Activities in Les Carroz d’Araches

The Bureau des Guides des Carroz offers you the opportunity to discover the heart of the mountains during a half-day underground hike. This introduction to caving includes the provision of safety equipment and wetsuits as well as the supervision of the group by a qualified guide. The descent into the Grotte de Balme is done in groups of 4 to 8 people and requires a good physical condition from the participants.

On a 4 km long track with a 600 metre difference in altitude, come and enjoy the pleasure of a descent in a mountaincart, a small three-wheeled vehicle that is very close to the ground and allows you to feel all the relief of the track. Whether you want to go for a walk or take part in a sporting activity, you decide how you want to enjoy this fun experience. This activity, accessible by the Kedeuze cable car in Les Carroz, is offered from mid-June to mid-September and is open to anyone at least 1.5m tall.

Ready to play Alpine Indians with your children? Take part in a family teepee evening! The adventure begins at around 18:45 with a hike and continues around a Savoyard fondue cooked on a wood fire and shared under a real Indian teepee before ending at around 23:00 with a torchlight return and an introduction to astronomy. A magical night offered every Wednesday and Thursday during the summer and to be experienced from the age of 8.

Do your children baulk at the idea of a short walk in the mountains? Try the canirando version with them and you will see that they will be much more enthusiastic about the idea of walking attached to a magnificent sled dog. This fun activity is developing in the Alps and is attracting more and more people, because of the special relationship with the dog in the middle of nature. Canirando is possible from the age of 6.

What could be more rewarding, after a one and a half hour walk in the forest, than to build a wooden shelter using whatever is at hand? This fun and educational activity takes place every Monday afternoon during the summer and is intended for children aged 8 and over, accompanied by an adult, or on their own from the age of 12. It's enough to turn your little adventurers into real Robinson Crusoes!

There is no age limit for learning to work with wood, or rather there is and it is set at 4 years old to participate in this free discovery workshop, organised on the Place de l'Ambiance in Les Carroz. Every Tuesday morning during the summer, the "Bambins des bois" discover the pleasures of woodworking by making various objects that they will be very proud to present to their parents afterwards, as each apprentice woodworker leaves with his or her creations under the arm.

Cosmetics, syrups, candles, balms, oils... these everyday products that fill our homes are at the heart of this workshop where you will learn how to make them using natural ingredients. Like a magic potion whose recipe is shared with you, you will leave knowing how to create effective products that are good for nature and for you. The introductory workshop is offered every Thursday morning during the summer and is open to everyone, from the age of 8.

Do you dream of riding (or getting back in the saddle)? The Corbalanche riding centre offers several options for discovering horse riding or improving your skills. Throughout the summer, pony rides, private or group rides, riding lessons and weekly courses are organised on request. You can improve your riding skills and learn how to take care of your new friend.

This is an activity you may never have thought of: learning to make watermills and rafts on the banks of a mountain stream. To get to this original and refreshing workshop, you'll need to walk for 30 minutes on flat ground, accompanied by your guide: nothing too complicated, which is why this activity is open to everyone from the age of 8. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

In Les Carroz, if you are a keen observer, you will be able to admire chamois, marmots and ibexes, but you will have a better chance of succeeding if you take part in the Mountain Wildlife Discovery workshop. Organised by the local hunting association, it consists of an observation session followed by a tasting of local products. The itinerary and location of observation vary according to the composition of the group, the weather and the temperature, so the surprise is guaranteed!