The hidden gem village resort
Welcome to the generous Alps
Bonneval sur Arc is a real gem, a haven of peace and serenity at the foot of the Col de l'Iseran (Europe's highest road pass), on the edge of the Vanoise and Grand Paradis national parks in the Northern Alps. Here more than anywhere else, you can discover the atmosphere of the high mountains, grandiose landscapes and unspoiled wilderness.
A village that bears witness to preserved mountain housing, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", Bonneval sur Arc welcomes you with its magnificent stone chalets covered with slate, perpetuating 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.
• Starting from one of the « Most Beautiful Villages in France », come and discover the hamlet of l’Ecot via a rural route: a small village with stone houses and lauze roofs in a completely preserved environment.
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.