different
technical levels and heights. Not very difficult. For
children over 5.
"LES
DIABLOTINS" via ferrata for
adult beginners and experienced chidren. Lengh :
450m. Rather difficult. Children over 9.
"LE CHEMIN
DE LA VIERGE" Lengh:
1000m. Rather diffucult +
"LA
TRAVERSEE DES ANGES" First
section: lengh 200m, Rather difficult - Second
section : lengh 150m, Difficult.
"LA MONTEE
AU CIEL" via ferrata for
adults, lengh 450m - Difficult
"LA
DESCENTE AUX ENFERS" and "LA MONTEE AU
PURGATOIRE" via ferrata for
adults, cable lengh 450m + 350m (path) - Difficult +
"LES ROIS
MAGES" length 300m with a
footbridge (89m), the longest of the Europa and 2
footbridges of 20 and 25m - Very Difficult
Climbing
For the pleasure of climbing in great
surroundings!
Numerous cliffs available within a radius of ten
kilometres around Aussois.
More than
280 ways of climbing accessible by
foot: Rocher du Croué,
falaises Marie-Christine and Caveau, École
Buissonnière.
More than
300 ways of climbing accessible at 10 minutes by
car: Falaises des côtes
blanches, la Roche qui Pisse, Victor-Emmanuel,
Rochers de Villarodin, des Amoureux, du Châtel.
Ways of
several lengh: Monolithe de
Sardières, falaises des gorges de
l’Arc.
En montagne : le Grand Châtelard (altitude
2800 m.), le Roc des Corneilles (altitude 2800 m.),
l’Aiguille Doran (altitude 2900 m.), la face
sud du Rateau d’Aussois (altitude 3132 m.)
For more details, on sale in library: Topo Maurienne,
Falaises et grandes voies par Patrick Col.
Walking
Aussois is the "recreation ground" for alpinism and
high mountain treks. The summits are accessible to
all levels : beginners who wanted to know the
happiness of reaching the top or confirmed alpinists.
T
he classic ways
The Dent Parrachée 3697 m in altitude. One of
the most beautiful summit of the Alps with a 360°
view from the Mont-Viso to the Cervin via the
Mont-Blanc.
The Pointe de Labby 3530 m. A nice mixed pic in the
heart of the Vanoise glaciers.
Crossing of the Vanoise Dômes : this trek
is a classic one which allow to cross the biggest
glaciers of the Alps in dome shape (Labby , Mahure,
Arpont, Génépy, Chasseforêt
glacier)
Some superb
glacial summits :
Dôme de Chasseforêt (3585 m.)
Albaron (3630 m.)
Grande Ciamarella (3676 m.)
Charbonnel (3752 m)
Grande Casse (3852 m.)
Dog sledge trips
Anouk
trip: come on and have a walk with
the dogs who carry little bags on their back and also
your picnic.
Kennel
visit: more than 40 dogs:
Husky, Malamute, greenland...
Swimming pool
At
7km from Aussois, the indoor and
warmed swimming pool of Modane
welcomes you:
25m large pool
children and beginners pool
outdoor green space (in summer only)
The swimming pool is open from Easter to All Saint's
day
In the heart of the village, two small pools
specially managed for everybody, children and adults
:
one pool is 10 metres in diameter and 1.20 metres in
depth
one pool is 5 metres in diameter and 0.30 metres in
depth
The bathing is watched.
Mountain biking
On Aussois and Modane area, the Mountain
Bike center of the Esseillon offers
about 200 kms of well-kept and marked trails. This
site is agreed Cycling French Federation (n°30).
The Gran Jeu chairlift is accessible in July
and August for mountain bikers.
A map of the different trails is on sale at the
Maison d’Aussois reception.
Cultural activities
Discover the Savoie-Maurienne with the
Latitude-Gallimard internet series
All the above information is for information only.
For up-to-date info please visit the resort tourist
office website
Aussois Tourist
Office
Tel +33 479 20 30 80
www.aussois.com
Access to Aussois
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to
Aussois 583 miles (approx 8hrs30)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, Chambéry. Follow the
A43 Motorway to Modane. Aussois is 7km (10 minutes)
from the motorway exit at Modane.
By Rail:
Modane (4hrs from Paris by TGV). From the station,
Alpe Taxi Transport Aussois Mr Richard Torchala Tel
+33 479 05 03 23 / +33 611 33 41 42 e-mail
rtorchala@aol.com, or Transavoie coaches.
Airports: Aussois is less than 2 hours drive
from 5 international airports. Chambéry 110km,
Grenoble (St Geoirs) 160km – Lyon
Saint-Exupéry 220km, Geneva 200km, Turin
110km.
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