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Dent Parrachée from the Bellecombe road in winter. Perfect easy ski touring and snowshoeing abounds

Camping Mélèzes: a peaceful and shaded site that makes a perfect base camp within easy walking distance of Termignon village centre

When to go

The Maurienne valley is an outdoor adventure wonderland and offers winter sports for all, including renowned ski touring in late springtime. Snowshoeing is also popular right up until mid-to late May when the road passes begin to be opened up. What might be considered UK winter conditions will prevail in the higher mountains into June. The summer season really begins in July and extends through to late September. Early season snow will lie on the upper mountains in July and bare ice will be all that remains from late August. Almost all the routes in this guide will be snow and ice-free from mid-July onwards.

One event to bear in mind if planning a visit in July is the Tour de France cycle race. If the route follows the valley then there will be very heavy road congestion and all camping facilities will be fully booked.