Vanoise National Park
Enchantment and emotion, that's the Vanoise National Park! Take advantage of this haven of peace, far from pollution, and enjoy the calm, silence and pure air.
Discover this remarkable environment accompanied by a park ranger or a mountain guideand expand your knowledge of the local flora and fauna.
Enhance your mountain vacation diary with photos of marmots, ibexes, lakes, snow-capped peaks and... blueberry pie eaten on a refuge terrace!
Just a few steps away, you'll find yourself in the heart of France's first national park in France , established in 1963. Together with the Italian Gran Paradiso National Park, together they form one of the largest protected areas in the Western Alps.
But forget all the fancy talk. What matters is opening up a world ofunique experiences for you:
- A breathtaking landscape of mountain peaks, lakes, and deep valleys.
- An incredibly diverse array of flora and wildlife in their natural habitat that you can get up close to—marmots, ibex, chamois, bearded vultures…
- Mountaineering, hiking, fishing at high altitudes—truly magical moments in the mountains to share.
A privileged encounter with nature
Park rangers, whose duties within the national parks are wide-ranging, are offering a series of events all summer long to introduce you to their work and help you uncover the secrets of the natural world around us.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to mountain guides certified under the “Esprit Parc” program. Not only will they ensure your safety on snow-covered trails, but they’ll also capture your attention, spark your curiosity, and inspire you to learn more about the mountain environment.
This is a good time, for example, towatching marmots as they emerge from hibernation to enjoy the warmth of the sun.
Would you like to learn more about Vanoise National Park?
Visit the official website:
www.vanoise-parcnational.fr
