• Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
  • Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans
Vanoise Massif / Bessans

Raku Pottery Workshop and Hiking in the Heart of the Alps in Bessans

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision or program is tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Vanoise Massif / Bessans
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    55.12 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Raku , a spectacular pottery firing technique that originated in Korea and was developed in Japan in the 16th century for making bowls used in the tea ceremony . This trip invites you to discover or deepen your understanding of this ancient art, where fire, earth, and the present moment become one.

Guided by a professional potter , you'll receive attentive instruction and all the necessary equipment to design and fire your own creations. Whether you're a beginner or already experienced, you'll create several unique pieces, shaped and fired using the Raku method, which you can take home at the end of your stay.

The experience alternates seamlessly between six half-days of ceramic workshops and five half-days of hiking , offering an ideal balance between creativity and immersion in nature. These hiking sessions allow you to draw inspiration from the surrounding landscapes and enrich your artistic process.

An authentic stay, combining traditional craftsmanship , sharing of know-how and rejuvenation, to fully experience the intensity and magic of Raku.

The highlights

  • An extraordinary activity at the foot of the mountains
  • An experience combining pottery and hiking
  • Unleash your creativity and take your creations home with you at the end of your stay.
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

All levels

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision or program is tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision or program is tailored to each person's level.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 9 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Activity supervised by a professional potter

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Arrival at the holiday village

    • Accommodation Holiday Villages
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Morning: Arrival and check-in at the holiday village.

    1:45 pm: Welcome meeting in the Charbonnel room.

    Afternoon: Presentation of the Raku activity and the techniques used for the manufacture of the pieces (3 per student: 1 round box, 1 square box and a flower pot).

    Beginning of shaping the pieces (no turning, slab work with the stamping technique on plaster molds and modeling).

    Day 1

Note

Important: The program is provided as a guide only. It is recommended that you bring your own hiking equipment. 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' fitness 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.

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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. The Raku Pottery activity is led by a professional potter.
  7. Activities are supervised by our mountain guides according to the formula
  8. Activities from Monday to Friday in July and August
  9. Local transfers for hikes according to package

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-389.50 / person
  2. Youth discount (7-13 years old) : CHF-233.70 / person
  3. Early arrival : CHF63.65 / person
  4. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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Anne-lore

august 2026
Translated from French
A great combination of pottery and hiking in a fantastic natural setting. It's a shame that the "La Bessanaise" holiday center seems to be failing to diversify the age range of its guests.
Published on 17/08/2026

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Anne-lore

august 2026
Translated from French
A great combination of pottery and hiking in a fantastic natural setting. It's a shame that the "La Bessanaise" holiday center seems to be failing to diversify the age range of its guests.
Published on 17/08/2026
The Julie team
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The Julie team

4.2/5 (16 reviews) • 88 stays
Nestled in Bessans, in the heart of the unspoiled landscapes of the Haute-Maurienne valley, our local partner is a mountain institution that has been welcoming enthusiasts since 1972. The establishment is distinguished by its friendly and authentic atmosphere, true to the Savoyard village spirit. Specializing in all-inclusive stays, the agency simplifies the traveler's experience by including accommodation, meals, and a rich program of activities tailored to each season.
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