{"id":32124,"date":"2020-04-01T11:13:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T09:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valmorel.com\/lieux-incontournables\/"},"modified":"2021-01-05T16:21:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T15:21:11","slug":"unmissable-places","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.valmorel.com\/en\/destination\/unmissable-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmissable places"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>The unmissable places to discover!<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"chapeau\">Valmorel enjoys a privileged location at the entrance to the Tarentaise valley and reveals its secrets to you along the Morel stream.<br \/>\nThe territory extends from the Col de la Madeleine, passing through Doucy to the Morel waterfalls in La L\u00e9ch\u00e8re les Bains.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14831&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;img_valmo1&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>The waterfalls<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The name of the resort comes from the stream that takes its source in the form of waterfalls above Valmorel. In winter, it is the playground for <strong>climbing<\/strong> enthusiasts with one of the <strong>rare natural ice waterfalls <\/strong>in the <strong>Savoie<\/strong>. In summer, they are part of the <strong>hiking circuits<\/strong>, starting in Valmorel, that can be enjoyed with the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>In the valley, don&#8217;t miss <strong>the 103 waterfalls<\/strong> developed where the stream arrives <strong>in La L\u00e9ch\u00e8re-les-Bains.<\/strong> A pleasant thematic path suitable for <strong>families<\/strong> runs along the waterfalls in the shade of the trees culminating in the amazing final 80m high waterfall.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Le Col de la Madeleine<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The <strong>Col de la Madeleine<\/strong> is also one of the treasures of the region. It is the link between the <strong>Tarentaise <\/strong>and Maurienne valleys. A true place of pilgrimage for <strong>cycling<\/strong> fans from all over the world, it is located at an altitude of 1993m. It has been climbed no less than 26 times in the history of the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong>. The scenic route is also popular with <strong>motorbike riders<\/strong> from all over Europe. The road to the pass is dominated by the Lauzi\u00e8re mountain range, classified as a <strong>Natura 2000<\/strong> site. It is the secret spot for local <strong>ski touring<\/strong> enthusiasts. Valmorel and Doucy are also the starting points for hikes up to the summer pass.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Col de la Madeleine<\/strong> is closed in winter when it becomes the link between the <strong>ski area<\/strong> of Valmorel and Saint Fran\u00e7ois <strong>Longchamp &#8220;Le Grand Domaine&#8221;.<\/strong> The 165km of <strong>ski slopes<\/strong>, open to all types of winter sports, await you for a <strong>winter holiday<\/strong> in the great outdoors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery type=&#8221;image_grid&#8221; images=&#8221;10531,14834,14887,14840&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Cr\u00e8ve-T\u00eate<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Creve T\u00eate<\/strong> is one of the other gems in the valley. It is <strong>THE<\/strong> summit that overlooks <strong>Valmorel<\/strong> and offers a 360 \u00b0 view of <strong>Mont-Blanc<\/strong>, the <strong>Vanoise glaciers<\/strong> and the <strong>Lauzi\u00e8re mountain range<\/strong>. In summer, it is an outing for good walkers taking them up to the cross at the top engraved with its altitude of 2342m.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>winter<\/strong> it is the playground for expert freeride enthusiasts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10974&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;img_valmo1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;See the hiking circuits&#8221; style=&#8221;valmo&#8221; color=&#8221;rougeval&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fvalmorel.com%2Frandonnees-trail%2Frandonnees%2F|title:Randonn%C3%A9es||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The unmissable places to discover! Valmorel enjoys a privileged location at the entrance to the Tarentaise valley and reveals its secrets to you along the Morel stream. 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