Arêches-Beaufort: the authentic mountains for family vacations
Looking for an authentic mountain vacation with activities for all the family? Then pack your bags. Destination Arêches-Beaufort in Savoie!
Located at an altitude of 1,080 metres, in the heart of the unspoilt Beaufortain massif and just 500 metres from the slopes, our holiday village in Arêches-Beaufort offers you the authenticity of a typical Savoyard setting.
Located at an altitude of 1,080 metres, in the heart of the unspoilt Beaufortain massif and just 500 metres from the slopes, our holiday village in Arêches-Beaufort offers you the authenticity of a typical Savoyard setting.
Breathe the fresh Savoyard air in a protected natural environment
Arêches-Beaufort was the first resort to develop ski touring, and the first to embrace sustainable development. While it has become a renowned vacation destination, it is above all a commune that lives and breathes to the rhythm of the seasons. An eco-responsible community that maintains its Alpine landscapes to welcome you even more warmly. In the foothills of Mont Blanc, in an exceptional setting, this 4-season destination simply invites you to take your time and breathe.
No rush! You’re on vacation. 15,000 ha of lush green meadows and 500 km of trails await you. On the programme: short family walks, long sporting hikes, multi-day treks… And if you want to get up in the air quickly, there’s nothing like a chairlift! Forget the car, too: the Navettes Natures will pick you up free of charge. A few must-sees to get you off on the right foot: Lac Tournant, Lac Brassa, Tour du Beaufortain…
Enjoy a wide range of sporting activities in Arêches-Beaufort and contemplate the beauty of the region.
Are you into speed and extreme sensations? Then you’ve come to the right place! Full throttle on La Mine à Sentiers, an area with over 40 itineraries for enduro and cross-country mountain bike enthusiasts. If you’re a beginner, head for the Espace Initiation at the Marcôt leisure park and its pumptrack. Other ideas on site: lounging, sunbathing, swimming, Aquapark, orienteering course…
Looking for inspiration for your next vacation in Arêches-Beaufort? Here are a few suggestions: Electrically-assisted mountain biking, rock climbing, Via Ferrata du Roc du Vent, accrobranche… And let’s not forget Trail Running, which benefits from a dedicated Beaufortain area: 130 km of signposted routes well known to top competitors (Ultra Tour du Beaufortain, EDF Pierra Menta Summer, Trail Frison Roche…).
Bathing in pure water and family fun at Marcôt Aquaparc
Can’t imagine a vacation without swimming? Bingo! Arêches-Beaufort ticks the right box again! It’s surrounded by no fewer than 10 easily accessible lakes. On the menu for your water-based vacation in dreamy surroundings: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, stand-up paddle… But also lounging and sunbathing.
3 lakes are particularly unmissable among the… unmissable :
- Roselend and its magnificent turquoise waters;
- Saint-Guérin and its spectacular Himalayan footbridge, 83 m long and 20 m high;
- Marcôt and its inflatable water games for all ages.
Visit authentic Savoyard farms and enjoy a wide range of tastings
It’s impossible to spend a vacation in Arêches-Beaufort without sampling the local delicacies. Remember: this little resort 25 km from Albertville is alive and well! In fact, it’s punctuated by events all year round: Sommets du Rire (January), Pierra Menta (March and July), Comice Agricole (April), Enduro VTT (July), Salon du Goût (October)…
Lined with alpine chalets, the Savoie Mont-Blanc region is inextricably linked with Beaufort cheese. A cheese born of the Beaufort agro-pastoral tradition and the breeding of cows of the Tarine and Abondance breeds. To find out all about the history of this prince of Gruyères PDO cheeses (and taste it too, of course!), head for the Beaufort cooperative. For all you gourmets out there, head to the farms and restaurants in the short circuit to (re)discover the other stars of the Savoyard plate: Grataron, Pormonier, Bersend sheep’s cheese, honey, crozets, Rioute…
So, you haven’t booked your stay in our mountain village in Arêches-Beaufort in Savoie with Azureva yet? Our mountain village in Arêches-Beaufort has been awarded the “family” label, as well as the “nature” and “sports” labels, making it a first-rate destination for the whole family.