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The village of Champagny has retained its long Alpine
tradition but also offers first class leisure
activities. Apart from all ubiquitous mountain
activities, try out the leisure park, fun pool
complex, a tree top adventure parc. The gondola lift
in Champagny will take you up to 2000m where you can
discover the fantastic panorama of the Vanoise
glaciers. Cycle back down on dedicated mountain bike
tracks or paraglide down on a tandem flight.
Places of interest in Champagny
·
Baroque
Church of St Sigismond:
The church
of St Sigismond of Champagny is a remarkable example
of baroque art in Savoy. It was constructed for the
3rd time in 1683 on its gypseous
promontory.
·
Close
to the refuge of Glière, the mountain
shepherds who 'settle on the mountain' before the
summer will gladly welcome you and allow you to
discover their work: milking the cows, who graze the
whole day in this magnificent scenery (plateau and
drained glacial lake) and making butter and cheese
(tome, beaufort) Possibility of buying
produce.
·
In Champagny, no 'place
de la Gare' or 'rue de la Liberté', but an
'impasse du Cousin Victor, rebouteux' and also a 'rue
de la Crue de 1935’: named after people or
events and drawing inspiration from the past of
Champagny.To discover the secrets of these streets
and their names, the Tourist Office offers a 'Stroll
through the streets' with a native of the village,
each week of the season.
Children
·
Swimming pool
·
Skateboard park
·
Climbing lessons
·
Children’s club
·
Tennis courses
·
Adventure trail
“Mini cool” schedule:
For children from 6 to 9 yrs : adapted material (soft
balls, small rackets) contact "ball-racket"
play learning - 1h per day from monday to
friday
"Champion"
schedule : For children from 8
to 12 yrs : play learning of the different techniques
and tactics -Tests tennis et individuals comment - 2h
per day from monday to friday
Mini-cool schedule (6-9 yrs) : courses of
5h = c.72€
Champion schedule (8-12 yrs) : course of 10h =
c.131€
Private lessons:
1h: c.35€ / 5h : c.150€
Information
and registration:
Didier Bret Morel
Tel. 00 33 6 07 77 56 13
Babysitters available,
ask for list at Tourist Office
Amenities in Champagny
Bakery,
supermarket, tobacconist, souvenir shop, several
sport shops. Laundrette, chemist and Petrol station
nearby.
Eating Out and Entertainment in Champagny
Bars, restaurants (10+, 6 with disabled access),
cinema, shops
Champagny activities highlights and contacts
Walking - For family walking to circuits of
several days, numerous itineraries are available in
Champagny.
WHY NOT BEGIN BY DISCOVERING THE FOOTPATHS OF
CHAMPAGNY LE HAUT: between the Bois and Friburge,
discover the evolution of the valley and its hamlets
(geology, architecture and daily life) through the
information points dotted along the path.
Access for disabled
persons.
- The Tour
des Montagnettes: above the village,
discover the ancient shepherd hamlets, view of the
glaciers of Vanoise.
Points of interests: view of the village,
glaciers, traditional architecture.
2 to 3h - easy
- Col de
Bauche de Mio: from the last stop of
the cable
car, exceptional of the surrounding summits,
return by the pastures of la
Vélière.
Points of interests: pastures, view of the summits
of the valley of Champagny le Haut
5/6h - good walker.
- Refuge and
lake of la Glière : from le
Laisonnay, follow the pastoral piste towards the
bottom of the valley.
Points of interests: marmots area, view of the
glaciers, dry glacial lake, chapel of la
Glière
3h - easy.
- Refuge of
the Plan des Gouilles : from the dam
at la Couaz (at the entrance of vale of Champagny le
Haut), the pathway climbs through the forest; then
opens out before descending the mountain side
overlooking Champagny le haut.
Points of interests: rather wild area, lovely view
of the valleys.
5/6h - good walker (high areas).
Paragliding
-discover
two-man paragliding for a first flight, or learn the
techniques and conditions of flying during training
courses for beginners and the more experienced. Tel.
04 79 55 00 36
Climbing – From the site of the climbing
school for cliff training to cliffs for the experts.
-Cliff of
the Torchet :
24 equipped routes on not
very steep shale flagstones, 15 to 20 metre
high.
Difficulty: 4b to 6b.
-Cliff of
Grande Roche:
18 equipped routes from
level 4+ to 6+, from 1 to 4 lengths.
-Cliff of
la Ravière :14 routes from 12 to 15m, 5b
to 7a+/7b.
Training, group courses, private lessons for adults
and children are available.
Climbing
shoe hirec.€5 to €5.50 per
outing
Ski Set-Ski shop Vanoise Tel : 04 79 55
05 92
Belvédère Sports-Sport 2000 Tel
: 04 79 55 05 45
Glacier
walks like the Col de La Grande Casse and high
mountain walks like the Dôme de
Chasseforêt or crossing the L'Aiguille de la
Vanoise are all superb routes to take with a
guide. Discovery of the glaciers of la Vanoise
(Grand Bec, Polset...) 3 to 6 people per guide.
Possible private guide hire.
Via Ferrata -
VIA FERRATA
OF THE PLAN DU BOUC:
At the
entrance of Champagny le Haut, opposite the dam
of la Couaz.
Uphill: 2 to 3h (depending on circuit) / Return:
1h
Length: between 800m and 900m (depending on
circuit).
Open from May to October (information at the Tourist
Office)
VIA FERRATA
OF THE GROSSES PIERRES :From
Champagny le Bas, district of the Planay.
Uphill : 1h / Return : 30 minutes
Length : 200m / Height inclination : 80m /
Difficulty : Extremely difficult
Supervised
by the Guides of Champagny
Tel.
04 79 55 07 18 - Contact
Groups, from c. €65person.
Equipment
hire: full equipment c. €8 per
outing.
Other
activities:
Canyoning
(according
to site) from c.€50
Rafting
(according to circuit) from c.€40
River
swimming
c.€50
Mountain
biking trails, fishing, adventure trail, quad
biking
Heated
outdoor swimming pool
– open
mid-June, July and August…10am-7pm
everyday
Cinema
–
showings at
6 + 9pm. Extra showing at 2.30pm if bad
weather
Cable
car
–
opens July and August
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Champagny Tourist
Office
73350 CHAMPAGNY EN VANOISE
Tel: 04 79 55 06 55
info@champagny.com
Access to
Champagny
By Road: Calais to Champagny 600 miles
(9hrs10) Motorway A26/A5/A31/A39/A40/A42 following
signs for Turin. Then A432 signposted Aeroport de
Lyon Exupery followed by A43 signposted Chambery.
Exit junction 14 Chambery (aeroport). Follow A41/A43
signposted Turin then A430 in the direction of
Tarentaise. Leave motorway after Albertville onto
D915 signposted Moutiers to Bozel then follow signs
to Champagny.
By Rail:
Moutiers-Salins (18 km)
is closest station. Shuttle bus +33 479 24 24
46.
Airports:
• Lyon St Exupéry - (175km) - www.lyon.aeroport.fr
• Geneva Cointrin - (140km) - www.gva.ch
• Chambery - (100km).
Bus service
Airport Lyon-Moutiers : www.satobus-alps.com
Airport bus Geneva-Moutiers : www.alpski-bus.com
Access to Champagny from Moutiers: Daily service
Moutiers Train Station - Champagny: Transavoie - Tel.
04 79 24 24 46 - www.altibus.com
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