The activities of the moment!

The activities of the moment!

Looking for ideas for activities during the winter holidays? Don’t worry, our team has put together the perfect programme for you!

 

 

I’m in the mood to… fill up on activities!

Every Wednesday, the resort of Passy – Plaine-Joux puts the spotlight on unusual and sensational activities with the White Base Camps: electric scooters, bushcraft, hikes in the footsteps of animals, avalanche dog training…

More info : Passy Tourisme | +33(0)4 50 58 80 52 | info@passy-mont-blanc.com  | 15 € per person, 2 adults and 2 children : 50 €, then 10 € per per additional child

 

 

 

On Sunday 17 March, the resort of Passy Plaine Joux will be hosting the 27th edition of the Fête des Lutins! And this year, we’re pulling out all the stops with the theme: the Olympic Games! Held on the snow front, this festive event plunges young and old into the world of sport with fun activities including bubblefoot, laser biathlon, FatBike, giant ski, draisienne…

More info : Passy Tourisme | +33(0)4 50 58 00 52 | info@passy-mont-blanc.com | Free

 

 

 

 

I’m in the mood…for a treat!

 

 

 

Le Centre restaurant invites you to enjoy a delicious fondue with family and friends!

Booking  at +33(0)4 50 47 08 38 | 18 € per person

 

 

 

 

On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February, Edith will be taking you to the sunny heights of Les Contamines-Montjoie to discover some magnificent scenery and enjoy a delicious meal at the Refuge des Prés.

Info and booking : +33(0)6 86 87 15 42 | 60 € per person

 

 

 

 

Take part in our trapper outings!

  • Enjoy a snack with Stéphane, who will teach you how to make the most of the moment and enjoy the simple things in nature. More info: Entre2mondes | +33(0)6 09 41 84 33 | stephane@entre2monde.fr | Adults: €35, children €20
  • Dine in a teepee with the Bureau des Guides de Sallanches: spend an unusual evening in a teepee, in the heart of a forest, sharing a delicious Savoyard fondue that will warm everyone up after an easy hike to discover nature. More info: +33 (0)6 28 27 58 65 | guides.sallanches@gmail.com | Book online here

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget our fine dining! Le Restaurant du Lac Vert, la Bergerie, Chalet Lilly, SnackFiz… Click here to see the list!

 

 

 

 

I’m in the mood…for vibing !

 

Come and cheer on the Chamonix Pionniers as they compete in the French Ice Hockey Magnus League Championship!

  • Chamonix VS Rouen - Saturday 25 February
  • Chamonix VS Angers – Friday 1st March

Info and booking on www.pionniers-chamonix.com | billets également en vente à l’Office de Tourisme de Passy | +33 (0)4 50 58 80 52 

 

 

 

I’m in the mood… for learning while having fun!

 

 

Visit the Maison de la Réserve Naturelle de Passy Plaine-Joux and discover and admire all the riches of the natural environment through a permanent exhibition on the reserve’s fauna, flora and landscapes. Click here to find out more about their programme of events.

More info : +33(0)4 50 90 23 07 | reserve.passy@cen-haute-savoie.org | Free

 

 

 

 

Visit the church of Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grâce in Plateau d’Assy on your own, using a digital tablet, or every Thursday with one of our heritage guides, and discover all its secrets.

Don’t miss out on the works by Chagall and Matisse, which are freely accessible every day from 10am to 5pm. Guided tours on Thursdays from 2pm to 4.30pm.

Booking at +33 (0)4 50 58 80 52 | 10 € per adult, 5 € per child, free for children under 7 

 

 

 

 

Storytelling is Xavier’s speciality! After a short walk, you’ll settle down comfortably by the fire to listen to the legends of the Passy mountains with a delicious hot chocolate and homemade madeleines.

More info: +33(0)6 78 73 19 03 | Xavier.pauget74@orange.fr | 15 € per adult, 10 € per child | From 3 years old

 

 

At the Château des Rubins, explore the many facets of mountain life through light and sound! Spread over 4 floors, this fun, interactive museum is sure to delight the curious! Click here to find out more about their programme of events.

More info : Observatoire des Alpes | +33 (0)4 50 90 83 03 | rubins@sallanches.fr | online booking here

 

 

 

 

 

Taming an avalanche is a real challenge! There are four options:

  • Friday 1 March: under the guidance of a mountain professional, learn how to organise your outings, how to use the various safety tools needed in the event of an avalanche and how to understand the different types of snow so that you can be self-sufficient on your next mountain outing. Minimum age 18.

More info : +33(0)4 50 78 50 00 | activites.decathlon.fr | 55 € per person

  • Sunday 3 March: Under the supervision of a high mountain guide and a mountain leader trained in avalanche victim search techniques, learn how to do the right thing! Minimum age 18.

More info : +33(0)4 50 78 50 00 | activites.decathlon.fr | 35 € per person

  • For safe outings: learn how to use shovels, probes and avalanche transceivers – essential winter sports tools ! Equipment provided.

More info : +33(0)6 09 41 84 33 | stephane@entre2monde.fr | 25 € per adult, 20 € for children under 16

  • Meet Caramel, an adorable border collie, and take part in his training to find a missing person under the watchful eye of his master Xavier. Of course, your pet is welcome too, and you’ll be surprised by its nose and its motivation to find you! Equipment provided, home-made snacks.

More info : +33(0)6 78 73 19 03 | Xavier.pauget74@orange.fr | 25 € per adult, 20 € for chlidren under 15 | For everyone from 6 years old

 

 

 

 

I feel like…relaxing

 

 

 

Try crystal bowl sound meditation with Laëtitia. With their pure, subtle energies, the vibrations of the bowls relax tensions, the heartbeat, breathing and the mind. Individual or group sessions.

Rates and info: + 33(0)6 19 08 57 78 | www.etre-en-reikilibre.fr 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe the Milky Way, discover the atmosphere of the forest and its sounds in the middle of the night – that’s the promise of a night-time hike with Stéphane, a mountain guide. An unforgettable experience in the heart of nature!

More info : +33(0)6 09 41 84 33 | stephane@entre2monde.fr | Adult: 27 €, children under 13 years old : 20 €

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a moment of total relaxation at the Mont Blanc thermal baths in Saint-Gervais. Let the thermal water soothe your body and mind for a real break. As a family, take advantage of the special family or mother-baby-daddy sessions to share a unique moment with your children.

More info: +33(0)4 50 47 54 57 | Mandatory booking on www.thermes-saint-gervais.com 

 

 

 

 

I feel like… learning to fly !

There’s no doubt that Passy Plaine-Joux has the most spectacular paragliding take-off! Facing the Mont-Blanc massif, the impression of being able to touch it with the tip of your wing is very real. The panoramic view over the valley adds an incomparable touch of adrenalin.

Rates and info:

 

I feel like… getting lost in nature!

 

Our mountain guide Stéphane has the perfect programme for you!

  • Do you want to coordinate your family or group of friends in a fun and cohesive way? Then building a suspended bivouac is for you! Laughter guaranteed. (From age 12, €30 per person)
  • Looking for a real challenge? In the great outdoors, split into two teams with a single common goal: to find your way to a point on the map using only a walkie-talkie! (From age 14, €30 per person).
  • Would you like to learn how to survive in the wilderness? Stéphane will show you how to make a fire burn and teach you how to make do with what nature has to offer. A half-day away from civilisation! (From 6 years old, €30 per person)

More info: +33(0)6 09 41 84 33 | stephane@entre2monde.fr 

 

 

 

 

I feel like… exploring !

Are you interested in winter caving? Equipped with a wetsuit and all the necessary equipment, our guides will take you through chasms, caves and various rooms decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. And if you’re a bit chilly, don’t worry – it’s always 15°C in the caves! From €45 per person

More info:  

  • Spéraka : +33(0)6 17 71 31 12 | www.speraka.com 
  • Hervé Pujol : +33 (0)6 70 08 79 37 | www.espacepujol.fr 

 

 

 

 

Canyoning in winter is a completely different way of unclimbing! Accompanied by a canyoning professional, head off to the source of the glaciers!

More info : Latitude Canyon | +33(0)6 82 69 69 25 | leroygi@wanadoo.fr | latitudecanyon.fr 

 

 

 

 

Want to try out some new climbing sensations? Ice climbing is for you! Halfway between climbing and mountaineering, ice climbing is an extraordinary experience that’s easily accessible and offers incredible sensations!

More info : Bureau des Guides de Sallanches | +33(0)4 50 58 04 25 | guides.sallanches@gmail.com | Commitment only, by prior arrangement

 

 

 

 

 

 

I feel like… skiing anyway!

Why not give indoor skiing a try? At Ski Indoor 4810, it’s all about having fun and perfecting your technique! The infinite slope in front of the mirror means that even the most experienced skiers can correct their faults, but beginners can also discover the joys of skiing! Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, telemark or handisports, the state-qualified instructors are there to help you achieve your goals. All you need to do is bring your boots and helmet – skis are provided!

More info : SkiIndoor4810 | +33(0)7 66 72 70 87 | info@skiindoor4810.com | skiindoor4810.com

 

 

 

Take on the Vallée Blanche, but not on your own! Book your outing with a mountain guide who will take you skiing in the most beautiful panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif at an altitude of over 3800 metres.

More info :  

 

 

 

 

I need… to rent equipment

 

 

At SkifFiz, you can hire skis, boots, poles, snowshoes, telemark skis, snowboards, sledges, helmets… There’s also a shop where you can find the perfect souvenir!

More info: +33 (0)4 50 58 87 21 | www.skimium.fr 

 

 

 

Traveling Kids offers a personalised childcare equipment hire service in Passy and all the towns in the Mont Blanc region! From baby carrier bags and ski suits to pushchairs, umbrella beds and high chairs, you’ll never have to worry again!

More info: + 33(0)6 87 11 07 73 | contact@traveling-kids.fr | www.traveling-kids.fr