The hidden gem village resort

Bonneval sur Arc a true gem, a haven of peace and tranquility at the foot of the Col de l’Iseran (Europe’s highest road pass), on the edge of the Vanoise and Gran Paradiso National Parks in the Northern Alps. Here more than anywhere else, you can experience the atmosphere of the high mountains, with their magnificent landscapes and wild, unspoiled nature.

A true showcase of well-preserved mountain architecture and a member of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” association, Bonneval sur Arc welcomes Bonneval sur Arc to its magnificent stone chalets with slate roofs, which carry on the 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.

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.