Ask anyone who's been to Peisey Vallandry, and they will tell you what a charming place the resort is. The whole place, which consists of a number of traditional villages, exudes a homey, laidback atmosphere that seems to transport you back in time.
Climbing Frozen Waterfalls and Other Thrills in Peisey Vallandry, France
Aside from its tastefully appointed catered chalets, there is much to attract visitors to the resort. Peisey Vallandry can be explored at night, by torchlight on excursions managed by local tour leaders, and you will get a chance to taste some of the village's sumptuous local fare and enjoy its delightful surrounds. During the day, aside from skiing, there are exciting activities you can try your hand at that will leave you craving more.
Frozen Waterfalls
Peisey Vallandry's Nordic ski area, not far from its luxurious catered chalets, thanks to its unique geographical and topographical conditions is out of reach of the sun for many months. The result is that even fast-moving bodies of water freeze solid. If you've seen old sepia-toned photos of the Niagara Falls frozen solid due to an over-extended winter, imagine encountering that on a more manageable scale throughout Peisey Vallandry's Nordic ski area, where at least 10 falls are located (from Nancroix, to La Grotte des Glaces, to Nant Putors).
These frozen waterfalls are a breathtaking and magnificent sight, starkly beautiful yet beckoning to be 'tamed.' And, indeed, visitors can 'tame' them by scaling the frozen falls. You will have to obtain permission from the local authorities, though, as there is naturally some risk entailed, and some of the waterfalls are very close to the location of the bearded vulture's nests.
Paragliding
Once you have explored the resort around the catered chalets on skis, perhaps you'd like to gain a different vantage? Professional paragliders offer their services here, giving visitors a chance to view Peisey Vallandry from the vantage point of the many birds of prey (vultures and eagles) that call the area home. Paragliding is offered from a number of launch points, with different altitudes depending on the skill (or lack thereof) of the glider. It is very safe, as instructors fly with you in tandem, so you'll bring home nothing but unforgettable memories.
Other Ways to Play in the Snow
What makes Peisey Vallandry such a worthwhile place to visit, aside from the creature comforts you can enjoy at its catered chalets, is the presence of well-established ski instructors. Currently, the area is home to a couple of hundred professional ski instructors, who offer qualified teaching to anyone, of any age. From the plain vanilla kind of skiing on and off piste, to snow shoeing, snowblading, snow boarding, and carving - even children as young as four can learn how to ski while taking part in educational games on the side.
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