Vallandry brings together a dedicated ski access point, a mountain animal museum, a bike park and a hiking route. To put the winter sports in context, it is worth looking at the local details: the beginner area is in Vallandry, while the figure of 425 km of Alpine ski slopes applies to the Peisey-Vallandry offering. Culture and outdoor activities add other themes to this skiing perspective for your stay.
Vallandry and the Ski Offering
Vallandry lies at an altitude of 1,600 metres and is an integrated, family-friendly resort in the municipality of Landry. The resort offers all services and convenient access to the ski area. The first steps for beginner skiers take place at specific locations: initial gliding exercises and turns are at the top of the Vallandry gondola; first runs are available in La ForĂŞt des Pitchouns. Pedestrians can also reach the beginner area. This means that the first learning steps and the first runs are associated with different locations.
At the Peisey-Vallandry level, there is a connection to the Paradiski ski area, with direct access to 425 km of Alpine ski slopes. This figure refers to the Peisey-Vallandry offering; the beginner area, by contrast, is specifically located in Vallandry. These are two different scales to consider when planning: the local introduction to skiing and the size of the connected ski area.
Mountain Wildlife, Art and Flowers
The Muséum des Animaux de Montagne is also located at the top of the Vallandry gondola. It presents more than 30 Alpine animal species across 120 m². It also features a local cabinet of curiosities, artworks inspired by the mountains and an exhibition about high-altitude flowers. Wildlife, art and Alpine plants thus come together as distinct subject areas. If you are interested in cultural experiences and the mountains as well as skiing, you will find a dedicated focus here to include in your travel plans.
Bike Park and Hiking Route
The Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry bike park covers 151 km of marked, developed and secured trails for all levels. This figure gives an overview of the trail network; individual routes and lift operations are seasonal. So if you are planning to cycle, check the specific route and lift-operation details for your travel dates.
A hiking route passes over the Col de l’Entreporte and the Les Rossets mountain pasture. On the way back towards Vallandry, it follows the “N. D. des Vernettes” and “Plan Peisey” trail. These places provide a specific regional reference for the hike and distinguish it from the bike park’s trail network: here, the focus is on a mountain pass, a mountain pasture and trail names.
Choose a Focus for Your Stay
When looking for a holiday apartment in Vallandry, you can first consider what you would like your stay to focus on: the local beginner ski area, the larger range of slopes in Peisey-Vallandry, or a cultural or summer focus. If you are planning to use the bike park, seasonal details about routes and lift operations should also be part of your travel planning.
For an overview of the wider area: Landry.
