Vallandry

Vallandry is situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres and is an integrated, family-friendly resort in the municipality of Landry. The resort offers a full range of services as well as convenient access to the ski area. The beginner area and the mountain museum are in Vallandry; Peisey-Vallandry is connected to the Paradiski ski area and offers direct access to 425 km of alpine ski runs. In summer, the Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry bike park adds a dedicated cycling focus.

Beginner area and first runs

In Vallandry’s beginner area, the first gliding exercises and turns take place at the top of the Vallandry gondola. The first runs are in La Forêt des Pitchouns. This distinguishes the learning stages from the specific locations where they take place. The beginner area is also accessible to pedestrians. This means the area can be considered beyond skiing; you can also use it as a point of reference when finding your way around.

Mountain museum with alpine themes

At the top of the Vallandry gondola, the Muséum des Animaux de Montagne presents more than 30 alpine animal species across 120 m². It also features a local cabinet of curiosities, artworks inspired by the mountain environment, and an exhibition on high-altitude flowers. The museum brings together zoological themes, local collections, art and alpine plant life. This cultural and natural history focus complements the winter sports offerings with additional perspectives on the mountain environment. If you would like to include cultural and nature-related themes in your travel plans, the museum offers a clearly defined area of interest.

Peisey-Vallandry’s connection to the ski area

Peisey-Vallandry is connected to the Paradiski ski area and offers direct access to 425 km of alpine ski runs. If you are considering both learning opportunities and the wider range of alpine runs when choosing a destination, you are comparing two different aspects: Vallandry’s local focus and Peisey-Vallandry’s connection to the ski area.

Cycling in the bike park

In summer, the Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry bike park takes centre stage. Its current layout includes 151 km of marked, developed and secured trails for all levels. Individual routes and lift operations are seasonal. When planning your trip, the time of year is therefore as important as the type of trail you want; check in advance which routes and lifts will be available during your visit. The total length gives an overview of the park, while the seasonal details are important for planning your specific trip.

Hiking route towards Vallandry

One hiking route passes over the Col de l’Entreporte and the Les Rossets alpine pasture. On the return towards Vallandry, it follows the “N. D. des Vernettes” and “Plan Peisey” trail. The route therefore links named waypoints with the return direction to the resort. Unlike the ski runs and bike park, the focus here is on a specific route. If you would like to assess a hike based on its described route, this offers a different kind of planning information from the overall scale of the skiing or cycling options.

For an overview of the wider area: Landry.