Nordic area of Puy Saint Vincent

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Discover a preserved area perched up to 2,730 m above sea level, in the heart of the Écrins massif. It offers 30 km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing (2.5 km of blue slopes, 10 km of red slopes and 18 km of marked routes) as well as 30 km of snowshoe trails. This real Nordic playground seduces with its 360° panorama and allows you to practice classic, skating or biathlon in the middle of nature.

Explore loops between forests and peaks

The Puy Saint Vincent Nordic area consists of 5 marked trails (without artificial snow) totalling nearly 29 km of cross-country skiing, in addition to 9 km of access routes between the 1400, 1600 and 1800 resorts, for a complete loop in classic or skating.

• Slope n°1 – Tournoux-La Rochaille (1.78 km): gentle route, ideal for beginners and families.
• Trail n°2 – Tour de la Pousterle (3.21 km): loop in the forest mixing shaded portions and clearings.
• Slope n°3 – Les Petites Têtes (4.74 km): varied profile, alternating moderate climbs and rolling sections, for good skiers.
• Piste n°4 – Les Grandes Têtes (9.22 km): a sporty route, with a cumulative difference in altitude and panoramas of the Pelvoux.
• Slope n°5 – Belvedere des Têtes (9.95 km): a challenging route up to an altitude of 1,600 m, offering a spectacular view of the Glacier Blanc.

Oriented north-south, these slopes benefit from exceptional natural snow cover all winter long and allow, thanks to the link by the Prés chairlift, to vary the sectors and atmospheres.

Thibaut BLAIS

To vary the pleasures, Puy Saint Vincent offers 30 km of marked pedestrian and snowshoe trails, accessible from the 1,400, 1,600 and 1,800 m stations. Each route, maintained daily, offers a real journey to the heart of the landscapes of the Écrins.

• Villaret Loop (2 km, 🌟 easy, 45 min)
  Start: under the Prés chairlift (1,800 m). Small circuit in the undergrowth, ideal for discovering snowshoeing with the family and enjoying an unobstructed view of the Dormillouse Ridge.
• Tour de la Pousterle (2.3 km, 🌟🌟 easy – medium, 1 hour)
  Start: station 1,400 m. Loop alternating undergrowth and clearings, perfect for contemplative walks, with several viewpoints over the Durance valley.
• Access 1600 (1 km, 🌟 easy, 20 min)
  Shared footpath / cross-country skiing, to reach the Nordic chalet from the 1,600 m resort and extend your walk on the wide open spaces.
• Route du Col (2.5 km, 🌟🌟 medium, 1 hour 15 minutes)
  Start: hamlet of Prey d’Aval. Gradual climb to the Col de la Pousterle, panorama of Pelvoux and the Aiguilles de Chabrières.
• Descent from the summit of the Prés (variant, 3 km, 🌟🌟 medium, 1 h – 1 h 30)
  Downhill route alternating sliding and walking, ideal for testing your endurance after a chairlift ride.

Access to all pedestrian and snowshoe trails is subject to a fee:
4 € / person / day (included in the Nordic Pass)
13 € / week
Free for children under 10 years old and certain eligible audiences.

• Open: as soon as the first snow falls.
• Access: car parks at resort 1,400, 1,600 and 1,800 m + Les Prés chairlift (free).
• Interactive map: available online via the resort’s app.
• Regulations: wearing a Pass is mandatory, adapted equipment, respect for signage and other users.