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Nestling in the heart of Écrins National Park in an incredibly beautiful natural setting, the charming village of Vallouise has preserved its traditional architecture, which includes typical houses with wooden balconies and picturesque fountains. Decorated with frescoes, the 15th-century Saint-Étienne church is home to a Pietà in polychrome wood and a Baroque altarpiece. The chapel of the Pénitents, located in the same square as the church, features pretty wall paintings.

Snow sports fans can devote themselves to their favourite activity at the winter sports resort of Puy-Saint-Vincent , 5 km from Vallouise.

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• (0.03 km) 3 bedroom apartment in Vallouise in an old stable
• (0.08 km) Les Vallois
• (0.09 km) 3 bedroom apartment in Vallouise near the village center - "Wave"
• (0.09 km) Beautiful apartment, garden side in the heart of Vallouise
• (0.09 km) Nice apartment for 4 people in the village center
• (0.16 km) La Table de Nany
• (0.06 km) L'Ecrin de Suzette
• (0.08 km) Restaurant Les Vallois
• (0.07 km) Brasserie des Freres Alphand
• (0.20 km) Bar Le Gyr

Vallouise tourism and travel guide

Visit Vallouise: highlights and tourist information

Vallouise is situated in the Hautes-Alpes department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Vallouise in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include L'Argentiere-la-Bessee at 8 km and Briancon at 13 km.

Vallouise, France: places to visit and attractions

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L'Argentiere-la-Bessee

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Market days in Vallouise: weekly market: Thursday;

• Vallouise: market Thursday (0km)
• L'Argentiere-la-Bessee: market Friday (8km)
• Briancon: market Sunday - seasonal market only (13km)
• Briancon: market Wednesday (13km)
• Le Monetier-les-Bains: market Friday - seasonal market only (15km)
• Guillestre: market Monday (24km)
• La Grave: market Thursday (26km)
• Embrun: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (32km)
• Embrun: market Saturday (32km)
• Abries: market Wednesday (35km)

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Grand sites of France

• Vallee de la Claree (20km)

Heritage sites

• Briancon fortifications (Vauban fortifications) (14km)
• Mont-Dauphin place forte (Vauban fortifications) (22km)

Most beautiful villages in France

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• La Grave (26km)

National Monuments

• Place Forte de Mont-Dauphin (22km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• L'Argentiere-la-Bessee (8km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Queyras (31km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin alpin du Lautaret (25km)
• Domaine de Charance (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

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• Briancon (13km)

Sites of natural beauty

• La Meije (23km)
• Aiguilles d'Arves (33km)
• Lac de Serre-Poncon (38km)
• Col de la Croix-de-Fer (48km)
• Cirque de Viso (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Poligny (39km)

Geography and distances

Vallouise is in the south-east of France at 46 kilometres from Gap, the department capital (general information: Vallouise is 546 kilometres from Paris).

Geographical Information

Commune: Vallouise

Canton: Argentière-la-Bessée

Arrondissement: Briançon

Department: Hautes-Alpes

Region: Provence

Postcode: 0

Distance to Vallouise

from Gap (prefecture): 46 km

from Paris: 546 km

from Calais: 761 km

from Nice: 141 km

from Bordeaux: 557 km

from Strasbourg: 427 km

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Nice, Lyon or Grenoble airports. By car from the UK allow about 10 hours for the journey from Calais to here. For driving distances to Vallouise from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner .

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): L'Argentiere-la-Bessee , Les Vigneaux , Pelvoux and Puy-Saint-Vincent .

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OFFICE DE TOURISME DE LA VALLOUISE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

• (0.02 mi) 3 bedroom apartment in Vallouise in an old stable
• (0.05 mi) Les Vallois
• (0.06 mi) 3 bedroom apartment in Vallouise near the village center - "Wave"
• (0.06 mi) Beautiful apartment, garden side in the heart of Vallouise
• (0.06 mi) Nice apartment for 4 people in the village center
• (0.10 mi) La Table de Nany
• (0.04 mi) L'Ecrin de Suzette
• (0.05 mi) Restaurant Les Vallois
• (0.05 mi) Brasserie des Freres Alphand
• (0.13 mi) Bar Le Gyr

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Office de Tourisme du Pays des Écrins 23, avenue de la République 05120 L'Argentière - La Bessée France Tel.: +33 / 492 / 230311 Email: [email protected] Go to Website

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The ski resort of Pelvoux Vallouise is located in the Ecrins National Park , in the Hautes Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Nature lovers will enjoy their stay in the town of Pelvoux Vallouise which is made of two villages: Pelvoux and Vallouise. In summer and winter, you will enjoy many activities there such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking… Going on a mountain vacation is a great way to recharge your batteries!

Skiing and winter sports in Pelvoux Vallouise

Pelvoux Vallouise is a real playground for skiers. There is an area dedicated to the beginners at the bottom of the ski area. There is also a freeride area and high-altitude slopes for the more experienced skiers. High up the slopes, you will get a breathtaking view of the valley and the Puy Saint Vincent resort. The ski area is located between 1,250 and 2,300 meters of altitude and there are almost 25 kilometers of marked green, blue, red and black slopes . You can take a ski lift that will take you up the slopes: chairlift, ski lift, cable car, baby ski lift. Thanks to the use of snow guns, the snow cover on the slopes is perfect. You will be able to hurtle down the downhill ski slopes, go sledding or practice at the snowpark. You can also ski down the lit-up slopes at night.

In winter, you can go cross-country skiing , snowshoeing , hiking or dog sledding in Pelvoux Vallouise… These are great ways to discover the resort.

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Summer in Pelvoux Vallouise

If you spend your holidays in Pelvoux Vallouise in summer, don’t forget your walking shoes. It is a great place to go hiking . Whether you are looking for an easy hike with family or friends or a more difficult trail that will take you to the summits, you will find the perfect hiking trail for you.

If you like climbing or going on via ferratas , go to the Écrins National Park and enjoy its 750 climbing tracks. You can go there on your own or with a professional guide. Thrill seekers will head to the Puy Aillaud site to experience paragliding and admire the incredible view of the snowy summits! To cool down, you can try white water sports such as canoeing, rafting… Your vacation in the Pays des Ecrins will be fun and exciting.

Discover the gems of Pelvoux Vallouise all year round

Whatever the season, discover the town of Pelvoux Vallouise. The village of Pelvoux is located at the entrance of the Vallouise Valley. It is part of the Ecrins National Park and is overlooked by the Barre des Écrins. You can walk through its 7 different hamlets to visit them. Vallouise is located on the side of the valleys of the Gyr and the Onde. You will appreciate its authentic charm and its old houses with marble arcades. Go inside the Saint Etienne church to admire its frescoes and its sculpted door and don’t miss the Saint Sébastien du Villard chapel and the chapel of the Penitents.

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Plan your holidays in Pelvoux Vallouise

To plan your stay in the resort of Pelvoux Vallouise call the Hautes Alpes Tourist Office at 04 92 23 36 12 or go to the reception located in Vallouise. For more information on activities, services, transport, etc., please visit their website: www.paysdesecrins.com .

Shops and restaurants

Many restaurants and mountain restaurants will welcome you in Pelvoux Vallouise for a quick snack or a sit-down meal to taste the local delicacies. You will find many shops nearby: grocery stores, sports stores…

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If you stay for a night or a week in Pelvoux Vallouise, you can stay at an hotel , a bed and breakfast , a tourist residence , at the campsite or choose to rent a chalet or a house , or to stop at a halt .

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Vallouise, a small typical mountain village

Vallouise is located in the Hautes-Alpes just 20 km from Briançon and is a traditional Winter destination offering a whole range of activities. The little village of Vallouise is also of great architectural interest, with its many sun dials, and sells very good local produce for you to enjoy when you get back from a day on the pistes or a lovely walk in the snow… The region has an exceptional climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year and very good snow cover.

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Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, a walk? Take your pick !

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Vallouise is located very close to two family ski resorts: the resort of Pelvoux Vallouise and the resort of Puy- Saint-Vincent.

The ski resort of Pelvoux Vallouise is just 5 minutes from Vallouise and has 25 km of groomed pistes, running from 1250 m to 2330 m altitude. 

The resort of Puy-Saint-Vincent is 15 minutes from Vallouise and is a modern resort that has 75 km of tree-lined pistes through the larch woods. The ski area goes from 1400 m to 2750 m altitude. 

During your stay in Vallouise, you can also make the most of the Serre Chevalier ski area, which is less than 30 km from Vallouise and discover the Montgenèvre ski area too. The resort of Serre Chevalier has 6+ day liftpasses (Grande Galaxie) which offer you 1 free ski day in another resort (Montgenèvre, Les deux Alpes, Puy Saint Vincent…).

Ski from the door of your chalet!

The ski area of Vallouise and Les Vigneaux has over 30 km of groomed, marked pistes and is an ideal site for both beginners and experienced cross-country skiers to enjoy skiing in the forest.

You can also cross-country ski in the Puy-Saint-Vincent ski area, at the site of Ailefroide, and in the ski area in the valley of Freissinières. 

The Pays des Ecrins is perfect for anyone who enjoys ski touring, and the possibilities are endless. Discover wild, unspoilt valleys, glaciers, and unique mountainsides in a magnificent setting that is off the beaten track.

Here are a few suggestions of routes: La Blanche, Les Crètes de Reychard, Les Querettes, La Condamine…

— Snowshoeing and fun activities for all the family  —

You can also set out snowshoeing from your chalet for a family walk along one of the suggested routes. By taking the Gyr route, which leaves from Vallouise, you can reach Pelvoux, either by foot or with snowshoes, and depending on the weather conditions, you can then carry on snowshoeing to Ailefroide. The route along the plains is also ideal for a walk in the snow.

Snowshoeing is an activity open to almost all, giving you the chance to enjoy the nature, pine forests, and faunaand to walk through little hamlets and villages steeped in history.  Your kids will also love sledging down the slopes.

And for those who prefer ice skating…there are two natural ice rinks in Pelvoux-Vallouise at 1250 m altitude and Puy-Saint-Vincent at 1600 m altitude. More information is available at the Vallouise tourist information centre.

The region’s unspoilt mountainside is a perfect setting for dog sleighing! You can also discover and climb the ice waterfalls(activity open to all). See the guides’ office for more information.

And if you love thrills and incredible sky views, at Pelvoux you can organize a paragliding trip.

— Traditional villages  —

The small village of Vallouise has a real architectural wealth with all its sun dials. The Pays des Ecrins has a religious heritage rich in churches and chapels and a strong industrial heritage, particularly in Argentière la Bessée with the Fournel silver mines and the mining museum.  You can also make the most of your stay to explore Briançon citadel, which is the highest town in France, at 1,326 metres altitude. Its fortifications are classed a Unesco world heritage site.

Local Crafts and Produce

During your holidays in Vallouise, meet the local craftsmen from this typical mountain village and discover Vallouise sandstone pottery, the Vallouise artisans’ centre with its products from the Hautes-Alpes (honey, liqueurs, Alpine beer, dry sausages, pâtés, jams, home-made bread, and wine), the honey centre… You can enjoy a traditional mountain dinner in one of the village’s little restaurants, with raclette, tartiflette, pizzas cooked in a wood oven, cold-meat platters…

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Valloire is the destination of choice for outdoor enthusiasts

For several years now, Valloire has been proud to present its Sculpture Competition. Ice and snow in the winter, and Straw and Hay in the summer. Worth seeing, whether for the first time or if you come every year!

A lake in a gorgeous setting in the midst of the Les Cerces mountain range, looking out over Le Grand Galibier and Les Aiguilles d’Arves… A perfect family hike for your stay in Valloire!

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Valloire, the perfect village resort for a family holiday in Savoie, in the North French Alps. Friendly and warm atmosphere for successful family holidays with a multitude of activities: hiking, riding and many free activities to discover.

4 REASONS TO CHOOSE VALLOIRE!

#1 Hospitality with a capital ‘H’ Valloire’s most valuable asset is that it is above and beyond everything else a village. Simplicity, sincerity and a smile are the three words that sum up the mentality of the residents of Valloire. You will experience this sense of humanity on the slopes, in the shops and in the streets!

#2 Ski for you, and you for ski! Your whole family will love our skiing area covering 150 km of slopes! Head off from the station into a vast natural playgound with slopes for all levels and a large, entertaining snowpark..

#3 Cultural melting-pot A village built from mountain stones, smoking chimneys in little hamlets and a magnificent Baroque church. This haven of mountain living also plays hosts to major events, including international skiing and ice-skating competitions.

#4 Original activities! Hurtling down the slopes with mountain-karts, making sculptures from snow or ice and sampling an entirely local beer brewed in the traditional way? There’s no doubt about it: you’re in Valloire!

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At the very end of the Vallouise Valley, Ailefroide will be an essential visit during your stay in the Pays des Écrins

Ailefroide is a hamlet sheltered from all external influence, with the exception of the mountains as a playground. It is a silent calming place, an experience that you can’t afford to miss.

At the foot of Mont Pelvoux, Ailefroide is a timeless hamlet (part of the Pelvoux municipality) that has maintained its authentic character through its typical stone houses. This natural classified site is only inhabited during the summer.

Ailefroide is a hot spot for mountaineering and is France’s second site after Chamonix Mont Blanc. It is the last stage on the way to the major mountaineering routes to the south of the Écrins massif.

It is without a doubt the ideal base camp for all mountaineering, climbing or hiking enthusiasts. It is from here that you can set off to take on the multi-pitch routes in the Pays des Écrins. Many climbers from all over the world come here for its renowned bouldering site. Hiking routes start from the village: the Celse-Niere Valley is among the places to see.

In a few words, Ailefroide is a soothing place due to the change of scenery it provides. It is free of any disturbance and ideal for rejuvenation with the mountains and silence as sole companions. In spring, you can reach it by the road that leads to the well-known Pré de Madame Carle and the most beautiful glaciers in the Écrins National Park.

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