For kids and families

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.

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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

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…

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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…

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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…

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Land'Art Hiking with Odile, hiking guide

Walking, touch, look, observe and create in the mountains!
Activity proposed from March to November

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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.…

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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…

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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.

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Pissenlit - © Jenny Selberg

'Edible and medicinal plants' discovery walk

Place du Téléphérique, La Grave

'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.

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Papillon Gazé - © Michel Ducroux

100% natural discovery hikes

Place du Téléphérique, La Grave

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:…

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Matin Biker - © C. Scemama

MTB morning for kids

Le Serre du Grou, Villar-d'Arêne

MTB morning for kids

Morning special for kids from 5 years.

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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.

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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.…

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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…

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Ciel étoile - © Thibaut Blais

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.

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Atelier enfant dessin naturaliste - © Jardin du Lautaret

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…

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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…

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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…

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Cultural activities

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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…

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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.

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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.

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panier à fraise - © ©VannerieDeLaMeije

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.

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Rallye photo - Promenade ludique dans Villar d'Arène

Découvrez à votre rythme le village de Villar d'Arène de manière ludique et connectée.

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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.

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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 !

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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L'entrée de la bibliothèque avec vue sur La Meije - © © Magda Molinari

La Grave multimedia library

Route des Grands Cols, La Grave

La Grave multimedia library

Public library open to everyone
Free loan books, novels, detective, cartoons, documentaries, background mountains ...
Video films, science-fiction and documentaries (DVD )
Audio…

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Libraries

Ecole du village, Villar-d'Arêne

Libraries

Public library open to everyone
Free loan books, novels, detective, cartoons, documentaries, background mountains ...
Video films, science-fiction and documentaries (DVD)
Audio…

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Passerelle susependue

Viewing Platform facing la Meije

Entre les Terrasses et le Chazelet, La Grave

Viewing Platform facing 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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Visit the ice cave at 3200m

On easy access to all, the ice cave and its numerous sculptures is located at the arrival from the cable car of Les Glaciers de La Meije, after a walk of 10mn
Visiting duration: approx…

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Terrain multi sport - La Grave - © J. Selberg

Multisports ground

L'Arboretum, La Grave

Multisports ground

New at your disposal at the Arboretum of La Grave:
- A new multi-sports ground and free of outside access and fenced
- A zip line

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Terrain multisports à Villar d'arène

Terrain multisports à Villar d'Arène

Le Clos des Saules, Villar-d'Arêne

Terrain multisports à Villar d'Arène

At your disposal at Clos des Saules in front of the 'La Meije Blanche' residence:- A new multi-sports ground and free of outside access and fenced

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Le petit château multi activité sur la place de l'Eglise à Villar d'arène - © OTHV

Aire de jeux

Place de l'Eglise, Villar-d'Arêne

Aire de jeux

You will find at your disposal on the place of the Church in Villar d'Arène, a playground for children.

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