The Queyras under the snow: cross-country skiing and skating

Crévoux is a magnificent ski area nestled in the mountains overlooking Lake Serre Ponçon. Located at an altitude of 1700 m, with an ideal exposure, it benefits from early and consistent snow cover throughout the season, offering a truly wintery setting.

The area offers 45 km of groomed cross-country ski trails, including green and blue runs perfect for beginners or leisurely outings. More experienced skiers will appreciate a superb red run that climbs the mountainside to the Refuge des Cébieres. As they glide along, observant skiers may discover surprising artistic sculptures integrated into the natural landscape.

An excellent restaurant by the slope, recommended for lunch, is at your disposal, and you can also try downhill skiing or snowshoeing in the afternoon to diversify your experience in Crévoux.

This Nordic ski area is the closest to the famous Queyras mountain range, offering ideal exposure to maintain fresh snow throughout the season. With its many varied trails, it caters to all levels of skiers. Discover its 48 km of trails on the trail map: perfect for enjoying both classic and skating style.

Experienced skiers will appreciate the challenging black runs, while the blue and red runs offer more accessible options. On-site, you'll find an excellent picnic area as well as restaurants in the village for lunch. Numerous activities are also available nearby, such as electric fat bike rentals, husky sledding, and snowshoeing (some require advance booking and a minimum number of participants).

The Guisane Valley, also known as "Serre Chevalier Valley," offers nearly 91 km of cross-country ski trails, groomed for both skating and classic techniques, situated between 1,353 m and 1,668 m in altitude. It features 11 trails and one route, as well as the Lautaret site at 2,057 m, used at the end of the season or when snow cover is low at lower elevations. The area extends across three sectors, from La Salle Les Alpes to Le Lauzet, along the Guisane River and at the foot of the downhill ski slopes, with several access points.

1. Monêtier-les-Bains (1464-1668 m): 8 ski runs and a biathlon stadium, offering a wild atmosphere and charming hamlets. This is the main access point, where the heated picnic room is also located.
2. Chantermerle (Parc des Colombiers) (1353-1361 m): with 2 slopes, this area is ideal for beginners.
3. Pontillas (Villeneuve la Salle) - Les Guibertes (Monêtier) (1400-1451 m): 4 slopes and 1 route for a unique skiing experience under the pylons, perfect for endurance and long-distance skiers.

In the late afternoon, enjoy the thermal baths of Monêtier les Bains for a well-deserved moment of relaxation.

Vallouise invites you to explore three different valleys across 35 km of Nordic trails. At the welcome chalet, you will find a beginner area with flat trails, ideal for starting out, as well as a border cross course and a biathlon shooting range, perfect for the more athletic.

For your route, you can ski along the Onde River to the edge of the Écrins National Park, or head towards Vigneaux, where the Gyronde Valley opens up, revealing magnificent views of the Écrins, the Queyras, Montbrison, and Puy Saint Vincent, often bathed in sunshine. Alternatively, choose the Gyr Valley and follow a gentle slope down to Pelvoux, where you'll find a downhill ski resort and, depending on conditions, ice sculptures and an igloo.

Back at the centre, relax at the snack bar while enjoying the sun, or in case of bad weather, make yourself comfortable in the free heated picnic room.

Other activities are also available in Vallouise, such as snowshoeing, and it is possible to go to Puy St Vincent (15 minutes away by car) to explore other Nordic trails, alpine skiing, fat biking, and husky sledding (booking required for fat biking and husky sledding).

Discover a fabulous Nordic ski area nestled in the vast wild expanses of the Queyras mountains, leading up to the highest village in Europe, Saint-Véran, perched at 2400 m altitude, and imbued with alpine charm.

The area offers a variety of cross-country ski trails suitable for all levels, with high-mountain routes perfect for experienced skiers and skating enthusiasts. For a unique adventure, embark on a Nordic ski tour to the high-mountain refuges of Agnel or La Blanche (depending on conditions) and enjoy a lunch break surrounded by nature.

Beginners and lovers of wide open spaces will appreciate the high mountain atmosphere and the expansive landscapes.

In the afternoon, a variety of activities await you: husky sledding, snowshoeing, downhill skiing or electric fat biking (some activities require a reservation and a minimum number of participants).

The village of Arvieux is a popular destination for Nordic skiing, located at the foot of the Col d'Izoard.

With 28 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails, it offers routes for both skating and classic styles, rising to between 1550 m and 1780 m in altitude. The region generally benefits from early snowfall and also has an artificial snowmaking system, attracting local, regional, and even national teams for training.

The cross-country ski area offers six trails (1 green, 1 blue, 1 red and 3 black) spread over two zones, for a total of 32 km. The Nordic ski stadium in Brunissard, at the foot of the Col d'Izoard, extends over 16.5 km, including the green trail Le Plan d'Eau, the blue trail Les Clots, the red trail Les Pins, and the black trail La Bergerie.

This site also houses the Nordic ski center near Jamberoute.

The black runs, meanwhile, are located on the former Souliers and Belvédères du Lac de Roue routes, stretching for 15.5 km, and start from the La Chalp d'Arvieux alpine ski resort. In addition, the Col d'Izoard route, which begins in Brunissard, covers 14 km. Each year, several "Intégrale Izoard" events are organized, where the trails are groomed and smoothed on both sides of the Col, reserved for cross-country skiers in the morning.

To complete your experience, afternoon activities may include husky sledding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, or additional cross-country skiing.

Today is the difficult moment when we must say goodbye. We hope you return home with wonderful memories and feeling your best!