Learn about ski touring Aillons-Margériaz

Discover ski touring
with complete peace of mind

Do you want to get away from it all and discover a new sport at the same time?
Les Aillons-Margériaz offers safe, signposted itineraries so you can start ski touring with complete confidence.

Whether you’re on your own or accompanied by a guide, let yourself be guided to breathtaking panoramas in the heart of the Massif des Bauges.

Ski touring routes

An ideal setting for start ski touring

An accessible, safe ski area

Located less than an hour from Chambéry, Annecy and Aix-les-Bains, Les Aillons-Margériaz 1400 offers two itineraries specially designed for beginners.

While your children are learning to ski with the French Ski School (ESF), take the opportunity to put on your touring skis and explore the mountains in a different way.

ESF - Aillons-Margériaz

The Crêtes route gradual immersion

Departing from the ESF meeting point, the Les Crêtes route is ideal for a first experience. It offers :

A gradual ascent with varied sections (short climbs, traverses, gentle descents).
Uninterrupted views of the Bauges peaks as you ascend.
A high point at Mont Margériaz (1845 m) with a 360° panorama of Mont-Blanc, Belledonne, Chartreuse and Vanoise.

Les Crêtes" itinerary

The Marge itinerary to find out more

If you’re looking for an extra challenge, the La Marge route awaits you with :

A steeper, more technical climb, perfect for perfecting your conversions.
An immersive route through wild, unspoilt countryside.
A descent rewarded by fluid gliding on powder snow.

La Marge" itinerary

Prepare your outing Essential equipment

Before you leave, make sure you have :

Touring skis with skins.
Suitable boots.
Adjustable poles.
Safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe).

Ski touring equipment hire companies

Support and advice

For a successful first experience, call on the services of local guides. They’ll teach you the basics of ski touring and accompany you in complete safety.

Take a gourmet break after exercise

All these routes will also give you time to enjoy the resort and the village over half a day. Why not take the opportunity to share a good meal with your tribe?

At the summit, the mountain restaurant La Bergerie offers a warm welcome. Accessible on foot, snowshoes, downhill skis or cross-country skis, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a comforting meal in the heart of nature.

In the resort-village of Aillon-le-Jeune, several gourmet addresses await you. At Mont Pelat or theHôtel du Soleil restaurant, savour local specialities and recharge your batteries after a great mountain outing.

Before setting off again, don’t forget to make a diversion to the Ferme de la Correrie or the Fromagerie du Val d’Aillon. Here you’ll find gastronomic treasures such as the famous Tome des Bauges, traditional charcuterie and many other Savoyard delights. Enough to prolong the pleasure when you get home!