The valley is on the boarders of France, close by the region of Tarentaise, and surrounded by glaciers and peaks which attract every year lots of mountain lovers. In past times the cols were a link between the population, today they represent an attraction for the million hikers walking along the track named Haute Route Glaciaire.
Mountains are not only for trekking lovers, there is plenty to do in Valgrisenche: climbing, alpine and mountaineering skiing, cross-country skiing and even the fixed-protection climbing path named Via Ferrata. Good offpiste skiers will enjoy this paradise thanks to the professional helicopter base.
The easy ones will certainly appreciate the pick nick area, a short walk to the falls in Surier and Miollet, or the excursions to the huts suitable for mountain bikers too.
Valgrisenche is also a place of culture and tradition. You might visit the dam of Beauregard built in 1954. The visit outside is free while you need to reserve the inside tour. If you walk along the lake you'll be able to see the village Fornet with the chapel which was covered by the water and emerged again when the dam was partly emptied for security reasons.
The bell-tower in the village is certainly worth a look, as well as San Grato Parish Church rebuilt in 1872 and its holy museum. Sant'Anna and San Dionigi chapels located in Céré and Bonne can also be visited.
When walking up in the meadows you have the chance to see the milk processing by the pastures. Buy some Fontina cheese in the local store in La Béthaz.
A peculiarity of Valgrisenche is the weaving, visit the exhibition were the wool of sheep is still weaved on the old maple loom and you'll be amazed by this living tradition .
Each year in August 5
th the procession in honour of the Madonna of the Snows leaves from the village aiming at the lake of San Grato. Folkloristic are also in September the
cows and goats fights.