Rules for visiting Doucy Combelouvière
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Natura 2000 SAC (ZSC) «Massif de la Lauzière» (FR8202003). It lies in the surrounding area: it covers part of the municipality of La Léchère, to which Doucy belongs, but none of the sources consulted place the ski area inside it…, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: consultations-publiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsParking in Doucy is free. The dedicated motorhome area is in Crève-Cœur (Valmorel), with water and waste emptying. The page does not say whether overnight stays are allowed. Run by Valmorel Gestion: +33 4 79 09 99 91.Source: valmorel.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsIn Doucy, trail no. 2 (Chantemerle) reaches the top of the Combelouvière chairlift and, for ski touring, is used only for going up. You come down on the pistes. It is shared with snowshoers and pedestrians. The map costs €3 at the tourist office.Source: valmorel.com
- With conditionsLe Toboggan route (Valmorel): uphill only. You come down on the blue run Les Traverses. It is open from 9 am to 7 pm and is forbidden outside those hours because of the risk from snow groomers and avalanches. It may be closed if the avalanche plan (PIDA) is activated.Source: skipass.valmorel.com
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsIn summer, dogs are allowed on the Valmorel lifts if they wear a harness. Category 1 and 2 dogs also need a muzzle. In summer 2026 the Combelouvière chairlift did not operate.Source: skipass.valmorel.com
🛷 Sledging
- AllowedFree sledding area in the square in Doucy, opposite the Combelouvière chairlift, lit until 8 pm. Open from 18/12/2026 to 10/04/2027, snow permitting.Source: valmorel.com
- With conditionsGulli track, 2.4 km long, from the top of the Combelouvière gondola. To go up you need a pedestrian or ski lift pass and a helmet is mandatory. From age 3 with an adult; on their own, children over 10 who are taller than 1.25 m.Source: valmorel.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Doucy Combelouvière?
- With conditions. Parking in Doucy is free. The dedicated motorhome area is in Crève-Cœur (Valmorel), with water and waste emptying. The page does not say whether overnight stays are allowed. Run by Valmorel Gestion: +33 4 79 09 99 91.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Doucy Combelouvière?
- With conditions. In Doucy, trail no. 2 (Chantemerle) reaches the top of the Combelouvière chairlift and, for ski touring, is used only for going up. You come down on the pistes. It is shared with snowshoers and pedestrians. The map costs €3 at the tourist office. With conditions. Le Toboggan route (Valmorel): uphill only. You come down on the blue run Les Traverses. It is open from 9 am to 7 pm and is forbidden outside those hours because of the risk from snow groomers and avalanches. It may be closed if the avalanche plan (PIDA) is activated.
- Can you bring a dog to Doucy Combelouvière?
- With conditions. In summer, dogs are allowed on the Valmorel lifts if they wear a harness. Category 1 and 2 dogs also need a muzzle. In summer 2026 the Combelouvière chairlift did not operate.
- Where can you go sledging at Doucy Combelouvière?
- Allowed. Free sledding area in the square in Doucy, opposite the Combelouvière chairlift, lit until 8 pm. Open from 18/12/2026 to 10/04/2027, snow permitting. With conditions. Gulli track, 2.4 km long, from the top of the Combelouvière gondola. To go up you need a pedestrian or ski lift pass and a helmet is mandatory. From age 3 with an adult; on their own, children over 10 who are taller than 1.25 m.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.