Summer mountain activities
Nestled in the heart of majestic nature, at the foot of the largest glaciers in the Alps and at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, Pralognan, a family village resort, enjoys an exceptional geographical location and offers countless possibilities for mountain lovers in summer. Whether you’re sporty or contemplative, young or old, in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, explore a wide range of mountain activities in summer, in a magnificent natural setting.
What to do in Pralognan-la-Vanoise in summer?
Hiking and trails, climbing and via ferrata, mountaineering, mountain biking, paragliding and white water sports… In Pralognan-la-Vanoise, while the peaks offer a wealth of sporting activities and thrilling outings, the village and its surroundings offer a range of gentle activities that are just as inspiring: discovery walks, horse riding or pony treks, fishing, culture and heritage, well-being and relaxation, indoor games and leisure activities for children… In addition, Pralognan offers a welcome adapted to people with reduced mobility, so that everyone can make the most of the mountains in summer.
Furthermore, throughout the summer season, the Alpine village resort vibrates to the rhythm of festive events and varied entertainment. A friendly spirit, dear to the Pralognanais! And to gain altitude without effort, shuttles and ski lifts are at your disposal.
Summer mountain activity for children
A family village resort, Pralognan-la-Vanoise offers children a wide range of mountain activities in summer, to let them exercise and discover the mountain environment. Nature & adventure outings (the Croës walk, forest adventurers, survival kid, teen escape game, etc.), horse or pony rides and riding courses, zip lines above the Fraîche waterfall, aquatic center with slide and outdoor water games, tennis lessons, mini golf and inflatable games, indoor leisure activities (climbing wall, Olympic ice rink, bowling, etc.): Pralognan is the ideal destination for discovering new activities with the family.
Hiking & Trail Running in Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Capital of the Vanoise National Park , the first French national park, Pralognan allows families, hikers and mountaineers to explore a unique mountain environment in the Northern Alps. At the heart of the Park, Pralognan offers 250 kilometers of marked trails and 7 guarded refuges and offers a very complete choice of hikes for all levels, to discover the fauna, flora, lakes, panoramas… Alone or accompanied by the guides and mountain leaders of the resort. Let yourself be seduced by this wild natural territory, inhabited by preserved fauna and flora!
Are you a trail running enthusiast? The hundreds of kilometers of marked trails maintained by Pralognan-la-Vanoise make up a vast playground in the heart of the Vanoise region. From June to September, Pralognan’s mountain guides and experienced caterers also offer various packages for beginners, trainers, and trail runners.
Discover the map of hiking trails (on sale at the Tourist Office) and find the complete program of guided hikes in the Petit Journal de Pralognan.
Climbing & Mountaineering in Vanoise
A pioneering mountaineering resort, labelled by UNESCO as a “Land of Mountaineering”, located at the foot of the largest ice cap in the Alps and the highest peaks of the Vanoise – including the Grande Casse, the highest peak in Savoy (3,855 metres) – Pralognan is a destination of choice for mountain lovers.
With one of the largest Guides & Accompanists Offices in France, the village resort offers climbers, beginners and experts alike, a breathtaking mountain setting to explore in complete safety, during glacier hikes, rock climbing or mountaineering outings. So, in Pralognan, come and climb the Aiguille de la Vanoise, the Petit Arcelin, the Grande Glière, the Grand Bec, the Grande Casse… And many other magnificent peaks, in the Vanoise massif!
A must-see mountaineering resort in Savoie, Pralognan-la-Vanoise is also an exceptional haven for sporting activities such as climbing, via ferrata , canyoning and zip lines. Several sites near the village are equipped for these different activities and are accessible to all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Mountain biking & electric bikes: a summer activity to enjoy in the mountains
In Pralognan, the mountains can also be discovered on two wheels. At a leisurely pace, strolling along the trails, visiting the surrounding hamlets or climbing and hurtling down the slopes at full speed, with banked turns, bumps and natural jumps: our groomed trails are available for all tastes and all levels. Alone or accompanied, by mountain bike, electric bike or downhill mountain bike… In summer, the Pralognan-la-Vanoise resort transforms into a fun playground for cycling enthusiasts.
Vanoise Sports Center and Leisure Park
A 6,500 m2 sports and multi-leisure complex with a modern and welcoming design, the Cristal offers holidaymakers numerous facilities: swimming pool with swimming lanes, paddling pool and slide for children; Spa area with saunas, hammam, jacuzzis (including 1 outdoors), sensory showers, Finnish bucket, cold bath; Olympic ice rink ; multi-sports hall, weight room and bowling alley… In Pralognan-la-Vanoise, a host of indoor activities allow you to let off steam and share good times with the family, whatever the weather!
In summer, also discover the Pralognan leisure park. Tennis courts, a city stadium, mini golf, inflatable games and snacks will delight families looking for outdoor activities in the heart of the resort.
The mountains in summer in Pralognan-la-Vanoise
A small, ancestral mountain village at the foot of the Vanoise glaciers and the highest peaks of Savoie, Pralognan is one of the resorts that pioneered mountaineering and summer mountain tourism in France. Living to the rhythm of the seasons since time immemorial, this Alpine village resort shares its rich local culture and exceptional environment with visitors every summer.
An alpine village based on livestock farming and milk production at high altitudes, Pralognan has preserved its agro-pastoral traditions over the generations. An authentic culture and heritage to be discovered through its preserved hamlets, its walks in the mountain pastures, its cheese producers (including the famous AOP Beaufort)… With a vast and preserved territory at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, Pralognan is also a true paradise for hikers and offers a multitude of mountain, sporting and leisure activities, for all ages and at all levels.
A small mountain village that lives all year round, Pralognan is above all a place to live, where the inhabitants rub shoulders with mountain enthusiasts, tribes in search of nature, contemplative people and the simply curious… To share a friendly moment and (re)discover the mountain together in summer.