The Maurienne, the art of living winter sports

A tradition of tourism began very early in the Maurienne, mainly because of its geographical location. In the intervening years, everything has been put in place to welcome guests into a top quality, always-authentic atmosphere.

Relax, Recharge, Get Back in Shape

The Maurienne challenges received ideas. In Winter, there's more to life than skiing! We offer opportunities to recharge, and recuperate, as well as to get back in shape, which answer our visitors' needs for relaxation and a change of scene.

In the Maurienne, you can relax your body and your mind amidst magnificent surroundings. Various locations provide holidaymakers with the opportunity to give themselves a real break: with saunas, Jacuzzis, Turkish Baths, whirlpool baths, heated pools, and affusion showers, there are many opportunities to enjoy the Maurienne in an original way this winter



A Mountain of Activities



The Maurienne's 24 resorts offer plenty of exciting open-air activities to help visitors make the most of the region.



The Maurienne for all the Family



The Maurienne is the number one winter sports destination for families.

The Maurienne's 24 resorts pull all out all the stops to treat children like royalty. Ski schools, nursery schools, initiation workshops, igloo building... To date, eight resorts have been awarded "Famille Plus" certification (Saint-François-Longchamp, Le Corbier, Les Karellis, Valloire, Valmeinier, Aussois, La Norma et Val Cenis), a nationally recognised award that testifies to the quality of services offered for children.

Culture and Tradition, Maurienne-style



As early as 1571, Montaigne was writing about the warmth of the welcome in the Maurienne: "We dined in Lans-le-bourg (.) and then went on two leagues to a little village, where we slept for the night. Abundant trout and excellent wines, both old and new, are everywhere to be found."

Like Montaigne, door-to-door tradesmen, courtiers, artists, soldiers and travellers have, over the years, commended the "incredible fare" and the hospitality of the Maurienne people. Perhaps it is the fact that they have often endured famine that the locals are so attached to this culture of excellent hospitality and excellent food.





The Maurienne, a Land of Sensations


This winter in the Maurienne, poetry is in the air. Several artistic projects are celebrating typical mountain crafts. It's a time for culture and art, for transient visual pleasures and works of beauty.

But adventure is also in the air in the Maurienne this winter! The winter calendar is full of festive events and displays - a feast for holidaymakers' eyes!