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Station residences
- Indoor heated pool
- A real village resort on the edge of the Parc de la Vanoise
- Free indoor car park
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In addition to the character of an unspoilt village, Aussois offers the advantage of significant sun and a wonderful view. In this charming resort you will find all the shops and services, numerous bars and restaurants and a regional produce market.
Welcome to Aussois :
Overlooked by the Dent Parrachee, one of the highest summits of Vanoise, Aussois is located on a vast sunny plateau offering a wonderful view of the surrounding massifs and direct access to the Vanoise National Park. Aussois is a real Savoy village, lively all year round.
Discover all the summer activities in Aussois :
Sports and Leisure activities: in Aussois and throughout the canton of Modane, the mountain biking site of Esseillon brings together 200km of varied , signposted and maintained routes. A ski-lift is accessible in July-August to the mountain bikers.
Hikes : In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, there are numerous hikes of all levels: from walking with pushchairs or young children to trekking for several days with a night in a shelter, starting from Aussois, discover numerous summits at over 3000 metres high. Every Sunday in July-August, a guide (guide office) invites you on a free welcome hike, that is easy and open to all, on the discovery trail of the Plateau d'Aussois.
Climbing: numerous cliffs are within a radius of 10km around Aussois with over 550 routes. Moreover, an artificial climbing structure of 64 m² has been developed on the ground floor of the Aussois Festival Hall.
Via ferrata: the via ferrata allows novices to experience the thrills of experienced mountaineers and to practice this activity easily with competent supervision. The Via ferrata du Diable combines 7 independent sections. It is the longest in France, the length of the course varies from 2 to 8 hours.
Canyoning: sliding on sleds, jumps in the turquoise water basins and rappelling down waterfalls.
But also: paragliding, asinerie (accompanied rides and hiring of pack donkeys - http://www.aneetrando.com our partner welcomes you so you can discover the region on donkey back), fishing (trout await you in the two water reservoirs of Plan d'Aval and Plan d'Amont or in the river of the Arc and the streams of Fond d'Aussois and Saint Benoît) archery , tennis, mini golf, etc. Detachable 4-seater chairlift , operates in July and August for pedestrians and mountain bikers.
By road: With the Alpine motorways A43 or A41 from Geneva, Lyon, Valence, exit no.30 Modane-Haute Maurienne Vanoise then take the N6 to Modane. Aussois is 7km (D215) away. Aussois is 107km from Chambéry, 145km from Grenoble, 200 km from Lyon and 110km from Turin.
By train: Aussois is 7km from the station of Modane. Via connection TGV Aussois is 4 hours from Paris. All year, fast trains and international expresses like Paris-Rome and Lyon-Milan stop in Modane.
By aeroplane: Aussois is at least 2 hours by road from the airports of Lyon, Geneva, Chambéry, Annecy and Turin.
GPS COORDINATES:
Longitude: 6.782147 Latitude: 45 267696
Activities at the Aussois resort
Sports activities
Aussois is situated within the world’s largest cycling area, boasting over 300 km of cross-country trails, 100 km of enduro trails, a Bike Park and a Bike School.
Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy numerous trails for all levels in the Maurienne Valley and the Vanoise National Park, some of which are guided tours offering insights into medicinal plants and the use of hydroelectric power. The Via Ferrata du Diable, the longest in the world, winds its way across rock faces, footbridges and a Nepalese-style suspension bridge above the Cascade du Nant, with routes suitable for children aged 5 and over.
Rock climbing, mountaineering, canyoning, fishing, dog-led hiking and introductory paragliding or microlight flights round off an exceptional range of sporting activities.
Heritage and cultural discovery
The forts of the Esseillon, early 19th-century fortresses listed as Historic Monuments, are a must-see for their architecture and natural setting.
The Sardières Monolith, a 93-metre giant rising from the pine trees, invites visitors to take a walk through the forest along the Sentier des Arts and its wooden sculptures.
Aussois is also a centre of Baroque art, featuring the 17th-century Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, the Arché d’Oé (an agro-pastoral museum set in a traditional farmhouse), the Lozes Archaeological Park, the dams and lakes of Plan d’Amont and Plan d’Aval, as well as numerous chapels, fountains and wash houses.
Leisure and shops
A multi-sports ground, tennis courts, an 18-hole mini-golf course, balneotherapy, a sauna, a hammam and exhibitions are available on site.
All the shops and services you might need are available, as well as numerous restaurants and bars where you can sample Savoyard specialities (raclette, fondue, local beer).
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