The hidden gem village resort
Welcome to the generous Alps
Bonneval sur Arc est une vraie pépite, un havre de paix et de sérénité au pied du Col de l’Iseran (plus haut col routier d’Europe), aux confins des parcs nationaux de la Vanoise et du Grand Paradis dans les Alpes du Nord. C’est ici plus qu’ailleurs que vous pourrez découvrir l’atmosphère de la haute montagne, des paysages grandioses, d’une nature sauvage et préservée.
Véritable village témoin de l’habitat montagnard préservé, classé “Plus beaux villages de France”, Bonneval sur Arc vous accueille dans ses magnifiques chalets en pierre, couverts de lauzes, qui perpétuent la tradition.
Here, in an open-air movie set, you can let go, recharge your batteries, and participate in the simple local life of the authentic mountains, orchestrated by its inhabitants, with their characters and stories.
Located between 1,800 m and 3,000 m in altitude, with secret and spectacular spots, exceptional snow quality from December to April, it is a resort with freeride possibilities.
A guaranteed change of scenery
• Snow walls along the Col de l’Iseran road sometimes exceeding 6 m in height
• A particular habitat made of stones and lauzes
• A 100% pedestrian village with its streets without names and flowered balconies
• Preserved traditions: this end of the valley is definitely worth a visit!
• Surrounding peaks culminating at over 3500 m altitude. A common border with the Italian Grand Paradis National Park.
• Au départ d’un des « Plus beaux villages de France », venez découvrir par un itinéraire champêtre, le hameau de l’Ecot : petit village aux maisons de pierre et aux toits de lauze dans un environnement complètement préservé.
L'Ecot, a treasure of preserved mountain authenticity
The hamlet of l’Ecot, which served as the setting for the film Belle et Sébastien, is a must-see to discover the typical and traditional high-altitude habitat: squat stone houses with roofs covered in lauzes (stone tiles), and small windows and doors.
L’Ecot is also the starting point for hikes to the Evettes or the Carro, mountaineering trips (Albaron, Ciamarella, Pointe Marie, Levanna). Dare to descend the Ecot canyon, without any major difficulty, in an exceptional setting.