+ SATURDAY 29 AND SUNDAY 30 JUNE: THE MB RACE
The MB Ultra (up to 170 km and 7000 metres of altitude difference) is the most difficult mountain bike race in the world, and the end of the route passes through Praz sur Arly. The MB Explore offers a course with a unique distance of 55 km and 2800 m of altitude difference.
On both days, from 8.30 am to 12 pm: passage along the banks of the Arly and the Varins car park, with festive refreshments for the riders on Saturday at the Varins car park. Come and cheer them on. Free admission.
+ SUNDAY 7 JULY: LAKE FESTIVAL
The new swimming lake is already celebrating its first birthday! To mark the occasion, come and enjoy the free events: don’t miss the “Fabuleux” parade, as well as paddle- board challenges in the afternoon and, at the end of the afternoon, a big rubber-ring race open to all. From 5.30 pm, a concert by the charming duo, “Lo et Ben”. And don’t forget the first welcome drink of the summer at 6pm!
+ THURSDAY 14 JULY: ASSYLUM CONCERT AT ALTITUDE – Baroque Festival
Blending influences from ancient Eastern and Western music with resolutely modern worlds, Aliocha’s rich compositions are complemented and embellished by Patrick RUDANT’s melismas and the poetry (or tribality!) of Henri-Charles CAGET’s percussion. A concert at the summit with a view of Mont Blanc!
Concert starts at 2.30 pm. Free admission, chairlift charge: adults (aged 17 and over): €6.90, children (aged 6-16 inclusive): €5.
+ SUNDAY 14 JULY: FIREWORKS AT 23.00 – VARINS PARKING LOT
+ THURSDAY EVENINGS IN PRAZ: 18/25 JULY and 1/8/15/22 AUGUST
This summer, nightfall on Thursdays promises to be festive in Praz sur Arly! Every Thursday evening from 18 July to 22 August, from 7 pm to 11 pm, the main road will be closed from 6.30 pm and cars will make way for street artists: entertainment and workshops for families and 2 big concerts between 7pm and 11pm. Free admission.
+ SATURDAY 20 AND SUNDAY 21 JULY: SECOND WORLD WAR MILITARY CAMP
Reconstitution of a Second World War military camp. Come and meet history buffs and share their passions. On the programme: vehicles and base camp.
Meeting point on the banks of the Arly, with games for children. Access to the camp from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday.
+ SATURDAY 27 JULY: THE ARLY PETANQUE TOURNAMENT
Our traditional pétanque tournament on the banks of the Arly River. Inscriptions in pairs on the spot. Free access. Drinks stand and snacks available organized by the Praz sur Arly Ski Club. Banks of the River Arly from 10.00 to 19.00.
+ THURSDAY 15 AUGUST: JUMBLE SALE
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., shopkeepers’ jumble sale and private garage sale throughout the village closed for the occasion for pedestrians only… Route du Val d’Arly. Free access.
+ SUNDAY 18 AUGUST: “RETROMOBILE” VINTAGE CAR RALLY
Gathering of more than 60 vintage cars and rides for the benefit of bone marrow donations to the Sapaudia Association. Musical entertainment, American pin-ups, parades, activities for children, make-up and old-fashioned waffles… From 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 18.00 in the centre of the village and the Route du Val d’Arly. Free access.
+ SATURDAY 26 AUGUST: 3rd ESPACE DIAMANT CANITRAIL
A trail race with your dog. This summer, there will be two stages in Praz sur Arly to cheer on the participants. On the programme: between 10 and 15km per stage, with 500 to 800m of altitude difference. Registration on the “Canitrail du Diamant” Facebook site. Free access for spectators.
+ THURSDAY EVENINGS IN PRAZ: 1/8/15 and 22 AUGUST
This summer, nightfall on Thursdays promises to be festive in Praz sur Arly! Every Thursday evening from 18 July to 22 August, from 7pm to 11pm, the main road will be closed from 6.30 pm and cars will make way for street artists: entertainment and workshops for families and 2 big concerts between 7 pm and 11 pm. Free admission.
Praz-sur-Arly offers you a Leisure Pass with unlimited access over 7 days to the Praz Lac Aventure aqualudic course, the Crêt du Midi chairlift, the Plaine des Belles outsider art mini golf course and the chance to discover other activities in the Mont Blanc region!
+ The PASS offers unlimited access to the following activities in Praz sur Arly:
– The Praz Lac Adventure Aquapark (daily)
– The Crêt du Midi chairlift: In just 10 minutes, climb to an altitude of over 1700 metres and admire the view of the Mont Blanc. Go for a hike, have lunch in the mountain restaurants or relax on the “La-bell’aire” terrace. At the arrival of the chairlift is the “Smugglers’ Trail”. Based on the history of the smugglers of the region, with a comic book as a guide, the idea of this hike is to allow children to go on a treasure hunt in the mountains. Fun signs allow you to find a secret code and solve a riddle!
In stormy weather, access to the chairlift may be interrupted. Ask about the weather conditions before setting off. Accessible to pedestrians and mountain bikes.
Open from Sunday to Thursday, from 9.45am to 12.20pm and from 1pm to 4.20pm from Monday 8 July to Thursday 29 August 2024.
– Mini-Golf in the Belles Leisure Park: An exceptional mini-golf course. The landscaped mini-golf course with 18 “outsider art” holes is a project combining leisure and culture, with the integration of some twenty works of rough art. Come and discover the cycling rabbit, the Swiss dahu, the black and white cow, the man of the peaks. Open daily (10.30 am-9 pm).
+ The PASS offers its holders a number of other advantages:
– The Trail Map or the Adventures of Quentin and Louis comic books at half price on presentation of the Pass.
The Trail map BELVEDERE DU MONT-BLANC. The queen of summer sports has pride of place in the Mont Blanc region. Discover the fauna and flora, the exceptional panoramas (Mont-Blanc, Aravis and Beaufortain…). From Praz sur Arly, there are 15 marked trails and 56 walks that you will find with this trail map and this flyer.
The comic books which accompany children on our 2 fun trails. They tell the story of Louis, a genius inventor who transforms the Crêt du Midi chairlift into a time-travel machine to please his grandson, Quentin. Three volumes to help you discover our heritage while having fun!
On sale at the Tourist Office.
– Discounts with our local activity providers: canyoning, rafting, group outings: hiking, mountain biking, climbing, cani-rando, hydrospeed, laser game, etc….
Simply show your identity card and the Leisure Pass and you’ll have privileged access to all that Praz sur Arly has to offer.
7-day TODDLER’S PASS (less than 5 years) FREE
7-DAY CHILDREN’S PASS (from 5 to 16 years inclusive) 20€
7-day ADULT PASS (17 years and over) 27 €
PASS WITH NAME AND DATE, VALID 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS
On sale at the Tourist Office, at the Belles Leisure Park reception and at the Crêt du Midi chairlift office.
Collect your Pass in Praz sur Arly at: Praz-sur-Arly Tourist Office / Belles Leisure Park reception / Crêt du Midi chairlift office.
In Praz sur Arly:
– Themed Hikes (marmots, ibex, glaciers, panorama of Mont Blanc, etc) and accompanied half-day hikes. Contact Mountain Guides Office: 04 50 21 55 11.
– Initiation flights in a hot air balloon: Contact Alpes Montgolfière: 04 50 55 50 60.
In the area:
– Saint-Gervais Thermal Baths. Open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 21.30; Saturday, 10.00 to 21.30; Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00. Info: 04 50 47 54 57.
– Paragliding: Fabien JAMBON on 06 70 07 51 21 or Megève Baptême Parapente: 06 62 13 27 71.
– Côte 2000 Aventure in Megève: Tree climbing course (from 5 years old). Open every day by appointment: 06 76 29 71 04.
– Paint Ball Expérience: open all year from 9.00 to 22.00, by reservation on 06 09 81 31 17.
The Palais des Sports in Megève – the largest sports complex in the Alps
– Indoor Olympic pool:
Till 05/05/2024:
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12.00 to 19.30. On Wednesday from 12.00 to 21.00. Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday and 1 May 2024.
– Balneoform:
Till 05/05/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 7.30 pm. On Wednesday between 2 pm and 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 7.30 pm. Closed exceptionally on May 1st. Easter Monday (1 April): 14.00 to 19.00.
– Gym:
Till 05/05/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8 am and 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 9 am and 6 pm. Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday and May 1st.
– Olympic Skating Rink: Till 05/05/2024 – between 3 pm and 5 pm. Closed exceptionally on 29/03, 24/04, 25/04, 28/04 and May 1st.
– Climbing Wall: Till 05/05/2024 – Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 3 pm and 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 7 pm. Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
Also indoor tennis court, fitness, Wellness spa, exhibitions, restaurant, media library available in the Sports Centre.
In Praz sur Arly:
– Belles Leisure Park: games, restaurant, mini-golf, tennis etc. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
– Exhibition: ” Sports and the mountains, the big jump!”, or how winter sports have transformed the Pays du Mont-Blanc. Inside at the Tourist Office and also outside along the banks of the River Arly.
In the area:
– Cinéma du Mont-Blanc in Sallanches (18km): 04 50 18 39 10.
– The Signal in Les Saisies (17km) open till 19 April 2024 on 04 79 31 43 48.
– The Fairytale House in Notre Dame de Bellecombe (7km), open daily from 10.00-19.00. An unusual, unique and original exhibition, imagined and created with the family, for young and old alike, in paper paste and salt paste.
– Val d’Arly Cheese Cooperative in Flumet (2.5km) open daily from 8.30 to 19.30.
– Visit the Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle Church (7km) with its double-lantern bell tower.
– MEGEVE: The town centre and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (5km). The Calvary Walk (an hour’s walk above Megève with fifteen chapels and oratories representing the Stations of the Cross). The Upper Val d’Arly Museum (04 50 91 81 00).
– THE VAL D’ARLY AND THE BEAUFORTAIN: Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, Col des Saisies (18km), Hauteluce (Baroque church), Beaufort (cheese factory), Arêches, return via Conflans (medieval city) and Albertville.
– THE ARAVIS PASS: Go through Flumet towards La Clusaz and stop at the Aravis Pass. A change of scenery guaranteed! You can also reach Annecy and its famous lake in less than 1 hour.
– COMBLOUX: Its baroque church with its typical bulb; and the granite path: a 1km walk through the forest where huge glacial erratic rocks, deposited about 15,000 years ago during the retreat of the glacier, still remain.
– CORDON: walk around and discover the village. Exceptional view of the Mont Blanc.
– CHAMONIX: a must-see destination, the capital of mountaineering at the foot of the famous Mont Blanc. (1h.30 drive). Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix Mont-Blanc (36km): continuous cabins, or every 10, 15 0r 30 minutes depending on numbers. Le Montenvers, Mer de Glace, from 10.00 to 14.00 every hour, and from 14.30, every 30 minutes.
For additional information, don’t hesitate to contact the various Tourist Offices in the region.
In view of the snow conditions, particularly below 1,500 metres, and the weather forecasts, the Praz-sur-Arly ski area will close on the evening of Sunday 24 March.
The “Mont Rond 1350” sector at Notre Dame de Bellecombe still offers good skiing conditions, as do the peaks of the Espace Diamant. We are continuing our efforts to maintain the quality of the Val d’Arly ski area.
Flumet, ski area closed.
There is no longer a shuttle service between Flumet Les Evettes and Praz-sur-Arly.
At Notre Dame de Bellecombe, the Boulangère sector is closed.
In Praz sur Arly, all the lower slopes are closed (the Babys, Rosière, Bernards), the Crêt du Midi chairlift is open.
RETURN TO THE FOOT OF THE SLOPES IS VIA THE CRÊT DU MIDI CHAIRLIFT
Take advantage of the Val d’Arly day pass at €32.40 until 24 April 2024.
You can also consult the Val d’Arly snow report: Bulletin d’enneigement Val d’Arly – Service Pistes (labellemontagne.com)
54/82 ski lifts and 103/170 runs are open in the Espace Diamant.
5 ski lifts out of 11 are open in the Praz-sur-Arly sector 7 runs are open in the Praz-sur-Arly sector and a total of 100/170 in the Espace Diamant ski area The connecting runs are open except for PRAZ-SUR-ARLY/FLUMET which is closed 
Return to the resort is via the Crêt de Midi chairlift. The Nordic area (cross-country skiing/pedestrian and snowshoe path) is NOT open. |
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Don’t forget to take special equipment with you (chains or socks) if your vehicle is not fitted with snow tyres.
The 2024 edition of the Smuggler’s trail is cancelled due to uncertain weather conditions next weekend!
Breathtaking scenery, circuits for all levels, and lots of fun – these are the ingredients for the success of this discovery trail. Since 2003, this wonderful discovery walk has been a growing success with the public. The formula is simple: participants take the chairlift up to the summit of the Ban Rouge, where the walk begins, quickly and effortlessly.
There are 3 marked circuits. All along the way, participants will meet smugglers and customs officers who will be watching over them in period costume and with their old-fashioned skis. Some will no doubt try to smuggle in a few regional products: if truth were told, the customs officers are usually not very zealous.
In short, it’s a really fun hike! It’s a chance to meet the locals and enjoy some magical scenery. Finally, a picnic awaits everyone at the finish in Chevan. It’s a simple, non-competitive formula that seems to delight the walkers, who turn up in large numbers every year. A great way to end the winter!
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> LITTLE SMUGGLERS’ CIRCUIT: Very easy – About an hour-and-a-half, 2,6 km, walk with 300 metres of negative altitude difference. For occasional walkers and children. Course: https://tracedetrail.fr/fr/trace/trace/175022
> THE MONT DE VORES CIRCUIT: For regular hikers. About 3 hours’ walk of 7 km (200m of positive and 500m of negative altitude difference). Course: https://tracedetrail.fr/fr/trace/trace/175021
> THE GRAND VERY CIRCUIT: The longest one for experienced hikers. About 4 hours’ walk of 8 km (300m of positive altitude difference). Course: https://tracedetrail.fr/fr/trace/trace/175018
N.B. : After the picnic you will still have to walk 200m of positive altitude difference (3/4 of an hour) to get back to the chairlift.
(including chairlifts, snacks and picnic at the arrival)
18€ per adult (over 12 years) – 15€ before 29 February
9€ for under 12 years – 6€ before 29 February
Groups (8 pers) : 15€ (+12 years) and 6€ (-12 years)
Gathering point on the Varins parking lot from 8.45!
Departure of the hikers by the Crêt du Midi chairlift at 9.15
ON SUNDAY 28 JANUARY from 11.30 to 12.30, come and take part in the biggest raclette-tasting event at altitude. Meeting point at the foot of the Varins slope, beside the Crêt du Midi chairlift. If you’re a raclette enthusiast, you’ll be part of this record-breaking attempt! In the company of the mountain cocktail band and entertainment from the Val d’Arly Cooperative, this is the festival of cheese in Praz sur Arly.
Whether you’re on foot, snowshoes or skis, we invite you to come and celebrate this famous Savoyard dish.
It’s very easy to take part: meeting point at the foot of the slopes as of 11.30, get your ticket on the spot, wait a few moments and then enjoy your raclette! It’s free and there’s no limit to the number of raclettes you eat!
To help you stay in shape this winter and prepare for your next trail season, we’re delighted to present our 1st White Trail! Set off on an original course of 7km and 270D+ that will take you through the Praz sur Arly area. With a profile accessible to as many people as possible, this white trail is nonetheless a sporting challenge, so don’t underestimate the short climbs and descents that follow one another in the snow!
The course
Practical Information
Parking: Free parking at the foot of the slopes (think about carpooling )
Village departure: Meeting point at the foot of the slopes beside the Ski Lifts Ticket Office
Pick-up of race number bibs: The previous day at the Tourist Office, or on the spot between 7.30 and 8.30
Departure: 9.00
Time limit: 10.30 at the arrival (1.30 race time)
Refreshments: Refreshments available at the arrival
Obligatory equipment: Survival blanket and clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions at the time (the organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant wearing unsuitable clothing).
Regulations: REGULATIONS OF THE 2024 WHITE TRAIL IN PRAZ SUR ARLY
Inscriptions
Cost: 13€ before 31/12/2023 – 15€ up to 20/01/2024
Valid FFA Licence or a medical certificate stating that there are no contra-indications to running in competition.
With its ideal aerological conditions, in just a few years the resort of Praz-sur-Arly has become THE place for hot air ballooning in the mountains in France. Hot air balloon flights are possible year-round, thanks to Gérard Issartel and the Alpes Montgolfière team. And, for one weekend in January, a real international ballooning festival awaits you in our little village!
Why a hot air balloon meeting in Praz sur Arly?
In 1990, professional air meeting organizers came to Praz and discovered a large flat area devoid of any construction at the entrance of the village. For them it was the ideal spot for hot air balloons to take off. A year later, the first meeting took place with 12 balloons invited for the event. As of the following year the staff of the Tourist Office organized the event themselves.
In the last 32 years, we have had many well-known male and female Flight Directors for this event: Guy Garcia, Daniel Dupuis known as “Papy”, Jo Roulet and Alain Paris. Flight Director for several years, Jo Roulet, national trainer, is the French reference pilot for mountain flying. This year’s flight director, Alain Paris is also the pilot of the Paris hot-air balloon (the Generali Atmospheric Observatory) as well as Flight Director for the Lille meeting. The Transalpine Challenge began in 2004, the objective being to cover the longest distance in one flight in the heart of the Mont-Blanc Range. In 2006, the TF1 team flew over Mont Blanc and landed in Italy! It has always been possible to inflate the balloons during the week. Several French champions have come to Praz to fly during the Montgolfiades. In 2014, French champion Laure De Coligny was interviewed for the TF1 8 o’clock news in a film shot in Praz sur Arly. The balloons were unable to take off only five times during the Montgolfiades weekend – in 1993, 1999, 2015, 2018 and 2022 – because of weather conditions.
A SPECIAL OCCASION
In 2013 for the film “Salaud, on t’aime“, the Director Claude Lelouch shot images during the weekend and filmed a sequence with Johnny Hallyday in the Praz-sur-Arly hot air balloon. Claude Lelouch, Patron of the Montgolfiades, is a secondary resident in the village!
HOT-AIR BALLOONING
Leaving from Praz sur Arly, set off on an unforgettable journey in the footsteps of Jules Verne, with a view on the highest peaks in the Alps: the Mont Blanc range, the Aravis, the Beaufortain and the Fiz chain. The flight lasts between 45 minutes and 1h.15 minutes, depending on the day’s weather conditions. The gentleness and slowness of the balloon are unique, making it a truly unforgettable experience. You take off from the hot-air balloon base in Praz, but we don’t know where you’re going to land! A 4×4 car will pick you up and take you back to the departure point.
>09.00: BRIEFING, PREPARATION AND TAKE-OFF OF THE HOT AIR BALLOONS. The Ile take-off Zone (Route des Varins).
>10.00-12.00: CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS: balloon and kite-making with the “Ballons Pirates” Company. Belles Leisure Park or Salle de la Montagne. DEMONSTRATION OF RADIO-OPERATED MINI BALLOONS. Chardonneret take-off zone (Route des Belles).
>14.00: BRIEFING, PREPARATION AND TAKE-OFF OF THE HOT AIR BALLOONS. The Ile take-off Zone (Route des Varins).
>14.30-16.30: CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS: balloon and kite-making with the “Ballons Pirates” Company. Belles Leisure Park or Salle de la Montagne. DEMONSTRATION OF RADIO-OPERATED MINI BALLOONS. Chardonneret take-off zone (Route des Belles).
>15.00: FIXED-LINE BALLOON FLIGHT Inscriptions on the spot (Belles reception chalet), free. Les Belles take-off zone
The Belles Leisure Park Club House (reception chalet) will be open for snacks and children’s games.
>09.00: BRIEFING, PREPARATION AND TAKE-OFF OF THE HOT AIR BALLOONS. The Ile take-off Zone (Route des Varins).
>10.00-12.00: CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS: balloon and kite-making with the “Ballons Pirates” Company. Belles Leisure Park or Salle de la Montagne. DEMONSTRATION OF RADIO-OPERATED MINI BALLOONS. Chardonneret take-off zone (Route des Belles).
>14.00: BRIEFING, PREPARATION AND TAKE-OFF OF THE HOT AIR BALLOONS. The Ile take-off Zone (Route des Varins).
>14.30-16.30: CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS: balloon and kite-making with the “Ballons Pirates” Company. Belles Leisure Park or Salle de la Montagne. DEMONSTRATION OF RADIO-OPERATED MINI BALLOONS. Chardonneret take-off zone (Route des Belles).
>15.00: FIXED-LINE BALLOON FLIGHT Inscriptions on the spot (Belles reception chalet), free. Les Belles take-off zone
The Belles Leisure Park Club House (reception chalet) will be open for snacks and children’s games.
>18.00: WELCOME DRINK – Church Square
Presentation of the week’s programme of entertainment and activities with a “Hot Green”, hot chocolate or mulled wine offered by the Union des Partenaires Economiques Pralins. Town Hall square.
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