Gai Soleil logbook
What to do, what to see, where to eat? We tell you all
Experience Les Contamines
Not like a “Monchu”, but like a local!
It’s a sort of diary, a living space through the seasons, designed for those wondering where to go in the mountains in summer with the family, or how to organize a ski holiday. simply. We share news about the resort, our events, our best addresses and a few good tips gleaned from daily life.
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Maison Alp’n: a taste experience not to be missed!
Discover a selection of 100% local products: charcuterie, cheese, honey and homemade jams, beers, wines, delicatessen, fruit and vegetables… On-site jam-making.
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la Montagn’hard: the meeting place for athletes
This is one of the most technical trail races in the Mont Blanc Massif! Join us for 20, 50, 70 or 100km at altitude…
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Saint Gervais agricultural fair
It’s THE place to be for locals, gourmets and tourists alike! Tasting stands, animals, producers… See you in October.
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Our Lady of the Throat, Contamines
Visit one of the emblems of Les Contamines-Montjoie: the church with its very special symbolism…
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The Samivel spirit at Gai Soleil
That’s what mountain spirit is all about: have you ever spent a night in a refuge? The Refuge des Près is by far the best known in Les Contamines-Montjoie!
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Le refuge des Prés
That’s what mountain spirit is all about: have you ever spent a night in a refuge? The Refuge des Près is by far the best known in Les Contamines-Montjoie!
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Contaminard”, a gourmet speciality from Les Contamines-Montjoie
This bread of character, with its proud golden crust and generous crumb, is one of those local specialties that immediately triggers a “one more slice, just for a taste”.
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Telemark World Cup Contamines 2026
From March 26 to 28, 2026, Les Contamines hosted the final of the Telemark World Cup, with three formats on the program: Classic, Sprint and Parallel Sprint.
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What to do in Le Pontet
How can we talk about Les Contamines without mentioning Le Pontet? A real life-size playground in Contamines-Montjoie, this corner of greenery is the ideal getaway: pedal boats, ice break, acro-branch, mini-golf…
