High Valleys - La Grave, Clarée, Izoard

High Valleys

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in the High Valleys

Les Hautes Vallées is a destination with three territories and eight communes spread across the wild, unspoilt valleys of the Briançonnais: La Grave, Villar d'Arène, Névache, Val-des-Prés, Cervières, Villard-Saint-Pancrace, Puy-Saint-Pierre and Puy-Saint-André. In the very north of the Hautes-Alpes and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, on the border with Isère, Savoie and Italy.

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In the high valleys,
La Grave

A popular destination for freeride skiing and outdoor activities in winter, you're at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park.
In summer, the terraced mountain pastures contrast with the blue of the glaciers, watched over by the Queen Meije for hiking enthusiasts.
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In the high valleys,
La Clarée

Welcome to the Vallée Enchantée, between Val-des-Prés and Névache!
In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, on the French-Italian border, this destination offers over 20,000 hectares of pure nature: Nordic skiing and ski touring in winter, or a hiker's paradise in summer.
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In the high valleys,
L'Izoard

Between Briançonnais and Queyras, discover this atypical and grandiose territory.
Situated between the Col de l'Izoard and the Briançonnais, these four charming villages have a rich military and religious history, but above all they're peasant villages: welcome to Cervières, Villard-Saint-Pancrace, Puy-Saint-Pierre and Puy-Saint-André.
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activity Raquettes, repas en refuge et descente en luge - Terres de Trek
Come and enjoy a memorable experience with your family, friends or colleagues. With this original snowshoe outing, I'll take you to a high-altitude refuge where you'll enjoy a break over a good meal... before sledging down the mountain!
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activity Freeriding day with the Mountain Guides Office of La Grave
La Grave-La Meije is a unique spot, famous world wide for its legendary off piste skiing and ski mountaineering routes. With one of the biggest lift-accessed off piste ski areas in the world, it attracts the most enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders.
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activity Exit Snooc - relax formula with So Snooc
Set off on an adventure to the Col de l'Izoard in Snooc, for a winter hike to discover nature and a meal at the summit in a friendly, good-humored atmosphere.
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activity Snowshoeing with Bureau Montagne Horizons
Whether you're a trapper at heart, or just want to spend some time with the family, we've got the snowshoe hike for you! Find out more about our winter program at https://www.hautesvallees.com/programmes-prestataires
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equipment Villar d'Arene Icefall
Artificially glaciated waterfall. It is located in a wild site on the banks of the Romanche.
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hike Aiguillon ridge
Discover the art of winter touring in one of our marked snowshoeing and ski touring routes, starting from Villar d'Arène. This route leads you to a viewpoint at 2095 meters, the Aiguillon Ridge.
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activity Group lessons for children and teenagers with ESF
Whether you're a beginner or an expert in your discipline, alone, with family or friends, at our esf you're bound to find the right course for you!
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equipment Villar d'Arene Icefall
Artificially glaciated waterfall. It is located in a wild site on the banks of the Romanche.
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collective accommodation Adele Planchard Mountain Hut
Adele Planchard is this lady who bequeathed his fortune to build the refuge, punctuating the ascent itirenary of the Grande Ruine. Despite its "high mountain" environment , its long access walk is simple and beautiful.
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collective accommodation Lac du Pave alpine hut (FFCAM)
At the heart of a mountain cirque, between Le Pavé, Roche Méane and Pic Gaspard, on the shores of a glacial lake, this small mountain refuge offers a trip having an Himalayan air in one of the most secret and wild valleys from the massif des Ecrins. The ascent route is 4 hours starting from Arsine and has 1150m height difference
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equipment Belvédère de la Meije
Observation deck; located at the Col des Portes (just after the small chapel of Le Chazelet); from which you will have breathtaking views of the valley. Free access
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trade and service La page Clarée bookshop
General bookshop with a mountain and nature flavour. Reading area with coffee and herbal tea. Stationery, games and gifts.
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trade and service Névasport Ville-Haute
The Névasport store is the essential place to prepare your outings in the mountains. Equipment rental: ELECTRIC BIKES, MOUNTAIN BIKES, SKI, sale of clothing, shoes, accessories, souvenir gifts, books, topo-guides and IGN maps...
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activity Snooc Outing - Discovery Package with So Snooc
Take a snooc adventure over the Col de l'Izoard on a winter trek to discover nature. Have you ever played Mario Kart? What are you waiting for to try this unusual experience?
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cultural heritage La Petite Ferme des Regains - Educational farm & Alpine traditions
La Petite Ferme des Regains - Educational farm & Alpin traditions opens for you the doors of time...coming from the past, the farmer lady will accompany you in an original experience to discover farm animals and mountain know-how.
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