Val Claret combines a historic ski-in/ski-out concept with winter competitions, seasonal activities and a route to Col de Fresse. When planning your trip, different questions therefore come into focus: Which event suits your travel dates, and which activity or route would you like to make the focus of your visit?

Winter Competitions and the History of Val Claret

Val Claret was designed as a ski-in/ski-out resort by Pierre Schnebelen in the 1970s. This design roots the resort’s connection with winter sports in its history. It should be distinguished from specific reasons to visit: Lognan competition stadium provides a seasonal point of reference, while leisure activities have their own operating and seasonal conditions.

Lognan competition stadium is right next to the Tichot chairlift and hosts numerous national and international competitions throughout the winter season. This makes it a clear winter point of reference when planning a trip. The event schedule may change. If you are planning your trip around a specific competition, check its date in advance: the season information describes the period when competitions take place, not the date of a particular event.

Seasonal Activities in Val Claret

The Plaine Olympique activity base in Val Claret has beach volleyball courts. It is a seasonal facility, so check whether it will be open on your preferred dates before travelling. This way, you can consider beach volleyball as a possible focus for your trip.

Aventure Park is in Val Claret, close to Plaine Olympique. The park has a suspended net course with no harness, accessible to anyone who can walk. As a seasonal attraction, its operating schedule may vary; access conditions may also change, so check them before your visit. The two nearby venues therefore offer different types of activities: beach volleyball courts at Plaine Olympique and a net course at Aventure Park.

The temporary pump track in Val Claret is freely accessible, but installation dates may change. Archery is practised at the Val Claret haut activity base with suitable equipment and under safe conditions. Seasonal opening and booking conditions may also change, so check them for your dates. The planning considerations differ: for the pump track, the installation period matters; for archery, opening times and booking are also relevant.

Route to Col de Fresse and Snowtubing

The route to Col de Fresse starts in Val Claret, follows the GR55 and leads to the marked boundary of Vanoise National Park. The starting point, route and boundary provide clear directions. As route conditions change with the weather and snow conditions, take them into account before setting out. Unlike seasonal activity offerings, conditions on this route explicitly depend on the weather.

For the seasonal winter activity of snowtubing, the meeting point is at the entrance to the Grande Motte car park in Val Claret. If you are including this in your plans, confirm the current operator and access details in advance. The stated meeting point is a specific reference point for trip planning.

The time of year also helps with your choice: the competitions at Lognan and snowtubing are winter activities; the pump track and archery are seasonal summer activities. For the route to Col de Fresse, however, the weather and snow conditions are decisive. This is how event and activity schedules differ from the changing conditions you should consider for a route.

For an overview of the wider trip: Tignes.