Montgenèvre mountain activities office

The Montgenèvre Mountain Activities Office offers you numerous activities supervised by qualified professionals.

The mountain activities office offers to guide you around Montgenèvre, with your family, on suitable itineraries, to help you discover the riches of this pass by immersing you in its majestic environment.
You can try Via-Ferrata, climbing, hike on a neighboring glacier at an altitude of more than 3000 meters, but also observe the fauna and flora, learn more about its heritage, its history, while enjoying its pure air, its calm and its tranquility, in the middle of its grandiose landscapes, in France or Italy.
Everything is possible on foot, by mountain bike or VTTae, in a group or private service.

Discovery of the Glaciers – scheduled for Wednesday
A magnificent day trip to the Girose glacier, accessible by the La Grave – La Meije cable car which goes up to 3200 m above sea level.
A hike up to 3500 m, suitable for as many people as possible to discover the seracs, crevasses and other treasures offered by this fabulous glacial domain! All in safety, supervised by an experienced mountain guide. A breathtaking day in an extraordinary setting!

Via-Ferrata – scheduled for Tuesday morning
An acrobatic course set up on the wall. Between tree climbing and climbing, permanently attached to the lifeline, roped up with the guide, the evolution is done in complete safety.
An activity that comes to us from the “Alpini”, the Italian equivalent of our Alpine hunters, it allows you to progress along the cliff in a fun way. There are several courses near Montgenèvre depending on the levels and
everyone’s desires.

Climbing – levels adapted to demand – half day
For young and old, this activity supervised by a guide allows you to learn to climb the cliff and to secure the progress of your rope companion.
In a splendid natural setting adapted to the level of the practitioners, learning technical gestures and autonomy is done in the most pleasant and fun way possible.
These particularly wild sites allow you to discover this very complete activity: strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, self-confidence...

Electric mountain bike – levels adapted to demand – half day
The electrically assisted mountain bike opens up spaces and makes them accessible more easily and quickly to as many people as possible.
Different courses are available depending on everyone's levels and desires. From contemplative walks to more technical and sporty trails, there is something for everyone around Montgenèvre, between France and Italy.
Soft mobility in a magical setting…

Meeting the marmots – easy levels – duration 3h30
Family walk, supervised by a mountain guide (departure on foot from Montgenèvre), accessible to children from 6 years old, to discover the local fauna and flora with the observation in particular of the marmot in its natural habitat. It is also possible to see chamois, birds of prey and other animals…

The Gorges de Saint Gervais – easy levels – duration 2h30 to 3h
Hike in the Gorges de St Gervais, in Clavière, the first Italian village 2 minutes from Montgenèvre. An original outing in these very well designed gorges with its small bridges and footbridges to keep your feet dry!
The walk takes place along the water, going up along the Doire torrent, passing from one bank to the other. This walk allows you to find a little coolness in the event of extreme heat.

Hikes around Montgenèvre, discovering the Station
– The hike to Rocher Diseur allows you to climb quietly to gain a little height up to a magnificent panorama, while discovering the environment and the different activities offered by Montgenèvre. It also allows you to discover some Maginot works, part of the rich fortified heritage.
Easy levels – duration 3 hours
– The Sestrières woods hike is the most accessible around the village but is no less interesting! Cool under the larch trees, this very pleasant walk leads to pretty panoramas of the Clarée valley and the Briançonnais from the belvedere.
Easy levels – duration 2h30 to 3h
– The cross-border hike descends to the first Italian village of Clavière, circling the international golf course. It takes a pleasant and shady path. A pleasant little tour between France and Italy!
Easy levels – duration 2h30 to 3h