TOUR DE FRANCE STAGES: Road biking is a favourite national pasttime of the french. There is nowhere better than the alps to test and push yourself on numerous Tour de France stages accessible form SummerZest's doorstep.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Les Arcs is the most up and coming mountain biking region in France. A lot of investment, time and effort has been put into this top notch resort to give mountain bikers over 100km of marked tracks for all levels and hundreds more that only the locals know about!
CLIMBING, MOUNTAINEERING & VIA FERRATA At SummerZest Various climbing and bouldering walls are just a short walk from the chalet. Instructors are available for those wanting to learn and for those with plenty of experience, guides are on hand to show you the best spots.
Peisey Nancroix also boasts a fantastic Via Ferrata and this is open to everyone from total beginers (with a guide) to marked professionals. Check out this link for more climbing information and tips for guide books. Rock climbing Savoie and Haute-Savoie: a Mecca for climbers
GR5: The famous GR5 walking route speads across France from Belgium to Nice and passes directly through Peisey Nancroix.
This famous 'grande randonée' route is 2 600 km long Holland, Belgiam, Luxembourg, the Vosges Jura regions of France, Switzerland and of course, the French alps. SummerZest is based at the
foot of one of the most impressive stages of this 'grande randonée' with a wide range of choices of paths climbing high into the mountains.
Click here to access the GR5 website (in French) Or click on the following link to be directed to the Bureau Des Guides reccommended walks in the area surrounding Peisey Nancroix. Peisey Nancroix Website
VANOISE NATIONAL PARK
The Vanoise National Park was the very first National Park in France.
The disappearance of the alpine ibex from the Vanoise massif led to it's creation 6 July 1963.
The Alpine Ibex has since thrived in its protected environment and the best place to see them is near Peisey Nancroix.
It has a common border with the Italian Gran Paradiso National Park.
Twinned since 1972, together they cover 1250km2 and constitute the largest protected site in Western Europe.
SummerZest is based 5 minutes from the gateway to the Vanoise National Park and can provide local guide to make sure you see all its hidden secrets. Click here for more information on the Vanoise National Park
WHITE WATER AT SUMMERZEST
We work closely with the rafting base H2O in Landry who provide several white water activities for you to choose from.......
Hydrospeed: This is like a big float which you hold on to in the water to take you through the rapids. You get a thick wet-suit and flippers!
Canyoning: This involves sliding down waterfalls and investigating caves in the river. Again, all equipment is provided by H2O.
Rafting: The classic white water initiation! Up to 8 people per raft with a guide to do all the hard work!
Hot-Dog: This is a 2 man raft, a sort of inflatable canoe!
WALK PEISEY NANCROIX
Horse riding from €35 pp
Massage from €30
Wine Tasting: Upon request
