Great North Week at Aussois
The Great North... in the sun!
Aussoisis, of course, skiing and snow on the sunny side. But in January, the resort takes on the allure of the Great North, with polar temperatures at night, top-quality snow, well-formed icefalls in the Gorges du Diable and... the arrival of Europe's top mushers for La Grande Odyssée VVF, one of the world's biggest sled dog races.
Whether you're passionate about sport or culture, let yourself be carried away by the Nordic atmosphere. You'll find it at Aussois throughout this January week, with stimulating workshops, activities and challenges including ski touring, dog sledding, snowmobiling, astronomy and giant snowball fights! And when we say Nordic, we also mean well-being and rejuvenation! Sauna and jacuzzi enthusiasts will be in for a real treat with a "Relax and Spa" evening in a subdued atmosphere organized by the Ô'Soi centre. Ô'Soi center.
The programme for Grand Nord week
From January 13 to 20, immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Far North at Aussois with a series of events orchestrated by the resort's key players.
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Event of the week
La Grande Odyssée VVF in AussoisDozens of mushers will be on hand for a spectacular race in the heart of the vast Vanoise region. There'll be plenty to share between the spectacular departures of the teams on the snow front and the free entertainment in the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, open from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
If you're planning to watch the race, meet up at 3pm at the foot of the track by the Maison d'Aussois to watch the dogs get excited before the big start! And if you want to follow the race, the competitors will be at the Monolithe de Sardières from 4pm, at the Sardières Nordic site from 4.15pm and at the Croix d'Aussois from 4.30pm, with the best finishing at 5pm, still on the snow front!
Dog sledding
"When we think of the Far North, we often think of sled dog teams traversing icy expanses to provide assistance, supplies or even surveillance to isolated places that can only be reached by dogs. These dogs of various breeds have been selected for over a hundred years for their endurance, speed and strong bond with humans. But this Far North and these sled dogs are not just for travelers to the ends of the earth. They can be found at Aussois . Weather permitting, you can discover the world and needs of these formidable athletes at Aussois during the sled dog outings we've been offering at the resort for over 15 years."
Delphine Caron
Your accommodation by the fire
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