Sled dogs school
Learning from beginner to people looking for improvement in sled dogs all year round
OUR FOUR-SEASON ACTIVITIES
With your family or your friends, for sports enthusiasts, to realize a dream, for the curious, for nature and dog lovers....
Thanks to our multiple dog sledding activities spread from several sites, we offer a varied range of activities accessible to all audiences, adults or children, from beginners to practitioners wishing to improve, from family groups to company committees.
For a personalized proposal (especially for groups of 8 or more), please do not hesitate to contact us via the contact form.
When you would like more information about an activity, click on "more info", and contact us if any questions remain.
OUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Cani-balade
Low-intensity physical activity, family outing
From 8 years old* (6 years old if a good walker); from 12 years old for a child alone with a dog (otherwise accompanied by an adult)
Resort: Aussois, Bessans, Lanslevillard
Just like with canicross, let yourself be accompanied on a dogsled hike, with the dogs attached to you by a harness. This time, no need to run! You can enjoy this leisurely 1.5-hour walk with your children, sharing a special moment with the dogs.
Initiation au canicross
Sporting activity, accessible to beginners
Ages 12 and up
Station: Bessans, Aussois
Ideal for spring and autumn weather (and summer depending on temperatures), canicross is a sporting activity that involves running alongside a sled dog pulled by a harness, in the heart of the Savoie mountains. Starting from Bessans or Aussois, let's enjoy the athleticism of our dogs together for two hours!
Cani-karting (often inaccessible in summer due to temperatures being too high for our dogs)
Discovery, family-friendly
Suitable for ages 6 and up*
Station: Aussois
For those who wish to experience the thrill of dog sledding but without snow, you have the opportunity to participate in Cani karting activities. Driven by a musher, you will be seated in a kart pulled behind our racing team of 8 to 10 dogs, which can reach speeds of up to 30 km/h.
Guided by one of our mushers only
OUR WINTER ACTIVITIES
RESERVATIONS FOR WINTER 2026-2027 WILL OPEN ON 15/09/2026.
For individuals not booking for groups, reservations can be made directly online on the website for the Bessans resort. For Aussois, pre-reservations will be available from the same date.
Dog sledding baptism (40-minute or 1-hour option)
Family, discovery, transport in a horse-drawn carriage
From age 2
Station: Aussois*, Bessans
Reservations: from 09/11 (Bessans)
Price/hitch (max weight <180 kg), total activity duration:
- 1 or 2 participants: 170 euros incl. VAT (45 min); 270 euros incl. VAT (1 hour)
- 3 participants (2 adults + 1 child): 235 euros incl. VAT (45 min); 330 euros incl. VAT (1 hour)
- 2 adults + 2 young children: 290 euros including tax (45 min)
WARNING: MAXIMUM 2 ADULTS (children over 10 years old) per dog sled. Legroom is also important!
Ideal for a winter family outing, we offer a discovery trip as a passenger on a dogsled ride in Bessans or Aussois, depending on the package chosen. You will be accompanied by a musher passionate about his dogs and driving a dog sled team, who will be delighted to take you for a 40 to 60-minute ride.
Introduction to sled dog driving
The participant, an athlete or beginner, drives the dog sled.
From age 11 (10 years old for private lessons or families of 4 people)
Station: Bessans
Reservations open: from 09/11 (Bessans)
Price (2 hours of activity including a minimum of 8km of driving; maximum group size of 4 people): 205 euros/horse-drawn carriage
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musher, an adult or a teenager (11 years and older), you'll have the opportunity to drive a team of 3 to 4 dogs yourself. We offer dog sledding experiences in the Bessans resort and its magnificent Nordic setting. Led by a qualified musher with a DEJEPS (French state diploma for dog sledding instructors) and competitive experience, the 2-hour course (45 minutes to 1 hour of driving; 8 to 10 km) will teach you more about sled dogs.
For this activity, the desire to be physically involved is essential, as dog sledding is a real sport which will require a minimum level of physical fitness to enjoy the glide.
Advanced training in driving a horse-drawn carriage
Sports, skill development, night outing
Initial level required
Resorts: Bessans, Aussois (depending on snow conditions), night skiing
Bookings open: outside of school holidays, from 01/11
Whether you're a beginner or a professional, we'll take your current skill level into account to help you improve your driving and dog sledding techniques. We can also work on addressing any specific difficulties you may have. Outings can take place during the day or at night, in Aussois or Bessans, depending on your goals and skill level. For two hours, we offer you the opportunity to drive a team of 5 to 8 dogs and participate in preparing your team.
