The Chemin de Montgésin leads from Montalbert to the chapel in the hamlet of Montgésin in about an hour. This gives your planning a specific timeframe and a clearly defined destination. Activities in Plagne Montalbert vary with the seasons: in winter, there is alpine skiing and marked cross-country ski trails; in summer, hiking and numerous themed trails in wooded surroundings. When choosing your travel dates, the first consideration is therefore whether skiing and cross-country skiing or summer trails are your priority.

Trails through different landscapes and from different starting points

The Les Envers e-bike route runs between La Plagne and Montalbert through alpine pastures and the Les Envers forest. The Boucle de Montalbert is an e-bike loop that starts at the Parking du Chaillet. Les Envers runs between La Plagne and Montalbert through alpine pastures and the Les Envers forest; the loop starts at the Parking du Chaillet. As the loop's starting point may change, check it before setting out.

The Bief Bovet trail starts at the Montalbert 1600 car park and follows an irrigation canal built in the 13th century. The canal was used to irrigate fields, water livestock and power mills. This gives the trail a different focus from Les Envers: here, the emphasis is on the historic use of water, while alpine pastures and forest shape the route there. Those interested in the connection between trails and historic infrastructure will find a tangible link to the canal's historic functions.

Chapels with their own stories

The chapel of Montgésin is in the heart of the small hamlet and was built in the Baroque style in 1658. It preserves a Baroque altarpiece that was recently regilded. Its construction date and style place the building in its historical context; the altarpiece adds a specific detail.

The Chapelle de la Superga has a different character. It was built in 1855 on the site of an oratory dedicated to the Passion of Christ and is a miniature replica of the famous building of the same name in Turin. By comparison, different features stand out: Montgésin's Baroque style and altarpiece, and the Superga chapel's former oratory and Turin model. The dates 1658 and 1855 also place the two building histories in chronological context. The Chapelle de la Superga is not open to the public and can be viewed from the outside. Check access information before your visit.

The Parcours Alpin is a climbing activity with rope protection on easy terrain. This makes it different from hiking and e-bike routes. As the type of activity may change, check the latest information about the course before visiting.

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