Top 15 things to do and attractions in Bourg Saint Maurice

Day trip on a rather busy weekday in mid february (carnival holidays). Here a detailed review: -Arrival: I parked at the funicular in Bourg St. Maurice around 8:30am. To my surprise the car park was almost empty and only cost around 3€ a day. Very easy to reach, no long winding difficult road up the mountain. I bought a day ski pass for Les Arcs, which was just 63€ (initially wanted to explore whole Paradiski but since it was so busy I decided against). Skì area: The ski area is gigantic (even without counting the La Plagne connection). With the funicular you first arrive at Mt. Blanc chairlift, which has great runs to warm up. Towards Arpette it began to become more crowded. The area around Arc2000, Varet and Arcabulle were the busiest: the ski rund (especially the easy ones) were packed and the lift lines were long. Varet (25min) and Aiguille Rouge (45min) had the longest lines. The fact that they even had extra queues for skischools and "fast pass" remids me of waiting for a roller coaster. The trip to Aiguille Rouge is worth it: you have a fantastic view and a super long descend, with lots of variety, down to Villaroger. The villaroger area is much calmer. The droset black run is a good challenge (as well as the black runs starting from Varet). The grand col runs are a bit more hidden and fun but still highly frequented. The runs around Arcabulle are very wide and you have lots of space. Totally recommend to have a drink at the igloo bar near arcabulle. There is also a long sledding run that seems fun. The west side ski runs (Vallandry, Arc1800) were not as crowded. The ski runs at Vallandry are nice, You have many fun forest runs. The red combe is fun and more quiet. At Arc1800 you have wide long forest runs with beginner areas and terrain parks. I also liked that there are easy runs connecting every area, so you easy returned to the funicular. Ski lifts: Loved that the area is so easy to reach by funicular. I liked that they had a more modern bubble chairlifts like in Tignes. Some lifts like Varet, Aiguille Rouge or Pre Saint Esprit couldnt handle the masses of people. Verdict: ++ huge ski area ++ easy to reach + variety of runs, lots of easy but also challenging runs + long Aigulle Rouge run + good ski pass price + lots of other activities (zipline, sledding, paragliding) -- crowded runs, lines at the lifts, long traffic jams to get to Bourg St. Maurice on weekends (dont visit during french, british, dutch holidays)

We went a week in a cottage near Les Arcs. Good hiking and mountain biking trails all around the mountain.

Love its incredible view of the Alps. The resort provides a great variety of slopes and restaurants in general are good (though usually overpriced). Can’t give it five stars because of its ridiculous shuttle between villages. If you missed your last lift back to the side of your village, expect to spend 2 or more hours waiting for/standing in a crowded shuttle bus. Not a good skiing experience at all.

Huge area to ski in, high altitude loads of snow even in april, very child friendly, super selection of restaurants stunning scenery. Been twice and will go again, my favourite place to ski!

Really love this place it's big. Good for beginners and experienced and kids. You can easily stay in Bourg Saint Maurice and go up by the funiculair. Go to restaurant la ferm in villaroger when skiing. Get a plate du Jour at the sunny terrasse. Best restaurant when skiing. Will definitely be back.

We've been a few times, in both winter and summer, and explored all the local towns. 1950 is our favourite place of Les Arcs. Great for skiing and walking. Lots if activities for kids, too.

Typically French ski area, but undeniably one of the best hi-altitude resorts in the world. The ski lift system is supported by the French government and is designed and planned amazing well with awesome uphill capacity meaning you hardly ever have to queue for a lift even when the resort is busy. Some of the Arcs are what I would call French brutalistic alpine architecture, they are purpose built going back to the 1970s/80s. Arc 1950 is like a Disney version of an alpine village but cute none the less. The French are generally good humoured and great fun to be around, food is of course excellent at every price point, but don't expect this to be cheap 2000m up a mountain. All in all definitely worth a visit.

Stupendous views and great runs -a red and a black. Black particularly good. Great snow quality but the red can get busy just at the top. Picnic tables, viewing platforms, interesting information boards about the National Park, its plants and animals. Two Yuge cameras (link your lift pass to the Yuge app and on scanning the pass you can have your photo taken, which then can be seen and shared from the app). Our firm favourite in Les Arcs and highly recommended.

Amazing place. On a good day you will have a 360 degrees view of the Alps till your eyes can see. The red slope going down from the top has one or two steep parts but nothing that a half-decent red slope skier cannot handle. Just don't look over the edges on the sides if you are quite scared of heigths.

Just magical. This view you can only find in few places in the world!

Take a cable car ride up to the top to experience the most beautiful view.

Very high up, impressively high and an amazing engineering accomplishment. Visited in April and it was a chilly 3°C. Skiing down the Glacier du Varet was very pleasant and the snow was good even unlike the slush further down in the valley. Great views, especially on Mont Blanc. Although it was very pleasant up top, there are no toilets at the top, it is frequently closed in winter due to strong winds and there are long queues very often onto the cable car that takes one up. Would recommend, but come prepared for no café or toilet.

Amazing view, it can take you some time toget to the top with the lift, but it was definitely worth it

Wonderful views. Strong winds, very cold. Skiing down was relatively straight forward not too icy either. Would visit again on a clear day.

Go here for local product's. Exelent choice of cheese, sausages and other local food product's.

If you're in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, this is a definite must-do. Great wares of local cheese, liquors, pastas, jams, and more. If you didn't come buy some cheese from here while visiting, you missed out on the local experience.

Great products. Be careful during the weekend, the waiting time is long. Make sure you order online via beaufort-express a head of time ;)

Great cheese shop , Beaufort (summer which is more fruity )and winter versions . Other local cheeses and local produce .

*ATTENTION* When buying multiple jars of jam and a bottle of something and other products. ×You will be given 1 x paper bag ONLY!!!× When I asked for another bag, the Old lady at the till said she only had no more bags and suggested I just hold the bottom and when the bag had ripped due to her placing the cheese in a funny position. She had refused to give me another one and had blamed me for ripping the bag on PURPOSE!!! Imagine that.. However, 2 good things remain about this place. 1) It was open earlier than the other shop 2) There were 2 other friendly assistants on hand to help *Note* Stay away from grumpy lady if you can..

Sincere and locally-sourced cheeses, charcuterie, wines, spirits and jams. Expect a very long queue...

The best choice of BEAUFORT cheese For many years Don t hesitate to ask me the original recipe Of the true FONDUE savoyarde 100% better than any restaurant :)

(Translated by Google) Excellent day with Jonathan, very accessible and interesting in his explanations! A big thank you to him, and also to the feathered friends who were really there for us that day! I highly recommend, whether you are a little interested or wildly passionate, there will be plenty of things to see, hear, discover, learn... (Original) Excellente journée avec Jonathan, très accessible et intéressant dans ses explications ! Un grand merci à lui, et aussi aux amis emplumés qui ont vraiment été là pour nous, ce jour-là ! Je recommande vivement, qu'on soit un peu intéressé ou follement passionné, il y aura plein de choses à voir, entendre, découvrir, apprendre...

(Translated by Google) A morning of wonder yesterday! Black grouse, mountain hares, symphony of bird songs including the first cuckoo of the season, and more than ten varieties of birds that Jonathan distinguishes before anyone else and which he immediately knows how to recognize, describe and return to us familiar. Thank you Jonathan for these few unforgettable hours. Count on us to come back to you for our next ornithological outings. (Original) Une matinée d’émerveillement hier ! Tétras lyres, lièvres variables, symphonie de chants d’oiseaux dont le 1er coucou de la saison, et plus d’une dizaine de variétés d’oiseaux que Jonathan distingue avant tout le monde et qu’il sait immédiatement reconnaître, décrire et nous rendre familiers. Merci Jonathan pour ces quelques heures inoubliables. Compte sur nous pour revenir vers toi pour nos prochaines sorties ornithologiques.

(Translated by Google) Thank you to Jonathan for taking us on a beautiful nighttime walk in the heights of Chamrousse and for encouraging everyone according to their level. He shared beautiful views of the valley and the stars with us! We were rewarded with a fire pit, where we enjoyed delicious local produce with friends! We even had the chance to see the snow groomers in action and descend by moonlight! A truly timeless moment enjoyed by young and old alike! We can't wait for more! (Original) Merci à Jonathan de nous avoir fait découvrir une belle promenade nocturne sur les hauteurs de Chamrousse et d'avoir encouragé chacun selon son niveau. Il nous a fait partager de belles vues sur la vallée ainsi que les étoiles ! Nous avons été récompensé par un feu à côté duquel entre amis nous avons savouré de bons produits de la région ! Nous avons même eu la chance de voir les dameuses en action et de redescendre à la lumière de la lune ! Un vrai moment hors du temps apprécié par jeunes et moins jeunes ! On en redemande !

(Translated by Google) At the end of April, what a beautiful sunny and enchanting morning discovering birds and their songs in the company of Jonathan! Jonathan is a mine of knowledge about nature and knows how to share it! Thank you, thank you for this beautiful sharing! We will come back… (Original) En cet fin avril, quelle belle matinée ensoleillée et enchanteresse à la découverte des oiseaux et leurs chants en compagnie de Jonathan ! Jonathan est une mine de connaissances de la nature et sait le faire partager ! Merci, merci pour ce beau partage ! Nous reviendrons…

(Translated by Google) Very nice family day discovering birds in Chamrousse! Jonathan's knowledge of fauna and flora is very enriching and he transmits it with passion. We learned lots of things while hiking in a magnificent setting! The icing on the cake, a radiant sun and 3 bearded vultures in the sky! Thank you Jonathan (Original) Très belle journée en famille à la découverte des oiseaux à Chamrousse ! Les connaissances de Jonathan sur la faune et la flore sont très enrichissantes et il les transmet avec passion. On a appris plein de choses tout en randonnant dans un cadre magnifique ! Cerise sur le gâteau , un soleil radieux et 3 gypaètes dans le ciel ! Merci Jonathan

(Translated by Google) A very nice moment accompanied by Jonathan to listen and observe the birds around Arselle. You really knew how to pass on your knowledge to us by adapting to our beginner level. An outing during which we don't see the time passing, thank you again! (Original) Un très chouette moment accompagné de Jonathan pour écouter et observer les oiseaux autour de l'Arselle. Tu as vraiment su nous transmettre tes connaissances en t'adaptant à notre niveau débutant. Une sortie durant laquelle on ne voit pas le temps passer, merci encore !

(Translated by Google) Thank you Jonathan for this magnificent morning, 2nd outing with you, hoping that it will not be the last. (Original) Merci Jonathan pour cette matinée magnifique, 2 eme sortie avec toi en espérant que ce ne sera pas la dernière .

(Translated by Google) They canceled the reservation at the last minute, when we had all already arrived! And it was the same for the group just before... Terrible welcome, I have never been so poorly received in an establishment in my entire life. The extremely unpleasant staff, insulted us and called us liars as if we had not booked even though 15 minutes before we checked on the website and everything was OK. I have been a resident of Arcs 1800 for years, and I assure you that it is the worst establishment in the resort! Don't be fooled like us, move on from this dismal establishment. (Original) Ils ont annulés la réservation à la dernière minute, quand on était déjà tous arrivés ! Et c'était la même chose pour le groupe juste avant... Accueil lamentable, je n'ai jamais été aussi mal reçu dans un établissement de toute ma vie. Le personnel extrêmement désagréable, nous a insulté et nous a traité de menteur comme quoi nous n'avions pas réservé alors que 15 minutes avant nous avons vérifié sur le site internet et tout était OK. Je suis résident des arcs 1800 depuis des années, et je vous assure que c'est le pire établissement de la station! Ne vous faites pas avoir comme nous, passez votre chemin sur cet établissement lamentable.

(Translated by Google) Very bad experience at this laser game. The welcome was execrable, gratuitous nastiness while we are on vacation, relaxed and relaxed... such a shame... the children did not understand and were shocked. Go on your way and enjoy the other activities where The welcome is generally great in this resort. (Original) Très mauvaise expérience à ce laser game. L'accueil à été exécrable, de la méchanceté gratuite alors que nous sommes en vacances, décontracté et relax... tellement dommage.. les enfants n'ont pas compris et ont été choqués. Passez votre chemin et profitez des autres activités où L'accueil est généralement super dans cette station.

(Translated by Google) AVOID!! Just pitiful and dishonest. Pitiful welcome, reservation canceled without ever notifying us! We had been warned that the establishment was not respectable, but we wanted to try it anyway. Moral of the story, we will never go back! (Original) A ÉVITER !! Juste lamentable et malhonnête. Accueil pitoyable, réservation annulé sans jamais nous avertir ! On nous avait prévenu que l’établissement n‘était pas respectable, mais on a quand même voulu essayer. Morale de l’histoire, on n’y retournera jamais !

(Translated by Google) We had booked the day before 1 game for three, 2x15 min. On the day we show up and are received by the person in charge of the place. A rather disconcerting person at first glance, due to his very deep voice and his skater look. But a person very close to his customers, who knows his work and above all who explains very well how his laser game works. A very clean and hygienic laser game. The first 15 minutes, we are individually against the 20 other people present, followed by a rather humorous debriefing with the manager and finally the last 15 minutes as a team. We had a great time Really thank you I highly recommend Laurent (Original) Nous avions réservé la veille 1 partie pour trois, 2x15 min. Le jour j on se présente et on est reçu par le responsable des lieux. Une personne assez déroutante à première vue, de part sa voix très grave et son look de skateur. Mais une personne très proche de sa clientèle, qui connaît son travail et surtout qui explique très bien le fonctionnement de son lasergame. Un lasergame très propre et au top de l'hygiène. Les premières 15 min, on est en individuel contre les 20 autres personnes présentes, suivi d'un debriefing assez humoristique avec le gérant et enfin les 15 dernières min en équipe . On a passé un super moment Vraiment merci à vous Je recommande vivement Laurent

(Translated by Google) Very nice Done as a family at 5 p.m. 13€ for 2 parts. First solo then as a team. Be on time. Very professional manager. To do to have a good time! (Original) Très sympa Fait en famille à 17h. 13€ les 2 parties. D'abord en solo puis en équipe. Être bien à l'heure. Gérant très pro. A faire pour passer un bon moment!

(Translated by Google) Top experience! very well maintained, the welcome is very friendly! Very well explained and great activity. The owner is very professional and conscientious. I went back there 3 times. We never tire of it and we want to do it again! (Original) Expérience au top! très bien tenu, l accueil est très sympathique! Tres bien expliqué et activité geniale. Le propriétaire est très professionnel et consciencieux. J y suis retournée 3 fois. On ne se lasse pas et on a envie d'en refaire!

(Translated by Google) I came with my pot and I'm coming back tomorrow to have done all the laser games Béziers Toulouse Carcassonne Lyon etc. it's not at all the same equipment as the others but we had a great time. The best part is that the manager is also a facilitator, he participates in everything and comments on the scores. It was great (Original) Je suis venu avec mon pot et je reviens demain pour avoir fait tous les laser game Béziers Toulouse Carcassonne Lyon ect ce n' est pas du tout le même matériel que les autres mais on à passé un super moment. Le plus est que le responsable est aussi animateur il participe à tout et commente les scores . C' était super

(Translated by Google) We visited this lovely chapel in Vulmix, where a young man was present who gave no information about the place. (Original) Nous avons visité cette adorable chapelle à Vulmix, présence d'un jeune homme qui donne pas d'infos sur le lieu

(Translated by Google) Beautiful medieval frescoes tell the legend of Saint Gratus; less spectacular than Lanslevillard's frescoes but they are worth the detour. (Original) De belles fresques médiévales racontent la légende de Saint Grat ; moins spectaculaires que les fresques de Lanslevillard mais elles valent le détour.

(Translated by Google) We happened by chance in this little village where, in August, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, they keep this little chapel open with a cycle of frescoes on the story of San Grato, 2nd bishop of Aosta, which brings back, from the Holy Land, the head of San Giovanni Baptist. This cycle of frescoes, eighteen in total, depicted on the ceiling of the part in front of the altar, dates back to the 15th century, is of the Italian school and is wonderful to see. Also interesting are the statues of the Madonna and the Saints which are displayed near the altar and which constitute the various ecclesiastical furnishings of the chapel over the centuries. The visit has no cost and is very interesting, even if the signs are only in French: you cannot doesn't even have an English translation. (Original) Siamo capitati per caso in questo paesino dove, ad Agosto, il mercoledì ed il giovedì, tengono aperta questa cappellina con un ciclo di affreschi sulla storia di San Grato, II° vescovo di Aosta, che riporta, dalla terrasanta, la testa di San Giovanni battista. Questo ciclo di affreshi, diciotto in tutto, rappresentati sul soffitto della parte davanti l'altare, risale al XV secolo, è di scuola italiana ed è meraviglioso da vedere. Interessanti sono anche le statue della madonna e dei Santi che sono esposti vicino all'altare e che costituiscono i vari arredi ecclesiastici della cappella nei secoli, La visita non ha alcun costo ed è interessantissima, anche se la cartellonistica è solo in francese: non si riporta nemmeno una traduzione in Inglese.

(Translated by Google) To have His numerous paintings produced around 1460. It is surprising that this gem is so little visited. Please note, it is not open every day. Summer 2022, opening with a guard on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Original) A voir Ses nombreuses peintures réalisées vers 1460. Il est étonnant que ce joyau soit si peu visité. Attention, elle n'est pas ouverte tous les jours. Été 2022, ouverture avec un gardien les mardis et jeudis

(Translated by Google) 36 opening hours per year! Aren't you too exhausted? It is the only monument of greater interest around Bourg-Saint-Maurice and it is closed... (Original) 36 heures d'ouverture par an ! Vous n'êtes pas trop épuisés ? C'est le seul monument d'intérêt supérieur autour de Bourg-Saint-Maurice et il est fermé...

(Translated by Google) Please note the chapel is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. this summer 2023 (Original) Attention la chapelle est ouverte mardi et mercredi de 15h à 18h cet été 2023

(Translated by Google) A church that is very good for attending with friends (Original) Une église qu'il est très bien pour égliser avec ses amis

(Translated by Google) Pretty corner of Savoie at 1600m narrow valley leading to the cormet d'areche Monument to the resistance last war (Original) Jolie coin de Savoie a 1600m vallée étroite menant au cormet d'areche Monument de la résistance dernière guerre

(Translated by Google) A place conducive to meditation and history (Original) Lieu propice au recueillement et à l'Histoire

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, thought-provoking! (Original) Bel endroit,qui fait réfléchir !

Incredible. Parked in the parking just after Les Echine Dessous (after crossing the wooden bridge, on the left). Hiked up the Sapieux valley and returned via the forts. It took me 4 hours in total and was about 18km with 1200m elevation.

This is a real hike. Two hours. So take with you some food and water. Do not bother visit the fortress but don't give up all the 5 lakes

The lakes, the mountains, the grassy fields, all feels like paradise

Breathtaking Landscapes especially when it just snowed

(Translated by Google) Extraordinary hike. A little effort at the start of the fort but then it's surprise after surprise. In good weather the view of the lakes is breathtaking. Once the 1st is reached, the others follow one another. The 5th is superb and offers the best panorama when you turn towards the other 4. Allow an average of 3 hours to reach the last one. (Original) Randonnée extraordinaire. Un petit effort au départ du fort mais ensuite c'est surprise en surprise. Par beau temps la vue des lacs est époustouflante. Une fois le 1er atteint, les autres s'enchaînent. Le 5e est superbe et offre le meilleur panorama lorsque l'on se retourne vers les 4 autres. Prévoyez en moyenne 3H pour atteindre le dernier.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful hike. A few km of trails to access the parking lot. Don't cross the milkman. We pass by the fort. It climbs then the rewards. Swimming at the second and fifth lakes. Buying cheese at the GAEC (Original) Une très belle rando. Qq km de pistes pour accéder au parking. Ne croisez pas le laitier. On passe à côté du fort . Ça grimpe puis les récompenses. Baignade au second et cinquième lac. Achat de fromage à la gaec

(Translated by Google) Superb hike. 13 km round trip from the Gaec parking lot with a 700m elevation gain. The trail isn't difficult. We saw marmots. You have to climb past the last lake for a magnificent view. It took us 5 hours round trip with breaks. (Original) Superbe randonnée. 13 Km aller-retour depuis le parking à la Gaec avec 700m dénivelé. Le parcours n'est pas difficile. Nous avons vu des marmottes. Il faut monter après le dernier lac pour avoir un vue magnifique. Cela nous a pris 5 heures aller-retour avec des pauses.

Nice little museum for a rainy day.

(Translated by Google) Great time spent at the mineral museum. You can discover beautiful things there. We see another side of the mountains there. We were delighted and our daughter Elsa loved it. A big thank you to Nadia for her welcome, her kindness, her explanations and her advice. (Original) Super moment passé au musée des minéraux. On peut y decouvrir de belles choses. On y voit une autre facette des montagnes. Nous étions ravis et notre fille Elsa a adoré. Un grand merci à Nadia pour son accueil, sa gentillesse, ses explications et ses conseils.

(Translated by Google) Great family time, a super interesting museum on minerals and local fauna. Thanks to Nadia for her kindness, a beautiful person with a big heart, a meeting that we will not forget. Bertrand Isabelle and their fraternal twins Marion and Alexandre (Original) Super moment en famille, un musée super intéressant sur les minéraux et la faune locale. Merci à Nadia pour sa gentillesse, une belle personne au grand cœur, une rencontre qu'on oubliera pas. Bertrand Isabelle et leurs faux jumeaux Marion et Alexandre

(Translated by Google) Magnificent museum open in July-August with a very beautiful collection of minerals extracted in the region. Very rich in information, particularly on crystal producers, regional veins and extracted minerals. Very beautiful pieces are worth the detour. A big thank you to Nadia for her warm welcome and for our discussions. The adult entry price is 5 euros to be paid in cash, distributors are located in the immediate vicinity of the museum. If you want or need a moment of relaxation between 2 sporting activities and you love the beauty of stones, don't hesitate! (Original) Magnifique musée ouvert en juillet-aout avec une très belle collection de minéraux extraits dans la région. Très riche en informations, notamment sur les cristalliers, les filons régionaux et les minéraux extraits. De très belles pièces valent le détour. Un grand merci à Nadia pour son accueil chaleureux et pour nos échanges. Le prix d'entrée adulte est de 5 euros à régler en espèces, des distributeurs sont situés à proximité immédiate du musée. Si vous avez envie ou besoin d'un moment de détente entre 2 activités sportives et que vous aimez la beauté des pierres, n'hésitez pas !

(Translated by Google) We had a good time in this small museum which has a nice collection. Thanks to the charming lady at the entrance for her warm welcome. (Original) Nous avons passé un bon moment au sein de ce petit musée qui possède une jolie collection. Merci à la charmante dame à l'entrée pour son accueil chaleureux.

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum with beautiful pieces. Impressive for children (and adults). Very warm welcome, very pleasant. I highly recommend! (Original) Musée intéressant avec de belles pièces .Impressionnant pour les enfants (et les plus grands) . Très bon accueil , très agréable. Je recommande vivement !

(Translated by Google) What a superb museum!!! We highly recommend it. A must-do family outing! Great welcome, great discovery! It is better to plan the entry price in advance: €5 adult price and €3 child price (small price) in cash with the extra preferably or by check, an ATM is right next door. Open every day. Thank you for this great morning our daughter had stars in her eyes!!!! (Original) Quel superbe musée !!! Nous vous le recommandons vivement. Sortie en famille à faire absolument ! Super accueil, découverte au top! Il vaut mieux prévoir le prix de l entrée à l avance 5€prix adulte et 3€prix enfant (petit prix) en espèce avec l appoint de préférence ou par chèque, un distributeur est juste à côté.Ouvert tous les jours .Merci pour cette super matinée notre fille avait des étoiles pleins les yeux !!!!