Ecotourism in the Pays des Écrins is a tourism that is interested in the discovery and preservation of nature, as well as the exploration of lifestyles different from one’s own. We are lucky to be one of the gateways to the Écrins National Park. We have direct access to one of the most natural, wild and unspoilt areas in France. Our daily life takes place in the heart of unspoilt nature, and we must protect it.
The Pays des Écrins is fortunate to be one of the gateways to the Écrins National Park, we benefit from its preservation and try to give it back as best as possible. This is why we encourage our partners to obtain the “Esprit Parc” brand who are committed to the preservation of nature and these people, while promoting this exceptional territory in the best possible way. Above all, he values travel and consumption in a different way.
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Roaming, towards alternative tourism
Discover our landscapes in a respectful way at the rhythm of nature. Thanks to soft means of transport such as walking or cycling, reconnect with nature and experience authentic encounters along your route.
In addition to benefiting from varied and exceptionally well-preserved landscapes, many accommodations and refuges are present in the Pays des Écrins allowing us to have several routes on the territory. We have something for everyone, from long sporty tours such as the GR54 or the Tour des Écrins in 6 days, to stays accessible to the whole family such as the Tour des Écrins in 3 days or the Tour of the refuges in the heart of the Écrins National Park.
How can we talk about sustainable tourism if we don’t address the issue of transport? Mobility is one of the key issues in reducing our environmental impact. We offer solutions for stays without your car, rent electrically assisted bicycles (EABs) for the duration of your stay, use public transport, … We also offer luggage carrying solutions to travel light during your travels.
Our destination is easily accessible by public transportation. In particular, you can take the train to the L’Argentière-la-Bessée station, then use the bus network that serves the main towns and allows you to get around the valley easily.
The Pays des Écrins by shuttle
In winter, the Communauté de Commune du Pays des Écrins provides shuttles that serve the various municipalities of the territory, to Puy Saint Vincent 1400, 1600 and 1800 and Pelvoux-Vallouise.
Prices: between €1 and €3. The ticket can be taken directly from the shuttle.
Carpool stops are located throughout the area to make hitchhiking easier. Stick out your thumb and turn your trip into a mini-adventure! Or use services like BlaBlaCar to book your next ride.
Se déplacer en électrique
And if you’re coming by electric car, there are several eBorn charging stations located throughout our towns.
The network is compatible with many other charging systems (be sure to check beforehand), and you can pay by credit card!
L’Argentière-la-Bessée
near Carrefour Contact
in the SNCF train station parking lot
Vallouise
next to the Bonvoisin Hall, at the entrance to the Huttopia campground
Puy-Saint-Vincent 1,400
two parking meters in the Sagnes parking lot, across from the Les Arcades bar and tobacco shop
🌿 In the Pays des Écrins, traveling more sustainably is easy. Whether by train, carpool, bike, or electric car, there are several ways to reduce your environmental impact and fully enjoy the mountains.
Help us build our sustainable tourism!
We want to promote a co-construction approach to collectively improve sustainable tourism development in the Pays des Écrins.
We have our current vision of tourism development, at the moment that we want to develop in the most exemplary and comprehensive way possible.
What better way to help build our sustainable tourism development of tomorrow than through collective intelligence?
Thank you for contributing your point of view and ideas through the following participatory questionnaire.
