Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Fontcouverte-La-Toussuire
The La Toussuire ski area is part of the “Les Sybelles” ski area network and extends to the foot of the Ouillon.
Finding a hotel in Fontcouverte-La Toussuire is part of planning your stay according to your individual preferences.
Geographical location
Fontcouverte-La Toussuire comprises 16 hamlets situated along the road from the hamlet of Plan des Rois to the La Toussuire resort. The Pointe de l’Ouillon reaches an altitude of 2,431 metres and offers a 360-degree panorama of Oisans and the Vanoise National Park.
Culture
The centre of Fontcouverte-La Toussuire is located on the “Les Chemins du Baroque” cultural trail and is home to two listed religious buildings. The town hall houses Pierre Desmazières’ permanent photographic exhibition “Fontcouverte d’hier et aujourd’hui”.
Below the chapel of Les Villards is the Cromlech. It consists of twelve upright, partially buried stones arranged in a semicircle and is considered to be a remnant of the Neolithic period. The Cromlech is visible from the square in front of the church in Fontcouverte.
Hiking and nature
The Bureau Montagne Arvan offers guided hikes on the trails around Fontcouverte-La Toussuire, providing information about the local fauna, flora, natural environments and cultural heritage.
L’Adret is a 3.3 km family hike lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, starting at the Église de la Rochette in Fontcouverte-La Toussuire. The hike passes the Chapelle de la Rochette and the Cromlech in Le Villard.
Au Fil de l’Eau is a 2.1 km circular trail lasting one hour, starting at the tourist office at the La Toussuire resort in Fontcouverte-La Toussuire. The circular trail allows visitors to discover the Édioulaz stream and a small larch forest. Along the “Au fil de l’eau” hike, there is also Le Quiz du Goupil, a nature activity that starts behind the pump track and includes tasks for discovering mountain plants.
The “La Rochette et les Trois Croix depuis Fontcouverte” hike offers a 360-degree panorama and an orientation table for identifying the peaks.
Local products
The Chèvrerie de Savoué allows visitors to milk goats by hand and offers an aperitif meal featuring farm products. La Bergerie de l’Etoile sells artisanally produced sheep-farming products, cheese and cured meats directly at the farm and at the seasonal market in La Toussuire.
To the overarching travel overview: Savoie.
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