Vallouise-Pelvoux
Vallouise-pelvoux
The playground of Mountain enthusiasts
The playground of Mountain enthusiasts
Located at an altitude of 1,250 m, the village resort of Pelvoux-Vallouise includes the hamlets of Pelvoux, Vallouise and Ailefroide, labelled “Mountaineering Village” in the heart of the Écrins National Park. In summer, sports enthusiasts and families will find what they are looking for between panoramic walks to the Glacier Blanc, via ferrata, mountain bike rides, paragliding flights or rafting. Mountaineering enthusiasts can set off from Ailefroide on the classic glacial and rocky routes, accompanied by the guides of the Écrins. At the foot of thousand-year-old peaks and glaciers, the atmosphere is warm and authentic, inviting you to discover the local heritage and recharge your batteries in the middle of nature.
Located between 1,250 and 2,300 m above sea level, Vallouise-Pelvoux offers 25 km of marked slopes served by seven ski lifts, suitable for skiers of all levels. Ski touring enthusiasts can take the Préron chairlift to join the route to La Blanche (2,953 m), with its 1,138 m of vertical drop downhill. In winter, the Vallouise-Pelvoux take-off site remains accessible by chairlift, offering paragliders a direct flight over the Vallouise with a unique panorama of the peaks of the Écrins. Between the peaks of the Écrins and the friendly village atmosphere, Vallouise-pelvoux is distinguished by its simple and authentic spirit.
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The station of Pelvoux-Vallouise
The altitude range ofPelvoux-Vallouise
Located on the edge of the Écrins National Park, the Pelvoux-Vallouise high-altitude area rises to 2,300 m and offers more than 30 km of marked trails, from family walks to more sporty routes to glacial lakes and viewpoints. At the top of the resort, a take-off area welcomes autonomous paragliders or tandem paragliders for flights over the Vallouise and the mythical peaks of the Écrins. On the access side, hiking packages allow access to the hiking routes and other packages dedicated to paragliding allow several ascents per day. Finally, a swimming pool at the foot of the slopes invites you to relax after the effort, in a friendly village setting.
Pelvoux-Vallouise is a human-sized, family-friendly resort where skiing and other mountain activities rub shoulders with the same slopes. Located in the Écrins National Park, it offers you an unusual setting rising up to 2,300 m above sea level, with 7 ski lifts (1 rope lift, 4 ski lifts, 2 4-seater chairlifts) and 18 slopes (2 green, 9 blue, 5 red, 2 black) for 25 km of skiing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier, you will find slopes at your level. Ski touring enthusiasts can opt for a dedicated ski pass and join the marked route to La Blanche, while 35 km of Nordic trails await cross-country skiing enthusiasts in the valley. To vary the pleasures, opt for dog sledding or Snooc. Once a week, the illuminated track allows you to extend the day with night sessions. Finally, a mountain restaurant and a panoramic picnic area offer a welcome break on this estate where authenticity and nature remain the key words.
Opening period
This winter the resort will be open from Sunday 21 December 2025.
Opening period
This summer, the high-altitude area will be open from Saturday 8 July to Sunday 29 August 2025.
Experiences
for all styles
In Pelvoux-Vallouise, give free rein to your desires: go on a family hike to the high altitude lakes, gain altitude on the emblematic routes of the Écrins or take off in a paraglider to fly over the glaciers. Those curious about nature can venture to the Entre-les-Aygues area and observe the wildlife, while thrill-seekers can try their hand at via ferrata or climbing on the cliffs and boulders of Ailefroide. Everyone will find the experience that suits them to fully enjoy the summer in the mountains!
In Pelvoux-Vallouise, give free rein to your desires: enjoy the ski slopes, put on your skins and go ski touring or try other types of skiing such as Snooc. Thrill seekers can explore the valley by dog sledding or enjoy a new point of view by paragliding. Between effort, discovery and conviviality, everyone will find their adventure to fully enjoy winter in the mountains!
Ailefroide, land ofclimbing and mountaineering
Ailefroide is an emblematic hamlet at the foot of Mont Pelvoux, the last village in the Vallouise valley and gateway to major mountaineering races in the Écrins massif. Its name, “Alpe froide”, reminds us that the sun is more discreet in winter, but it is especially in summer that the site vibrates: a mecca for climbing (historic multi-pitch routes and mountain trails) and mountaineering, it houses the guides’ office created in 1957 and serves as a starting point for the Pelvoux refuges, du Sélé or the Pré de Madame Carle. There are also accessible hiking loops, offering panoramas between larches and granite walls, making it an essential base for those who want to explore the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
Vallouise Nordic area
Located between 1,085 m and 1,300 m above sea level, the Nordic en Vallouise ski area offers 35 km of groomed trails daily for classic cross-country skiing and skating, spread over four sectors (La Vallouise, L’Onde, Pelvoux and Les Vigneaux) offering long regular routes in the heart of the Onde valley and facing the peaks of the Pelvoux. Accessible from the Maison du Parc National des Écrins, this site also includes snowshoeing routes, a biathlon area and a fun circuit for children, all in an exceptional natural setting.
The + of Vallouise-pelvoux
- Human-sized area with 7 ski lifts and 18 slopes for 25 km of skiing
- Exceptional panorama of the Vallouise from 2,300 m
- Dedicated ski touring pass with access to La Blanche
- Mountain restaurant and panoramic picnic area
- Nordic network of 35 km of cross-country ski trails accessible from the resort
- Dog sledding and Snooc to discover the snow in a different way
- Illuminated night track to extend the descents after sunset
The + of Vallouise-pelvoux
- Marked trails on more than 30 km of routes, from family walks to circuits to high-altitude lakes
- Paragliding take-off site at the top of the Crête chairlift with dedicated passes for several flights per day
- Municipal swimming pool at the foot of the slopes for a refreshing break
- Quick access to Ailefroide for a variety of sensations
- Rafting and kayaking at the foot of the resort for whitewater enthusiasts
- Playgrounds and summer entertainment for families
The festive spirit of entertainment and events
