Notre-Dame-De-Bellecombe: Hiking, Village and Culture

Notre-Dame-De-Bellecombe offers several starting points for planning your trip: circular hikes of varying lengths and difficulty levels, village history, fairy-tale scenes and seasonal activities.

Compare hiking routes by length and difficulty

The Le Mont Rond hiking loop starts in Notre-Dame-De-Bellecombe. It is 6.2 kilometres long, takes about two hours and 30 minutes, and is of moderate difficulty. The route passes through mountain pastures and offers varied panoramas; Lac du Guï is also one of its points of interest. This makes it easy to compare the hike with shorter circular routes based on its approximate duration and moderate difficulty. Mountain conditions can affect accessibility, so check the latest trail information and conditions before setting out.

Le Faÿ is an easy, 3.5-kilometre circular route starting in Notre-Dame-De-Bellecombe. This forest walk offers a panorama of the Aravis range. Le Reguet is also easy: the circular route is 4.5 kilometres long, and a short climb gives you a view of the village and its onion-domed bell tower. Comparing the two easy routes by length, Le Faÿ is the shorter one; Le Reguet combines a slightly longer route with a view of the village. This gives you a choice of routes of different lengths without having to assume a walking time.

Village history, the church and fairy-tale scenes

The Maison des Contes de Fées presents animated fairy-tale scenes in enchanting settings. In winter and summer, it also offers salt-dough workshops for children. Since availability is seasonal, it is a good idea to check the workshop dates before your visit. The museum offers something different from the hikes and historical attractions in the village.

A seasonal guided tour of the village covers the history of Notre-Dame-De-Bellecombe, traditional life, the beginnings of tourism, and the church and its bell tower. Dates and availability may change, so check in advance for a suitable visit time. The church is dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité. It was built between 1876 and 1886 to replace an earlier building dating from the 14th century. The building’s main features are its carillon and Stations of the Cross.

The history of the lift facilities is also among the local topics: the Télétraîneau in the village was the ski area’s first mechanical lift, installed in 1937. It was fully restored in 2017 and is operational. The village therefore brings together both older architectural history and a technical landmark from the history of the ski area.

Water, picnics and hiking trailheads

Near the resort, there is a body of water designed for swimming and recreation, with play equipment for children. Access may vary by season. Check the latest conditions before your visit if you plan to go there.

Lac du Plan Désert has a body of water designated for fishing, and numerous hikes start nearby. There is also a family picnic area with permanently installed barbecue grills. If you use the grills, please observe local rules. The lake and its surroundings can thus be considered in terms of two different interests: fishing at the lake and nearby hiking trailheads.

Plan for seasonal activities

The Ferme « Au Bonheur des Fromages » offers farm tours in winter. Since this is a seasonal activity, check before your trip whether tours are available on your dates. On a Cani-Randonnée, a dog pulls you on a walk or hike. Check the participating providers and dates before you travel. These activities have their own schedules and availability, so they should not be planned as activities available every day.

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