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The view down into the Maurienne valley from near Lac de l'Arcelle (Route 1)

This guidebook is broken into sections according to interest and is written for someone visiting the region for a couple of weeks to explore and enjoy a number of mountain activities, maybe with different companions. The aim is also to ignite an interest in this beautiful region and encourage you to return for more mountain adventures in the future.

Geography

The Maurienne valley forms the southern side of the Vanoise massif and has two very different aspects. The southern side of the valley has developed as a ski area for winter sports and has a number of different ski stations, each opening its lifts on different days in the summer to make walking and mountain biking more accessible. Tranquillity is maintained on the other days. Access on this side of the valley is much more open and well-behaved dogs are welcome. To the north is the Vanoise National Park, offering peace and seclusion amid unspoilt surroundings.