Rules for visiting La Norma
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 Vanoise National Park (surrounding area): the municipality of La Norma, Villarodin-Bourget, has part of its territory in the heart of the park, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: aida.ineris.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsIn the heart of the park, bivouacking is only allowed in summer, near certain staffed refuges, from 19:00 to 8:00, with a lightweight tent and prior reservation with the warden. Fine of €68. Outside the heart of the park, the municipal rule applies and the landowner's permission is required.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedDogs are not allowed in the heart of the park, even on a leash. The only exception is assistance dogs of people with a CMI card (always on a leash). Fine of €135. Outside the heart of the park, each municipality's rule applies.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the park, flying below 1000 m above ground level is prohibited unless authorised by the director (for example, for research). Using a drone is punishable by a €135 fine. This includes model aircraft, kites, snowkites and balloons.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedLighting fires is prohibited in the heart of the park. People bivouacking near the authorised refuges are allowed to use a portable stove.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsEspace luge ludique at La Norma, next to the gondola: ages 4 to 12, from 20/12 to 10/04 every day depending on snow, free access. The Lugi-Kart (from age 10, 16:15, with an instructor) requires a valid resort lift pass.Source: hmvt.download
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the park, picking flowers, fruit, insects or minerals is prohibited. Motor vehicles may not circulate either, except on a few tracks with a named authorisation.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
- With conditionsThe La Norma lift pass may be checked when getting on or off each lift. Without a valid pass, or if you break the posted policing rules, you will pay 5 times the price of a one-day pass or face legal action. Multi-day passes are personal.Source: la-norma.ski
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at La Norma?
- With conditions. In the heart of the park, bivouacking is only allowed in summer, near certain staffed refuges, from 19:00 to 8:00, with a lightweight tent and prior reservation with the warden. Fine of €68. Outside the heart of the park, the municipal rule applies and the landowner's permission is required.
- Can you bring a dog to La Norma?
- Prohibited. Dogs are not allowed in the heart of the park, even on a leash. The only exception is assistance dogs of people with a CMI card (always on a leash). Fine of €135. Outside the heart of the park, each municipality's rule applies.
- Can you fly a drone at La Norma?
- Prohibited. In the heart of the park, flying below 1000 m above ground level is prohibited unless authorised by the director (for example, for research). Using a drone is punishable by a €135 fine. This includes model aircraft, kites, snowkites and balloons.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at La Norma?
- Prohibited. Lighting fires is prohibited in the heart of the park. People bivouacking near the authorised refuges are allowed to use a portable stove.
- Where can you go sledging at La Norma?
- With conditions. Espace luge ludique at La Norma, next to the gondola: ages 4 to 12, from 20/12 to 10/04 every day depending on snow, free access. The Lugi-Kart (from age 10, 16:15, with an instructor) requires a valid resort lift pass.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 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.