Swimming at Lake Bozel with the Family: A Practical Guide
The Bozel lake is the ideal spot for a relaxed family day: supervised swimming in season, a wide lawn for picnics and mountains all around. Our practical guide.
Hiking to the Refuge du Roc with the family: up to the Ritord alpine farm
An easy family loop from Les Prioux, taking in the Refuge du Roc, a 12th-century mountain chapel and a cheese tasting at the Ritord alpine farm. Our route, walking times and practical tips.
Hiking to Le Bouc Blanc from La Tania: Forest, High Pastures and Lunch at Altitude
A rewarding family hike from La Tania, through spruce forest and high pastures, with the option of lunch at Le Bouc Blanc facing the mountains.
Croix de la Porcière from Le Pré: A Panoramic Loop Above Tincave
From Le Pré, above Tincave, this 8 km loop with around 650 m of ascent crosses forest and high pastures before reaching the Croix de la Porcière and its alpine panoramas.
Mont Jovet Forest: Tracing the 1904 Bozel Disaster
Behind the peaceful Mont Jovet forest lies the story of the Bonrieu debris flow that destroyed part of Bozel in 1904 — a walk through history and nature to share with your family.
What to Do in Bozel When It Rains: Family Rainy-Day Ideas
Mountain weather has its moods, and a rainy day always seems to land right when the kids had “so many plans”. Here’s the good news: in Bozel, rain doesn’t ruin your holiday — it just changes the programme. Here is our no-stress guide to turning a grey day into a good memory. Family profile: Discovery […]
Beginner hiking in Bozel: best family trails near Tincave and Courchevel
You don’t need to be an experienced hiker to enjoy the mountains around Bozel. The area offers a range of gentle trails perfectly suited to families and beginners — walks that combine beautiful scenery with manageable distances and gentle gradients. From the hamlet of Tincave (1,300m), you already start at altitude. Within 30 minutes on […]
Galerie Hydraulica in Planay: an easy family visit near Bozel
When you think of Bozel, Courchevel or Pralognan, you tend to picture hiking, skiing, cycling or dramatic mountain landscapes. But the Bozel valley also has a strong industrial history, shaped by water, glaciers and hydroelectricity. The Galerie Hydraulica, located in Le Villard, Planay, lets you discover this history in a simple and accessible way. It’s […]
Spotting marmots in Bozel and the Vanoise: the family guide
Some encounters turn a good holiday into an unforgettable one. For many families discovering the mountains for the first time, seeing a marmot up close is one of those moments — and children remember it for years. Around Bozel, marmots take a little effort to find: you need altitude. Below 1,800–2,000m, you won’t see them. […]
What to do in Bozel in summer? Activities, hikes and family stays near Courchevel
Bozel is not just a starting point for Courchevel. In summer, this authentic Savoie village and its surrounding hamlets — including Tincave, where our chalet is located — offer a wide range of outdoor activities for families of all levels. Whether you’re looking for a challenging hike, a scenic cycle route, a peaceful afternoon at […]