Landry: Village Trails, Heritage and Mountain Sports

Landry appeals to travellers with a range of plans. The village has historic walking routes and Saint-Michel Church, while the Isère offers opportunities for rafting. On the mountain side is the Peisey-Vallandry resort in the Paradiski ski area. If you are looking for a hotel, first consider what you want your trip to focus on: village history, hiking, river activities or winter sports.

Hiking trails and specific time estimates

Two circular routes are easy to compare using the details provided. The Circuit du Chatelet is marked, 6 kilometres long, and listed as taking four hours with an ascent of 311 metres. It leads to the ruins of Chatelet, which overlook the valley, and starts at Landry Church. The Circuit de la Galoche starts in the centre, passes through the village’s narrow lanes and is 1 kilometre long; the listed ascent is 50 metres and the duration is 90 minutes. The estimated times are therefore four hours and 90 minutes, while the destinations differ from the valley views at the ruins to the village streets. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

The Circuit des Feuilles is one of four municipal walking trails in Landry. The Chemin de la Mine is a hiking route that starts in Landry. The Chemin de la Galoche is a historic circular route in the village. The named options therefore range from municipal walking trails to a historic route through the village.

Saint-Michel Church and mountain wildlife

Saint-Michel Church stands on a wooded spur above the village and was rebuilt in 1687. A decree dated 31 October 1975 records its protection as a historic monument. Its distinctive features include a remarkable rood beam and vaults richly painted with floral motifs. The church’s location, rebuilding history and decoration give it a distinct cultural focus alongside the trails through the village and to the ruins.

The Muséum des Animaux de Montagne in Peisey-Vallandry, Landry, offers a different perspective on the mountain world. In a high-altitude museum space, it presents 30 animal species. Educational meetings with experts from the Parc national de la Vanoise may occasionally take place there. While the church is associated with its architecture and history, the museum focuses on mountain wildlife and occasional meetings with specialists.

Resort, river and getting there

Landry’s mountain side is the Peisey-Vallandry resort, located in the Paradiski ski area. Peisey-Vallandry offers direct access to 425 kilometres of downhill ski runs. Check the current figure when planning, as facilities may change. This adds specific winter sports options to the village trails and historic sites.

The Isère flows through the commune of Landry and offers opportunities for rafting. If you are planning this activity, check the current conditions. Landry also has an SNCF railway station and is connected to the resort by shuttle bus. As timetables may change, it is worth checking the service for your travel date before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Vallandry, Saint-Alban-Leysse, Vions, Grignon, Les Coches, Chambéry, Saint-Michel-De-Maurienne, Saint-Pierre-D'albigny.

For the regional travel overview: Savoie.