New this summer
New activities, events and destinations for food lovers: a breath of fresh air is blowing through the Vallée des Belleville this summer. Check out our selection of experiences to help you fully savour your mountain holiday in the sun.
🤪🤘 Freestyle event
The Freestyle Tour: from 2 to 3 August 2025, skateboard, rollerblade and scooter competitions will be held on the pumptrack and skatepark in Les Menuires. Open to experienced riders, this event will combine sporting challenges with lots of fun.
🌄😌❤️ Activities to recharge
- La Belle Vie the new wellness centre in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville with its indoor pool, 16 m outdoor pool, wellness area (Nordic bath at 33°C, steam room, saunas, relaxation area), aqua sports classes, massages and treatments.
- Lake hike and dinner at altitude a new activity that combines hiking with fine dining. The 10 km trail leads to the Lac du Lou and the Lac de Pierre Blanche. After a dinner of organic local food served at the Lac du Lou refuge, the descent takes place at dusk.
- Discover the life of a shepherd: spend an afternoon in the fresh mountain air, following the goats through alpine pastures, learning the secrets of grazing, and listening to the shepherd's stories—before enjoying an aperitif with a view of the mountains.
🌄🤩 Activities for adventurers
- The Via Cordata an introductory activity (accessible from age 10), best described as a combination of via ferrata and rock climbing. Participants are roped together and accompanied by a guide.
- Canyoning: discover the new spot at Varlossière, tucked away in the untamed Vallée des Encombres, just 20 minutes from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. A natural course of waterfalls, slides and abseils, guided by experienced professionals.
- Montagne aventure by ESF : kids and teens clubs for ages 3 to 17, with nature-based, creative and sporty activities led by mountain professionals. Available by the half-day, full day or week... for the kids' enjoyment and the parents' peace of mind.
🥖😋 Local flavours
Chalet Alpain, bakery and tearoom: a new venue for tasty treats in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, where three young people from the village serve sourdough bread, pastries and hot drinks. A delivery service is provided every morning in the hamlets.