Walk around the rugged alpine peak.
Le Tour du Mont Roup
The classic loop around Mont Roup starting in Le Manchet
Starting at the hamlet of Le Manchet, accessible via the free shuttle train, the route starts up the valley following the Rau du Charvet.
Heading up the valley and passed the old hamlet, continue until you reach the EDF platform. Skirting below the cliffs the path heads west until a sign for the Lac du Grapillon. Cross the stream and continue south around Mont Roup. The path starts to head east where you will meet a fork in the path. Take the left and start heading north in the direction of the Cascade du Pisset. The waterfalls are biggest in the spring with the snow melt increasing the flow rate.
Continuing along from the waterfalls, the path follows the valley towards the Chalet du Rondet, where after crossing a small stream you rejoin the road leading back to the hamlet of Le Manchet.
What to bring
The route can found on IGN 3633ET Tignes - Val d'Isère.
What to see
Sights in Val d'Isere
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La Maison de Val 
La Maison de Val
Cultural centre in Val d'Isere
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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Musee Val d’Histoire
Museum of history of the Val d'Isère region
Opened in December 2017 and located in the heart of Val d'Isère, the renovated Maison de Val hosts a museum dedicated to the history of the area.
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Vanoise National Park 
Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Val d’Isere
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Canteen-style restaurant in the famous La Folie Douce mountain après-ski hotspot
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Contemporary cuisine in a trendy setting at the famous La Folie Douce
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
Italian cuisine at the famous La Folie Douce mountain après-ski hotspot
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
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Le Coin Savoyard Restaurant 
Le Coin Savoyard Restaurant
A stunning gourmet restaurant serving high quality Alpine cuisine in the heart of Val d'Isère
Le Coin Savoyard is a gastronomic restaurant at the five-star hotel Les Balmes de l'Ours.
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L'Etincelle Restaurant
Piste-side restaurant with a varied menu located at the foot of the old Solaise lift
Enjoy lunch on the large terrace on sunny days, or in the evening settle into the welcoming and stylish dining area and enjoy the laid-back ambiance. You can expect a varied menu of sharing platters, salads, grilled meats, generous pizzas, and home-made patisseries and desserts. A children's menu is also available. If you're just stopping in for a quick bite, there's also the snack bar for lighter meals.
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Arctic Juice & Café
Stock up on healthy deli-style food, coffees and juices in a funky and chilled environment
Organic coffee, cold-pressed juices and healthy meals are all this cafe is about. The place to recharge before venturing out into the mountains.
What to do
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Half-day and full-day guided snowshoe walks through the mountains
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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Dog Sledding
20-min dog-sledding tours around the Tarentaise mountains
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
3hr30 Wilderness Evening with Sledging & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Paragliding Flights
35min tandem paragliding flights over Val d'Isere
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Ski Guides
Independent ski guides specialising in off-piste with English speaking instructors
This school was formed in 2012 by a small group of experienced and dedicated ski guides who wanted to re-kindle the 'club' atmosphere of teaching snowsports.
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Biathlon lessons
Try your hand at Biathlon, the Olympic challenge of skiing and shooting
Biathlon is an Olympic sport which combines different techniques and strengths. Bringing together two different sports, cross country skiing and shooting. Give it a go in Val d'Isère.
