Things to Do around Hautecour

Hautecour offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features diverse terrain suitable for various skill levels. More than 10 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.46 stars from over 4,000 ratings.

Hautecour provides challenging road cycling routes with significant elevation gains. The Montée de Hautecour from Moûtiers is a notable climb, spanning 6.0 miles (9.68 km) with an elevation gain of 2,280 feet (695 m) and an average gradient of 7.2%. Another option is the Côte de Montgirod-Hautecour, an 6.9-mile (11.2 km) ascent from Moûtiers with a mean slope of 6.9%.

Hautecour offers a range of hiking trails, from gentle walks to challenging ascents. Popular options include hikes around the artificial lake and more strenuous routes to the summit of Quermoz at 7,533 feet (2,296 m). The Sentier Moûtiers - Hautecour is a 4.7-mile (7.6 km) path with a 1,942-foot (592 m) elevation gain, showcasing orchards and traditional hamlets. For more options, consult the Hiking around Hautecour guide.

Hautecour offers options suitable for families, particularly for hiking and touring cycling. Gentle strolls around the artificial lake provide an accessible experience. The 'Lez'arts' open-air art trail also offers a unique cultural dimension to a walk. For touring cyclists, quiet routes through scenic hamlets are available.

Hautecour features several natural landmarks and viewpoints. The La Trappe artificial lake is a serene spot. Mountain peaks like Mont Coin (8,329 feet / 2,539 m) and Le Grand Mont (8,812 feet / 2,686 m) offer panoramic views, including Mont Blanc. The Croix de Feissons Viewpoint also provides scenic vistas.

Hautecour's five hamlets—La Basse, Grégny, Le Breuil, Le Villard, and Le Pradier—feature traditional stone and wood houses, orchards, and historical elements like old ovens, oratories, churches, and chapels. The 'Lez'arts' open-air art trail integrates Land'Art creations into the natural landscape, offering a unique cultural experience.

Yes, Hautecour and the Coeur de Tarentaise area offer numerous adapted and signposted trails for mountain biking and e-mountain biking. These trails cater to various difficulty levels, providing opportunities to explore the region's diverse terrain and imposing landscapes. An e-mountain biking itinerary connects Moûtiers to Hautecour's five hamlets. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Hautecour guide.

Komoot offers several guides for Hautecour to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Road Cycling Routes around Hautecour, Hiking around Hautecour, Cycling around Hautecour, MTB Trails around Hautecour, Running Trails around Hautecour, Gravel biking around Hautecour, and Mountain Hikes around Hautecour.

Hautecour is a popular destination among komoot users, with more than 36,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have received over 4,000 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction with the outdoor offerings.

Touring cycling in Hautecour offers quiet routes and scenic hamlets, ideal for exploring at a leisurely pace. The region connects to the broader Coeur de Tarentaise area, providing varied landscapes. The 'Between the forest and La Faverge Alpine pasture' loop, starting from the artificial lake, is a varied route passing through charming villages like Montgirod.

For official information regarding Hautecour, the commune's official website is www.hautecour-savoie.fr. The Hautecour Town Hall can be reached by phone at +33 (0)4 79 24 02 62. For tourism-related inquiries that include Hautecour, contact Coeur de Tarentaise Tourisme at +33 (0)4 79 04 29 05.