Que faire à Valmorel et Doucy à l’intersaison ?

What to do when the resorts are closed?

Are you staying in Valmorel or Doucy during April, May or June while the resorts are closed? Here are a few activity ideas to keep you busy!

Sports activities in Valmorel and Doucy

During the interseason, most shops are closed, but that won’t stop you! Take advantage of this quieter time to discover the mountains on foot, at your own pace. Many hiking and trail routes are accessible from May onwards. Discover everything our area has to offer here: https://www.valmorel.com/activites-ete/randonnees-trail/

In spring, you can also explore the legendary Alpine roads by bike, including the famous Col de la Madeleine. From La Léchère, head towards Celliers and ride up to this iconic pass, climbed many times by the greatest cyclists.

Several mountain bike routes are also accessible before the resort opens on 04 july 2026. To explore the area, visit: https://www.valmorel.com/activites-ete/bikepark-vtt-cyclos/

If you prefer rackets to running shoes, come and enjoy the tennis courts in the Mottet district!

In Doucy, the playground, tennis court and multisports area will be open from during the spring. The pétanque court and beach volleyball court will be ready for the summer season from 04 july

In Valmorel, you can enjoy the tennis courts

Events

Our valley is full of events and entertainment during the interseason. Here is what awaits you in May and June:

• Mad Yard : 1st May 2026, La Léchère les Bains : https://www.madtrailvalmorel.com/madyard/
• KV de Pussy – 24 May 2026, starting from Pussy-Bonneval:
  https://kvdepussy.com/
• Trail du Bostet – 6 June 2026 in Grand-Nâves:
  https://www.teambostet.fr/trail-du-bostet

Wellness and Relaxation

A mountain stay isn’t only about sport! It’s also the perfect time to enjoy the thermal waters of La Léchère-les-Bains, famous for their benefits. Even if you are not taking a spa cure, you can visit the Ô des Lauzes Thermal Spa for a relaxing moment by booking a massage or enjoying the wellness area:

https://www.spa-o-des-lauzes.com/

For an extra moment of relaxation, you can also contact one of our many wellness partners listed here:

https://www.valmorel.com/activites-ete/spa-bien-etre/

Gastronomy

Take advantage of your stay to discover or rediscover the flavours of our local area. From the Aigueblanche walnut oil mill to the Chèvrerie des Combettes goat farm, via the Bread Days in Saint-Oyen and the cheese ageing cellars of Rognaix, there is plenty to delight both your taste buds and your curiosity.

https://www.valmorel.com/moulin-a-huile-de-noix/
https://lalecherelesbains.valmorel.com/api/commerces-et-services/pussy/la-chevrerie-des-combettes/645169-14/
https://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/fiches/journees-du-pain-6089439/
https://lalecherelesbains.valmorel.com/api/activite/la-lechere/visite-des-caves-daffinage-de-rognaix/5461809-5/

Parking

Valmorel and Doucy can be reached by car from Aigueblanche in around 20 minutes. Parking in the resorts is free during the interseason and summer.

The opportunities don’t stop in the mountains of Valmorel. Across the wider area, you’ll find plenty of sporting and cultural activities to enjoy. Here are a few ideas to keep you busy:

• The entertainment and events programme in La Léchère-les-Bains (concerts, dances, pétanque tournaments, dance classes, bingo, games nights, guided tours, etc.):
  https://lalecherelesbains.valmorel.com/evenementiel-animations/
• The La Léchère library and its activities:
  https://www.ccva-savoie.com/index.php/vie-pratique-et-services/mediatheque
• Les Espaces Ludiques du Morel: in Bellecombe, enjoy tennis courts, basketball courts and a pumptrack.
• Le Morel swimming pool in Aigueblanche:
  https://www.piscinedumorel.com/
• Poule Wake Park in La Léchère (wakeboarding, trampoline, slackline, skateboarding):
  https://www.poulewakepark.net/
• Grand Cœur riding stables
• Rafting and canyoning:
  https://www.valmorel.com/activites-ete/eaux-vives/
• Climbing in Aigueblanche:
  https://www.escalcanyon.fr/
• Discover the local hydroelectric network: either on a hike from Valmorel to the La Coche dam, or by bike along the cycle path linking Aigueblanche to Moûtiers to visit the EDF power station and dam in Aigueblanche.