• Cozy Hikes – Gentle hikes in Bessans
  • Cozy Hikes – Gentle hikes in Bessans
  • Cozy Hikes – Gentle hikes in Bessans
  • Cozy Hikes – Gentle hikes in Bessans
  • Cozy Hikes – Gentle hikes in Bessans
Vanoise Massif / Bessans

Cozy Hikes – Gentle hikes in Bessans

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Vanoise Massif / Bessans
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    55.92 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

In the heart of the Haute Maurienne valley, this stay in Bessans invites you to gently savor the mountains through easy hikes accessible to all. Ideal for walkers seeking routes with minimal elevation gain , it allows you to fully enjoy the alpine landscapes without any technical constraints.

Each day, you'll explore new trails winding through alpine pastures, forests, and breathtaking high-altitude panoramas, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The itinerary alternates between full and half-day hikes , offering a balanced pace suitable for all levels. Along the way, you'll discover the rich mountain flora and fauna , taking the time to observe and appreciate the surroundings.

Back at the centre in the late afternoon, it's time to recover and relax: enjoy the spa area , the fitness room or the evening entertainment to extend the conversations in a warm atmosphere.

An ideal stay to get started or recharge in the mountains, combining nature, relaxation and conviviality .

The highlights

  • Hikes accessible to all
  • A wide choice of routes
  • Accommodation in the heart of the Haute Maurienne - Vanoise mountain range
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

The expert's opinion

In fairly good physical condition

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 5 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 184 m
  • Average daily descent: 184 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
You are supervised by state-certified mid-mountain guides.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
  • map

    Arrival at the holiday village

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 2h
    • Distance 4 km
    • Positive elevation gain 200 m
    • Negative elevation 200 m
    • Accommodation Holiday Villages
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Morning: arrival at the holiday village.

    1:45 PM: Welcome meeting in the Charbonnel room

    Afternoon: Group formation + acclimatization hike.

    Day 1

Note

The program is provided as a guide only. The Haute-Maurienne valley is full of trails, each more beautiful than the last. To keep things interesting, the guides are free to use their imagination and suggest alternative routes! Circumstances beyond our control may also lead us to modify the day's itineraries and activities (weather, participants' skill level, group safety, etc.).

Accommodation

🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6

You will be staying at the La Bessannaise holiday village.

The establishment offers 95 rooms, spread across three buildings, which can accommodate from 1 to 3 people depending on their configuration.

By staying at the centre, you have access to all the spaces available.

Access

Departure
Bessans, France
Day 1 : 12h00
End of stay
Bessans, France
Day 7 - 10h00

Rooms are available from 5pm on the day of your arrival.

They must be vacated before 10am on the day of departure.

The stay ends after breakfast.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Modane

Modane TGV station (Paris-Modane 4h30 by TGV), then bus journey (45 min) to the stop in front of La Bessannaise*

Bus booking online: www.altibus.com or 04 79 68 32 96.

We invite you to purchase your return ticket as soon as your reservation is confirmed.

*Pay attention to train and bus connections when planning your journey.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

A43 motorway towards Turin (Fréjus Tunnel, Italy), Exit No. 30 – Modane/Haute Maurienne, departmental road D1006 (ex-RN6) then D902 (35km) towards Bessans.

Consider sharing your journey by carpooling: www.blablacar.fr.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation according to the chosen package
  2. Full board (including wine) from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  3. One hot drink per day
  4. Bed linen and towels are provided in the rooms for the duration of your stay.
  5. Access to the spa and fitness area
  6. Activities are supervised by our mountain guides according to the formula
  7. Activities from Monday to Friday in July and August
  8. Local transfers for the hikes

The price does not include

  1. Tourist tax: €0.85 per person (over 18 years old) per night
  2. The ANCEF membership fee (mandatory for supervised stays) including membership and mountain passport (insurance): €25 for adults, €13 for young people under 16, €50 for the Family offer (1 or 2 adults + children under 16)
  3. Toiletries (shower gel, soap, etc.) and a towel for access to the spa.
  4. Drinks at the bar and extras (shop purchases, additional activities not included in the program…)
  5. Return travel expenses to and from the holiday village
  6. Picnic boxes, cutlery and water bottles
  7. The equipment required for certain themed workshops (see technical specifications)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Child discount (ages 3-6) : CHF-392.83 / person
  2. Youth discount (7-13 years old) : CHF-235.70 / person
  3. Early arrival : CHF63.65 / person
  4. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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VALERIE

august 2026
Translated from French
Mountain hikes adapted for beginners in a splendid setting, each day is a new discovery, enriching encounters all with a great, very interesting and humorous guide (thanks again Rémy).
Published on 18/08/2026

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VALERIE

august 2026
Translated from French
Mountain hikes adapted for beginners in a splendid setting, each day is a new discovery, enriching encounters all with a great, very interesting and humorous guide (thanks again Rémy).
Published on 18/08/2026
The Julie team
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The Julie team

4.2/5 (16 reviews) • 88 stays
Nichée à Bessans, au cœur des paysages préservés de la Haute-Maurienne, notre partenaire local est une institution de la montagne accueillant les passionnés depuis 1972. L'établissement se distingue par son ambiance conviviale et authentique, fidèle à l'esprit villageois savoyard. Spécialisée dans les séjours "tout compris", l'agence simplifie l'expérience des voyageurs en intégrant l'hébergement, la restauration et un programme d'activités riche, adapté à chaque saison.
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