Winter here is not just about skiing. In the heights of the Verdon valley, the Val d'Allos cultivates a special spirit, combining thrills, unspoilt nature and gentle pleasures. In these Alpine landscapes bathed in light, the desire to explore naturally slips into your boots. So why not break with the classics this season?
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1. Adrenalin-pumping rail sledging
The Verdon Express promises a thrill that doesn't depend on the weather. At La Foux, the 665-metre descent combines chicanes, jumps and waves like a roller-coaster version of the mountains.
You start up, it clatters on the rails, you suddenly accelerate, you plunge between two bends, and you arrive with your eyes shining. It's a ride that brings out the child in everyone, and makes you want to keep going round and round.
2. Snooc, the hybrid board everyone's talking about
A sledge? Skis? Neither and both at the same time. Sitting down, you glide along, linking curves, gritting your teeth a little at first, then laughing out loud when, after a few minutes, you've got the hang of it.
It's a fun way to get a taste of the slopes in a different way, perfect for those who like to test things out, take risks and have fun. And yes, you'll end up going fast... and back again.
3. Sledge dogs, Nordic magic in your gloved hands
One of the most exciting experiences in the Val d'Allos is harnessing a dog. A quick briefing, harnesses adjusted, and suddenly the dogs are off, powerful and silent.
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You learn to guide, you feel the breath and rhythm of the pack, you scan the trail ahead of you. A rare sensory immersion, between animal emotion and winter silence.
4. Snowshoeing, the call of the wild
Fresh snow, larch forests, animal tracks, icy streams, educational panels along the trails: here, snowshoeing is best enjoyed in a contemplative mode.
From the Trappeur trail to the Vacheresse forest trail, each route offers a different view. As a family or with a guide, you can walk, listen and breathe. The mountain is yours to discover, gentle, luminous and precious.
5. Nordic skiing, long breaths and icy landscapes
Two areas are available for lovers of quiet skiing. The Ratery runs through glades and conifers, the perfect terrain for learning or perfecting your skills.
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Further on, La Colle Saint-Michel has opened a vast, bright Nordic area, where you can also try your hand at laser biathlon. Move forward, slide, find your own rhythm. Sport, yes, but above all an immersion in the purest mountains.
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