Accessible tourism in Manigod
Presentation
Plan your accessible stay with peace of mind
In Manigod, we are committed to welcoming visitors with disabilities under the best possible conditions. This page gathers essential information to help you plan your stay, discover accessible facilities, and enjoy the adapted activities available in the area.
Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone can plan their trip with peace of mind, easily access tourist information, and fully enjoy the mountains.
A few examples of accessible activities in Manigod:
- Visits to the Paccard Cheese Cellars;
- Adaptive skiing lessons;
- Loan of a QUADRIX all-terrain wheelchair (Veyrat Sports – Col de la Croix Fry);
- Benefits for visitors with reduced mobility on the ski slopes.
At a glance:
Accessible Tourist Office
Accessible shuttles
Parking for visitors with reduced mobility
Adapted restrooms
All-terrain wheelchair available
Adapted activities
Planning your accessible stay in Manigod
Download the Manigod accessibility guide
The guide includes:
- accessible accommodation;
- accessible restaurants;
- adapted activities;
- places to visit;
- useful services;
- information for people with reduced mobility in the area.
Key accessible facilities
Find the main facilities and services accessible to people with reduced mobility: reserved parking spaces, adapted restrooms, public buildings, and other amenities to make your stay easier.
Because everyone should be able to fully enjoy the mountains, Manigod continues to improve its accessibility.
View the large-format accessibility map here
The accessibility map shows the locations of:
Shuttles that are fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Parking spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility throughout the area.
Accessible restrooms.
Last updated: July 2026
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility – Manigod Village
Parking
1 reserved parking space for people with reduced mobility in the immediate vicinity, in the heart of the village.
Accessible restrooms
2 public restrooms located next to the parking space.
Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility (PRM) at Col de la Croix Fry
Parking
4 reserved PRM parking spaces facing the Manigod Tourist Office building.
1 reserved PRM parking space behind the Manigod Tourist Office building.
1 PRM parking space providing access to the electric vehicle charging station facing the Manigod Tourist Office building.
Entrance & reception area at the Croix Fry welcome center
Level-access main entrance with 2 automatic doors. Width suitable for wheelchairs.
Lowered reception counter to facilitate interaction.
Information & assistance
Brochure racks accessible at a height of 1.50 m.
Staff assistance available.
Staff trained in welcoming people with disabilities.
Accessible restrooms outside the building
2 fully accessible public restrooms located outside the Tourist Office (50 m away).
1 accessible public restroom behind the building, next to the parking space.
Pathways
Stable, obstacle-free pathways for PRM across the Col and around the Manigod Tourist Office building.
Access to restrooms and the indoor picnic area.
Accessible shops at the Col
Veyrat Sports offers a QUADRIX all-terrain wheelchair for exploring the surrounding area. We recommend heading towards the Beauregard Plateau. Enjoy the view of Mont Blanc!
The shop is located next to the Col's PRM parking spaces.
The shop is located next to the Col's PRM parking spaces.
Shuttle stop nearby.
Shuttle stop nearby.
Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility – Col de Merdassier
Parking
1 designated parking space for people with reduced mobility located immediately nearby; clearly marked.
Col de Merdassier Information Point
The chalet is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Col de Merdassier Swimming Pool
People with reduced mobility can access the poolside deck and terraces to accompany their companions. However, the pool itself is not equipped for entry into the water.
Access to Col de Merdassier Shopping Area
The shopping area is fully accessible.
Accessible Restrooms
1 public restroom located next to the Information Point.
Motorhome Area
Accessible year-round. Shuttle stop nearby.
Accessibility & services at our welcome centers
The Manigod Tourist Office works continuously to improve the accessibility of its facilities and tourism offerings, ensuring everyone can fully enjoy the destination.
- Main Office – Col de la Croix Fry
Open year-round and fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Information Point – Col de Merdassier
Open seasonally only and fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Services tailored to your needs
👂 Hearing
Written communication available.
On-site documentation.
Personalized interaction with the team.
👁 Visual
Individual assistance available.
Verbal description of tourist information.
Help navigating the premises.
🧠 Cognitive or mental
Clear information, pictograms, and adapted documentation; written communication available.
♿ Mobility
Level access to our welcome offices.
Lowered counters.
Automatic doors.
Accessible documentation.
Personalized assistance.
Adapted pathways around our main sites.
- Accessible activities
A charity event is organized every February in close partnership with the "Live : l'Étoile de Manigod" association.
Our local events held at the Merdassier shopping center are fully accessible to people with reduced mobility: welcome receptions, concerts, children's activities, etc.
Questions about accessibility?
Need personalized assistance?
Our team is attentive, specially trained to meet your needs, and available to assist you throughout your stay.
We can also help you plan your visit in advance:
☎ 04 50 44 92 44
✉ infos@manigod.com
Because everyone should be able to fully enjoy the mountains, we continue our efforts every year to make Manigod increasingly accessible.
Working closely with local stakeholders
Improving the destination's accessibility is an ongoing process driven by local tourism stakeholders.
Are you a tourism professional?
Do you wish to commit your establishment to the "Tourisme & Handicap" (Tourism & Disability) initiative?
Find information, criteria, and the application process for obtaining this national label on this page.
Established in 2003, "Tourisme & Handicap" is a state-backed label managed by Atout France since May 2024. It is currently the only certification dedicated to tourism accessibility for people with disabilities and is unique worldwide.