La Passerelle
With its peak at over 3226m, the Aiguille Rouge is the highest peak in the Paradiski valley, and they’ve just installed a breath-taking viewing platform, La Passerelle.
To get there, you just take the Varet cable car from Arc 2000 – although check the weather first because it’s not always open. At the top, you feel like you’re stepping into air as you enjoy 360-degree views across the top of the mountains. But beware, it’s cold at the top – even if it’s warm and sunny below!
Getting back to high octane
If you’re not sure you want to spend a whole week in the peaceful serenity of the mountains on foot, don’t despair:
Dog sledding
From December to April, you can go dog sledding with a team of Alaskan Huskies, including a discovery trip and night rides.
Tobogganing galore
And how does 3 km of toboggan track with banked turns, alternating fast and sliding sections sound? Impossibly hard for the beginner (I seemed to do most of it backwards), you do need a valid lift pass but it makes an interesting change to skiing! www.lesarcs-peiseyvallandry.ski
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