{"id":72548,"date":"2025-08-08T10:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/nearby\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:38:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:38:54","slug":"nearby","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/en\/my-desire-to\/discovery\/nearby\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearby"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your getaway <\/em>A stone’s throw from the \u00c9crins<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Want to vary the pleasures during your stay in the Pays des \u00c9crins? Less than an hour away, other valleys perfectly complement your mountain desires: large areas, hot baths, villages of character and pretty Nordic outings. <\/p>\n\n

From the Pays des \u00c9crins, multiply the day trips: swimming, cycling, heritage, markets… Here are the nearby destinations to discover when the peaks turn green.<\/p>\n\n

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The Brian\u00e7onnais<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Around Brian\u00e7on and Serre Chevalier, there is great skiing (80 slopes, 60 lifts) and skiing for all levels. After the day, head for the Grands Bains du Mon\u00eatier for a real moment of recovery in the warm waters, then walk in the fortified city, classified as a World Heritage Site for its Vauban fortifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mythical mountain passes by bike, via ferrata, large climbing cliffs and historic streets: the Brian\u00e7onnais ticks all the boxes of an active summer. Vauban’s ramparts and works give an extra character to the visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With its natural atmosphere and mountain villages, small family resorts and a large Nordic area (about 200 km of cross-country trails): the Queyras is an ideal terrain for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ski touring. The Molines\u2013Saint-V\u00e9ran, Ceillac, Arvieux or Abri\u00e8s-Ristolas sectors offer varied profiles, far from the crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A great summer hike: high-altitude lakes, mountain pastures, villages of character and crafts. The Tour du Queyras (GR 58) and the Molines\u2013Saint-V\u00e9ran, Ceillac or Abri\u00e8s sectors offer itineraries of all levels and very open panoramas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head for Serre-Pon\u00e7on for a sunny interlude: winter walks around the Embrun lake, views of the lake and a “gentler” programme between two days at altitude. The Embrun area concentrates services and activities, convenient for families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the Serre-Pon\u00e7on side, there is room for swimming and water sports: paddle, sailing, kayaking… The lake of Embrun and the beaches of the lake concentrate nautical bases and supervised areas, with the old town of Embrun within reach of sandals for the visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Italy and Montgen\u00e8vre<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At the border, Montgen\u00e8vre gives access to the wide slopes of the Franco-Italian domain linked to the Vialattea (towards Clavi\u00e8re, Sestriere…). A day of skiing and pasta is just a few feet away, with the charm of the Piedmontese villages just on the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Italy and Montgen\u00e8vre<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Summer in Montgen\u00e8vre is mountain biking at the bike-park, hiking and fun activities for all. Bonus bonus: you can cross the border by bike or on foot for a coffee in Italy, Clavi\u00e8re being just opposite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Champsaur\u2013Valgaudemar<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Head for the resorts on a human scale (Ancelle, Chaillol, Saint-L\u00e9ger-les-M\u00e9l\u00e8zes, Laye, Serre-Eyraud, Orci\u00e8res) and the beautiful Nordic routes of the valley. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and for the motivated, ice climbing or supervised hiking. The Champsaur-Valgaudemar is more tracks in the snow than minutes in queue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Champsaur\u2013Valgaudemar<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Champsaur\u2013Valgaudemar combines meadows and direct access to the high mountains. In summer, we follow the Route des Cascades to the Gioberney, we go up to the Lauzon lake (\u22482,000 m) to admire the view, then we go back down to taste the tourtons, a speciality of the territory. An accessible territory, with real great landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hautes-Alpes, 05, ville de Gap, capitale du d\u00e9partement des Hautes-Alpes.\/\/ Hautes-Alpes, 05, Gap is a commune in southeastern France, the capital of the Hautes-Alpes department<\/div><\/div>

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Looking for an urban break and Nordic activities? Head for Gap: strolling, museums and restaurants, then cross-country skiing on the Bayard plateau (approx. 50 km of slopes) just a stone’s throw from the city. On the way, the Domaine de Charance offers a beautiful view of the valley, even in winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Green and lively city: parks, museums, terraces and events punctuate the season. Nearby, the Domaine de Charance (headquarters of the \u00c9crins National Park) and its panoramic paths, as well as the Bayard plateau (golf in summer) allow you to get some fresh air without going far away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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