The journey from the city to the high mountains is a transformative one, a theme beautifully captured by the story of a mother from Chambéry and her four-year-old son. Their trip to Refuge Plan Lombardie was more than a holiday; it was an intentional escape from urban life to introduce a new generation to the wonders of the Alps.
This mother represents a growing demographic of city dwellers who feel a deep need to reconnect with nature. She sought out a family-friendly refuge specifically to ensure her son’s first experience was a positive one, aiming to instill a love for the mountains that she herself holds dear.
The contrast between city life and the refuge environment is stark. At Refuge Plan Lombardie, the entertainment isn’t screens or playgrounds, but the sculpture trail, the starry sky, and the company of other families. It’s a return to simpler pleasures and a focus on human and natural connection.
This small, personal story is part of a larger movement of urbanites seeking solace and authenticity in places like the Vallée des Belleville. They are the modern-day participants in “transhumance,” making a seasonal migration to higher ground to recharge their spirits before returning to the hustle and bustle of the city below.