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La Léchère

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La Léchère - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Savoie
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Alpine and Nordic ski areas of Valmorel, Doucy, Celliers and Nâves, and tourist towns like Albertville.

Renowned for its thermal spa with so-called "miraculous" water, appreciated by spa guests, its thermal cures and thermal spa provide renowned treatments, particularly in phlebology and rheumatology.

Located in the heart of a village built at the very beginning of the 20th century and bordered by a superb floral park, they offer an exceptional view of the glaciers of the Lauzière and Vanoise massifs.

La Léchère-les-Bains also offers privileged access to mountain activities: cycling, board sports, hiking in all their forms. Enough to illustrate this old local proverb: “we arrive at La Léchère by cart and we leave before the horse”!

Doucy:

Doucy is the family resort par excellence, appreciated by children and their parents. Connected to the Valmorel area by a chairlift, it benefits in summer and winter from exceptional sunshine with panoramic views of the glaciers and the valley. Partner station of the Gulli TV channel, the entertainment program will delight young and old alike!

Nâves:

Nestled against the Beaufortain massif and twenty minutes from the valley, the Nâves resort is ideal for those looking for a haven of peace. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in winter, hiking and mountain biking in preserved places in the heart of the mountain pastures in summer, it is by definition the village for lovers of nature and authenticity.

Celliers:

Celliers is a typical village of the Lauzière massif. It is the starting point for many hikes and a cable car connects the village to the ski areas of Valmorel and Doucy in a few minutes.

Celliers is located on the Col de la Madeleine road - 2000 m above sea level - legendary stage of the Tour de France. This mountainous complex, classified Natura 2000, will satisfy lovers of virgin nature, fauna and flora. In addition, it is possible to admire the spectacular Mont Blanc!

Bonneval:

Bonneval is located on the access road to the Col de la Madeleine, a famous stage of the Tour de France. It is a gateway to the Lauzière massif, a preserved natural area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Léchère
Postcode73260
Latitude45.5156040 (N 45° 30’ 56”)
Longitude6.4837270 (E 6° 29’ 1”)
AltitudeFrom 394m to 2815m
Surface area134.54 km²
Population2651 inhabitants
Density19 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChambéry (72 km, 51 min)
Insee code73187
IntercommunalityCC des Vallées d'Aigueblanche
DepartmentSavoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Grand-Aigueblanche2.9 km (7 min)
Moûtiers8.1 km (11 min)
Pussy8.2 km (16 min)
Rognaix9.9 km (14 min)
Salins-Fontaine9.9 km (15 min)
Cevins10.8 km (14 min)
Les Avanchers-Valmorel11 km (18 min)
Saint-Paul-sur-Isère11.9 km (16 min)
Naves12.8 km (22 min)
Saint-Marcel13.3 km (16 min)
Brides-les-Bains13.3 km (17 min)
Hautecour14.3 km (27 min)
Valmorel14.7 km (23 min)
La Bâthie15.1 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

  • Guided tour of the Villargerel church and the old cheese factory during the thermal season, the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Paid visit: €3 to be paid to the guide on site.
  • A former 9th century fortified castle, Briançon castle was in the Middle Ages the center of the lordship of the eponymous commune. Today in ruins, it still reveals a curtain wall flanked by two dwellings and a keep.
  • While strolling through the town, don't miss the discovery of the Château de Petit Cœur from the mid-15th century, the Château du Feuillet or the dungeon of Pussy.
  • , the baroque church of Saint-Pierre de Nâves-Fontaine, the church of the Assumption of Celliers, the church of Saint-Eusèbe of Petit-Cœur, or the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Pussy rebuilt in the 17th century. Several chapels also take place in the town and its surroundings.
  • Renowned for their phlebology and rheumatology treatments, the La Léchère thermal baths attract many spa guests each year. The property also has a spa for relaxation.
  • Several hiking trails allow you to discover the preserved landscapes of the surrounding area such as the Col de la Madeleine or the Nant du Beurre. A cross-country ski site is also open in Naves in winter for winter sports enthusiasts.

## Bonneval:

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

La Léchère:

The tourist information office of late March to mid-October). The entertainment program is established over 3 weeks and is open to all. Visit the tourist office website to find out more.

The town hosts certain events of the Tarentaise Baroque Music and Art festival in summer.

Bonneval:

Bonneval organizes its annual festival on the first Sunday in August.

Detailed information

Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc
One of the biggest international dog sled racesJanuary 2025

Photos

Cures to La Léchère
Cures to La Léchère
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Cures to La Léchère
Cures to La Léchère
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La Léchère spa of the Tarentaise valley
La Léchère spa of the Tarentaise valley
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Bread oven, a village of Pussy
Bread oven, a village of Pussy
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Bonneval - Descent of herds
Bonneval - Descent of herds
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Bonneval - Snowshoe walking in upper Bonneval in Tarentaise
Bonneval - Snowshoe walking in upper Bonneval in Tarentaise
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Bonneval - Mount to Top: small attic
Bonneval - Mount to Top: small attic
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A refreshment Feissons
A refreshment Feissons
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Démontagnée: crossing Feissons
Démontagnée: crossing Feissons
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Massif de la Lauzière
Massif de la Lauzière
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Naves: northern site
Naves: northern site
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Entrance of Feissons
Entrance of Feissons
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Route du Col de la Madeleine from La Léchère les Bains
Route du Col de la Madeleine from La Léchère les Bains
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. -5°C - Max. 8°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. -5°C - Max. 5°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Family rafting course in the Isère gorges
Sports sensations62 € Aime-la-Plagne (9.1 km)
Rafting on the Doron de Bozel
Sports sensations88 € Aime-la-Plagne (9.1 km)
Escape game and scavenger hunt in the great outdoors
Entertainment60 € Beaufort (24 km)
Rafting all the way down the Isère
Sports sensations70 € Bourg-Saint-Maurice (24 km)
Helicopter flight over Annecy and Beaufortain
Sports sensations600 € Les Saisies (27 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Quermoz Tower
HikeAthletic7:00La Léchère
Bois Chaniet Sports-Health-Nature Trail
HikeEasy1:00La Léchère
The hills of Aigueblanche
HikeEasy3:00La Léchère
Eau Rousse footbridges
HikeIntermediate3:30La Léchère
Along the water
HikeEasy4:00Grand-Aigueblanche (2.3 km)

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