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 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.
'Edible and medicinal plants' discovery walk
A fun, scientific tour of the ethnobotanical trail of edible plants at Le Pied du Col to discover the uses and clever tricks of mountain plants.
100% natural discovery hikes
Mondays are for nature hikes! Facing the glaciers, you can take advantage of an exceptional variety of ecosystems to meet the inhabitants of the meadows, mountain pastures and forests:…
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 marmottes, cette randonnée à la journée vous permettra de comprendre d’un point de vue naturaliste cet attachant petit rongeur mammifère dans un cadre alpin.…
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…
Evening under the stars
Bureau des Guides, La Grave
Evening under the stars
A walk for the curious, both young and old, to take time to listen to nature and dream under the stars of great stories from Greek mythology.
child naturalist drawing workshop
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
child naturalist drawing workshop
This workshop for your children will be an enriching discovery for them: with the observation of the flowers, describe them, draw them, observe the insects which turn around and learn more…
Workshop creation of recycled toys and nature with the Jardin du Lautaret
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
Workshop creation of recycled toys and nature with the Jardin du Lautaret
Led by the artist Samuel Villien, from the company Prends soin de toi, the workshop creation of recycled toys and nature offers your children to create their own toys with recycled…
Botanical watercolor workshop for children with the Jardin du Lautaret
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
Botanical watercolor workshop for children with the Jardin du Lautaret
The Jardin du Lautaret offers your children a creative workshop to discover botany through watercolor. Observe flowers, describe them, draw them, paint them and learn more about botany and…
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 !
Flagship refuges for the environment : activities at the refuge of l'Alpe de Villar d'Arène
The Briançon Alpine Club, in collaboration with Parc national des Ecrins, Refuges sentinelles and the NSE network, is offering a program of activities in refuges focusing on the mountain…
Visit of the botanical garden for young people with the Jardin du Lautaret
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
Visit of the botanical garden for young people with the Jardin du Lautaret
Le Jardin du Lautaret proposes to the young public, a visit of the five senses by one of the animators in scientific popularization. A visit of colors, scents, a visit where you can touch…
Told walk : The secrets of Mother Nature with the Jardin du Lautaret
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
Told walk : The secrets of Mother Nature with the Jardin du Lautaret
Meet at the Jardin du Lautaret for a storytelling stroll, an itinerant show in the garden. Through tales and anecdotes, Samuel Villien will take your children to discover the secrets of…
Tales to travel sitting with the Jardin du Lautaret
Col du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arêne
Tales to travel sitting with the Jardin du Lautaret
The company Entre-Deux invites you and your children to discover a tale to travel sitting. A moment of contemplation, but especially of reconnection with nature. Listen, observe what…