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Champcella<\/em> Between Roman remains and rural traditions<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Champcella, perched on the balconies of the right bank of the Durance, is the link between the Durance valley and that of Freissini\u00e8res. Shared in hamlets, it combines architectural heritage (ovens, fountains, stone houses, Saint-Laurent-de-Rame chapel) and ancient traces with the site of Rama, a stop on the Roman road Via Cottia per Alpem<\/em>. The town church, the Gallo-Roman remains and the stepped landscape \u2014 from the bottom of the valley to the mountain pastures of Tramouillon and Val-Haute \u2014 give this territory a marked identity, bathed in generous sunshine and a southern climatic influence. <\/p>\n\n

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Grand tour of the \u00c9crins GR54 tour of the Pays des \u00c9crins Freissini\u00e8res the trail of the Gouffre de Gourfouran<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Champcella is also a starting point for hiking, trail running and mountain biking, with routes that climb up to the T\u00eate de Vautisse (3,156 m) or wind along the surrounding ridges. Climbing enthusiasts find local routes, and the proximity of the Durance opens up to white water sports. In winter, Nordic skis, ski touring and snowshoeing are quickly accessible from the nearby Freissini\u00e8res valley. The Rama lake, a former quarry, completes the offer with easy nature breaks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In winter, Champcella serves as a convenient starting point for exploring the Pays des \u00c9crins: the Freissini\u00e8res<\/strong> area (open from mid-December to mid-March) offers more than 15 km of cross-country ski<\/strong> trails and snowshoe loops<\/strong> in a quiet and sunny atmosphere. Ski touring<\/strong> enthusiasts can set off from Champcella to the Col de Tramouillon<\/strong> or the T\u00eate de Vautisse<\/strong> via classic routes (always keeping an eye on the conditions and avalanche risks). You can also vary the outings with snowshoe walks to the neighbouring hamlets or rely on local structures for supervised experiences, such as discovering Nordic skiing with the family. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Rich and authentic adventures and heritage<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\n
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High-altitude lakes<\/div><\/div>
High-altitude lakes<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Hiking and Bivouac in Freissini\u00e8res<\/div><\/div>
Hiking and Bivouac in Freissini\u00e8res<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Churches and chapels<\/div><\/div>
Churches and chapels<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Waldensians of the Pays des \u00c9crins<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
The Waldensians of the Pays des \u00c9crins<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The History Workshop<\/div><\/div>
The History Workshop<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Libraries of the Pays des \u00c9crins<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
Libraries of the Pays des \u00c9crins<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A night under the stars of Dormillouse<\/div><\/div>
A night under the stars of Dormillouse<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Discovery of a night in a refuge<\/div><\/div>
Discovery of a night in a refuge<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A timeless night with friends<\/div><\/div>
A timeless night with friends<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Churches and chapels<\/div><\/div>
Churches and chapels<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Libraries of the Pays des \u00c9crins<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
Libraries of the Pays des \u00c9crins<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
All experiences<\/a><\/div>\n\n
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Animations and events<\/em> that punctuate your seasons<\/h2><\/div>\n\n
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The calendar of activities and events changes with the seasons, check them regularly for updates.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n