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Valloire in summer
The Galibier, wide open spaces and the soul of a mountain village
❄ See Valloire in winter →Valloire in summer
Summer: the mountains at their most natural
When the snow melts, the pistes become alpine pastures and trails. The village stays lively: terraces, restaurants, shops and the market keep the atmosphere of a real mountain village.
At 1,430 m, between the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Galibier, Valloire is the ideal base for a summer holiday in the mountains.
Alpine pastures
Trails
Terraces
Market
Cycling the Galibier
Cycling in Galibier country
The Col du Télégraphe, then the Col du Galibier: two legendary Tour de France climbs that start right from Valloire. Here, you step out of the chalet and take on the hairpins.
Galibier – 2,642 m
A cycling monument, straight from Valloire
Cycling events
Galibier Challenge
Marmotte Granfondo
Galibier aux Vélos
Semaine du Vélo (cycling week)
Tour de France and Étape du Tour, depending on the year
Hiking in Valloire
Hikes between pastures, lakes and peaks
From family walks to long high-altitude routes, the trails start from the village and from the lifts that open in summer.
The Valloire Galibier Expériences app brings together the routes, their difficulty, GPS tracks and trail conditions.
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Family walks
Easy trails between pastures and hamlets, suitable for the youngest.
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Hikes to the lakes
High-altitude lakes at the foot of the peaks, for a great day in the mountains.
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Sport and trail running
Big climbs, ridges and summits for experienced hikers and trail runners.
Mountain biking and Bike Park
On the road, off-road or electric
Mountain biking, e-MTB and Bike Park: some lifts open in summer to take bikes up, and about 155 km of trails are waymarked (2026 information).
Road cycling
The Télégraphe and the Galibier from the village, and the great Alpine passes within reach.
Mountain biking
Waymarked trails and a Bike Park served by the lifts.
E-bikes
The e-MTB to enjoy the pastures and passes without running out of steam.
The village
An authentic village to come back to every evening
Terraces, restaurants, market, baroque church, hamlets and heritage: in Valloire, local life goes on when hikers and cyclists come down from the mountains.
The mountains, without giving up village life.
Events
A summer full of events
A few summer highlights in Valloire. Dates change every year: the official calendar is always up to date.
Galibier Challenge
A sportive at the foot of legendary passes.
Marmotte Granfondo
One of the great classic Alpine sportives.
Straw and hay sculptures
The village is adorned with rustic works of art.
Semaine du Vélo (cycling week)
A week of cycling events.
Valloire Montagne Festival
Celebrating the mountains and those who live there.
Festival Valloire Baroque
Baroque music in a setting to match.
Valloire Autrefois
Old traditions and crafts come back to life in the village.
Trail du Galibier-Thabor
A mountain race on the trails around Valloire.
Getting here
Getting to Valloire
By car
A43 motorway to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne about 17 km away
Drive up via the Col du Télégraphe
By train
Saint-Michel–Valloire station about 17 km away
Bus and taxi connections to Valloire
Direct TGV trains from Paris depending on the season
By plane
Chambéry: about 100 km
Grenoble: about 120 km
Lyon Saint-Exupéry: about 190 km
Geneva: also possible
From the south, in summer
From Briançon via the Col du Lautaret and then the Galibier, when the pass is open
Valloire, a stage on the Route des Grandes Alpes
Why Valloire
Why choose Valloire in summer?
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The real mountains
Alpine pastures, lakes and high peaks all around the village.
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An exceptional cycling destination
The Télégraphe and the Galibier from the village.
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Hikes for everyone
Family walks, high-altitude lakes and long routes.
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A real village
Terraces, market and events all summer long.
Chalet Sétaz
Chalet Sétaz, the ideal base
“In the morning, head for the mountains. In the evening, enjoy the terraces and the buzz of the village.”
In the heart of Valloire, our chalet lets you do everything on foot and leave the car in the garage during your summer mountain holiday.
Discover our apartments →✓ The village centre on foot
✓ The shops on foot
✓ The lifts on foot
✓ Plenty of activities starting nearby
✓ Less driving, more mountains
