Here is a list of what else you can do
in the Hautes-Alpes region close to our apartments. We
have given an estimate of prices which might change a
bit, but this will hopefully give you some ideas.
| Activity |
Cost |
For
more information
or to book |
| Paragliding
(French:
parapente)
Tandem flights
(wearing your skis) over the ski resort of Puy St
Vincent.
The flight
departs from the top of the "Lauzes"
drag lift which is found above the mid station at
2000m and finishes at Puy St Vincent 1400 (55 Euros)
or continues all the way down to Vallouise village
(70 Euros) |
55
Euros (800m flight)
70
Euros (1400m flight) |
Contact
us
|
| Husky
trips
(French:
Traineau a chiens)
Introductory
20-30 minute trips
Half day trips
Or
Whole day trips
are also available out of the French school holidays |
Introductory:
20
Euros/adult
20
Euros/child
Half
day:
60
Euros/adult
50
Euros/child |
Telephone
Emmanuel:
04
92 23 57 90
or
or
go to the Tourist Office at Puy St Vincent 1600
|
| Ice
skating
At both Puy St Vincent 1600 and 1400 you will find
a small natural ice rink.
Puy 1400 - the rink is located on the left hand
side of the resort near the road.
Puy 1600 - the rink is located next to the main
chair lift (Bergerie).
The rink is open from 4pm to 8:30pm
every day, weather and ice conditions depending.
Boots are provided free of charge from the shed
next to the rink. |
Free |
Tourist
offices at Puy St Vincent 1400 and 1600 |
| Snowmobile
(Ski doo)
(French:
Moto neige)
Departures
from Puy St Vincent 1600 from 5:30pm (17h30).
The snowmobiles
take up to two people. You can have your own snowmobile,
share one with a family member, or sit behind one
of the snowmobile guides.
The trip lasts
50 minutes. |
Own
snowmobile: 50 Euros
Extra
passenger: 15 Euros
Sitting
behind a snowmobile guide: 25 Euros |
Go
to the little Moto Neige
office found in the shopping arcade at Puy St Vincent
1600.
Or
Tel:
06 82 61 88 27 |
| Quad bikes
Accompanied
1 or 2 hour trips every day departing from ski stations
of Puy St Vincent 1600 and Pelvoux (just beyond
Vallouise). You can have your own quad bike or sit
on the back of a bike driven by one of the guides.
1 hour trip
Puy St Vincent 1600 including a visit to the Honey Farm (Maison du
Miel) where you can get a hot drink, try and buy
delicious honey products (jars of honey, nougat,
cakes .)
2 hour trip
Puy St Vincent
Leaving the
ski station at Puy St Vincent at 5:30pm (17h30)
1 hour trip
Pelvoux
Departing from
the Pelvoux ski station
Equipment
supplied: For all of the above trips the bikes are 150cc
and have an automatic gear box. You will also be
supplied with a helmet.
What to
wear and bring: You need to wear sturdy outdoor shoes and warm
gloves. Small rucksack for your bits and pieces.
Note: you
have to have a driving licence to ride a quad bike.
Children ride for free on the back of the quad bike
and are under the responsibility of the driver. |
1
hour Puy St Vincent
Ride
your own bike and visit the Honey Farm 40€
Sit
behind a guide: 20€
2
hour Puy St Vincent
Ride
your own bike: 70€
Sit
behind a guide: 30€
1
hour Pelvoux
40€
per bike
Sit
behind a guide: 20€
Half
day trips
80€
per bike |
Information and reservations at the "La Chaumière" restaurant at Puy St Vincent ski station 1600
which is located 100m beyond the metal tunnel on
the right hand side.
or
In
the offices at the bottom of the Pelvoux ski station
Telephone:
06
75 48 98 59
or
06
71 06 30 07 |
| The
Honey Farm/House
(La Maison du Miel)
The Honey Farm
offers hot drinks, cakes, nougat, candles and of
course numerous types of honey all produced on site.
There is also
a small museum to inform you all about the production of honey.
A delicious
and interesting way to finish off your day on the
slopes.
Winter opening
times:
Tuesday to
Sunday : 10am
to midday and 2:30pm
to 6pm
In summer you
can see the bees at work and guided tours especially
for children are available from 3pm.
July and August
every day:
10am to 12:30pm
2:30pm to 7pm |
Free |
Telephone:
04
92 23 51 50 |
| Walks
on frozen rivers
(French:
Ruisseling)
Guided walks
on frozen rivers
These walks
are with a qualified guide and you will be equiped
with crampons, ice axes
Anyone with
basic fitness who likes walking is able to take
part in this activity. |
45
Euros |
Telephone:
Raoul at the mountain guides office on:
06
81 72 14 51 |
| Swimming
pool
There is a swimming pool located at the small town
of l'Argentière la Bessée, about 15 minutes drive from
Puy 1600, 5 minutes from our apartments at Les Vigneaux.
Opening times:
Mon - Closed
Tues - 4:30pm to 9pm
Wed - 2pm to 7pm
Thurs - 4:30pm to 7pm
Fri - 4:30pm to 9pm
Sat - 2pm to 8pm
Sunday - Closed
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
who is also swimming.
You will be requested to leave the pool 15 mins
before the swimming pool closing time.
Note: Shorts, long
bermuda shorts are not permitted. Swimming trunks only. |
Adults:
2.80 Euros
Children:
1.60 Euros |
Telephone:
04 92
23 06 00 |
| Cross
Country Skiing
(Ski de
Fond)
The area offers
many groomed cross country ski pistes.
These pistes are generally
circuits on fairly flat terrain and vary in length
and difficulty.
We highly recommend
the "Onde valley" which
starts at Vallouise. This circuit will take you
about half a day.
Free hot drinks
are often provided at the end!
We have all
the local maps which you are welcome to borrow.
|
6
Euros per person for a one day pass.
Plus ski
hire at approx 14 Euros for the day. |
You
don't need to book. Your ski pass can be bought
on the day.
Ask us
if you wish us to come to the shop to sort out your
ski hire. |
| Snow shoe walks
with the walking guide Bernard Schverdorffer
Half day or Full day walks. Snow shoes and poles
supplied.
Your experienced guide will instruct you how to
walk with snow shoes and inform you about the surrounding
fauna and flora.
Note:
all the commentary from the guide will be in french.
Afternoon walks with Bernard:
Monday: "Les Clots"
1678m to 1870m.
Introduction to walking with snowshoes, information
about fauna and flora and the snow. Meeting point:1:30pm
in front of the Ski school at Puy 1600
Tuesday: "Le Laus"
1678m to 1870m.
Discover the Puy Saint Vincent surrounding area,
views of the Montbrison
mountain and learn about lichen and the forest.
Meeting point 1:30pm in front of the
Ski school at Puy 1600
(continued
overleaf)
Wednesday: "Col
de la Pousterle"
1678m to 1763m
Amazing views of the Vallouise valley, the Glacier
Blanc and the Pelvoux mountain. Learn about the
irrigation channels and production of salt.
Meeting point 1:15pm in front of
the Ski school at Puy 1600
Thursday: Pre-Rouge
1678m to 2006m
Forest walk with a magnificent
view of the Fournel
valley and the ski stations of Vars and Risoul in
the distance.
Meeting point 1:15pm in front of
the Ski school at Puy 1600
Thursday: Col des Lauzes
1678m to 1970m
Narreyoux valley and its old villages
Meeting point 1:15pm in front of
the Ski school at Puy 1600
What to
wear and bring:
Walking, après
ski or cross country boots. Warm coat, gloves, sunglasses,
water, snacks, sun cream. |
Half
day:
19
Euros per person
Full
day:
29
Euros per person |
The
ESF Ski school at Puy St Vincent 1600, Puy St Vincent
1400 and Pelvoux
Tel:
04
92 23 37 86
|
Snow shoe walks
with the walking guide Christophe
Lebreton
Monday 11am to 12pm
Meeting point at 1600 Tourist Office
1:30pm - Pas à Pas
Discover
the magnificient "Bois des
Coqs" wood. Departing from 1850m.
Tuesday 9 :20am
Petite Montée
pour belle descente
You will take the Bergerie chair lift to 2000m
and then descend the Bois des Coqs
wood on foot. You will need to buy a ticket for
the chair lift if that is you don't already have
one as part of your weekly ski pass.
1:30pm- The Honey Farm (Maison du
Miel)
The walk stops off at the honey farm where you
can buy a snack. Please bring at least 6 Euros for
your snack.
Wednesday 6pm - Ah, la belle étoile
A walk under the stary
and moonlit skies followed by a warm fire and mulled
wine.
Thursday 9am - Le Lauzet
Walk around Tournoux
and Lauzet plateau above Puy St Vincent. Spectacular views.
1:30pm - Pas à Pas
Discover the magnificient
"Bois des Coqs" wood.
Departing from 1850m.
Saturday - all day walks. Please contact
the tourist office or walking guide for details.
What to
wear and bring:
Walking boots..
Warm coat, gloves, sunglasses, water, snacks, sun
cream. |
Half
day:
19 Euros per person
Full
day: 29
Euros per person |
Tourist
offices of Puy St Vincent 1600 and 1400 and the
Twinner sports shop at 1400.
|
| Horse
Riding
Horse riding, pony trekking, individual lessons,
group lessons, indoor
school. Rides in the snow. |
|
Villeneuve - Club Hippique de Serre Che.
Telephone:
04 92 24 78 61
Monetier - Le Ranch du Grand Aigle.
Telephone:
04 92 24 56 88
Le Lauzet, just 8km
from Monêtier. |
| Swimming
pool
There is a 25m pool in Briancon. It has a giant
slide, small pool for toddlers and a jacuzzi
pool. The pool is found at the first industrial/shopping
area not far from Champion supermarket.
The pool is open every afternoon into early evening.
See leaflet for opening times.
Période scolaire
= school term time
Vacances = holiday
Swimwear: you can wear swimming shorts at the pool
as long as they are above the knee. |
Under
3yrs: free
3 to
8yrs: 1.50 Euros
Adults:
4.50 Euros |
|
| Indoor
ice rink
The indoor ice rink is found next to the swimming
pool on the way into Briançon just beyond
Champion supermarket. The rink often holds national
Ice Hockey competitions in the evenings which you
can often buy tickets for on the very same day of
the match.
The rink is open every afternoon and some evenings.
See leaflet for opening times.
Période scolaire
= school term time
Vacances = holiday |
3
to 8 yrs
: 1.50 Euros
Adult:
3.40 Euros
Skate
hire:
2 Euros |
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