The area around La Grave and Villar d'Arène is a real outdoor playground for families! Outdoor activities offer a great opportunity to explore the natural environment. You can go on short walks or longer hikes towards a lake, observe wild life, meet farm animals or go climbing, canyoning or mountain biking. Below you will find out more about the different activities, visits and events that are perfect for families.
Even super-heroes need a break! Here you'll find the playgrounds and sport fields of La Grave and Villar d'Arène where children can play safely, on their own.
To help you organise your family holiday in La Grave - Villar d'Arène, click here to see our top 10 child-friendly activities.
10 activities to enjoy with the entire family at La Grave - Villar d'Arène
Sports activities
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Multi-activities training for 6-12 years old with Odile hiking guide
Parking du téléphérique, La Grave
Multi-activities training for 6-12 years old with Odile hiking guide
Outdoor activities, one or 5 days, with games, sports and various activities for children (orienteering, hiking, games, Via-ferrata )
Children will be supervised by state qualified…
Nature Workshops for 3 - 6 years with Odile, hiking guide
Les Fréaux, La Grave
Nature Workshops for 3 - 6 years with Odile, hiking guide
Come and have fun with us!
The nature workshop allows children from 3 to 6 years old to discover nature while having fun. On the program: Observation of marmots, discovery of plants and…
Guided tour of the Grand Clot Silver Mines with Odile, climbing instructor
Le Grand Clot, La Grave
Guided tour of the Grand Clot Silver Mines with Odile, climbing instructor
Enjoy a day of vacation to make your children discover the all new via corda of La Meije and the history of the vertical mines of Oisans county ! Great time of happiness guarenteed !
For…
Land'Art Hiking with Odile, hiking guide
Les Fréaux, La Grave
Land'Art Hiking with Odile, hiking guide
Walking, touch, look, observe and create in the mountains!
Activity proposed from March to November
Climbing classes with Odile climbing instructor
Les Fréaux, La Grave
Climbing classes with Odile climbing instructor
Get your fill of thrills during a climbing session. Discover a fun and sporty activity while verticality. Take the time to discover, to initiate yourself and why not to exceed your limits.…
Tour of the Molières farm
La Ferme des Molières, La Grave
Tour of the Molières farm
Céline and Martin Gaillard have been breeding goats in La Grave since 2015. They have turned the farm into a warm, welcoming place where you can discover their work and their brightly…
Petit Pilier by the waterfall with Aventure Verticale La Meije.O
Les Fréaux, La Grave
Petit Pilier by the waterfall with Aventure Verticale La Meije.O
New for 2020!
In a magnificent setting, the small pillar by the waterfall offers great climbing routes.
A short hike leading to a simple climb to discover a majestic view.
Promenade découverte « Plantes comestibles et médicinales »
Place du Téléphérique, La Grave
Promenade découverte « Plantes comestibles et médicinales »
Guided walk, open to all, to discover the uses and malicious tricks of mountain plants
Randonnées découverte 100% nature
Place du Téléphérique, La Grave
Randonnées découverte 100% nature
2 Thèmes pour randonner avec petits et grands marcheurs,
(1) rapaces, insectes et petites bêtes (journée découverte 1)
(2) ou marmottes, cailloux et fossiles (journée 2)
et découvrir…
MTB morning for kids
Le Serre du Grou, Villar-d'Arêne
Family canyoning with Aventure Verticale La Meije
The Gâ Torrent is a 100 % natural jewel with verticality, steep sides, sculptured rocks, water movement and stunning views.
Les Marmottes de l'Alpe avec Horizons / sortie Marque Esprit Parc
Ventelon, Villar-d'Arêne
Les Marmottes de l'Alpe avec Horizons / sortie Marque Esprit Parc
Dédiée à l’observation de Marmotta marmotta, cette randonnée à la journée vous permettra de comprendre d’un point de vue naturaliste cet attachant petit rongeur mammifère dans un cadre…
LE PETIT TRAPPEUR avec Bureau Montagne Horizons / Sortie Marque Esprit Parc National
Ventelon, Villar-d'Arêne
LE PETIT TRAPPEUR avec Bureau Montagne Horizons / Sortie Marque Esprit Parc National
Cette randonnée est un atelier de découverte dédié aux enfants. A la fois pédagogique et ludique en pleine nature, nous partirons à la recherche de traces d’animaux. C'est sur un itinéraire…
Soirée sous les étoiles avec le bureau des Guides
Bureau des Guides, La Grave
Soirée sous les étoiles avec le bureau des Guides
Balade pour petits, grands, famille pour rêver sous les étoiles et prendre le temps d’écouter les histoires des constellations entre écrins et Oisans au Pays de la Meije
Cultural activities
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Discover our Mountains in Summer
Rd 1091, La Grave
Discover our Mountains in Summer
Get out to the mountains!
Discover the Alpine and glacier environment via the workshops 'First steps on a glacier', 'Explore and advance on a glacier', 'Fun and games' Mountains are…
Projections-talks with a ranger from the Ecrins National Park
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
Projections-talks with a ranger from the Ecrins National Park
Encounter with a National Park Ranger who will talk about various topics relating to the natural environment in the National Park.
A rural walk with goats
, La Grave
A rural walk with goats
Take a walk with Céline, Martin and their goats to learn more about their farm and love for their animals and the cheese they produce.
Discovering of basketry
Au Pays de la Meije, Villar-d'Arêne
Discovering of basketry
Lucile presents the world of basketry: the tools of the weaver, the material used to know the wicker and the presentation of various techniques of wicker work.
Rallye photo - Promenade ludique dans Villar d'Arène
Place de l'Eglise, Villar-d'Arêne
Rallye photo - Promenade ludique dans Villar d'Arène
Découvrez à votre rythme le village de Villar d'Arène de manière ludique et connectée.
Jeu de piste - 'Sur le chemin des saveurs Faranchines'
, Villar-d'Arêne
Jeu de piste - 'Sur le chemin des saveurs Faranchines'
Les traditions Faranchines vous intéressent ? Alors ce jeu est fait pour vous. En famille, venez résoudre des énigmes en utilisant des QR codes cachés dans le parcours.
Rallye photo - Balade patrimoniale dans le village des Hières
Découvrez de manière ludique et à votre rythme une petite partie du patrimoine local dans le village des Hières !
