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L’Argentière-La Bessée • Champcella • Freissinières • Pelvoux • Puy-Saint-Vincent • La Roche-de-Rame • Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières • Vallouise • Les Vigneaux
Puy-Saint-Vincent Pelvoux-Vallouise
Winter
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Ski resorts...
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Nordic sites in unspoiled surroundings...
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Our mountains...
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Downhill ski slopes Cross country trails Walking trails Artificial snow making Projected snow making
Tête de Vautisse 3156 m
Pic de Rochelaire 3108 m
Black slopes/Expert skiers
Information /First aid post
Red slopes difficult
Tourist Office
Blue medium
Sledging slope
Green easy
Mountain restaurant Public toilets
Lift pass office Crèche Mini-club Baby changing area Ice rink
Tête de Couleau 3038 m
L’Aiguillas 2823 m Massif du Queyras
Vallée de Freissinières
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Crête de la Rortie
Col d’Anon Les Têtes 2044 m
Vallée de la Durance
Château Lebrun 2064 m
LA ROCHE DE RAME
Vallon du Fournel Refuge du col de la Pousterle
Le Plan Léathaud
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Col de la Pousterle 1763 m
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Outdoor Activities
Natural Skiing, Relaxing Skiing, Exciting Skiing
Pays des Ecrins, a unique area
Puy-Saint-Vincent, Pelvoux-Vallouise Pays des Ecrins Resorts The Pays des Ecrins offers up to 1350 metres vertical drop and 109 km of marked runs in snowy glens and larch forests; 5 black runs, 16 reds, 19 blues and 8 greens; 18 ski lifts with 8 chairlifts (3 high speeds) and 10 draglifts; 2 pistes floodlit at night ; 1 snowpark ; 1 boardercross; snow cannons producing artificial snow from 1250m up to 2400m.
The Pays des Ecrins is the perfect place for outdoor activities, far from marked-out areas. You are spoilt for choice with more than 300 icefalls throughout the whole area including the Freissinières Valley and the Fournel Vallon at L’Argentière La Bessée, and numerous activities in harmony with the natural surroundings such as ruisseling, snow shoeing or free ride. Further information can be found on pages 24 and 25.
Ski resort information can be found on pages 10 to 17
Nordic Activities 3 sites – 3 different atmospheres
Ski Touring and Off-Piste Skiing
Freissinières - La Vallouise - Puy-Saint-Vincent
Pays des Ecrins, high mountain country
55 km of cross-country trails, groomed frequently; 15 km of marked Nordic pistes; 40 km of marked and groomed walking trails; and a multitude of snow shoeing hikes in the Pays des Ecrins. Nordic skiing Information can be found on page 22 and 23
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The Pays des Ecrins is great for off-piste skiing, with steep slopes and lots of vertical drop for expert skiers, but also technically easy but fun routes for those keen to explore new places. Ski touring with seal skins offers yet another dimension… Information on Mountain Professionals can be found on pages 26 and 27.
Le Pelvoux 3932 m L'Ailefroide 3954 m Pic le Bonvoisin 3481 m
Les Bans 3669 m Poite de la Pilate
Pointe de Celce Niere 3429 m
Les Ecrins 4102 m
Le Pic Sans Nom 3913 m
Pointe du Sélé 3556 m
La Blanche 2953 m
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For all your holiday needs , and to choose your accommodation and activities in Puy-Saint-Vincent, Pelvoux-Vallouise and the Pays des Écrins, contact the Pays des Ecrins Booking Centre on
+33 (0)4 92 23 03 11 - reservation@paysdesecrins.com reservation.paysdesecrins.com Members of the Pays des Ecrins Booking Centre are marked with the following logo >
As the Quality of our Activities is one of our top priorities, we have created a 7-point quality label: to guarantee professional, highly qualified and experienced staff to guarantee that all equipment provided conforms to the standards, is in perfect condition and adapted to your size and level to guarantee an interesting and varied choice of activities because leisure activities should not just be limited to sports activities to grant advantages to families, because activities are always better shared to accept your “cheques vacances” because it is up to us to adapt to your needs to limit the maximum number of participants per group so that you can enjoy the activities in the best conditions to provide a shuttle service linking all parts of the community because your mobility is essential
Activity providers who support this charter are marked with the following logo >
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Puy-Saint-Vincent - Ski area 2000 m
SKI PASS www.puysaintvincent.com Ski pass information +33 (0)4 92 23 43 43 sem.puysaintvincent@wanadoo.fr Groups contact +33 (0)4 92 23 58 42
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Pre-book and recharge your ski passes on
Puy-Saint-Vincent Alpine skiing… SEM Les Ecrins
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05290 Puy-Saint-Vincent - Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 43 43 - Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 43 21 www.puysaintvincent.com - Mail : sem.puysaintvincent@wanadoo.fr
Open from 11/12/2010 to 25/04/2011
Standard regulations for ski resorts: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001. 1350 metres vertical drop , 75 km of slopes, 2 black runs, 12 red runs, 14 blues, 6 greens, 1 snow park, 1 boarder-cross, 12 ski lifts with 3 high speed chairlifts, 4 fixed-grip chairlifts and 5 draglifts; 1 floodlit piste for night-time skiing; snow cannons producing artificial snow from 1400m up to 2400m.
Day pass 3 hour pass 4 hour pass 2 day pass 6 days Puy-Saint-Vincent Galaxie ** 7 days Puy-Saint-Vincent Galaxie ** Season Galaxie ** Super “early bird” season If purchased before 31/10/2010** “Early bird” season Galaxie (If purchased before 30/11/2010)**
1st purchase ADULT CHILD
27,60 € 22,60 € 24,30 € 51,10 € 138 € 161,50 € 430 € 345 €
22,60 € 18,70 € 20,40 € 41,80 € 112,90 € 132 € 351 € 291 €
371 €
312 €
Fidelity Recharge Prices ADULT CHILD
* 26,90 € * 22,10 € * 23,70 € * 49,80 € * 134,50 € * 157,40 €
22 € 18,20 € 19,80 € 40,70 € 110 € 128,70 €
The lifts are free for children under the age of 6 and for those over the age of 75 – proof of age required. The hands-free key card costs 3€ (5€ for a season pass). The child rate applies to children under 12 and adults over 67 – proof of age required. No free passes issued to seniors during the Promo "White" period. *Fidelity rates apply for those in possession of the personal Fidelity Card. ** Galaxie advantage : The purchase of a Puy Saint Vincent ski pass (for 6 to 14 days) includes one day`s skiing in each of the following resorts - Pelvoux, Serre Chevalier, Montgenevre , Sestrières, the 2 Alpes, Alpe d`Huez and La Grave. Season pass holders have the right to 3 days skiing in the same resorts (except Pelvoux, 2 days). The Galaxie advantage is valid from the third Saturday in December to the second Sunday in April. This reciprocal agreement may be withdrawn at any time and no refund will be given.
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from 18/12/2010 to 31/12/2010 from 12/02/2011 to 11/03/2011
Mid season
from 22/01/2011 to 11/02/2011 from 12/03/2011 to 18/03/2011
Low season
from 01/01/2011 to 21/01/2011 from 19/03/2011 to 15/04/2011
Promo “white” season
from 11/12/2010 to 17/12/2010 from 16/04/2011 to 25/04/2011
Groups
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SKI PASS PRICES
High season
Student Rates (when purchased at the lift pass office, student card and ID must be shown) Day
6 days
High season
26,20 €
131,10 €
Mid season
23,50 €
117,30 €
Low season
20,70 €
103,50 €
Promo season
20,70 €
103,50 €
Pre- Book and Recharge your Ski Passes By internet www.puysaintvincent.com www.paysdesecrins.com By post (please use the booking form provided) Telephone information +33 (0)4 92 23 43 43
From 11 to 17/12/2010 and from 16/04/2011 onwards 10% OFF published prices at the lift pass office 25% OFF published prices for pre-bookings and for each adult pass for 6 days or more purchased, a free child's pass offered (under 12's) for the same length of time Easter Weekend from 23 to 25 April 2011, 3 day adult pass : 50 €
Open from 11 December 2010 to 25 April 2011 Early opening for the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, if snow conditions allow.
Puy Saint-Vincent is a friendly ski resort combining an authentic village atmosphere with all the advantages of a modern resort. Advance booking Prices
Prices and Benefits for Recharges
Sledging
No more time wasted, no more queuing at the lift pass office but your ski pass sent directly to your home address free of charge. In addition, make the most of our special prices by booking your ski passes of 6 days or more in advance: please make sure your order reaches us at least 10 days before your arrival date.
With a Fidelity card, benefit from the recharge price from your second purchase onwards. Electronic wallet : by charging your multi-activity card with points at the lift pass office, you can pay for activities in the resort such as mini-club, crèche, or cinema as well as all summer activities. Self-service ski pass machine for day and 4 hour passes available at the Puy Saint Vincent 1400m lift pass office.
Slide down 2 sledging slopes in Puy-Saint-Vincent (at 1400m and 1600m).
Advance booking Single Rates reductions (off the public price)
High season – 2.5% off Mid season – 5% off Low season – 15 % off Promo "white" season - 25 % off and for each adult pass of 6 days or more purchased, a free child pass (under 12) offered for the same number of days. Advance Booking Couple Rates
Mid season – 12.5% off Low season – 20% off Promo "white" season - 25% off
Hands Free Skiing The validity of your lift pass is checked automatically when you go through the gates and turnstiles .Your Fidelity Card can be used for skiing and recharging your ski pass in all resorts using the same system.
6 day ski pass rate: - adult : 128€ per person - junior (from 12 to 18) : 118€ - child (under 12) : 98€ Free passes are only issued when a ski pass is purchased. Proof of age is required for all free passes and reductions.
...and Nordic Skiing
Night-time Skiing Enjoy night-time skiing twice a week from the Christmas holidays until the end of the February holidays ( open to all with a valid ski pass)
Advance Booking Family Rates
Family Package: for minimum 4 paying together
Ice Rink After skiing, have fun at the ice rink at the bottom of the slopes. Free entrance and loan of skates during opening hours. Programme of events. Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
NEW FOR 2011 2 new chairlifts : • The Rocher Noir draglift will be replaced by a 4-man fixed grip chairlift with loading carpet • The Arlsienne (La Pendine) chairlift will be replaced by a 4-man fixed grip chairlift with loading carpet.
Puy St Vincent Cross Country area At Puy-Saint-Vincent, beginner and expert crosscountry skiers alike are spoilt for choice with 22 km marked and groomed trails. (4 blue trails of 11.5 km in total, 5 red trails of 9 km in total and 1 black trail of 1 km). Enjoy a total change of scene with great snow conditions and fabulous views guaranteed! 20 km marked and groomed walking trails let walkers and snow-shoers discover this wonderful setting too. Prices and further information on page 22.
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TO BOOK YOUR STAY Booking centre +33 (0)4 92 23 03 11 reservation.paysdesecrins.com
Puy-Saint-Vincent ients Special Prices for Our Cl Up to 30% OFF dation ent when you book your accommo inc t-V ain y-S Pu at s sse pa ski ur yo Centre !!! with the Pays des Ecrins Booking per person* Prices start from 135 € ski passes for 6 days, the foot of the slopes and including at io stud rson 4-pe a ing shar lts *based on 4 adu from 11/12 to 18/12/2010 2400 m Start of the boardercross -
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Night-time fun
2700m ski area
Great fun for all the fa mily! 6 days skiing during the February holidays at Puy-Saint-Vincent, the resort for families, with free activities for ch ildren all week long. Holiday of 6 days / 7 nights in an apartment at the foot of the slopes including ski passes for all the family. Prices start from
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Off-piste at Pelvoux-Vallouise
SKI PASS Information +33 (0)4 92 23 31 48 sivu.pelvoux.vallouise@wanadoo.fr
Pelvoux-Vallouise Alpine skiing… SIVU Pelvoux - Vallouise
Early bird Ski pass
05340 Pelvoux Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 31 48 - Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 53 52 - Mail: sivu.pelvoux.vallouise@wanadoo.fr
Clever skiing… buy your season ski pass before the 15th December and benefit from the special price of 143 €. (100 € for under 12's). The early bird passes include 2 days skiing at Puy-Saint-Vincent.
Standard regulations for ski resorts ISO 9001. The Pelvoux–Vallouise ski area extends from 1250m up to 2300 m with a vertical drop of 1050m, 34km of marked runs and 20 hectares (49.4 acres) of runs with snow -making facilities so that you can always ski back down to the resort. 12 pistes – 2 blacks, 3 reds, 5 blues and 2 greens, 1 chairlift, 5 draglifts, 1 rope tow and 1 beginner's ski tow, 1 floodlit piste for night-time skiing.
half day full day 2 days 6 days 7 days Bottom slopes last run (from 3pm) Season** Early bird season**
ADULTS
CHILDREN AGED 6/12
15 € 17 € 32 € 81,50 € 93 € 11,60 € 8,60 € 200 € 143 €
12,30 € 14 € 23,40 € 59,40 € 66,10 € 9€ 7,80 € 110 € 100 €
GROUPS AND CLASSE DE NEIGE
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SKI PASS PRICES HIGH SEASON
**(if purchased before 15/12) with 2 days skiing at Puy-Saint-Vincent LOW SEASON PASSES (FROM 3/01 TO 11/02/2011 AND FROM 14/03 UNTIL THE LIFTS CLOSE ON 27/03/2011)
full day Week-end 6 days
15 € 27 € 65 €
12,20 € 21 € 48 €
The lifts are free for children under the age of 6 and for those over the age of 75 – proof of age required. The child rate applies to children under 12 and adults over 67 – proof of age required. Use of ski lifts is free for the disabled; proof of disability at over 80% required. The purchase of a 6 to 15 day Pelvoux-Vallouise pass includes one day's skiing at Puy Saint Vincent. Season passes include 2 days at Puy-Saint-Vincent. We reserve the right to withdraw this agreement and no refunds will be given.
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Specially for Beginners - Avalanche Transceiver Park: practise finding hidden beacons with your avalanche transceiver (further information at the chairlift) - Nursery slopes: special price for the beginner's ski tow and "château d'eau" (Water tower) drag lift. - Free use of the Rope tow, perfect for beginners.
Ski Touring Special Start ski touring from the top of the ski lifts with the 6€ ski touring (rando) pass. Explore the off-piste summit and gullies with qualified professionals or on your own but please respect the basic rules of mountaineering.
Open from 18 December 2010 to 27 March 2011 The "Crete" piste
Pelvoux-Vallouise is a village resort combining a fantastic off-piste and ski touring area and slopes for skiers of all levels with a great beginners' area at the bottom of the slopes.
Night-time Skiing
NEW FOR 2011
Enjoy night-time skiing from 8 pm to 10 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school holidays on the floodlit Chateau d'Eau piste (open to those with a valid ski pass).
Path from the bottom of the slopes to the Claux "Museographique" area " de la glace ... à la lumière " (from ice to light). After a 20-minute walk you can visit the Claux hydro-electric plant .
Ice Rink After skiing, have fun at the ice rink at the bottom of the slopes. Free entrance and loan of skates during opening hours. Programme of events. Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
Paragliding For paragliders or go with an instructor: free access to take-off area at 2200m, landing area at 1250m, cleared regularly.
Sledging
...and Nordic skiing Pelvoux, Vallouise and Les Vigneaux Area Vallouise has over 30 km of marked and groomed trails, making it the ideal place for all cross -country skiing fans , beginners and advanced alike. 3 green trails of 6.5 km in total, 2 blue trails of 7.6 km in total , 5 red trails of 16 km in total and 1 black of 3 km. 20 km of trails for walkers and snow-shoers. Further information and prices on page 22.
Fun for all on the special sledging area at the bottom of the ski slopes.
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TO BOOK YOUR STAY Booking centre +33 (0)4 92 23 03 11 reservation.paysdesecrins.com
Pelvoux-Vallouise Special Prices for Our Clients Up to 25% OFF your ski passes at Pelvoux-Vallouise when you book your accommo dation with the Pays des Ecrins Booking Centre !!! Prices start from
108 â‚Ź per
person*
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ski kindergarten - Puy-Saint-vincent 1800 m
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
paysdesecrins.com
Ski Schools... I Puy-Saint-Vincent French Ski School
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Puy-Saint-Vincent - www.esf-psv.com - Mail: info@esf-psv.com Chalet ESF1600 : Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 35 11 - Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 53 46 Station 1400 : Tél./Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 33 40
Pelvoux-Vallouise Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 34 55 www.esf-psv.com
20 instructors 90 instructors Qualified instructors with instruction in several languages available. Quality label. Book your lessons online on www.esf-psv.com Group lessons outwith the Christmas and February/March holiday period (2 hrs per day x 6 days) 93 € • Family rate* 64 € Group lessons during the Christmas and February/March holiday period (2 hrs per day x 6 days) 102 € • Family rate* 71 € Group Snowboard lessons, limited to 8 in each class (2 hrs per day x 6 days) 99 € • Family rate* 64 € Group Snowboard lessons, limited to 8 in each class, during the Christmas and February/March holiday period (2 hrs per day x 6 days) 109 € • Family rate* 71 € Tests included in group lessons (nounours, flocon - teddy bear, snowflake etc). Children's ski area with free use of beginner's ski tow during lessons. *Benefit from the Family rate when you book ski school for four or more members of the family!
At Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 (Limited to 10 pax) • Competition course (3 hrs per day x 6 days) 196 € Freestyle course (2 hrs per day x 6 days) 102 € • Freeride course (3 hrs per day x 6 days) 185 € Private lessons: 1 to 2 people > 40 € (1 hour) / 216 € (6 hours) • 3 to 4 people > 51 € (1 hour) / 264 € (6 hours) • 5 people > 61 € (1 hour) / 318 € (6 hours) We can organise races for groups - giant slalom, special slalom, boarder and skier cross.
Snowbizz - Puy-Saint-Vincent International Ski School La Voile - Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m - Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 30 79 / +33 (0)6 89 67 86 06 www.ecoledeski-puystvincent.com - Mail: esi-puystvincent@wanadoo.fr State-qualified instructors - Quality Label. Kid’s ski area with rope tow for 3 to 5 year olds, ski instruction based on fun and games in a private area. Ski and snowboard group lessons. Ski, snowboard and telemark private lessons. "Riders" courses for teenagers (freestyle and freeride). Off-piste and ski touring also available. Paragliding tandem flights.
Ski passes are not included in the price of ski school lessons.
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Honey house - Puy-Saint-Vincent
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Après Ski activi Snake Gliss Esprit Parapente
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Speed down the slopes at Puy-Saint-Vincent 2000m on a modern sledge. Fun and excitement guaranteed. Snake Touring: night-time snowshoeing with a snake slide descent (equipment provided).
NEW Snake gliss at Pelvoux-Vallouise!
Ice Rinks 3 Natural Ice Rinks Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400 m and 1600 m Pelvoux-Vallouise 1250 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
Swimming
Snow shoeing Laurent BAPTISTE
L'Argentière Municipal Swimming pool
Tel. +33 (0)6 77 69 58 86 / +33 (0)4 92 23 30 80 www.lesajourdines.com Mail: laurent.baptiste@sfr.fr
L’Argentière-La Bessée - Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 06 00 Mail: piscine@ville-argentiere.fr
Qualified mountain leader. Weekend and week long holidays, with possibility of touring, for schools, holiday camps, adults, clubs. Themes: nature, environment, orientation and exploration.
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Starlit snowshoeing. Snake touring: night-time snowshoeing with a snake slide descent (equipment provided).
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Cinemas L’Eau Vive
Bureau des Guides des Ecrins
Serge CINQUIN
Swimming, relaxation, lessons, aqua gym. Indoor pool of 25m x 10m. Water temperature 29°C.
Avenue du Général de Gaulle L'Argentière-La Bessée Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 13 71 Mail: cinema.eauvive@wanadoo.fr Heated and air-conditioned cinema, seating 161 people, reduced mobility access . Specially equipped for the hard of hearing (magnetic system for those with hearing apparatus). Dolby SR sound system. Car park. Prices : 6.80€. Reduced price : 5.50€ (pass for 10 visits). Student and unemployed rates : 4.50€ (proof required). Download the programme on www.ville-argentiere.fr or on www. allocine.com
Jean Marais Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 41 18
Night-time entertainment on the slopes
Getting ready for the snake slide
ties... Discovery Ecrins National Park Visitor's Centre Vallouise Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 32 31 Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 58 05 www.parcsnationaux-fr.com Mail: ecrins.vallouise@espaces-naturels.fr
Other activities Ski doo School (Puy-Saint-Vincent) Planetarium - Astronomy Observatory (Saint-Martin-de-Queyrieres) Rock-climbing gym - Eychauda CAF Centre (Pelvoux)
• Open from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm on Tuesdays to Fridays outwith school holidays. • During the school holidays open from 10 am to 12 on Tuesdays to Fridays and from 1.30pm to 5.30 pm from Mondays to Fridays. Open until 6.30 pm on Tuesdays.
Honey House Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 51 50 Welcome to the honey house. Come and visit the bee museum. Afternoon tea at the farm. Honey and pastries for sale. Open every day except Mondays from 10 am to 12 and 2.30 pm to 6 pm, from 20 December to 20 April.
Vallouise Arts and Crafts Centre La Balme - Puy-Saint-Vincent Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 51 38 - +33 (0)4 92 23 54 54 http://traiteur-ecrins.com Mail: herve.galtie@wanadoo.fr Local produce from the Hautes-Alpes: foodstuffs (honey, liqueurs, Alpine beer, sausages, pâtés, jams, wine and homemade bread), arts and crafts made in the Hautes-Alpes (slippers, pottery, lavender and lavender-based products) and taste our specialities cooked in a wood oven. Outside catering available for buffets, birthdays, or weddings - just ask for an estimate!
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Skating in the Onde Valley
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
paysdesecrins.com
Nordic Activitie Pelvoux, Vallouise and Les Vigneaux Area Vallouise has over 30 km of marked and groomed trails, making it the ideal place for all cross country skiing fans , beginners and advanced alike. 3 green trails of 6.5 km in total, 2 blue trails of 7.6 km in total, 5 red trails of 16 km in total and 1 black of 3 km. 20 km are reserved for walkers and snow-shoeing.
Puy-Saint-Vincent area At Puy-Saint-Vincent, beginner and expert cross-country skiers alike are spoilt for choice with 22 km marked and groomed trails. (4 blue trails of 11.5 km in total, 5 red trails of 9 km in total and 1 black trail of 1 km) . Enjoy a total change of scene with great snow conditions and fabulous views guaranteed! 20 km marked and groomed walking trails let walkers and snow-shoers explore this magnificent setting too.
Ailefroide area Depending on snow conditions you can go to the Ailefroide Site on foot, snowshoes or Nordic skis. Visit our website for further information: www.paysdescrins.com.
Valley of Freissinieres area Try the joys of skiing in this beautiful valley! 3 blue trails of 14 km on the flat for a day to remember!
Snowshoeing trails between the valleys
Points of Sale
Nordic linking trails for walkers, snow-shoers and hikers. Explore the trail linking the Fournel glen and Puy-Saint-Vincent resort (groomed).
The pass is compulsory and can be purchased at various places : Vallouise: information points, La Plaine Chalet, sports shops. Pelvoux: information point, sports shops Puy-SaintVincent: Chalet Loubet 1800 m, Lift pass office 1400 m and 1600 m, Information Points 1400 m. L’Argentière-La Bessée: Information points. Freissinieres: Information points.
Hautes-Alpes Cross - Country Passes Free for under 10s, over 75s and the disabled with 2 helpers (proof required of disability of 80% or more). Free for holders of an annual national pass issued by another Departement. Half-Price for 10 to 16 year olds and over 67 year olds and for holders of a season pass issued by another area approved by Nordique France. Pays des Ecrins season pass: 52 € Valid for this site only
Season - Massif : Adult 87 € (valid in 04 and 05 departements)
Season - National : 150 € - 32 € (10/16 year olds) Weekly: 32 € (Valid in the departement) 2 consecutive days: 12 € Session: Vallouise - Puy-Saint-Vincent Adult 8 € • Half-price 4 € • 3 hrs 6 € Session: Freissinières Adult 6 € • Half-price 3 € • 3 hrs 4 €
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Start of the Trails Freissinières: Maison de la Vallée Les Vigneaux: Pont du Rif Vallouise: Maison du Parc Pelvoux: Resort Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400: Chemin du Villaret Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600: Chalet Loubet, 1 km after the last buildings at 1800 m.
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Les Lutins Blancs Laure BELLIER Tel. +33 (0)6 84 30 63 30 http://sites.google.com/site/skinornique Mail: laurebellier@hotmail.com Sliding on the snow in a beautiful setting. Discover cross-country skiing in a friendly atmosphere : walks with the family, off-piste touring, night-time, cross country and skating lessons for all levels, children and adults, biathlon.
Yéti Aventures Tel./Fax +33 (0)6 82 37 33 49 +33 (0)4 92 23 05 07 www.yeti-aventures.com Mail: yeti-aventures@wanadoo.fr All-inclusive holidays with cross country tuition. Telemark course.
La montagne en pente douce Christophe KERN - Guide de haute montagne Tel. +33 (0)6 86 49 83 10 / +33 (0)4 92 23 07 01 www.montagnes-ecrins.com Mail: guides@montagnes-ecrins.com Skiing, walking and climbing are second nature here! Put on your skis, snowshoes or crampons and come and share my tracks and the mysteries of the Ecrins.
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Snowshoeing at la Pousterle
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Laurent BAPTISTE Tel. +33 (0)6 77 69 58 86 / +33 (0)4 92 23 30 80 www.lesajourdines.com Mail: laurent.baptiste@sfr.fr Qualified mountain leader. Weekend, week-long and holidays from the base camp or touring, for school groups , holiday camps, adults and associations. Themes : nature, environment, orientation and fun discovery.
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Explore unspoiled valleys in the Ecrins National Park on snowshoes. Full day and half-days. Different themes available, observe the mountain animals. Equipment provided... with a smile!
La montagne en pente douce Christophe KERN - Guide de haute montagne Tel. +33 (0)6 86 49 83 10/+33 (0)4 92 23 07 01 www.montagnes-ecrins.com Mail: guides@montagnes-ecrins.com Skiing, walking and climbing are second nature here! Put on your skis, snowshoes or crampons and come and share my tracks and the mysteries of the Ecrins.
RAOULSKI Raoul GAENTZHIRT Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)6 81 72 14 51 Tel./Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 37 91 http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/raoulski Mail: raoulski@wanadoo.fr Full day snowshoeing.
Bernard SCHVERDORFFER Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 37 86 +33 (0)6 70 11 28 45 Mail: bernard.schverdorffer@wanadoo.fr
Explore our valley with fun walks based on nature dis- Enjoyable snowshoeing in the forest with a mountain covery, half-days and evenings available. Full-day and leader. Half-days- different each time. Snow shoes weekend available if you want to go further afield. and poles provided. Ecrins National Park partner.
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Enjoy the freedom of the mountains to the full! Before you go don’t forget to: - Check the weather forecast - Find out about snow conditions - Choose a route adapted to your level - Tell someone where you are going Mountain professionals are available for advice and instruction. tandem paragliding from the summit of the Lauzes
Cross-country skiing in the Ondes valley
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Snowbizz - Puy-Saint-Vincent International Ski School
Other activities
La Voile Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 30 79 +33 (0)6 89 67 86 06 www.ecoledeski-puystvincent.com Mail: esi-puystvincent@wanadoo.fr
Vallouise horse-riding (Vallouise) Les Ecuries du Petit Soleil (riding stables at Saint-Martin-de-Queyrieres) Travers'Anes (Puy-Saint-Vincent)
Yéti Aventures Tel. +33 (0)6 82 37 33 49 +33 (0)4 92 23 05 07 www.yeti-aventures.com Mail: yeti-aventures@wanadoo.fr
The recipe for happiness...
All-inclusive holidays with snow-shoe instruction. .
Paragliding Esprit Parapente Delphine PILLE - Tel. +33 (0)6 63 77 71 91 Mail: delphinepille@yahoo.fr www.pleine-nature-ecrins.com www.esprit-parapente.com Fly over the resort and the Vallouise valley with an instructor. If you can ski, you can try a tandem flight! Tandem flight at the resort 65€, with landing at Vallouise 90€.
Pollen - Vallouise Paragliding school Tel. +33 (0)6 15 02 39 05 www.pollenparapente.com Mail: efvlpollen@pollenparapente.com Come and enjoy a flight over Vallouise with us. Depart from Pelvoux on skis for 110 m vertical. Tandem flights with qualified instructors for everyone from 4 to 99 years of age ( if you have 2nd star skiing level). 65€.
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Off-piste at Puy-Saint-Vincent
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Mountain Activi Ski Touring Off-piste Skiing The Pays des Ecrins means off-piste skiing with steep slopes and lots of vertical drop for expert skiers, and easy, enjoyable itinerary routes for skiers keen to discover this new way of skiing. Touring pass (6€): start ski touring at the top of the ski lifts in Pelvoux-Vallouise.
Ice climbing Ruisseling With the arrival of winter and colder temperatures, our secluded valleys are adorned with the most beautiful jewels. Little by little the waterfalls freeze over to create ice falls of curiously-shaped stalactites . The Fournel and Freissinnieres glens are remarkable sites - veritable ice palaces! With proper instruction the sport of ice-climbing is accessible to all– you too can become a true “glaciologist”.
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The Ecrins Guides Office offers ski touring, off-piste skiing and adventure expeditions on skis for all levels.
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French Ski School
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Raoul GAENTZHIRT Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel./Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 37 91 Tel. +33 (0)6 81 72 14 51 http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/raoulski Mail: raoulski@wanadoo.fr
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LÀ-HAUT Noël GRAS Tel. +33 (0)6 88 28 90 77 +33 (0)4 92 23 46 15 www.la-haut.eu Mail: noel@la-haut.eu Mountaineering, ice-climbing, ski touring. For beginners to experts. Try the finest activities in the Pays des Ecrins with a mountain guide. Top quality private instruction based on safety.
La montagne en pente douce Christophe KERN Guide de haute-montagne Tel. +33 (0)6 86 49 83 10 +33 (0)4 92 23 07 01 www.montagnes-ecrins.com Mail: guides@montagnes-ecrins.com Skiing, walking and climbing are second nature here! Put on your skis, snowshoes or crampons and come and share my tracks and the mysteries of the Ecrins.
Ski, snowboard and off-piste courses, private lessons, full day instruction. Heli–skiing, ruisseling. Explore the Briançon area.
Snowbizz International Ski School La Voile Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 30 79 +33 (0)6 89 67 86 06 www. ecoledeski-puystvincent.com Mail: esi-puystvincent@wanadoo.fr
Yéti Aventures Tel. +33 (0)6 82 37 33 49 +33 (0)4 92 23 05 07 www.yeti-aventures.com Mail: yeti-aventures@wanadoo.fr Off-piste ski touring for 6 days in the Pays des Ecrins, Briançon area, and in the Queyras. Ski touring course. Telemark course.
Ice-climbing in the Fournel
Ski touring at the “Tenailles du Montbrison”
ties... Mountain Refuges Gite Refuges REFUGES are not manned during the winter but a part is left open for use. You will find sleeping equipment only (mattress and blankets). Don`t forget to bring water, a means of heating, and cooking utensils… - Le Glacier Blanc (alt. 2550 m) www.refuge-glacier-blanc.com - Les Bans (alt. 2076 m) - Le Pelvoux (alt. 2724 m) - Le Sélé (alt. 2510 m) - Les Ecrins (alt. 3170 m) www.refuge-ecrins.com REFUGES GÎTES are accessible and manned in winter. Don't forget to book in advance. - Le Pas du Loup (alt. 1550 m) - Bouchier (Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières) - L’Ecole (alt. 1730 m) - Dormillouse (Freissinières) - La Pousterle (alt. 1750 m) L'Argentière-La Bessée - Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 14 55 - La Juliane (alt. 1450 m) - Pelvoux Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 47 49
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Sliding, ice, powder and excitement, shake together for an explos ive cocktail! Are you a beginner, and would you like to try out new winter activities? Then come and enjoy a 6 day/7 night holiday with 3 differe nt sports : ice-climbing, ski touring and off-piste skiing with professional instructors and explore one of our two resorts (3 day passes at Puy-Saint-Vincent or Pelvoux-Vallouise)
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For Children... Puy-Saint-Vincent is a “Famille plus” resort and as such is committed to the high standards imposed by a Quality Charter. You can consult this Quality Charter on
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Famille Plus welcomes children of all ages ! Friendly welcome for families entertainment and activities for all ages price range according to age activities for all age groups - separately or together first-aid service close by for all those little cuts and grazes your children are pampered by our professional staff
Daily entertainment for children Santa Claus: on 24 December, Santa Claus will come to the slopes at Puy-Saint-Vincent and Pelvoux ski resorts to the great delight of all children! Every day, lots of free entertainment for kids: drawing competitions, face-painting, sledging races, snow man competitions, hunt the “dahu” with Chinese lanterns, Chinese lantern-lit descent and lots more. Kids rule on Wednesdays during the school holidays with tons of activities on offer. And for older children: Night-time skiing: twice a week from the Christmas
holidays until the end of the February holidays Teenagers dance Big Air Contest, free-style demonstration Rubber-ring race on snow Ice-hockey and ice-football matches
Our aim: is to take your wishes and expectations into consideration. Email us on: contact@familleplusmontagne.com
Look out for the whole programme in our entertainment guides and on our website...
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Crèches
www.cc-paysdesecrins.com Our crèches are well-equipped with a “Quiet” room, open-air games and sledging slopes. Fun, early-learning activities. Your children are looked after by experienced, qualified staff. Don’t forget to book in advance, especially during school holidays.
Les Eterlous Pelvoux - Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 44 34 Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm, from Christmas to the end of the ski season.
Les Marmottons Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400 m Tel. +33 (0)6 79 14 57 65 Open every day from 9.15 am to 4.45 pm, from Christmas to the end of the ski season. SKI AND CRÈCHE PACKAGE February holidays: take your child to the French Ski School (ESF) children's ski area at 1400m for his ski lesson at 9 am, and staff from the crèche will pick him up afterwards and look after him for the rest of the day. Advance booking required on +33(0)6 79 14 57 65.
Les P'tits Loups Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 58 53/+33 (0)6 78 16 22 12 Open every day from 9.15 am to 4.45 pm from Christmas to the end of the ski season.
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Children under 6 go FREE on the ski lifts at Pelvoux and Puy-Saint-Vincent
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French Ski School Pelvoux-Vallouise Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 34 55 Puy-Saint-Vincent Chalet ESF 1600 m : Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 35 11 Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 53 46 Station 1400 m - Tel./Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 33 40 www.esf-psv.com - Mail: info@esf-psv.com Quality label. 2 hours per day for 6 days including tests (nounours, flocon - teddy bear, snowflake, 1st, 2nd and 3rd stars). Private lessons. Children's group lessons - 6 x 2 hr lessons Christmas & February/March holidays 102 € Family rate* 71 € Rest of the season 93 € Family rate* 64 € Snowboard group lessons, limited to 8 in each group: Christmas & February/March holidays 109 € Family rate* 71 € Rest of the season 99 € Family rate* 64 €
Snowbizz International Ski School La Voile Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 30 79 +33 (0)6 89 67 86 06 www. ecoledeski-puystvincent.com Mail: esi-puystvincent@wanadoo.fr State-qualified instructors- Quality Label. For 3 to 5 year-olds, special children's ski area with rope tow and ski lessons based on games in a private area. Ski and snowboard group lessons. Ski, snowboard and telemark private lessons. "Riders" courses (freestyle and freeride )for teenagers.
Les Lutins Blancs Laure BELLIER Tel. +33 (0)6 84 30 63 30 http://sites.google.com/site/skinornique Mail: laurebellier@hotmail.com Have lots of fun learning how to cross-country ski with games, descents, boarder-cross and bumps, the elf walk, the biathlon ball and animals in winter for children from 4 years of age and over.
Mini-Club Les Petits Montagnards Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 43 43 At the "Petits Montagnards" club your children can go snowshoeing to look for wild animals’ tracks, meet an avalanche dog handler, go out sledging, build an igloo or visit the Ecrins Park Visitor’s Centre. Half-days from Sunday to Friday during the school holidays. Open every afternoon from 1 pm to 4.30 pm during the Christmas and Easter holidays and from 9.45 am to 4.30 pm (mornings or afternoons) during the February holidays . Further information and booking between 5 pm and 7 pm at the mini-club or phone +33 (0)4 92 23 43 43. SKI + MINI-CLUB PACKAGE Christmas and Easter Holidays: weekly package , from Sunday to Friday, with 2 hours skiing every morning with the French Ski School and afternoons spent at the mini-club. Lunch with parents. February holidays: same idea – ski lessons can be either in the morning or afternoon, and you can bring your own packed lunch to eat at the mini-club. Further information from the French Ski School on +33(0)4 92 23 35 11.
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Pelvoux-Vallouise ice-rink
For Children... Discoveries
Ice Rinks
Ecrins National Park Visitor’s Centre
Vallouise Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 32 31 Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 58 05 www.parcsnationaux-fr.com Mail: ecrins.vallouise@espaces-naturels.fr • Outwith school holidays : open from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm on Tuesdays to Fridays. • During the school holidays : open from 10 am to 12 on Tuesdays to Fridays and from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays and until 6.30pm on Tuesdays.
The Honey House Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 51 50 Welcome to the Honey House. Come and visit the little bee museum, enjoy afternoon tea at the farm .Honey and pastries for sale. Open every day except Mondays from 10am to 12 and 2.30pm to 6pm, from 20 December to 20 April.
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3 Natural Ice Rinks At Pelvoux-Vallouise ,Puy St Vincent 1400m and 1600m. Free entrance and loan of skates during opening hours. Many different activities available ice hockey matches, football on ice... Further information on Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
At Pelvoux-Vallouise Beginner’s ski area with free rope tow.
At Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Nursery slopes: 8.50€ per day.
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NEW... Snake gliss at Pelvoux-Vallouise!
Those little PLUS Points for your children For the comfort of parents and their small children, a baby-changing area is available at Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600m. You can find a list of baby-sitters, sports shops renting pushchairs and baby slings, and restaurants serving children’s menus at our information points and on Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Enjoy après-ski fun every day, from the day we open to the day we close in spring! A wealth of different activities on offer - from sports and games on the snow , to warm moments shared with the family over a traditional mulled wine ( but don`t overdo it!). Children's slopes at Pelvoux-Vallouise
Rubber-ring racing
Non-stop Fun in our resorts Play Area
Cyril MAHOUT / Pierre BONNEAU Tel. +33 (0)6 62 57 97 59 +33 (0)6 79 57 30 86 Mail: cyril.mahout@orange.fr pierre.bonneau05@orange.fr
La maison des Petits Montagnards Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600 m Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 43 43 Play area for children under the age of 6, accompanied by an adult. Free, no booking necessary. A calm, friendly place where you can play with your children in the late afternoon.
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Leisure Centre Pays des Ecrins Intercommunal Social Centre
Snowman-building made easy with free spades for your children available at the information points in the two resorts!
Rue Saint-Jean - L’Argentière-La Bessée Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 11 09 Fax : +33 (0)4 92 23 04 09 www.cc-paysdesecrins.com Mail: centre.social@cc-paysdesecrins.com Numerous activities for 3 to 12 year olds on Wednesdays and during the school holidays at L'Argentière La Bessée and for 3 to 6 year olds during the shorter holidays at Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières (contact us for further info). Also for 13 to 17 year olds at L'Argentière-La Bessée Tel. +33(0)4 92 20 18 80.
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Visiting the Silver mines at L'Argentière-La Bessée
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Heritage... Sundials, Frescoes, Churches and Chapels Sundials form a rich part of our heritage. Some have been restored, some are still neglected but all these witnesses to the passage of time deserve a closer look. From the 18th century to the present day, artists and craftsmen have strived to measure the flowing of time. They created sundials to embellish façades with emblems representing village life and to inscribe spiritual reflections. The Pays des Ecrins numbers 56 sun dials including a horizontal one at the Vallouise National Park Visitor's Centre. The Pays des Ecrins religious heritage is rich with churches and chapels, witnesses of an intense religious life. Some of these buildings have wall paintings, or frescoes, on themes inspired by the Old and New Testaments and from the lives of the Saints. Further information from the Information Points.
Industrial Heritage Industrial Heritage Discovery Trail L’Argentière-La Bessée The discovery trail in and around the town centre of L’Argentiere-La Bessée has been designed to commemorate a recent past. Leaflets are available from the Information Points. Guided visits available with the local cultural department. Advance bookings required on +33(0)4 92 23 04 48.
Fournel Silver Mines and Mine Museum
L’Argentière-La Bessée Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 02 94 Service culturel municipal Tél. +33 (0)4 92 23 04 48 www.ville-argentiere.fr Mail: minesdargent@ville-argentiere.fr Local Cultural Department The mines (advance bookings required depending on L'Argentière-La Bessée weather conditions) Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 04 48 Plunge down to the heart of the earth! Follow an www.ville-argentiere.fr underground passage in the footsteps of miners from Please book guided visits in advance on: long ago. A labyrinth of tunnels spreads out at the +33 (0)4 92 23 04 48 foot of the Fournel cliffs. Over the centuries, miners St Apollinaire church: 15th century; notable exterior dug out a network of tunnels almost 20 km long. frescos dating from 1516 and wrought iron bolt You can explore an underground passageway, more depicting the head of chimera (1569) than 800m long, which runs along two levels of tunSt Jean Chapel: Roman building from the 12th century. nels, at times thousands of years old. They were dug Remains of a command of the hospitaller order of out with fire in the Middle Ages and, more recently, St Jean de Jerusalem. with gunpowder. Archaeologists have uncovered The culture department offers different tours, inclu- remains, unique in France, of pump systems, hydrauding the discovery trail (see below) and the religious lic wheels and winches which, in the 19th century, heritage tour. Please do not hesitate to contact us on enabled the veins to be mined as far as 80 metres below the river bed. +33 (0)4 92 23 04 48 A visit you will never forget!
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The mine museum is an essential complement to your underground visit and presents the results of fifteen years of archaeological research of the mining site. Open weekdays from 9 am to 12 and from 2 to 5 pm.
Hydroelectric Heritage The Water Tour: from ice to light The 11 different sites that make up the tour follow the flow of water from the glaciers to the hydroelectric power stations. You will find a notice at each site explaining the history of each place and giving technical details. You can visit the sites individually or link several together on a tour. Please note that use of the trail will depend on snow and access conditions to the sites. Information about the sites and interesting things to see, with all the practical details, can be found in a special brochure. You can rent an audio-guide at the museum or download it on www.paysdesecrins.com For a visit with a local heritage guide please ask at the Pays des Ecrins information points for further information.
Claux Hydroelectric Museum
Claux Hydroelectric Museum Pelvoux - Les Claux Tel. +33 (0)4 92 51 73 86 This hydroelectric museum where the modern day and the mark of history go hand in hand is one of a kind. The architectural heritage is still well preserved and you can even visit the former control room where you can observe machinery, still in use today. Discover the economic and human adventure which led to the surprising development of industry in this mountain area. - Adult 4€ - Children aged from 6 to 16 , family (2 adults and 2 children) Groups (minimum 10) : 2€ Open from 18 December 2010 to 31 September 2011. Advance booking on 0 810 00 11 12 for groups..
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Victor Hugo once said "Reflecting on the past enlightens the future". For many years now, this has been our motto during visits of local cultural heritage, such as sundials, mountain habitat, the history of our region, religious architecture and legends. Admire the marvels which our ancestors have left us, as well as those being created today. We can only appreciate our heritage to the full when we truly understand it.
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The Ecrins National Park The Ecrins National Park is a vast protected area extending over 91 800 hectares (or 226 837 acres). One of the largest sections, the Vallouise area between the Freissinières valley, the Glacier Blanc basin and Eychauda Lake, lies within the Pays des Ecrins. Active conservation of the biodiversity and the implementation of sustainable development are the major concerns of this fabulous area. If you would like to know more about the Park, the Vallouise Park Visitor's Centre is open all year round with exhibitions, activities and lectures with slide shows.
The Park Visitor's Centre Vallouise Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 32 31 Fax +33 (0)4 92 23 58 05 http://www.parcsnationaux-fr.com Mail: ecrins.vallouise@espaces-naturels.fr Information centre with exhibitions and activities; a place to meet up and discover the world of natural history. • Out with school holidays : open from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm on Tuesdays to Fridays. • During school holidays : Open from 10 am to 12 on Tuesdays to Fridays, afternoons from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays and until 6.30 pm on Tuesdays.
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Our traditional village ovens
Arts, Crafts and Local Produce... Arts and Crafts
Local Produce
Come and meet all our artists and craftsmen. They will Local producers are ever faithful to their traditions and be delighted to let you visit their workshops where you continue to share their know-how. Come and sample our can share their knowledge and love of their art. local produce such as mountain honey and farmhouse cheeses, cold meats, jams, wines, beers and spirits, directly Vallouise Pottery from the producers or at local shops and restaurants. Quartier de la Place - Près de La Poste - Vallouise Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 42 82/+33 (0)6 28 22 86 41 The Honey House Mail: blondelx@neuf.fr Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400 m The Vallouise Pottery has been producing a collection of domestic pottery in glazed stoneware and unique items for more than 20 years now. Made on the premises. The studio workshop, near the post office, is open all year round. Phone us before your visit outwith the school holiday period.
Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 51 50 Welcome to the Honey House. Come and visit the little bee museum, enjoy afternoon tea at the farm. Honey and pastries for sale. Open every day except Mondays from 10 am to 12 and 2.30 pm to 6 pm, from 20 december to 20 April.
Vallouise Arts and Crafts Centre
Vallouise Arts and Crafts Centre
Puy-Saint-Vincent La Balme Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 51 38/+33 (0)4 92 23 54 54 http://traiteur-ecrins.com Mail: herve.galtie@wanadoo.fr Discover our local produce from the Hautes-Alpes : foodstuffs (honey, liqueurs, Alpine beer, sausages, patés, jams, homemade bread and wine), arts and crafts made in the Hautes-Alpes (slippers, pottery, lavender and lavender-based products) and taste our specialities cooked in a wood oven. Outside catering available for buffets, birthdays, or weddings - just ask for an estimate!
Puy-Saint-Vincent La Balme Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 51 38/+33 (0)4 92 23 54 54 http://traiteur-ecrins.com Mail : herve.galtie@wanadoo.fr Discover our local produce from the Hautes-Alpes : foodstuffs (honey, liqueurs, Alpine beer, sausages, patés, jams, homemade bread and wine), arts and crafts made in the Hautes-Alpes ( slippers, pottery, lavender and lavender-based products) and taste our specialities cooked in a wood oven. Outside catering available for buffets, birthdays, or weddings - just ask for an estimate!
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Stéphane ALBO (Pelvoux) Christian BURGER (Freissinières) Laurent CERTAIN (L’Argentière-La Bessée) Lalo Chapo (Vallouise) François LEGRAND (L’Argentière-La Bessée) Lenaïc MOUCHET (Les Vigneaux) Terre Métisse (Vallouise)
Other producers La Ferme des Ecrins (La Bâtie-des-Vigneaux) Le Rucher du Chardon Bleu (L’Argentière-La Bessée) Le Rucher du Martagon (Champcella) Brasserie L. et L. Alphand (Vallouise)
Markets You can meet all these artists, craftsmen and producers and many more at the local markets: - Thursday morning at Vallouise - Friday morning at L'Argentière-La Bessée
Italian Christmas Market From 20 to 23 December 2010 a special travelling market awaits in our villages and at the foot of the slopes with Italian producers, a giant polenta, theatre and fanfare, and mulled wine made in a cauldron! Just what you need to round off a perfect ski day before the Christmas festivities.
Don`t forget to ask for brochures about artists, craftsmen, restaurants and local shops at the Pays des Ecrins Information Points.
The main gateway to the Ecrins National Park in the summer. Set off for major mountaineering routes in the mountains. Come and discover unique fauna and flora and explore an astonishing heritage on foot or by mountain bike, in the air or in the water. Enjoy this natural and unspoiled environment to the full! The Pré de Madame Carle
Chambran Glen
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Getting wet
The Pays des Ecrins is a land of high mountains, the perfect setting for climbing, hiking and breathing again. Its 4 am and time to set off to climb the main routes, such as Roche Faurio 3730 m, or the Dome des Ecrins 4015 m.
The Pays des Ecrins is the perfect place for white water sports with rafting, white-water swimming, kayak, canyoning, air-boat, canoeing and canoe-raft.
Tread the paths You can go hiking on your own or why not benefit from the specialized knowledge of a mountain leader who will show you marvels never dreamt of by the unsuspecting eye!
Hiking in another way • Via Ferrata The use of cables, ladders and steps allows hikers to advance and get used to heights in safety. • Mountain biking The Pays des Ecrins has been classified as an official mountain biking site since 2006 and offers over 200 km of marked mountain bike trails on 15 circuits and 2 fun areas at Puy-Saint-Vincent and Vallouise.
Discovery • The silver mines museum at L'Argentière-La Bessée • Arts and crafts and local produce • Sundials • Nature • Agricultural, architectural, religious, hydroelectric and industrial heritagel
Explore and play The Pays des Ecrins is the perfect adventure playground to keep your children happy. Adventure parks, summer sledging, archery, accompanied walks Daily entertainment - free of charge! Swimming races, football tournaments, orienteering Nurseries, Leisure centres, mini-club
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Ski mountaineering race at Pelvoux-Vallouise
Ski Mountaineering World Cup Pelvoux-Vallouise For the first time this year, the ski mountaineering world cup is coming to the Pays des Ecrins with two high-level open competitions on the international calendar. Competitors from 28 nations on 4 continents can take part in two events, namely the sprint (prologue) and ski mountaineering, all weekend long. 1700m vertical above Pelvoux finishing at the resort for athletes seeking thrills, performance and out to win. Come and cheer them on and watch spectacular events. 8th and 9th January 2011 www.teamecrinshautesalpes.com Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
High Points... Demo ski 2011
Italian Week
Puy-Saint-Vincent
L’Argentière-La Bessée Pelvoux / Puy-Saint-Vincent Vallouise
Celebrate the start of the ski season at Puy-Saint-Vincent with the Pays des Ecrins. 2 days of fun and ski. Test gear, freestyle demo, big air-bag, DJ set and night-time skiing to music all await you on the slopes! 11th and 12th December 2010 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Italian produce and flavours are on the menu all week long in the Pays des Ecrins! A special travelling market awaits in our villages and at the foot of the slopes with Italian producers, a giant polenta, theatre and fanfare, and mulled wine made in a cauldron! Just what you need to round off a perfect ski day before the Christmas festivities start. From 20 to 23 December 2010 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Snow Trail des Ecrins L’Argentière-La Bessée Pelvoux - Vallouise Puy-Saint-Vincent The "Snow Trail des Ecrins" Challenge , a 10 km-long footrace, is original, fun and open to all. Three events take place in the starlight, in the snow, in town, in the larch forest or on the powder fields 22 December 2010: the first event in the “Snow Trail des Ecrins" (children can compete) is a sort of "Corrida" in the streets of L'Argentière-La Bessée around chalets and the traditional produce at the Christmas market. 29 December 2010: at Pelvoux Vallouise for the 2nd event, in between the Christmas and New Year festivities! 23 February 2011: Puy-SaintVincent resort for the third and last event of the Snow Trail. Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Christmas and New Year Festivities L’Argentière-La Bessée Pelvoux / Puy-Saint-Vincent Vallouise / Freissinières Magical Christmas-time in the mountains! On Christmas Eve, jolly Santa Claus will arrive in his sled at Puy Saint Vincent and Pelvoux resorts and the villages of Vallouise and Freissinieres with his sack full of chocolates for everyone! And when the end of the year is nigh, the Pays des Ecrins slopes will light up with the traditional torchlit descents and fireworks after a wonderful performance on the slopes at Puy-Saint-Vincent and PelvouxVallouise. 31 December 2010 and 1st January 2011 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
European and French Boardercross Cups Puy-Saint-Vincent For several years now, Puy-SaintVincent ski resort has been setting the standard for boardercross in Europe. This year again, more than 400 competitors from 26 different countries are expected to attend the three-day event. Once again, Ecrins Snowboard Club, the organisers, will go out of their way to make this event extra special. Sport and fun combine with many young hopefuls at the starting gate, including the French champion Pierre Vaultier, (twice world champion in 2008 and 2010). French Boardercross Cup 7 and 8 January 2010 European Boardercross Cup 9 January 2011. Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
Exhibitions, concerts, film shows, story-telling evenings and sports competitions. Check out our entertainment programme with all the details in our brochures and on the web.
High Points... 21st Ice Climbing Ecrins L’Argentière-La Bessée Vallée du Fournel Freissinières Don't miss ICE - the best ice-climbing event in the Pays des Ecrins! Come and take part in workshops led by professionals and discover or fine-tune your ice climbing skills. Learn and rub shoulders with the best during the dry-tooling "Contest", a friendly open competition mixed with night-time freestyle skiing and snowboarding . Learn about the new trends and try out new gear at the show. Enjoy all the shows and entertainment on offer! From 14 to 16 January 2011 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
20th Festival of Laughter Puy-Saint-Vincent Puy-Saint-Vincent L’Argentière-la Bessée Pelvoux - Vallouise This year, the Festival of Laughter is celebrating its 2Oth anniversary! Once again, fresh young talents, professionals and VIPs will meet up for a week of laughter with competition evenings, festival off and Gala evenings. Yves Lecoq will open the Festival with a performance on the evening of 23rd January, and to celebrate this anniversary in style, a special performance for the occasion will be staged for the final evening. From 23 to 28 January 2011 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Open Ridair
3th Loopa Leva
Grand Derby
Puy-Saint-Vincent
Classic Telemark Sprint Contest
Cross-country skiing / Alpine Skiing
Come and enjoy lots of different events in this beautiful setting, whether you are an avid freestyler or just a spectator, amateur or professional. A special area will be set up for the occasion, the Ridair Camp for skiers and snowboarders. Professional skiers and snowboarders, demos, contests, both day and evening, with workshops, DJ and art! If you are still not tired out, evening concerts on offer all week long. And to finish, competitions with lots of prizes and 1500€ prize money to be won. Great atmosphere and fun guaranteed at this freestyle and mountain festival! From 20 to 27 March 2011 www.ridair.blogspot.com Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
Puy-Saint-Vincent The Pays des Ecrins French Ski School is organising this traditional telemark competition for the third year running. Free heel fans -or Loopa Leva in local dialect- can check out the ancestor of skiing or the technique of the Telemark turn. Giant slalom, a Nordic course and loom are all on offer! Competition open to all. 27 March 2011 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
Puy-Saint-Vincent The idea of this new event is to bring cross-country and alpine skiers together for a weekend of speed contests and fun, all at the same area. On the programme, a cross-country derby between Puy-Saint-Vincent 2000 and Puy-Saint-Vincent 1400 on the first day, and a downhill derby from the top of the resort to the bottom on the second day! And to make the event even more festive, an evening aperitif concert. 9 and 10 April 2011 Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12
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Your holiday in the First Skiing package Puy-Saint-Vincent Make the most of the first snow and the slopes for you alone with a holiday at Puy-SaintVincent. 6 days / 7 Nights accommodation in an apartment on the slopes including 6-day ski passes. Prices start from 1 74 € per person* *based on 4 people sharing from 11/12 to 18/12/2010
I'm Dreaming of a white Christmas
New Year
Pelvoux - Vallouise Puy-Saint-Vincent
Start the year in style with your New Year in the snow!
The magic of Christmas in the mountains and a festive atmosphere with our Italian Christmas market, special Christmas festivities, a snake slide descent, and our giant Polenta evening with fanfare. And our Christmas present for you - an extra day's skiing! Holiday for 7 days / 8 nights (for the price of 6 days / 7 nights) including accommodation in an apartment on the slopes, 7-days ski pass for all the family, snake slide and polenta evening. Prices start from 1 76 € per person*
Pelvoux - Vallouise Puy-Saint-Vincent
It's better together!
100% escapism
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Pelvoux - Vallouise
Take the time and discover the Giant torchlit descent, fire- joys of skiing together, and works, and good fun for a per- enjoy the snow outwith the fect New Year's Eve! with the school holidays. Presents for her bubbles on us!!: and for him - to share! 6 days / 7 nights holiday (from 6 days / 7 nights holiday (from Sunday to Sunday) accommo- Sunday to Sunday) accommodation in an apartment on the dation in an apartment on the slopes and ski passes for 6 days. slopes and ski passes for 6 days. Prices start from Prices start from 203 € per person* 171 € per person* *based on 2 adults and 2 children (aged from 6 to 11) from 26/12/2010 to 02/01/2011 in apartment at PelvouxVallouise.
*based on 2 adults from 9 to 15/01/2011 in a apartment at Pelvoux-Vallouise.
*based on 2 adults and 2 children (aged from 6 to 11) from 18 to 26/12/2010 in a apartment at Pelvoux-Vallouise.
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Wide open spaces, powder, and scenery to take your breath away! Come with your friends ,or with your partner and enjoy this short Free Ride break explore a fantastic off-piste area for great skiing surrounded by the beautiful Ecrins mountain summits. Half-day instruction included to introduce you to off-piste skiing and to the use of safety equipment (probe, shovel and avalanche transceiver), the rest of the time you are free to ski in the resort! 2 days / 2 nights, half-board accommodation in a mountain inn, including free ride equipment, ski instruction and 2 day ski pass. From 02/01 to 12/02/2011. Prices start from 281 € per person* *based on 2 people, half-board, double room with private facilities.
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Pays des Ecrins... Festival of laughter Puy-Saint-Vincent
Carefree week
Open Ridair
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A week for skiing and having fun in a wacky atmosphere, with freestyle coaching in a ski and snowboard camp (3 hours per day from Sunday to Friday) with music, street arts and entertainment every day.
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A week of skiing, laughter and If you are dreaming of a week strange encounters!! with no cares but just to relax Come and ski at low prices, and enjoy yourself, then this enjoy a hilarious show every one is for you! Spend a super evening and spend an evening holiday in a friendly hotel, at the Festival restaurant, per- with a warm welcome, local 6 day / 7 night holiday from haps at the same table as one of specialities and relaxing area. 19/03/2011 to 26/03/2011 in an the stars! 6 day / 7 night holiday, fullapartment at the foot of the 6 days / 7 nights from 22/01 to board for 4 people with 6-day slopes, including 6 - day ski 29/01/11 in an apartment, ski passes for all the family. passes, coaching, packed lunch, including 6 day ski pass, Festival Prices start from and a special sweat shirt! Pass (2 shows per evening from 440 € per person* Prices start from Sunday to Friday, with Yves *based on 2 adults and 2 children 327€ per person* Lecoq opening the show). Prices start from 224 € per person* *based on 4 adults in an apartment at the foot of the slopes (Possibility of accommodation in a apartment or half-board in a hotel).
(aged from 7 to 10) full-board in a family room from 12 to 19/02/2011
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Freissinières If you don't want to go skiing, but would like to get close to the joys of winter, come snowshoeing with us - the perfect choice ! We will choose different beautiful and unspoiled places to visit every day. Only 3 minutes instruction on technique and then you are free! 6 day / 6 nights holiday, full-board with packed lunch provided, in a small family-run hotel, local specialities, equipment provided, and accompanied by a mountain leader. From 26/12/2010 to 01/01/2011, from 16 to 22/01/2011, from 6 to 12/02/2011, from 20/02 to 5/03/2011 and from 13 to 19/03/2011. Prices start from 590 € per person* *prices in gite accommodation in a room sleeping 3/4 people, Holidays will take place when 5 or more have booked. Double room in hotel or gite also available.
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Pays des Ecrins Vary the pleasures with this holiday! Go snowshoeing twice to enjoy the beautiful winter scenery; two half-days to explore the rich heritage of the Vallouise Valley (from Ice to Light, the hydroelectric adventure in the Pays des Ecrins and visit the village of Vallouise) and sample some delicious local specialities. 6 days / 7 nights holiday, with your choice of accommodation (hotel, gite or apartment), 2 halfdays snowshoeing with a mountain leader, equipment provided and 2 heritage visits with a guide. Prices start from 143 € per person* *based on 2 people sharing a 4-person studio in a block at Pelvoux, from 09/01 to 15/01/2011.
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Tourist Office 23 avenue de la République - 05120 L’Argentière-La Bessée - FRANCE infos@paysdesecrins.com
Tourist Information Tel. +33 (0)4 92 23 36 12 - www.paysdesecrins.com
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By ROAD • From the north : A48 motorway to Grenoble then take the Col du Lautaret (D1091). Go through Briançon towards Gap. SaintMartin-de-Queyrières marks the beginning of the Pays des Ecrins. • Via Italy and the Col du Montgenèvre by the A43 Maurienne motorway and the Fréjus tunnel, towards Montgenèvre then Briançon. Go through Briançon towards Gap. Saint-Martinde-Queyrières marks the beginning of the Pays des Ecrins.
Road Conditions Information about the Lautaret and the Montgenèvre Passes +33 (0)4 92 24 44 44 Weather reports 08 92 68 02 05 Traffic information (CRIR) 08 26 02 20 22 Mountain weather conditions 08 92 68 04 04
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By TRAiN SNCF train station l'Argentiere Les Ecrins. Information and booking 3635 • Direct daily services from Paris to Briançon • Direct TGV service Paris/Milan in 4 and a half hours Oulx Railway Station in Italy is 40 km away Daily shuttle service Oulx/Briançon +33 (0)4 92 20 47 50 - http://:autocars.resalp.free.fr • Direct TGV service Paris/Aix en Provence then Aix/Briançon TER Snow Shuttle Service (navettes blanches) every Saturday departing from Aix TGV . Return arriving back at Aix TGV - Tel. +33 0 821 202 203* From abroad: +33 491 08 08 30
By AIR Airports Lyon St Exupéry 240 km, Marseille Provence 260 km Grenoble St Geoirs 140 km Turin Malpensa 130 km
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By COACH Direct services to L’Argentière La Bessée from Marseille and Nice. SCAL +33 (0)4 92 51 06 05 Service from Grenoble to Briançon VFD +33 (0)4 76 60 47 08 Hautes-Alpes by coach - Tél. +33 (0)4 92 502 505 - www.05voyageurs.com
Snow Shuttle Service (navettes blanches) departing from Marseille Provence airport every Saturday. Return arriving back at the airport - Tel. +33 (0) 821 202 203* From abroad: +33 491 08 08 30
Pays des Ecrins Shuttle Sevices A shuttle service links the villages to the Pays des Ecrins resorts all winter long (from December to April). Timetable available from Pays des Ecrins Information Points at the beginning of December.
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• From the south : A51 motorway to La Saulce then follow signs to Briançon (D 942). La-Roche-de-Rame marks the beginning of the Pays des Ecrins.