WINTER ACTIVITIES - Ecrins National Park
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Vallouise Base Camp - Ecrins National Park
In Vallouise, skiing and all winter outdoor activities benefit from a truly exceptional playground. The configuration of the highest peaks in the Alps that surround us, at over 4000m altitude, provides us with slopes of very good snow quality, in a most pristine environment.
Alpine skiing & snowboarding
Near the house, the PELVOUX-VALLOUISE FAMILY RESORTThe ski area extends from 1250m to 2300m altitude. You can enjoy 25km of downhill runs spread across 19 pistes – ideal for getting back in shape!
We are 15 minutes from the PUY ST VINCENT STATIONFrom 1400m to 2700m altitude, you will find what you are looking for with 34 downhill runs spread over 75km (the longest being 5km), a boardercross, a snowpark, 3 illuminated runs at night and 3 toboggan runs for your children.
For the most enthusiastic and experienced, the largest areas of the Southern Alps are less than 45 minutes from us. A beautiful day on KNIGHT'S SERREFancy testing yourself on the Luc Alphand piste or, more discreetly, on the Casse du Boeuf? Looking for a change of scenery for a leisurely ski tour and perhaps a lunch in Italy? Off you go! MONTGENEVRE. Do you want to try your hand at high-speed skiing? The Chabrières ski speed world record track is accessible to you on the ski area of VARS for a unique experience.
Cross-country skiing and ski touring
La PELVOUX-VALLOUISE FAMILY RESORT offers cross-country skiing circuits in the plain and along the torrents on marked and marked trails for all levels over a length of 35 km. All the information on Nordic skiing in Vallouise is available on the website of NORDIC IN VALLOUISE.
Ski touring is a rapidly growing sport in the valley. You can learn safely and independently on the marked trail of the PUY ST VINCENT STATION, or be accompanied by professional guides from the valley.
For Freeride enthusiasts, the possibilities are immense: make an appointment with the many guides in the valley to accompany you in complete safety.
Icefalls
The Vallouise valley and the adjacent valleys are renowned for the very particular practice of ice climbing. As proof, a festival dedicated to this activity is held every year, offering introductory and advanced courses in a festive atmosphere. THE ICE ECRINS FESTIVAL
Sleigh dogs
An unforgettable experience to share with family or to live alone, the discovery of sled dogs in the wildest corners of the valley, accessible to all. The team MUSHING ADDICT will introduce you to the pleasure of this sport in an exceptional preserved setting. A must during your stay.
Organization of activities
Don't have time to plan your trip to take advantage of all the activities? Unsure what equipment to rent and how? With sufficient advance notice, we can help you organize your stay and connect you with various providers if you wish. Feel free to contact us with your requests, especially for popular activities (like dog sledding, for example).