Explore the surrounding area On foot or cross-country skis

At the summit of Solaise, a footpath leads to Lac de l’Ouillette. Perched at an altitude of 2500m, you can walk around the snow-covered lake. The sunny terrace of the Ouillette restaurant welcomes walkers. There are 2 red and blue cross-country ski loops for altitude training. The Lounge, at the top of the Solaise gondola, is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or hot chocolate at altitude.

In winter, the Manchet valley welcomes walkers and cross-country skiers to its sumptuous setting. The green, blue and red cross-country ski trails stretch right up to the gates of the Vanoise National Park. It’s great to stroll along the pedestrian loop, away from the alpine skiers. The 1.5km Joseray loop links the heart of the village to the Manchet valley. Enjoy a relaxing break in the Au bout du monde restaurant.

Le Laisinant offers a 1.3km blue cross-country ski trail for a gentle start. It’s the gateway to the sixth pedestrian trail along the Isère between Val d’Isère and Le Fornet, on the banks of the nascent Isère. Take the opportunity to stroll through the narrow streets of this tiny hamlet of exceptional charm!

Le Fornet is the starting point for the trail that links it to Val d’Isère along the river. It also links Pont Saint-Charles with the snow-covered road to the Col de l’Iseran. This nature trail takes you right up to the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, where you can catch a glimpse of its wildlife: ibex, chamois, bearded vultures and golden eagles… On the way back, there’s a panoramic view of Val d’Isère and the imposing Rocher de Bellevarde.

At an altitude of 2770 m, Europe’s highest road pass and its chapel, Notre-Dame de Toute Prudence, can be reached by the Fornet cable car and the Vallon gondola. Pedestrians can also visit the high-altitude restaurant La Cascade. The panorama of the Haute Maurienne mountains and glaciers is breathtaking.