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SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN VALMEINIER 1800

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Take a picnic up to one of the lakes, go for a swim or simply lie back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air. 

Fishing and riding the chair lifts outside the hotel followed by a leisurely walk down the mountains are also popular activities in the summer months. 

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing are very popular activities in the area with many famous cycling events hosted in the region each year (see our events listed below for more details).  

 

9TH - 10TH JULY 2022: Valmeinier Obstacle Race

 

This obstacle course is open to all (children, adults, alone, with family or friends) and is an opportunity to take on a life-size challenge and go beyond your limits. Watch the teaser HERE.

This obstacle course is open to everyone (children, adults, alone, with family or friends) and is an opportunity to take on a life-size challenge. Whether you decide to push yourself to your limits or take it easy at your own pace, the race guarantees a real moment of fun in a magnificent landscape.


The course runs along the ski slopes, all around the heart of the Valmeinier 1800 resort. Twenty or so obstacles await the adventurers: the crawling zone, the Spider Web, the warp wall, the traversing walls... Let's go for a festive and friendly moment.

CLICK HERE for more information.

14TH – 17TH JULY 2022: Valmeinier Throwdown

For 3 days, 100 teams of 3 athletes each (1-woman and 2 men) will have fun during the biggest Functional Fitness competition located at 1800 meters of altitude: giant rack, explosives metcons, vertical climb, tree-trunk throwing…
The Throwdown sets in amazing outdoor environment, in front of the mountains, the perfect place to make your red blood cells rise!

At the end of three days of challenges, the Valmeinier Throwdown judges will give the title of the fittest team of the Alps!

Price: 80€ per athlete


Included in the athlete package: T-shirt, water bottle, fitness towel.

CLICK HERE for more information.

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7TH & 21ST JULY & 18TH AUGUST 2022:

Galibier for Cyclists

Test yourself on the mythical Galibier pass!

The mountain pass will be closed to all motorised vehicles from 9:00am till 12:00pm, from Plan-Lachat, 10km from Valloire.

This event is part of the 'Mountain Collection' Challenge organised in partnership with Maurienne Tourisme.

 

This untimed challenge is aimed at all cyclists (amateurs and experienced), whether on a road bike, MTB, electrically-assisted bike, or tandem!
The opportunity to (re)discover the passes and the climbs of the 'La Maurienne, the largest cycling area in the world', through various backdrops and itineraries, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.


Ask for your 'collector' card to add stamps to, which you will get at the top of each ascent. Accumulate the most stamps to try to win gifts!

CLICK HERE For more information.

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25TH – 31ST JULY 2022: Valmeinier Jump'N'Fly

Come and see a demonstration of the French Parachuting Team in their championship prep training.

On the occasion of the Jump'n'Fly, attend spectacular demonstrations by the French Parachuting Team in the heart of the resort. After their jump, the champions will meet the public. Show must go on!

CLICK HERE for more information. 

20TH – 21ST AUGUST 2022:

Trial Du Galibier

An 67km trail walking and running event with races on 20th August in Valmeinier. 

To book your place or for more information CLICK HERE.

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Sport & Wellness Festival

More than 50 activities of sport and wellness will take place during the Outdoor Sport Festival. Relax, discover new activities, and enjoy a breath-taking view in the high mountains. Yoga, trail, escalade, aqua bike and even more.

Culinary workshops and self-development masterclasses will take place to help you improve in your sport practice. Everybody will find an activity suiting them!

Price: 25 € per person
4 session-ticket: 90€
8 session-ticket: 150€

Registrations will open at the beginning of May.

CLICK HERE for more information.

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73450 Valmeinier 1800 France

Tel: +33 (0) 479 05 33 45

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