Le patrimoine de La Grave et Villar d'Arène

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County of La Meije's Nordic Area

At the foot of the Lautaret Mountain pass, under the summits and glaciers, the Pays de la Meije Nordic Area is a magic spot surrounded by majestic and wild beauty. In this haven of peace the groves of trees give shelter to many wild animals.

 

The site is at the gates of the Ecrins National Park, in a beautiful corner of the Hautes Alpes region. You will evolve in an unspoilt environment that encourages contemplation, under the watchful eye of chamois, deer and snow hares. The area is ideal for nordic sking and snowshoeing. The trails are relatively flat, going through the woods and the valley bottom, except for the ones that cross the Arsine hamlet.

Cross-country skiing: 10 km of trails, three loops with with diverse but fairly easy profiles.

Nordic Walking: Villar d'Arène - La Gravière (8 km)

Snowshoeing: Tour of the hamlets of Villar d'Arène (11 km)

Sledging: one hill at Arsine and one at the Jouvencelles, opposite Villar d'Arène

Natural ice skating rink: free access, ice skate rental posssible at the gîte le Pas de l'Ane.

Ski hockey: hockey equipment (bring your skis) at your disposal at the Nordic Chalet every weekend and Wednesday outside school holidays and all mornings during the french school holidays.

Relaxation area: deck chairs and a spyglass enables you to enjoy the sun and observe the wildlife from a terrace next to the Nordic Chalet.

The sun skimming the peaks at the heart of the winter, the site has good snow conditions throughout the winter season.

Reminder: walkers and hikers with snowshoes,please follow the dedicated trails. The ski trails are strictly reserved for skiers (municipal decree of 11/01/1986 )

 

Overtures :

From 12/12 to 15/03 between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm.
Sun from 9.30am to 2pm.

Subject to snow conditions.

 

 

 - © ©Domaine nordique du pays de la Meije

Chalet du pisteur
Arsine
05480 Villar-d'Arêne

 

Phone : 04 76 79 95 04

Phone : 04 76 79 90 05

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Snowshoeing tour in the different hamlets of Villar d'Arène

In the village of Villar d'Arene, on the edge of the Ecrins National Park with the sound of the river Romanche in the background, you will discover an easy trail made for everyone in a protected and spectacular environment under the watchful eye of the local wild life.

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Ice rink in Arsine

Patinoire naturelle d'Arsine - © ©JugeSports

Villar-d'Arêne

04 76 79 94 28

Ice rink in Arsine

At the heart of the cross country site, at the gate of the Ecrin National Park, come ice skating under the watchful eye of chamois in Arsine.
Ice skates can be rent on the spot.
After you had great fun on the ice-rink, you can then enjoy a delicious mulled wine, a hot chocolate, apple juice with cinnammon, pancakes or what will please you !:)

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Nordique : Ski de fond - biathlon - raquettes avec l'ESF

Cross-country skiing is a fun way to learn to glide and balance gently, in a calm, natural environment, in the beautiful Nordic area of Villar d'Arène - Pays de la Meije.

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Itinéraire piéton au domaine nordique de Villar d'Arène

A groomed and signposted pedestrian itinerary in the heart of the Villar d'Arène Nordic ski area. This free trail is for pedestrians only.

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Prêt de matériel de ski hockey au domaine nordique de Villar d'Arène

Passez un moment de convivialité entre amis ou en famille autour d'un partie de ski hockey.

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