The Le Mont Rond hiking loop starts in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe. The route is 6.2 kilometres long, takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, and has a moderate difficulty level. It passes through mountain pastures and offers varied panoramas; Lac du Guï is a designated point of interest along the route.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe will plan their trip around this destination.
Nature and Trails
The Le Faÿ route is an easy, 3.5-kilometre circular trail starting from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe and also a woodland walk offering panoramic views of the Aravis mountain range. Le Reguet is an easy, 4.5-kilometre circular trail starting from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe. As a trail, Le Reguet is a short climb from which Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe and its famous onion-shaped bell tower can be seen.
Near the resort is a body of water designed for swimming and relaxation, with play equipment. The Mont Rond chairlift is accessible to pedestrians and mountain bikes and offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and the Aravis. Cani-hiking is also offered in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe as a walking or hiking experience in which a dog pulls the hiker.
Culture and History
The Maison des Contes de Fées museum presents animated fairy-tale scenes in enchanting settings. The Maison des Contes de Fées offers children salt dough workshops in winter and summer. The Maison des Contes de Fées is stated to be open daily and year-round from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The church of Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité, was built between 1876 and 1886 to replace an earlier building dating from the 14th century. Its carillon and Stations of the Cross are considered the most important features of this building. A guided tour of the village covers the history of Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, traditional life, the beginnings of tourism, as well as the church and its bell tower.
In the village, the Télétraîneau was the ski resort's first mechanical lift facility in 1937. It was completely restored in 2017 and is operational.
Winter
In Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, a snowshoe hike on a farm with cow milking and tasting is designated as a winter activity. The snowshoe hike introduces participants to local farming traditions, enables them to meet with a farmer, and allows them to milk cows.
Lakes and Landscapes
Lac du Plan Désert has a picnic area with permanently installed barbecue facilities. Lac du Plan Désert is a body of water designated for fishing; numerous hikes start nearby.
Rural Traditions
The Ferme « Au Bonheur des Fromages » offers farm visits in winter. Goat cheese and Beaufort are produced on site: the goat cheese is made there, while the Beaufort is produced at a cooperative from the milk of the farm's own cows.
An easy mountain-pasture hike in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe includes cow milking and a tasting session with the farmer. A guided visit to a goat farm with Henri includes milking goats and discussing traditional and modern rural life.
