A resort nestled in the heart of Savoie and the Beaufortain massif with a village of 2100 permanent inhabitants. Since 2007, it has been committed to respecting nature and sustainable development in mountain resorts with actions such as using renewable electricity from the region's dams for ski lifts, waste management, energy consumption, protection of fauna and flora…

Come and discover the resort through various activities, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, Trail, Via ferrata, paragliding, climbing, skiing.

All information can be found at

www.areches-beaufort.com

 Arêches Beaufort is an ideal destination for mountain lovers in summer and for those wanting to oxygenate, disconnect or get back to basics on a hiking trip that will stimulate all their senses, from the countless smells, the beauty of the landscape, touching the bark of the trees, dipping one's hand in the cool water of a stream, etc.
 
The region offers a variety of activities to suit all tastes and ages, whether for sports enthusiasts or nature lovers.
 
Hikers can explore the region's many footpaths, discovering the diversity of flora and fauna with routes to suit all levels. The more ambitious will be able to tackle the peaks, while families can enjoy walks in the forest or along the surrounding lakes. The panoramic views from the surrounding peaks are breathtaking.

Starting point for hikes:

- Col de la Louze

- Cormet d'Arêches

- Lac de la Tempête,

- Grand Mont

- Barrage de Roselend, starting point for a wide range of hikes suitable to all types of walkers

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Cyclists can also take advantage of the mountain roads and paths through the outstanding and must-see landscapes of the Beaufort region, such as the crystal-clear waters of the Saint Guérin dam and its Himalayan footbridge, which is accessible to all. Mountain bikers can discover the trails specially designed for them.
 
For water sports enthusiasts, the Lac de Roselend offers activities such as stand-up paddle, canoeing and kayaking to discover the lake. Anglers can also enjoy the waters of the lake and surrounding rivers to enjoy their passion.
 
Thrill-seekers can also try rock-climbing on the surrounding cliffs, or paragliding to admire the region's aerial landscapes.
 
These are marvellous moments of harmony and relaxation, and, in addition, they are so good for your health: you feel good, you eat well and you go to bed with a sensation that you will sleep well.

 Arêches Beaufort is an ideal winter destination for winter sports enthusiasts and mountain lovers. The resort offers a wide range of activities to enjoy the outstanding scenery of the region, as well as fun and relaxation with family and friends.
 
The Arêches Beaufort ski resort offers an ideal playground for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, with 50 km of marked slopes and 17 ski lifts. Beginners can learn to ski safely on the easy slopes, while more experienced skiers can try their hand on the more challenging slopes. Cross-country skiers can also enjoy the 70 km of tracks in the surrounding forests.
For those looking to relax, the resort also offers activities such as snowshoe walks, dog-sled rides and outdoor yoga sessions. The more daring can attempt ice climbing, ice cascading or mountain hiking to admire the breathtaking scenery.
 
Arêches Beaufort resort also offers a wide range of activities for children, with ski lessons for all ages and areas dedicated to sledging and skating. Young and old alike can have fun in the snow and enjoy the activities on offer in the resort.

Arêches Beaufort is an ideal winter destination for snow sports enthusiasts and mountain lovers, with a variety of activities to suit all tastes and ages.
 
We can put you in touch with a guide for your hiking outings or ski hire partner.…..

 The Pierra Menta is an international ski mountaineering competition held every March since 1986 in France, at Arêches-Beaufort in Savoie, in the heart of the Beaufort region, on the slopes of the Grand-Mont.
 
Over four days, the event covers a total of 10,000 metres of positive elevation gain, set among beautiful snow-covered ridges and a succession of gruelling climbs - fifteen peaks ranging from 2,000 to 2,687 metres - and dizzying descents. Thousands of spectators climb the mountain at dawn, cheering on the top athletes with their bells, accordions and trumpets all the way to the Grand-Mont ledge.

https://pierramenta.com/course.html

 In the 1960s, Beaufort cheese production was at its lowest ebb. Industrialisation and urbanisation triggered a rural exodus, isolating producers and leading to an agricultural crisis that called into question the old system.

This phenomenon led farmers to react by adopting a new organisation: pooling resources and exploiting the fruit of their labour, Beaufort cheese, to turn it into a product with high added value, quality and tradition.

With this in mind, a group of farmers set about creating the Beaufortain dairy cooperative in 1957. After a difficult start, it opened its doors in 1961. The following year, the Arêches cheese dairy stopped operating and its members joined the new Cooperative.

Over the years, the Beaufortain dairy cooperative has won the confidence of almost all the milk producers in the Beaufort region. It has constantly endeavoured to expand, modernise and make day-to-day tasks easier: development and construction of production facilities, maturing cellars and a laboratory, mechanisation, computerisation, and so on. The desire to combine traditional know-how with new technologies is permanent. Winning the Beaufort Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC = Protected Designation of Origin) in 1968 testifies to the success of the cooperative project.

In 1972, the Cooperative opened its doors to the public, followed by the development of direct sales, which contributed to its success and to the reputation of Beaufort cheese.

With the support of INRA (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique = French national body for agronomic research), the Beaufortain dairy cooperative was a major player in the introduction of the first mobile milking machine. This innovation made it possible to maintain and then redevelop milk production in mountain pastures.

https://www.cooperative-de-beaufort.com/#

• No. 1 producer of Beaufort cheese, with 1/4 of national production
• Nearly 14 million litres of milk processed each year
• More than 30,000 cheeses wheels made each year,
• 41 maturing cellars with a total capacity of 32,000 cheese wheels
• More than 40 medals at the Concours Général Agricole (= French General Agricultural Competition)
• 9 awards for excellence
• 13 local retail outlets