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Here, you can explore while having fun and learning. Whether you come with curious children, intrepid teenagers or the whole tribe together, the mountain spirit is also lived in discovery mode. Treasure hunts, fun trails, workshops with animals, nights in refuges or micro-adventures to share… Everything is designed to arouse curiosity and create memories together.

And that’s not all: here, the mountains are also told through scientific and cultural activities that fascinate young and old alike. Observe the stars, understand the fauna, discover local know-how… Each activity is an opportunity to learn by wonder. All this with a deep respect for nature: the preservation of the environment is at the heart of each experience.

DISCOVERY HERITAGE TOURS

The murals of the Pays des Écrins
The Fournel Silver Mine in the Pays des Écrins
The History Workshop
Adventure with friends in Ailefroide
The history of mountaineering
The history of Argentière-la-Bessée
The Vigneaux clock
Forests and woodworking
Penstocks
Irrigation canals
Family adventure in the Écrins
The Archives of the Pays des Écrins
Augmented reality tour
Archaeology and prehistory in the Pays des Écrins
The Hautes-Alpes heritage application of the Pays des Écrins
The legend of Madame Carle’s meadow
The Waldensians of the Pays des Écrins
Family outing to the Bans refuge
Sundials
The Maison du Parc
Nearby
Churches and chapels
The Libraries of the Pays des Écrins
Gastronomy in Écrins
A pony and climbing day for children

Do you want to know more about the territory, dive into new readings or share cultural moments? Discover all the places to borrow novels, comics, documentaries or local collections from the Pays des Écrins, and enjoy exciting activities for young and old.

Micro adventuresfor the whole family

Family adventure in the Écrins
Looking for a weekend that is simple, funny and exotic at the same time? The Pays des Écrins has everything […]
Adventure with friends in Ailefroide
Ailefroide, a small authentic hamlet in the heart of the most beautiful peaks, is a must-see during your stay in […]
Nearby
Want to vary the pleasures during your stay in the Pays des Écrins? Less than an hour away, other valleys […]
Family adventure in the Écrins
Looking for a weekend that is simple, funny and exotic at the same time? The Pays des Écrins has everything […]
Adventure with friends in Ailefroide
Ailefroide, a small authentic hamlet in the heart of the most beautiful peaks, is a must-see during your stay in […]
A pony and climbing day for children
Spring is well established in the Pays des Écrins, the meadows are full of flowers, the trees are green and […]
Dog sledding
Want to live a moment out of time? Climb aboard a sleigh and let yourself be guided by the pack. […]
Pilgrimage trail running June
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Nearby
Want to vary the pleasures during your stay in the Pays des Écrins? Less than an hour away, other valleys […]

Animations
Scientific and cultural

Here, the mountains are experienced as much as they are understood. Throughout the year, we offer scientific and cultural activities to arouse everyone’s curiosity: naturalist walks to meet the fauna, workshops on alpine flora, astronomical observation evenings, visits on the theme of climate change or meetings with those who shape the territory.

From the preservation of ecosystems to sustainable tourism, through the behind-the-scenes of local companies, these meetings are all opportunities to learn, exchange and take a new look at the mountains… while respecting it.

  • LES ANIMATIONS SCIENTIFIQUES
  • LES COULISSES DES ÉCRINS

Our favorite places

High-altitude lakes
Looking for fresh air, grandiose panoramas and alpine freshness? The high-altitude lakes of the Pays des Écrins offer you a […]
Must-see sites
Narreyroux
Above Puy Saint Vincent, the Narreyroux valley is a small natural jewel of the Pays des Écrins. A preserved alpine […]
Mountaineering villages
The “Mountaineering Villages” label awarded to the municipality of Vallouise-Pelvoux aims to promote and re-enchant mountaineering in the Écrins and […]
Narreyroux
Above Puy Saint Vincent, the Narreyroux valley is a small natural jewel of the Pays des Écrins. A preserved alpine […]
Wave Valley
When the snow covers the Onde valley, the landscape is transformed. Frosted larches, frozen rivers, soothing silence: here, winter has […]
Dormillouse
At an altitude of 1,800 m, Dormillouse is the only village inhabited year-round in the Écrins National Park. Accessible only […]

Typical accommodation for Discover local products

We have selected below a list of accommodations that offer you a welcome focused on the local terroir and personalized experiences to live in the territory. Explore, discover and book your next holiday in just a few clicks!

Gîte Refuge de L’Ecole
Freissinières
Gîte Refuge de L’Ecole
The Gîte de l’École of the School is installed in the old municipal…
Hôtel Saint-Roch
Puy-Saint-Vincent
Hôtel Saint-Roch
le Courounba Campsite
Les Vigneaux
le Courounba Campsite
Le Courounba is in Les Vigneaux, a small village at the entrance to…
Iscle de Prelles campsite, winter caravanning
Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
Iscle de Prelles campsite, winter caravanning
Camping – Caravanning & Rentals. A family atmosphere in a 4 hectare park…
Hôtel L’Aiglière
Puy-Saint-Vincent
Hôtel L’Aiglière
Chalet Au Fil de l’Onde
Vallouise-Pelvoux
Chalet Au Fil de l’Onde
Catherine, mountain guide, welcomes you for your stay and advises you on your…
Camping les Allouviers
Freissinières
Camping les Allouviers
Comfortable campsite at 1200 m altitude in the magnificent Freissinières valley. New! Wooden…
Chalet de l’Onde
Vallouise-Pelvoux
Chalet de l’Onde
The Chalet au Fil de l’Onde is located near the GR54 walking track,…
Refuge Le Pas du Loup
Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
Refuge Le Pas du Loup
La Parenthèse en Ecrins
Les Vigneaux
La Parenthèse en Ecrins
Located in Les Vigneaux, a village in the Parc National des Ecrins, on…