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Summer in the Mountains

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Walk from Les Menuires to Lac du Lou (2,036 m), an easy 2-hour return walk suitable for families, or, for experienced hikers, push on to the Montfiot lakes. Trails for every level, and walking in the mountains clears the head like nothing else.

Hiking & mountain lakes

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With the 7-day Pass Ascensionnel you can use the 3 Vallées lifts as a pedestrian, straight from Saint-Martin village. Reach the high viewpoints in minutes and walk back down at your own pace. Some passes include pools and guided hikes.

Lifts for walkers

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Lift-served trails, a bike park in Les Menuires, a pumptrack and gentle valley rides on an e-bike. Guided rides and kids' courses are available.

Mountain biking & e-bikes

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Two routes in Les Menuires: Levassaix for beginners and Cochet for more experienced climbers. Guided outings from about €40 (from age 10, 1.40 m minimum).

Via ferrata

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See the valley from above on a tandem flight with a qualified pilot. Flights from about €95 (20 to 100 kg, weekends, book ahead).

Paragliding

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Yoga classes, massages, spas and an indoor pool and wellness area in the valley. Mountain air, movement and rest: the winning trio for body and mind.

Yoga, spa & wellbeing

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La Belle Vie in Saint-Martin, with an outdoor pool in summer, plus Le Break (La Croisette) and La Bulle des Bruyères in Les Menuires, and the Plan d'eau des Bruyères for a walk or a picnic.

Pools & lakes

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Over 1,000 m of rails through the trees in Les Menuires. €9 a ride or €39 for five. From age 5 with an adult.

La Mine summer toboggan

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Visit working alpine farms, try goat milking, discover how Beaufort d'alpage is made and meet the beekeepers of the Savoie black bee.

Alpine farms & Beaufort

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Explore Saint-Martin's old stone lanes, the village museum and the Baroque sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-la-Vie. On 15 August the valley celebrates with a pilgrimage, concerts and fireworks.

Villages & heritage

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Run the mountain paths or come for the Grand Raid 3 Vallées (late July to early August), with the marathon starting in Saint-Martin. Plus Mousse au Sommet and the kids' enduro MTB race in July.

Trail running & events

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Treetop adventure course, zip line, kids' clubs from age 3 to 17 and electric all-terrain scooters from Saint-Martin. Plenty to keep everyone busy.

Family adventures

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Explore with a qualified mountain leader: wildlife, wild flowers, glaciers and hidden paths you would never find alone. Half-day and full-day outings for all levels.

Guided hikes

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For a splash of adrenaline, canyoning, rafting and hydrospeed are about 50 km away in the Tarentaise valley. Half-day trips with qualified guides.

Canyoning & rafting

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New for summer 2027: a 4-night body and mind retreat with BAM Wellbeing in Chalet Coco and Des Neiges. Yoga, meditation, mountain walks and time to recharge.

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