Notre-Dame de Bellecombe, Val d’Arly
Village Height 1150-1450m
Activities
Climbing, Via Feratta, Mountain bike hire, Guided mountain bike tours, Water Activities, Canyoning, Fishing
Marked walking trails, Guided walks. Golf
Driving distance from Calais to Notre-Dame de Bellecombe 556 miles or 8 hrs
Notre Dame De Bellecombe is one of the most picturesque of all the French alpine resorts nestling just above Flumet in the splendid surroundings of the Val d'Arly between the Aravis and Beaufortain mouintain ranges. The landscape in Notre-Dame de Bellecombe consists of spruce forests, alpine chalets set on mountain pastures, and snow capped peaks. It is easy to get to, from the south via Alberville or from the north via Sallanches – both 25 km from the motorway exits, or by TGV and connecting buses.
Words do not do justice to the village of Notre-Dame de Bellecombe, with its Baroque steeple as a centre piece and traditional wooden chalets spreading over 11 hamlets. The long sunny days are filled with traditional trade exhibitions and wine festivals as well as walks through the stunning scenery with fascinating wildlife and beautiful flowers. A local market is held every Monday morning in Notre-Dame de Bellecombe.
The town of Notre-Dame de Bellecombe and its charming inhabitants offer many facilities, including a theme park to learn more about life in the mountains, archery, childrens play parks, horse and pony riding, tennis, Street Hockey, Basket ball, Badminton, Volleyball, Mini golf and, of course, many delightful restaurants and bars.
Golfers can enjoy the diversity of 3 golf courses in the surrounding area, a 5 hole training course with driving range and putting green, and an open air driving range with instructors available. There are 16 marked footpaths and 27 mountain bike trails with varying levels of difficulty. The Lac chairlift opens twice a week for walkers and mountain bikes to get closer to the fabulous views of Mont Blanc.
Places of interest in Notre-Dame de Bellecombe
· St Nicholas La Chapelle: Interesting 18th century church with bulb shaped bell tower
· “Loue Croue” leisure centre, Flumet: Swimming pools, horse riding, archery, rafting and outdoor games
Notre Dame de Bellecombe is open from middle of June to end of August. Exact dates to be confirmed in 2012.
· Le P’tits Loups club arranges hiking, orienteering, cartography and climbing, and organises different entertainments in the village hall in bad weather
· Childrens play parks
· Mini golf
- ‘Lou Croue’ Leisure Centre
At Flumet ( 3km from Notre Dame de Bellecombe)
From 3 ½ yrs – 17 years. Open Monday to Friday from 08.30-5.30 (snack and meal included). From 6th July – 14th August 2009.
Activities depending on age group – walks, sports activities, pony rides etc.
Centre de Loisirs " Lou Croué": 0033 4 79 31 71 91
Chairlift opening dates for Val d’Arly
NOTRE DAME DE BELLECOMBE
Les Telesieges du Val d’Arly will be open for mountain biking.
Le télésiège du lac (1521m - 2027m) is open 2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday from 15th July -21st August 2009. Accessible for pedestrians and mountain bikes. It offers superb panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Le Beaufortain and Les Aravis.
FLUMET
Le Télésiège des Evettes is open 2 day per week, Tuesday and Thursday from 15th July – 21st August 2009.
PRAZ SUR ARLY
Le Télésiège du Crêt du Midi is open 2 day per week, Tuesday and Thursday from 15th July – 21st August 2009.
Mountain biking
Val d’Arly received the label « site VTT » from the French federation of Cycling.
Le Val d’Arly Mont Blanc proposes 30 VTT circuits to depart from all the villages over a total of 405km inc. 5 green, 7 blue, 11 red and 6 black.
Other activities:
• Sports ground : tennis, mini-golf, roller blade, street-hockey, badminton, beach-volley, street ball, table tennis, play area for children
• Mountain Sports: high altitude excursions, via ferrata, rock climbing
Guide publisher Cicerone is worth a look at for books Walking in the Haute Savoie: South visit www.cicerone.co.uk
All the above information is for information only. For up-to-date info please visit the resort tourist office website
Notre-Dame de Bellecombe Tourist Office
Tel +33 479 31 61 40
Bars, restaurants, cinema, nightclub, shops
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Notre-Dame de Bellecombe 556 miles (approx 8hrs)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon – Cluses) exit Sallanches (no 20). Follow signs to Megeve, then Notre-Dame de Bellecombe. Notre-Dame is 13km after Megeve.
There are approximately 25 km from the motorway exit to Notre-Dame de Bellecombe.
By Rail: Albertville 25km from Notre-Dame - Shuttle bus (Info at Tourist Office +33.479.31.61.40) or Taxi +33 479 31 63 36
Airports:
Chambery Airport is 86km from Notre-Dame de Bellecombe (1 hour)
Geneva Airport is 98km from Notre-Dame de Bellecombe (1 ¼ hours)
Shuttle bus to Megeve then taxi (13km)
Grenoble Airport is 153km from Notre-Dame de Bellecombe (1 ½ hours)
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 164 km from Notre-Dame de Bellecombe (2 hours)
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from £90 per person based on 4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport to Notre-Dame. Call our reservations team for details on 0844 576 0170 or email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
2 mini-markets, cash point, bakeries, several sport shops, hairdresser, library, launderette.
Doctors, pharmacy, physiotherapist, dentist…
Notre Dame de Bellecombe