Association Bessans Bonneval-sur-Arc Territoire d'Alpinisme

HM guides, mountain leaders and ski instructors from the Bessans Bonneval-sur-Arc area will accompany you on the path of discovery, improvement and autonomy in the practice of mountaineering through the values of UNESCO.

Description

Regional Development Activities: Promotion of the “UNESCO LAND OF ALPINISM” designation through mountaineering, ski mountaineering, and ski touring in the Bessans and Bonneval-sur-Arc regions

The Bessans-Bonneval-sur-Arc region became the second region in France to be awarded the “TERRE D’ALPINISME” designation by the UNESCO France Mountaineering Committee on June 29, 2021. The designation was renewed in September 2024.
The objectives of the association that spearheaded the effort to obtain the designation are:
To implement initiatives that will ensure the long-term survival of mountaineering as defined in its UNESCO inscription.
To serve as a catalyst for experiences and best practices that foster a deeply rooted, vibrant, and shared mountaineering culture.
To ensure that mountaineering serves as a strong marker of identity, a source of pride for the local population, and a positive factor distinguishing the region.
Various initiatives have been carried out to date to contribute to these objectives:
* Creation of a website and a Facebook page
* Provision of a brochure explaining the inclusion of mountaineering on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and the “TERRE D’ALPINISME” label, and presenting the various activities offered (link to the website).
* “Film/Lecture” sessions on mountaineering and ski mountaineering.
* Creation of a ski touring route in partnership with the Bessans resort.
* Mountaineering courses (beginner and advanced) at a promotional price in early July and late August, based at our mountain huts.
* Festival of Rock Climbing and Mountain Traditions: Climbing Wall.
* One-day high-altitude hikes
* A “Ski Mountaineering / Ski Touring” photo contest: First prize is a pair of ski touring skis.
* Participation in the “L’Aventure Givrée” event: 3 days of ice climbing in Bessans and Bonneval
* “Traces” Ski Tours

The dates for these activities are listed on our website.
All “Mountaineering” activities are led by local High Mountain Guides.

The values recognized by UNESCO for mountaineering are:
1 - Preservation and respect for the environment
2 - Acquisition and sharing of best practices
3 - Solidarity and team spirit
4 - Perseverance and pushing one’s limits
5 - Cultural diversity

Activities

• Mountain Climbing
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Glacier walking
• Ski hiking

Environments

• Mountain location

Rates

Prices not available.

Opening period

All year round daily.

Spoken languages

• French

Labels

• State diploma
• High-mountain guide

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : No