Nordic walking and Afghan walking in Bessans near Val Cenis in Savoie

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: French
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
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Activity description

This winter, get away from it all during a Nordic walking and Afghan walking outing in Bessans, near Val Cenis, in Savoie, with your guide Thierry.

Experience a moment of relaxation in the heart of nature and enjoy sharing this moment with Thierry, a mountain leader specialising in well-being.

He offers you Nordic walking and Afghan walking near Val Cenis, along a marked and groomed path during the whole activity.

The walking itinerary starts in the Nordic site of Bessans, in Savoie, near Val Cenis.

You will walk in a loop, close to the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in order to find yourself in an idyllic and rejuvenating setting.

During this walking activity near Val Cenis, you will discover Nordic walking and Afghan walking, as well as their techniques and benefits.

Nordic walking starts with a warm up of the muscles and joints to prepare the body for the effort. Thierry will then teach you the techniques of Nordic walking to implement them during the outing, on a course adapted to all.

The Afghan walk begins with an introduction to good breathing techniques to avoid fatigue during the walk. Thierry will then teach you how to combine breathing, posture and walking, for a good regeneration of the body.

So, equip yourself and escape for the time of an outing with Thierry, your guide! Relax and discover the benefits of these two types of regenerating and beneficial walks for a healthy body.

In addition, Thierry will send you his slide show "365 days in Haute-Maurienne Vanoise" by WeTransfer link, which you can consult to learn more about your passionate guide and his daily life!

The Savoie region is full of inspiring landscapes, so you can take full advantage of an education that increases energy expenditure, endurance and much more!

Course of events

- Meeting point at 9.30 am at Grosset Sport in Bessans
- Departure for a 3 hour walk
- Passage on a marked and groomed path
- End of the hike at 12.10 pm

Activity requirements

No physical condition is required for this activity, you just need to be at least 8 years old.

Activity level: Beginner

Included
  • Accompanist
  • Nordic walking poles
Do not forget to bring
  • Soft shoes
  • Bottle of water
  • Sunglasses
  • Warm and confortable clothes
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Meeting point
1923 Rue de Saint-Etienne, Bessans Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule