Pralognan-la-Vanoise: A winter wonderland in the heart of the Savoy Mountains (French Alps)

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WHY GO? Col de la Vanoise is located within the Vanoise National Park, which is known for its diverse flora and fauna. The park is known for its stunning alpine landscapes, which include glaciers, high peaks, and rugged mountain ranges. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ibex, chamois, marmots, and golden eagles. The Col de la Vanoise is a mountain pass that connects the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys, it is one of the most famous in the Savoy Mountains and offers a great view of the Vanoise National Park. The Savoy Mountains offer a wide range of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking and mountain biking in the summer. There are also many opportunities for sightseeing, including visiting the charming alpine villages that dot the region, such as Pralognan-la-Vanoise (where we will be based for this trip) and Bramans. The region also boasts a rich cultural heritage, with many traditional Savoyard farms and chalets that have been passed down through generations and is also known for its delicious local cuisine, which is heavily influenced by the local dairy industry and features dishes such as tartiflette, raclette and fondue. Fun Facts: - Pralognan-la-Vanoise is one of 28 towns (communes) located within Vanoise National Park with Vanoise National Park being the first to be created in France in 1963 - Pralognan derived from “pré éloigné” (far away meadows). It is an ancient site where shepherds led their herds through the green pastures that once covered the village’s area for long ago. - Pralognan welcomed the 1992 Winter Olympic Games curling competition held in Albertville. WHAT IS INCLUDED? - TripLeader & Local guide for the entire duration (Fluent in English, French & Arabic) - 2 x nights shared accommodation in Pralognan-la-Vanoise (mix of twin share & triple share rooms). Note: Accommodation upgrade options are available - Transportation for the entire trip, starting from the meeting location to the finishing location in Moutiers train station - Lift pass on Day 1 to assist with hiking - Snowshoes for hiking on Day 1 - Guided hike with snowshoes on Saturday - Access to a WhatsApp Group dedicated to the hike - Google Photos album dedicated for this trip
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Moûtiers

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Meet & Greet: Meet outside Moutiers train station, where you would be meeting your community guide for this trip as well as the other participants joining from other parts of Europe, besides France. We then catch a bus from Moutiers to the beautiful village of Pralognan- La- Vanoise where we would be staying for the next two nights.
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Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Hiking in Savoy Mountains with Snowshoes to Col de la Vanoise : Today we make an early move, post breakfast, We rent our snowshoes, and then we will hike for about three hours to get to this stunning chalet offering views to die for and where will take our lunch break as well. Post lunch, we head back down to the lifts that drop us back to the foot of the ski slopes. We then head back to the ski rental shop to hand over our gear and then based on time we enjoy a drink with fabulous sunset views.
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Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Winter Activities in Pralognan- La- Vanoise: Post breakfast, for those that are interested, you can rent out ski or snowboard equipment (optional) and enjoy some of the best slopes in Europe. Alternatively, you can hire snowshoes today as well (optional) and we can tackle another hiking trail that includes hiking around the ski stations and discover the slopes in a slower fashion.
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Moûtiers, Pralognan-la-Vanoise & 1 weitere
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