The Télétraîneau in the village was the ski resort’s first mechanical lift system, installed in 1937. It was fully restored in 2017 and is operational.
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Winter and Trails
The Le Mont Rond hiking loop begins in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, is 6.2 km long, takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and is of moderate difficulty. The hike passes through alpine meadows and offers varied panoramas; Lac du Guï is a designated point of interest along the route.
The Le Faÿ route is an easy 3.5 km circular trail starting from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe. It is also described as a woodland walk offering a panorama of the Aravis range. Le Reguet is an easy 4.5 km circular trail starting from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe. As a trail, it is also a short climb from which Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe and its famous onion-domed bell tower can be viewed.
The Mont Rond chairlift is accessible to pedestrians and mountain bikers and offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain and the Aravis range. Near the station, there is a body of water designed for swimming and leisure, with play equipment for children.
At Lac du Plan Désert, there is a family picnic area with permanently installed barbecue grills. The lake is designated as a fishing area; numerous hikes begin nearby.
In Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, Cani-rando is offered as a walking or hiking experience in which a dog pulls the hiker. Also designated as a winter activity is a snowshoe hike on a farm, including cow milking and a tasting. It introduces local farming traditions, provides an opportunity to exchange with a farmer, and includes milking cows.
Culture and Local History
The Maison des Contes de Fées museum presents animated fairy-tale scenes in magical settings. In winter and summer, it offers salt-dough workshops for children. The Maison des Contes de Fées is described as being open daily and year-round from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The church of Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité, was built between 1876 and 1886 in place of an earlier 14th-century building. Its carillon and Stations of the Cross are considered the main features of this structure.
A 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.
Agriculture and Regional Products
The Ferme « Au Bonheur des Fromages » offers farm visits in winter. Goat cheese and Beaufort are produced on site; the Beaufort is made in a cooperative from the milk of their cows.
An easy alpine hike in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe includes cow milking and a tasting with the farmer.
A guided visit to a goat farm with Henri includes milking goats and exchanging views on traditional and modern rural life.
