Discover Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire

Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire comprises 16 hamlets, located along the road from the hamlet of Plan des Rois to the La Toussuire resort. Alongside the ski area, cultural heritage, hiking and agricultural experiences are among the themes that make this destination distinctive. If you’re looking for a hotel for your trip, these different highlights may influence your choice of destination.

Ski area and views

The La Toussuire ski area is part of the “Les Sybelles” ski area network and extends to the foot of the Ouillon. Pointe de l’Ouillon reaches an elevation of 2,431 metres and offers a 360-degree panorama across Oisans and the Parc National de la Vanoise. These provide two concrete reference points for the destination’s alpine side: the linked ski areas and a summit with sweeping views of the landscapes mentioned.

Cultural routes and traces of local history

The centre of Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire lies on the “Les Chemins du Baroque” cultural route and has two listed religious buildings. The town hall houses Pierre Desmazières’ permanent photo exhibition, “Fontcouverte d’hier et aujourd’hui”. Together with the cultural route, these places give the cultural focus a tangible form.

Another, much older trace is the cromlech below the chapel of Les Villards. It consists of twelve upright, half-buried stones arranged in a semicircle and is considered a remnant from the Neolithic period. The cromlech is visible from the square in front of the church in Fontcouverte. The cultural route, exhibition and stone circle thus illustrate different aspects of the cultural heritage without telling the same story.

Compare hikes by duration and theme

L’Adret is a family hike covering 3.3 kilometres and taking 1 hour 30 minutes. It starts at the Église de la Rochette in Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire and passes the Chapelle de la Rochette and the cromlech in Le Villard. If you’d like to include these named cultural sites on a hike, this route offers a clear connection between the trail and its theme.

Au Fil de l’Eau is a 2.1-kilometre circular route, with an indicated duration of one hour. It starts at the Office de Tourisme in the La Toussuire resort and offers a chance to discover the Édioulaz stream and a small larch forest. By direct comparison, this loop is shorter than L’Adret, both in distance and stated duration. The two routes also differ in focus: L’Adret includes, among other things, a chapel and cromlech, while Au Fil de l’Eau highlights a stream and larch forest.

Le Quiz du Goupil is a nature activity along the “Au fil de l’eau” hike. It starts behind the pump track and includes activities to discover mountain plants. Another option with a focus on the landscape is the “La Rochette et les Trois Croix depuis Fontcouverte” hike: it offers a 360-degree panorama and an orientation table for identifying peaks.

The Bureau Montagne Arvan offers guided hikes on the trails of Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire. They introduce visitors to local fauna, flora, natural environments and cultural heritage; individual outings may vary. If you’re planning a particular guided hike, check the specific offer.

Farm experiences and products

At the Chèvrerie de Savoué, visitors can hand-milk goats; a farm-produce aperitif meal is also offered. Reservation and schedule details may change, so check them in advance. La Bergerie de l’Etoile sells handcrafted products made from sheep farming, cheese and charcuterie directly at the farm and at the seasonal market in La Toussuire. The market is seasonal. The two offers have different focuses: the Chèvrerie centres on the activity and meal, while La Bergerie focuses on its products and where they are sold.

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