Terres des Alpes

Follow a captivating guided tour combining history and local heritage. Immerse yourself in Courchevel's cultural past during this unique open-air exploration accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire with the Fondation Facim.

Learn about the history of the village of Les Avanchers and its rich heritage on a tour of the church, chapel, village and museums, led by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire des Hautes vallées de Savoie, in association with the Facim Foundation.

Let us tell you about the thousand-year-old history of Tignes, from the peddler to the skier, from the mountain pastures to the villages.
The church of Saint Jacques, rebuilt exactly as it was when the dam was built, will give you an insight into the village's rich history.

Follow your guide for a stroll through the village, centuries, traditions. Then discover the secrets of a chapel with extraordinary decorations. Then learn the know-how of Baroque craftsmen in the church.

Visit the family farm of L'Adroit and immerse yourself in the daily life of a mountain agricultural estate passed down for three generations. Meet passionate men and women and discover their way of life at the heart of the farm.

Follow the guide through the streets to discover Pralognan-la-Vanoise, the cradle of mountaineering and hiking in Savoie. A tour led by a guide from the Land of Art and History with the FACIM Foundation.

On the Chapendu mountain pasture (commune of Pralognan-la-Vanoise), the shepherd finishes milking near the old restored chalet. Take the opportunity to taste the farmhouse tomme among the goats, in marmot country!

Do you know what a bottacul is for? Or what is an ancelle? Come and meet Eugenie, Maxime and their friends and discover the life they used to lead!

Let us tell you all about the amazing history of the village of Peisey.
Follow the guide to the baroque church ... a total dazzler!

Discover the authentic villages of Le Châtelard and La Combaz: architecture, washhouses and the chapels of St Alexis and St Jacques.

In an exceptional panorama on Beaufortain, with a guide-speaker, meet André in the middle of his herd. He will talk you about his know-how and about the passion for his job and then you will have a snack-break with him.

Enjoy a 100% local snack at the Chalet Blanc mountain pasture! The farmers of GAEC la Tête du Torraz will introduce you to their daily lives, from milking cows to making cheese. With a guide from the FACIM Foundation.

In the heart of an authentic mountain just in front of the Mont Blanc, meet Robin the alpagiste and his herd at the time of the milking cows to share its know-how and taste the beaufort cheese.

To see things from above, let's climb the forest path towards the Lécheron mountain pasture. Along the way, in the spring territory of the ibex, Julien and his goats are waiting for us to talk about his life as a shepherd in the mountains.

Discover the charm of a mountain village with our guided tour between old neighborhoods and renovated chalets. Explore the historical architecture at the end of the day and in good company, with a guide from the country of art and history and the Facim Foundation.

Thanks to Christiane, a passionate guide, true memory of Modane, discover an unexpected wealth of heritage. Let yourself be told the story of this border town’s original district and learn to decipher its architecture. Visit the church.

At milking time, meet the alpacists and discover their daily life and know-how. Tasting at the end of the visit

Accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire region, explore the village of Arêches to the rhythm of its... gardens! Discover the secrets of the village's vegetable gardens and the history they conceal. A nature tour that will transport you!

Accompanied by your guide, follow a captivating trail at dusk! Explore the village, admire its heritage and conclude with a dazzling secret in the baroque chapel. Perfect for a memorable evening with family and friends!

As the mountains wake up, get a taste of life on the Ritord mountain pasture (in the commune of Pralognan-la-Vanoise), discover how Beaufort cheese is made and meet the farmers over breakfast at the chalet.

Meet the alpine dairy farmers, find out about their daily life and their expert knowledge and passion for Beaufort cheese making.

Follow your guide on a discovery tour of an ancient passageway used for millennia by people and their herds. Enjoy a walk with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.

Welcome to Beaufort! In the company of Pascaline, discover the rich history of this mountain village. Architecture, agriculture, lifestyle, the arrival of tourism, Baroque art... these are just some of the themes that will give you a new perspective on Beaufort!

Visit in French.

Follow your guide on a tour of the village streets, from the Chapelle de la Visitation to the church. Here, open up your senses and let yourself be surprised by a discovery of this jewel of Baroque art!

Accompanied by your guide, follow the wandering of the Antoine donkey with your family, a funny animal on wheels that will take you on a surprising discovery of the village.

Discover the history of Le Cernix: this hamlet lies at the crossroads of the communes of Crest-Voland and Cohennoz, on which it depends. Traditions, legends, life in the old days and winter tourism are all part of the story.

In the middle of the afternoon, visit the Pralong mountain pasture and meet passionate farmers. A whole team helps you discover a profession of excellence linked to the rich history of the land right up to the time of milking, as close as possible to the herd.

Follow a captivating guided tour combining history and local heritage. Immerse yourself in Courchevel's cultural past during this unique open-air exploration accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire with the Fondation Facim.

Explore Mont Cenis with a guide. This place with exceptional landscapes will give you its history and its anecdotes. Then meet a farmer at the time of milking. He will tell you about his passion around a tasting.

Follow in Félix's footsteps with your family, thanks to the souvenirs found in his bag. At every street corner, riddles await you for an original discovery of the village of Longefoy...
-> Reservations must be made before 11am on the day of the tour.

Be among the privileged and discover a hydroelectric installation in operation. Your guide will make you live the epic of hydroelectricity in Haute Maurienne.

In the valley of Les Bauches, looking across to Mont Blanc, let us tell you about the life of the mountain farmers and the history of the mountain pastures.

Meet a shepherd and his flock, and share a moment of his life.

Facing Mont Blanc, on the Plan-Bois plateau, come and listen to legends and tales from writers and mountaineers. A wonderful opportunity to listen to the mountains, followed by an Alpine-style snack in an old alpine chalet.

Accompanied by a heritage guide and an ethnobotanist, immerse yourself in the history of this traditional village. Explore the picturesque gardens and learn about traditional picking, as you discover ways of life past and present.

Follow your guide and learn about local agricultural traditions and links with neighbouring Italy. In magnificent panoramas, savour a refined selection of Savoyard and Italian products, carefully staged to awaken your taste buds.

In the middle of the afternoon, visit the Pralong mountain pasture and meet passionate farmers. A whole team helps you discover a profession of excellence linked to the rich history of the land right up to the time of milking, as close as possible to the herd.

Follow a captivating guided tour combining history and local heritage. Immerse yourself in Courchevel's cultural past during this unique open-air exploration accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire with the Fondation Facim.

Discover the skills of Longefoy's artists and craftsmen. Each encounter is an immersion in a world nourished by local traditions.
-> Reservations required at the tourist office.

With Raphaël, mountain guide, go for a short hike, between local gastronomic history and traditional uses of mountain plants, before tasting the aperitif with wild flavors offered by the chef of the Le Grand Bec hotel.

Ready for a new experience? Let’s dive into the fantastic world of Christelle Borot, visual artist and heritage guide! A participatory and baroque guided tour that will delight young and old!

As a family, follow in Félix's footsteps thanks to the souvenirs found in his bag. Riddles await you at every corner for an original discovery of the village of Montchavin.

In the middle of the afternoon, visit the Pralong mountain pasture and meet passionate farmers. A whole team helps you discover a profession of excellence linked to the rich history of the land right up to the time of milking, as close as possible to the herd.

Follow a captivating guided tour combining history and local heritage. Immerse yourself in Courchevel's cultural past during this unique open-air exploration accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire with the Fondation Facim.

Follow your guide and learn about local agricultural traditions and links with neighbouring Italy. In magnificent panoramas, savour a refined selection of Savoyard and Italian products, carefully staged to awaken your taste buds.

In an exceptional panorama on Beaufortain, with a guide-speaker, meet André and his sons in the middle of his herd. He will talk you about his know-how and about the passion for his job and then you will have a snack-break with him.

At nightfall, come and discover the secrets of these Alpine villages. The history of the area is revealed to those who know how to listen. Accompanied by a Fondation Facim guide.

In the middle of the afternoon, visit the Pralong mountain pasture and meet passionate farmers. A whole team helps you discover a profession of excellence linked to the rich history of the land right up to the time of milking, as close as possible to the herd.

A musician, an actor and a guide will take you away into their completely baroque universe! A wandering show for all ages, humorous, caustic and intelligent.

How have people adapted to the constraints of the mountains in terms of housing, work and transport? This model is a fun way for children to think about this question.
For children aged 7/8 and over - accompanied by an adult

Discover the traditional village of Saint Colomban through riddles to be solved with your family or friends.

Follow a captivating guided tour combining history and local heritage. Immerse yourself in Courchevel's cultural past during this unique open-air exploration accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire with the Fondation Facim.

Follow your guide and learn about local agricultural traditions and links with neighbouring Italy. In magnificent panoramas, savour a refined selection of Savoyard and Italian products, carefully staged to awaken your taste buds.

In the middle of the afternoon, visit the Pralong mountain pasture and meet passionate farmers. A whole team helps you discover a profession of excellence linked to the rich history of the land right up to the time of milking, as close as possible to the herd.

Immerse yourself in the Baroque period and the daily life of 18th-century mountain populations, with their beliefs and popular cults.

Discover two hamlets with traditional architecture typical of the Belleville valley, and their renovated chapel, guardian of Baroque treasures; a panoramic tour by car and on foot.

Through this guided tour, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of agropastoralism that shapes the valley with its iconic ski resorts. Finish with a tasting of local products.

Dong dong! Jeannette the cow tells you the secrets of good milk from her mountain pasture!

Dong dong ! Jeannette the cow tells you the secrets of good milk from her mountain pasture in partnership with the FACIM foundation.

In the heart of an authentic mountain, meet the herdsmen and share their know-how. After the effort, the Beaufort (cheese).

After a stroll through the village, head up to the mountain pasture at milking time, meet Guy and his herd and enjoy a tasting of local produce!

This easy walk will take you to discover the Plan d'Aval dam and its magnificent panorama, before your guide takes you on a special tour of the ski resort's snow factory. Car pooling from Aussois.

With Yves Accompagnateur en Montagne and FACIM, set off to meet
and taste some good milk and Beaufort
milk and Beaufort at milking time. After a short
a short walk accessible to all, you can chat with the
with the farmer.

On the Chapendu mountain pasture, the shepherd finishes milking near the old restored chalet. Take the opportunity to taste the farmhouse tomme among the goats, in the land of marmots !

Dong dong! Jeannette the cow tells you the secrets of good milk from her mountain pasture!

Two days is the time you will need to enjoy the flavors of the mountains, in good company, on the paths of Beaufortain, and travel from the village to the refuge, from authentic landscapes to real moments of sharing.

At a time when the mountain is awakening, come and taste the life of the Alpine pastures and meet the farmers around a hearty breakfast at the Alpine chalet.

Dong dong! Jeannette the cow tells you the secrets of good milk from her mountain pasture!

Jeannette the cow tells you the secrets of her hectic life between alpine pastures and cowsheds during a participatory workshop!