About Le Collet d'Allevard

Le Collet d'Allevard is a ski resort located in the town of Allevard-les-bans. It is the capital of a township that is situated by Grenoble, Isère and Chambéry, Savoie. Situated above the Grésivaudan valley, this city is located on the mountainside at the height of 475 meters above sea-level, and peaks of 3000 meters. There is a shop for ski hire in Le Collet d’Allevard. It is also known as a spa city and is the heart of the little country. The Breda mountain stream crosses through it, and begins in the 7 Laux's lakes, at the end of Breda's Upper Valley. Allevard is surrounded by nature. There are over 4000 people that inhabit this quaint town.

Show sights

There are many places of interest in Le Collet d’Allevard. There is the Church of St. Marcel Allevard, the Past Museum Allevard, and the Farmhouse of Bessana, where there are panoramic views of the glacier and meals prepared for you directly from their farms products. The Institute of Rimay Karma Ling is an ancient Monastery of Saint Hugon, where there are a group of historic homes and a spiritual Mecca. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, archery and fishing. A special feature that ski hire Le Collet d’Allevard has is night skiing. The ski hire sets up a thousand lights along each course for a magical treat. Paragliding is a fantastic way to explore Le Collet d’Allevard from the sky.

Show destinations

The area around Le Collet d’Allevard ski hire is known for its iron ore. There is an ancient iron mine called the Trial of Iron in Pinsot. In St. Pierre d’Allevard there is a site where an original Oven for Roasting Iron Ore can be seen. The Bell Tower of the Church of St. Peter is an historic monument because it dates back to the late twelfth century and was witness to the Cluniac priory of St. Peter. In Pinsot there are several forges and mills that have been turned into museums. All of the museums are operated by stream water. There will also be on display how tools are forged. The Grange of the Pinay Ferriere is an old historic barn of Epinay. It has been fully restored by a group that wanted to keep it as it was originally. The barn dates back to the eighteenth century and is often used for many cultural events. If you are looking for a little fun, located in St Pierre there is an adventure park. It offers climbing, swimming and paragliding. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the ski hire of Le Collet d’Allevard.