Au Baudet Malin
Donkey rental
Summer in the hamlet of Lanches
Donkey trekking
at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park
Do you dream of hiking in the mountains with your family?
Able to carry your children and your backpacks, Caline, Cookie, or Patsy will help you discover the beauty of our valley floor. They will take you on marked trails, ranging from 1.5 hours to several days in the mountains with overnight stays in a mountain hut. Unforgettable memories guaranteed!
Francis Garçon, Founder
It's the donkey that becomes the carrot to make the children walk!
Our History
Every summer, our donkeys roam the trails of the Savoyard mountains to carry your children and enhance your walks with cuddles and tender moments.
Au Baudet Malin was founded in 2006 by Virginie and Francis Garçon, a couple who love the mountains and animals. At the time, they were wondering how to take their three young children, Eva, Noa, and Carla, to the mountains. Their children constantly complained of sore feet while hiking.
The answer was: Donkeys. Gentle and sturdy companions, ideal for carrying children and climbing steep trails. This is the idea that gave birth to Au Baudet Malin. The desire to share this baby-carrying solution with the public, with the aim of experiencing unforgettable family moments inside the mountains.
Our Tours
Go hiking on prepared and marked trails, known like the back of their hands by our big-eared friends, they will guide you with firm feet to approach marmots and local wildlife.
Short walks
- BLUE : 1H30 easy
- ORANGE : 2.5 hours easy
- YELLOW : 2.5 hours sportif
- DISCOVERY Trail: 2.5 hours sportif
- 3H Tour : (2H30 tour + picnic)
- 4H Tour : Les Esserts: easy
Day hikes
- Bauches Valley : easy
- Vernettes Chapel : easy
- Lake Plagne : sporty
- Etroit Lake: sporty
Hikes lasting 2 days or more with overnight stays in a refuge
- Entre le Lac Refuge
- Col du Palet Refuge
- Plaisance Refuge (3 days)
- Tour of Vallaisonnay (6 days)
Please Note
Hikes lasting more than a day are reserved for experienced walkers and children over 5 years old.
Good weather is essential for mountain hiking. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel hikes in the event of bad weather. Meals and overnight stays in mountain huts are the responsibility of hikers and must be booked in advance.
Our Prices
Opening period
Schedules
From 07/01 to 08/31
Open every day
8 AM - 12 PM / 2 PM - 6 PM
Location
Address
Hamlet Les Lanches 73210 PEISEY-NANCROIX
To find us
From Peisey-Nancroix, take the direction of Nancroix/Rosuel ; pass the village of Moulin , Nancroix ; pass in front of the campsite "Les Lanchettes" ; arrive at the start of the hamlet "Les Lanches" ; after 500m, parking on the right and our structure is located below the road on the left.
Our Big Ears Team
QUETSCH
"Hi everyone! I'm Quetsch, I'm 18 years old and I'm a great hiker, probably the best! I have a good gait and I give lots of hugs. I could have lived the life of a circus donkey because I know how to play tricks, like stealing a hat or a cap, hee hee, or untying your shoelaces! Get ready to laugh with me!"
COOKIE
"Hi, my name is Cookie, I'm 17 years old and I'm the cuddliest donkey of all. I like to fall asleep in the crook of your arms, it reassures me! I walk everywhere in the mountains, I have a cool and calm step. I'm tall and strong, I can even carry teenagers! If you pass by, don't hesitate to scratch my ears, I love it!"
PATSY
"Hello, my name is Patsy and I joined Au Baudet Malin in 2008. I am a very experienced, calm, gentle and very cuddly donkey. I will take you on large and small tours but always in pairs. I need to have a donkey colleague with me to work well. And yes, I don't like walking alone! I am a follower and proud of it!"
CALINE
"Hi, I'm Caline, I'm 19 years old and I'm still as dynamic and frivolous as when I was 6. I walk quickly and well, I'm cable to goi on a 6-day tour in the mountains. I'm a competitive donkey so I have a strong character. I need a confident leader! I love children and their cuddles, it channels me and gives me even more strength!"
CANNABIS
"Papycana, that's me, I'm the oldest of the herd and the only male. I have a privileged place here because I'm very kind and very cuddly. I arrived at Baudet Malin at the age of 3. I walk slowly now but I've crisscrossed the whole of the Vanoise of yesteryear. I know all the trails by heart! I'd be happy to take you to the bottom of the valley for a picnic.
(PS: think about chips, I love them!)
MIMI
"Hello, my fellow walker, I'm Mamie Mimi, I'm 25 years old. I like to walk in the valley with the children, I have a leisurely pace, don't rush me, it gives me time to admire the landscape. I'm very gentle and very kind. Count on me to offer you a beautiful moment full of tenderness."
VENUS
"Hi, I'm Venus! I'm the biggest of the herd and quite proud. I'm 13 years old, very docile and very calm. I have a cool step and I carry both little ones and big ones. I need a leader who has a firm grip because I have a voracious appetite for thistles, raspberries and herbs of all kinds! But with a little encouragement I can walk for days on end!"
ALMOND
"Hello, my name is Almond and I'm 15 years old. I'm probably the shyest of the group. I need a gentle and confident leader. Once we've established trust, I'm a wonderful hiker; my step is sure and dynamic. I'm able to hike several days in the valley, and by the way, I love giving you kisses in the hair!"
