La Tania

La Tania is located at an altitude of 1,400 m in a clearing in the forest. When choosing your destination, you can consider both winter sports and summer trails through the surrounding forest. La Tania is directly connected to the Courchevel ski area and, beyond that, to Les 3 Vallées. Which activities take priority for you also depends on when you travel.

Cross-country skiing and winter trails

The La Tania–Le Bouc Blanc cross-country ski route is 9 km long for the round trip and is open to pedestrians. Another option is the red-rated Courchevel La Tania–Méribel round-trip route. It measures 15 km and has 400 m of elevation gain. This makes it 6 km longer than the route to Le Bouc Blanc; it is also graded red and has the stated elevation gain.

Two starting points are listed for the 15 km route: the Circuit des Teppes at the upper end of Route de Jilliard, and the Ball-Trap site on Route de Praz Juget in the direction of Les Allues. When planning a winter outing, check current snow conditions and operating conditions. Lift access may also vary by season.

Summer trails and outdoor swimming pool

In summer, hiking and cycling routes through the surrounding forest are accessible directly from the village. This makes La Tania an option for a trip focused on walking or cycling trails. Check the current trail conditions before setting out.

Another destination is the La Tania outdoor swimming pool. It has a supervised swimming area, and parking is available nearby. As the facilities on offer may change, it is advisable to check the latest information about the pool before visiting.

Villarnard and local heritage

The Savoyard hamlet of Villarnard lies close to La Tania, below the village. It has traditional houses and shared cultural heritage sites such as a washhouse and a bread oven. For visitors interested in the local architectural and cultural landscape as well as the trails, the hamlet is a destination in its own right.

The Chemin de Villarnard leads to the hamlet, which is considered a testament to local heritage. The trail starts on Route de Praz Juget, beyond the roundabout at the exit from La Tania towards Méribel. The former Villarnard school can also be visited nearby; it is now home to the Le Patrimoine association. If you would like to visit the school, check in advance whether visits are currently possible.

Another trail, the Chemin du moulin de Villaflou, can be reached from the “La Tania” shuttle stop by shuttle or by car via the Le Formier car park. As seasonal transport arrangements may change, it is best to check them before travelling to this trail.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Nicolas-La-Chapelle, Saint-Marcel, Pralognan-La-Vanoise, Villarodin-Bourget, Montalbert, La Rochette, Doucy-en-Bauges, Saint-André.

Go to the regional travel overview: Savoie.