Montalbert: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Ski Trails and Mountain Paths

Winter activities in Plagne Montalbert

In winter, Plagne Montalbert offers alpine skiing. There are marked cross-country ski trails in Plagne Montalbert. Alpine skiing focuses on skiing down slopes, while cross-country skiing involves following a marked trail. The two terms refer to different winter sports: alpine skiing is geared towards downhill runs, while cross-country skiing involves moving along a trail. Marked trails are specially designated cross-country ski routes; alpine skiing and cross-country skiing therefore use different movement patterns. For a ski holiday in Plagne Montalbert, you can distinguish between these two forms.

Summer paths and chapels

In summer, Plagne Montalbert offers hikes and numerous themed trails in a wooded setting. The Le Chemin de Montgésin path begins in Montalbert and leads to the Chapel of Montgésin in about an hour. Hikes and themed trails therefore form the village’s summer focus alongside its winter activities. A themed trail takes up a specific subject and gives the hike a thematic framework.

The Chapel of Montgésin was built in 1658 in the Baroque style in the heart of the small hamlet of Montgésin. The Chapel of Montgésin preserves a recently re-gilded Baroque altarpiece. An altarpiece is the decorated structure behind the altar and forms part of a chapel’s interior furnishings.

The Chapelle de la Superga was built in 1855 on the site of an oratory dedicated to the Passion of Christ. The Chapelle de la Superga is a miniature replica of the famous building of the same name in Turin. The Chapelle de la Superga is not open to the public and can be viewed from the outside.

Bief Bovet: Path and irrigation canal

The Bief Bovet path runs along an irrigation canal built in the 13th century and begins at the Montalbert 1600 car park. The Bief Bovet canal was used to irrigate fields, water livestock and power mills. An irrigation canal is a watercourse built by people; the former use of Bief Bovet reflects agriculture, livestock farming and mill operation.

E-bike routes through forests and alpine meadows

The Les Envers e-bike route runs between La Plagne and Montalbert through the alpine meadows and the Les Envers forest. The Boucle de Montalbert e-bike loop begins at the du Chaillet car park. With an e-bike, the options therefore range from a route through alpine meadows and forest to a loop with a named starting point.

Other mountain sports activities

The Parcours Alpin is a rope-secured climbing activity carried out on easy terrain. The Mountain Cart track is 4.4 kilometres long and covers an elevation difference of 620 metres. On the Parcours Alpin, rope protection and easy terrain define the type of activity. For the Mountain Cart track, the figures refer to the track length and the elevation difference covered. Elevation difference refers to the difference in altitude that a route covers over its course.

The Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs de Plagne Montalbert is available to provide support for the desired mountain sports activities. As a secured climbing activity, the Parcours Alpin belongs to the mountain sports category.

Other destinations

Villarodin-Bourget, Tignes, Grésy-Sur-Aix, Montchavin, La Giettaz, Hauteluce, Viviers-Du-Lac, Beaufort

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