Discover adventures at Camping le Montana in Val-des-pres

This beautiful itinerary allows you to discover the Forts de Briançon from La Vachette, with a series of short, sustained climbs and technical descents. Sporty, technical loop around Briançon, passing close to numerous Vauban forts. Some sections are technical (roots and loose stones). Cross the hamlet of La Vachette at the bottom (join the river then cross the bridge) to cross the main road. Opposite the hamlet, join the forest track which continues along the left bank of the Durance: on the mountainside, it continues until it reaches the Fort des Têtes. Follow the road and then a path to the lookout point at Lac Baldy. Return to the D902 road and climb the military road to Fort d'Anjou, then switch to Fort des Têtes. Go down to Pont d'Asfeld, then up the entire Cité Vauban to Champ de Mars. Once at the Champ de Mars parking lot, cross over to take the asphalt road "Chemin des Salettes": this leads to a gravel track which leads to the Fort des Salettes. Just before the entrance to the fort, climb to the left along a steep, stony path for 150m, then fork right onto a beautiful balcony path that leads to La Vachette.

This pedestrian/snowshoe itinerary takes you along the Clarée through the villages and hamlets of La Vachette, Les Alberts, Le Rosier and Val des Prés. Park in the hamlet of La Vachette. The trail starts just outside the hamlet, on the left of the main road, at the toboggan run, and continues along the plain until it crosses the road (be careful!) to reach the Pont des Amoureux. Cross the bridge to reach the left bank. This is where the small Durance stream, originating in the heights of Montgenèvre, flows into the Clarée. At this point, the Clarée changes its name to become the Durance, which ends its course in the Rhône! You now cross the pretty Alberts plain via the Bois des Alberts campsite; follow the itinerary indicated by the pedestrian/snowshoe signs to avoid damaging the cross-country ski trails! You'll soon see the Alberts toboggan run on your right. The route then follows a cross-country ski trail to the hamlet of Le Rosier, then continues along the left bank to the Val des Prés (Le Serre) communal oven. At this point, cross the bridge to stroll through the village of Émilie Carles - perhaps you'll recognize her imposing house. See the beautiful church of Saint Claude, with its porch unique in the Briançonnais. Return by the same route. Please note: this pedestrian/snowshoe itinerary starts at the hamlet of La Vachette, the first hamlet in the valley, but you can also park at the hamlet of Les Alberts, at Le Rosier or directly at Val des Prés to pick up the itinerary.

This pleasant little loop around the Vallon ravine takes you to the Chalets du Vallon via a small path winding through the forest. Little used, you can observe many species of birds as well as a beautiful panorama of the valley. From the parking lot alongside the N94, enter the forest directly from a small path at the start of the parking lot alongside the old buvette. This path then runs alongside the Vallon ravine stream for around 250 metres, leading to a wide forest track. At this junction, turn left to cross the footbridge (the right-hand track follows the GR5 in the direction of Le Fontenil), then continue along the right-hand track, which gradually rises along the stream to a second junction: ignore the left-hand track (this will be your route on the return journey) and cross the stream again on the right. The route to take is marked with yellow "Chalets du Vallon" signs. A wide, stony track rises very steeply: you're on the right route and need to climb this track without getting discouraged for about 100 metres. Then leave this track for the narrow path on the left: this winds steeply through the forest, crossing the stony track several times. After a number of hairpin bends, the path crosses a wide military track twice, continue on this narrow path, and the gradient eases until you finally reach the wide forest track crossed twice before. Follow this track to the left, which gradually descends towards the interior of the valley to cross the torrent and switch to the other side. A clearing quickly emerges with the Chalets du Vallon: a breathtaking view of the Clarée valley and the hamlets of Val-des-Prés opens up before your eyes. Follow the trail for about 60 m past the chalets, then pick up your return route on the left: a narrow path similar to the first descends through the larch forest, overlooking the valley ravine. Keep your eyes peeled for numerous species of birds, including rock swallows, crossbills and crested tits. The route then soon returns to your starting point at the foot of the ravine, crossing a wide track twice until you reach the initial footbridge.

On a pleasant family walk along a forest track linking the hamlet of La Vachette to Briançon on the left bank of the Durance, discover the Fort des Trois Têtes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Fort Dauphin. From the parking lot alongside the N94, enter the forest directly from a small path at the start of the parking lot, which runs alongside the old buvette. This path then runs alongside the Vallon ravine stream for around 250 metres, leading to a wide forest track. At this junction, take the wide forest track to the right: signposted by the GR5 towards Le Fontenil and yellow signs pointing to the Fort des Têtes, this wide track winds quietly through the heart of the Bois de l'Infernet for 3 kilometers, passing the unfinished command post of the Batterie de la Lame and taking you straight to the foothills of Briançon. The trail leads first to Fort Dauphin, then on to the firing range and the imposing old Fort des Trois Têtes. The return journey takes the same route.

This pleasant loop hike follows a small balcony path beneath the imposing red ridges of the Enrouye . Through the woods, the balconies offer numerous views of the valley's hamlets and high altitudes. Park in the hamlet of La Vachette, then cross the hamlet to join the farm track that leads from the road just opposite the entrance to Camping Le Montana towards the forest. The track runs alongside a small cemetery; stay on this wide main track to fork left (yellow markings indicate "Le Rosier par les balcons de l'Enrouye"). This track bends wide and rises up through the forest until it reaches a scree slope, where it becomes a small footpath (in the scree slope, ignore the forest track on your left). This gradually twists and turns up to the edge of the Enrouye torrent. At this point, you need to cross the Enrouye ravine: take care, as the ravine has been severely ravined by heavy rain, the itinerary can be slightly modified to cross the ravine a few metres higher; in this case, be sure to return to the original itinerary once the crossing has been made. The path continues in balconies through forests and flats, passing a large rock marked HC 21 to finally reach a crossroads: Ignore the path which continues straight ahead, and leave it by the path on the right which descends towards Val-des-Prés to finally join a wide forest path: continue along this path on the right ("la Vachette par la rive droite" sign) to reach your starting point.

From the heights of La Vachette, this forest trail crosses the torrent de Malefosse under the Enrouye crest to reach the Fort des Salettes via a small balcony path overlooking the Durance. From the parking lot at the entrance to the hamlet of La Vachette, head towards the church of Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation, then turn left just after the church onto the asphalt road which rises steeply. Follow this asphalt road for a few metres, then turn left up the lane until you reach the heights of La Vachette. Continue along this route, which crosses a clearing and the gullied Malefosse torrent. Cross this gully to take the opposite route. The little path then rises into the forest for around 100 m to reach a small forest chalet: take the wide forest track just above the chalet and descend it for 100 m. At the fork of two forest tracks upstream of the bend, leave this track to take the small forest path directly opposite. This then splits in two: take the left-hand path towards Fort des Salettes. This path gradually descends below the L'ombre rock, then rises again, followed by a succession of short ascents and descents on balconies, until it reaches the Fort des Salettes in the Bois de la Pinée, below the Croix de Toulouse. Return by the same route.

This 30-kilometer circuit takes you on an electrically-assisted bike tour of the sundials of the Clarée, using mountain bike routes and forest tracks. The 19 detailed information sheets will reveal many interesting sights! 1- Departure from La Vachette : From the parking lot at the entrance to the hamlet of La Vachette, head towards the church of Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation, then fork gently to the right. On the façade of the 3rd house on your left, the first Zarbula sundial (A) is revealed. 2- Reach the hamlet of Les Alberts : At the little crossroads by the fountain, don't miss the second sundial in front of you, before taking the small alley on your left towards the "chemin des noisette": a small carriage road that runs alongside the river and reaches the hamlet of Les Alberts. 3- A short tour of the hamlet of Les Alberts : When you reach the hamlet of Les Alberts, pass the chicane and take the small alley on the right, "rue de la forge", in the direction of the gîte "Maison Amalka", to reach the blue house and its sundial dedicated to the owner's trade. Then retrace your steps to get back on the little road and head up Rue des Granges: a remarkable string of traditional houses with wide porches and courtyards and their small gardens. Don't miss the sundial (D) before turning left to return to the church square. 4- Reaching the Rosier hamlet from Les Alberts After passing the fountain and sundial at Maison Kovacic, the road leads to a small parking lot: turn right into the ruelle des Arbennes (a dead-end street). 5- From Alberts to Rosier : A few metres after entering the cul-de-sac, fork left to reach a small dead-end parking lot, to join the dirt track overhanging the parking lot: a short, steady climb is in order. Continue along this little path until you reach the bridge over the hamlet of Rosier and the Huttopia campsite parking lot. 6- From Rosier to Val-des-Prés Your route continues on a track along the river: on the right just before the bridge opposite the Huttopia campsite. But first, don't miss the green marble Voiron sundial: it's located above the front door of one of the houses just beyond the bridge. 7- Left bank from Val-des-Prés to La Draye The trail leads to the Val-des-Prés "Chef-Lieu" bread oven. Cross the bridge to reach the town hall and its sundial, then return to the bridge to continue along the track that runs alongside the Four à Pain and the river. Ignore the small path on the left and continue along the track, which rises steadily in an S-shape: the track then narrows on the left to descend through the fields. 8- Pont de la Draye : The dirt track here leads to the départementale and the Pont de la Draye bridge: cross the bridge to take the small asphalt road on the right, which rises towards the last houses in Val-des-Prés. Continue on the asphalt track until it becomes a small gravel road: this then winds through fields and forests along the river towards the hamlet of Plampinet. 9- From La Draye to Plampinet : Ignore the left-hand track towards Col du Granon and continue straight on. 10- To Plampinet : Arriving at the Plampinet bridge: ignore the small path on the left before the bridge; this path also joins the hamlet but may appear a little more technical than the main track. Cross the bridge and continue along the route until you cross a second bridge and enter the hamlet of Plampinet. 11- The hamlet of Plampinet : Here, the track joins the main road. Turn right to discover the hamlet, the church of Saint Sébastien and its sundials, before returning to the bridge. 12 - Leaving Plampinet for Névache Continue past the Plampinet bridge for a few meters, then leave the road for the stony track on the left: this rises gradually to reach the Névache plain via the Pont des Armands. 13 - Crossing the hamlets of Roubion and Sallé After crossing the Pont des Armands bridge, you come to the small wastewater treatment plant and then the Camping de la Lame: don't join the asphalt road, preferring to follow the track along the river: this follows the bridge over the Torrent du Roubion, then crosses the campsite. At the entrance to the campsite, marked by the sanitary facilities, cross the main road to reach the hamlet of Roubion. 14 - Hameau de Sallé : Go to the top of the Roubion hamlet, passing the Italian restaurant La Coccinella and the grocery store, then turn left near the Chocolaterie. Continue until you reach Rue de Sallé: this gradually descends along the traditional houses of Névache, before finally joining the main road. 15 - From Ville-Basse to Ville-Haute : Continue on the departmental road past the Bistrot de Pays Au Bon Coin, then at the small traffic circle, take the pedestrian lane on the right of the Ville-Basse hamlet, cross the hamlet and continue to Ville-Haute. 16- Ville Haute hamlet : You arrive at the hamlet of Ville Haute: enter the hamlet (don't miss the school sundial on the front of the Névasport store, then the elegant black-and-white sundial at La Bélière). Continue on to the Saint Marcellin church to see the Zarbula sundial in the bell tower and the one on the Maison Rochas, then fork left to reach the Pont de l'Outre. Before crossing the bridge, don't hesitate to go slightly downstream to admire the sundial at Maison Maritau, facing the Clarée. 17 - Return along the right bank of the Clarée: Cross the Outre bridge, then take the left-hand track to reach the Ferme and Auberge du Clot. From here, continue on the Bois Noir forest track, which winds gradually through the forest and then down to Plampinet. 18 - Descend to Plampinet then Val-des-Prés : Here you rejoin the itinerary taken on the outward journey: go back down to Plampinet and take the same itinerary as on the outward journey, on your right before the bridge, to reach Val-des-Prés, la Draye. 19 - From Val-des-Prés to Le Rosier : The track joins the main road: ignore the bridge and the track used on the outward journey, and continue along the main road to the Val-des-Prés church (several sundials to be seen in the hamlet), then continue on to the hamlet of Le Rosier (sundial at Les Airelles gite). 20 - Reach La Vachette: After the Les Airelles sundial, continue in a straight line along the main road, then take the forest track on the right just before the bend. This rises slightly and winds through the forest to reach your starting point at the hamlet of La Vachette.

Discover the entire Clarée valley by bike as you climb the Col de l'Échelle. Along the river, between hamlets and forests, this small departmental road will take you to its verdant plateau at 1762 meters altitude. The Col de l'Echelle is a must for cyclists in the Briançonnais region. Culminating at 1762m, your departure from the hamlet of La Vachette (1360m) will clock in at 17km (one way) and just over 400 metres of ascent on a small asphalt road. The ascent to the Col de l'Echelle is a gentle one via the hamlets of Val-des-Prés and Plampinet, with an average gradient of 3%. Once you've reached Névache, the hardest part begins, with 3 km at a gradient of almost 8%, before returning to the plain of the Col de l'Echelle and descending on the Vallée Étroite side for 12 km. On your return, don't hesitate to pedal through the various hamlets of Névache, to visit this mountain village at an altitude of almost 1600 metres. Length from La Vachette: 17 km Difference in altitude: 400 m Average gradient: 2.3% Maximum gradient: 9.4%

Sporty walk around the lower Clarée. From the Pont des Amoureux, climb up along the left bank of the Clarée. Continue to Val des Prés. At La Draye, switch to the right bank and climb up the Chemin du Granon, At the first bend to the right, continue left along a path. Return to Val des Prés, le Rosier and la Vachette, alternating downhill and uphill, sometimes technically. Crossing the torrent de Ruine is made difficult by a mudslide. Dismount to cross the torrent bed. Cross the route de Montgenèvre and climb up into the Bois des Bans, which is cut off by a large mudslide. From La Vachette, take route 41 back to Pont des Amoureux via Chemin des Noisettes. Descend close to the Durance (a very difficult passage) to Les Alberts. Cross the plain to reach the Pont des Amoureux.

Mountain bike trail around the hamlets of Val-des-Prés. Depart from the Pont des Amoureux, join the Alberts, climb slightly along a balcony path to Le Rosier. Continue along the Clarée on your left, reaching the Val des Prés communal oven, cross the bridge and descend to Le Rosier on the Clarée asphalt road. Turn right to climb above the hamlet on a carriageway, Take the left-hand path, which descends towards Briançon. Climbs and descents alternate until you reach La Vachette on the asphalt road. Cross the Clarée, then turn left at a fountain. This asphalt road leads back to the Pont des Amoureux trail on the left before Les Alberts.

On the outskirts of La Vachette, in the direction of Névache, discover Flower Camping Le Montana ***: a family campsite on a human scale, equipped with mobile homes, chalets, tents, pods, geodesic domes, heated swimming pool, snack bar, etc. The whole team of Flower Camping Le Montana*** welcomes you. Discover our 3* family campsite on a human scale with 90 pitches including 20 rentals on about 2 hectares open from the end of April to the end of September. The campsite has a heated outdoor pool/ aquatic playground, canalplay for the little ones, mobile homes, chalets and tents with wood stove, pods and geodesic domes. Enjoy the many activities offered by our beautiful region and relax! We wish you a very good vacation among us. On site: - The campsite’s grocery store: you will find emergency supplies, local and regional products. - Bread deposit: Every morning we offer baguettes and pastries by reservation. - Wifi: free near the reception but paid from your location you have 10 minutes free then you can choose a package (7-day rate example 21€, (2023 rate )). - Le Snack: The snack bar of Montana offers you a full breakfast to savor on the terrace by the pool! In July and August, we offer you from the waffle snack and every evening our delicious takeaway pizzas, burgers, fries. - A snack bar where you can enjoy a hot or cold drink on our terrace by the pool. Young and old alike will also enjoy our ice creams! - The laundry: Washing and drying tokens as well as laundry are for sale at the reception - Games: board game loans at the grocery store in July and August The campsite also has a children’s playground, ping-pong table, swing, inflatable castle and petanque. - Baby equipment: We offer cots as well as high chairs.

Thanks to the ski lifts, you can easily reach the high altitude forts of Les Gondrans, part of the Maginot Line. All that's left to do is climb Mont Janus to reach the fort and its panoramic views.

The Draye bread oven is the third bread oven in Val-des-Prés. Its original architecture allows for two mouths in a minimum of space.

An ideal hike for families A downhill hike from the top of the Chalvet cable car to a magnificent viewpoint over the Clarée valley. Don't miss the military pill at the top of the Rocher diseur, a witness to the Second World War. Highest point: 2135 m (Arrival of the Chalvet gondola) Type of route: loop Distance: 5 km Duration: 1 h 30 (+ 10 min ascent in the gondola) Up: 85 m Down: 370 m ITINERARY 1. Take the Chalvet cable car (behind the Tourist Office) 2. On arrival, turn left towards the Terrasses restaurant 3. Continue straight ahead on the track towards Rocher diseur. 4. At Sous le rocher diseur, go straight up the rocky spur towards Rocher diseur. At the top, you can admire a large part of the Clarée valley and in the distance Briançon and its forts. On your right, you will find a military pill 5. Go back the way you came, first under the "rocher diseur", then straight ahead on the track until you come to a crossroads with a path going down on your right, heading back to Montgenèvre. 6. Take the path, which takes you back to the heights of the village. Go down the rue de la Combe. Turn left onto Rue du Rocher de Dix Heures, then left again onto Rue du Praya. At the bottom of Rue du Praya, turn left into Rue de l'Eglise to return to the Tourist Office.

Located in the heart of the forest at an altitude of 1560 meters, this former forest cabin, owned by the ONF, is a true ode to nature and tranquility. Ideal for recharging your batteries and enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. Walks, hiking trails, or simply relaxing: you’ll be spoiled for choice. Practical Information Capacity: 5 people maximum Amenities: living area equipped with a wood-burning stove, a gas stove, a refrigerator, a sink, a table and benches, as well as all necessary dishes and utensils. Dormitory upstairs. Bathroom and toilet accessible from outside. Parking: Do not park in the Puy Chalvin parking lots.

In the heart of the Haute Vallée de la Clarée, the “Marins des Cimes” event takes offshore racing sailors on a journey between the sea and the mountains! Vendée Globe, Transat J. Vabre, Mini... Majestic! The event was born from a meeting with two sailors at the Buffère refuge. The complementarity and similarity of the two offshore and mountain racing activities becomes obvious. This event aims to promote the promotion of ski touring, the meeting between Sailors and Mountaineers through the commitment of exceptional women on a human, environmental and sporting level... And finally, to contribute to the discovery of our alpins territories. The navigators, accompanied by their High Mountain guide, will go from refuge to refuge! Evening in Buffère with video projector to discover their atypical life on their boat...

In the valley of Buffère at 2076 m, open summer / winter, for a gourmet stopover, your hiker step or the base camp of your nature stay This former alpine chalet comfortably rehabilitated by Nadette and Claude Devalle is accessible on foot during Summer in 45 minutes from the nearest parking place and during Winter on skis or snowshoes in 2 hours from the village of Névache, Ville-Haute . It is equipped with 30 places in rooms from 2 to 6 people, bathrooms with hot showers, a library lounge area. Its cuisine is healthy and refined (fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread ... organic origin and / or from our Hautes Alpes county). In summer the very comfortable Chalet Marguianne offers 12 additional places with 5 rooms from 1 to 4 people. Nadette, Claude and their team welcome you in these chalets that will surprise you with the will to stay or come back. GTA - FFRP - Via Alpina

Small cozy alpine hut, nestled at an altitude of 2223 m in the gentle Clarée valley. It is located on a mound between larches, high steep walls and beautiful valleys with rounded shapes. Originality of the refuge: near the refuge, you can spend a night in a traditional Mongolian house: a yurt of about 20 square meters, provided with 5 beds with real duvets. Meals and toilets at the refuge. Atmosphere and comfort guaranteed! All the contrasting atmosphere of this beautiful Cerces massif is there.

Terzo Alpini is a refuge located in the Vallée Étroite, at an altitude of 1780 m. It is part of the commune of Névache. The Vallée Etroite is part of the commune of Névache, and is a listed and protected site. Managed by Riccardo and Anna Novo, the refuge is open in summer from mid-June to mid-September, and in winter from mid-February to mid-April. It is also open out of season on weekends (booking required). For New Year's Eve, reservations by telephone only. Catering by prior arrangement. The refuge : Terzo Alpini welcomes up to 34 guests (20 in rooms and 14 in dormitories). The refuge has hot showers on every floor, summer and winter alike (hot showers cost €1). Both the small rooms and the dormitory are equipped with wooden bunk beds, making for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The refuge comprises 2 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room for 8 people and a dormitory for 14 people. Accommodation 1/2 board, picnic baskets on request. The cuisine: At Terzo Alpini, Italian tradition comes first! You can try Piedmontese starters such as anchovies au vert, beans in salad, petite tome, cold cuts, sweet and sour zucchinis and many other specialities. At Terzo Alpini, polenta has pride of place! It's put more than one exhausted hiker back on his feet! It's served with alpine cheeses, meat and sausage, or venison cooked by Riccardo. Of course, we also offer daily specials such as ossobuco, tajine and more... And for children, we have a special menu. The Vallée Étroite is the ideal location for a wide range of sporting activities: ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking and horse-riding, mountain biking, climbing on the magnificent routes of the "Paroi des militaires"... Accessible on foot from Névache, Modane and Bardonecchia in summer, but also by car, it can only be reached by cross-country skiing, ski touring or snowshoeing in winter.

The "I Re Magi" refuge offers you calm, comfort and originality. Thanks to its family management, you'll feel right at home.

This dial had a hectic history. Originally painted by Zarbula and repainted in 1954, we see only the original dial, the exotic bird. This dial also has an originality: Its motto in French is in local dialect. On the sundial is written: "La vita es gaïro, Ùn ris, Ùn breath, Ùn weeping". "Life is a little thing, a laugh, a breath, a tear" according to a verse by Frédéric Mistral. The original dial (1852) was repainted in ochre in 1954, in particular erasing the original motto: "O Sun, thou appear, thou smile, thou console the earth." It was restored in 1994 by Évelyne and Norbert Peyrot, but without being able to revert to the changes of 1954. No signature is visible, but the exotic bird, characteristic of Zarbula, makes it attribute to it. This Piedmontese artist, enjoying a solid reputation to the point of being copied, has, from one valley to the other, expressed his talent to a clientele of owners "to the fact of things". Source : La Vachette in Val des Prés /apartment to rent in the restored farmhouse, on which is painted this sundial.

This dial of the famous Zarbula cadranier is located on the facade of the Mallinier house in the hamlet of La Vachette. Dated from 1840 and covering an even older dial. It was restored by Evelyne Rey-Peyrot in 1994. This sundial is a good example of the Zarbula style. The trompe-l'oeil, the faux marble, the exotic birds are features elements of this Piedmontese dialer having made several solar dials in the Briançonnais.

Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation is the second parish church of Val-des-Prés built when La Vachette was an independent parish. It is a small church of Roman-Lombard sytle with Baroque decorations. This17th century church has rich paintings and statues.

The unfinished Poste de la batterie de la Lame is located along the GR5 at La Vachette. Part of the Maginot Line, it was never completed. The unfinished command post of the Lame battery, built in a hurry in 1938-1939 but never completed, was intended to be the operational command post for the entire fortified sector of the Briançonnais. This post, dug into the rock, is located at the foot of an old quarry, opened in the 18th century during the construction of Fort Dauphin. From the outside, only two metal doors and three rectangular openings in the cliff are visible.

This dial had a hectic history. Originally painted by Zuarbula and repainted in 1954, we see only the original dial, the exotic bird. This dial also has an originality: its motto in French and in three. This dial includes all the attributes of the weaver’s trade: - the wagtail holding a linen thread in its beak, delimiting the time table of the dial - the time lines represented by knitting needles - the spinning wheel that was once used to spin wool, hemp, and linen, - and the flax flower once cultivated in the valley to make fabric It takes up a tradition that was once very followed: at the top right, we can see a wagtail resting on a stone painted trompe l'œil. On this stone, it says: «W R D». In fact, there are two interlaced V’s, and that means: "Vive Roselyne D", long live Roselyne! This tradition comes to us from Italy, where the 2 intertwined mean 'Evviva'. We will also notice the pretty blue and gray facade; this one was painted at the same time as the dial, with the stones in trompe l'œil at the corner of the wall.

This elegant Louis XVI-style clock in the hamlet of Les Alberts dates from 1830 and was restored by Evelyne Rey-Peyrot in 1994. This dial bears the motto “It's always time to do good.” Several details are worth noting: - the large oval medallion in red ochre that frames the hour table - the floral garland that surrounds it (botany was fashionable under Louis XVI) - the green ribbon bow at the bottom The hours written in Roman numerals, the crescent moon in the center of the dial, which replaces the traditional sun, and the “M” on the crescent moon, the initial of “Moullet,” the name of the dial's owner, are the other decorative elements. For the record, to the left of the “M” there was an “H,” the initial of Mr. Moullet's first name, which was not rewritten when the dial was repainted. This dial bears two dates: The first date is September 21, 1830. In 1830, the Louis XVI style (in vogue from 1774 to 1789) was no longer fashionable, but in the Alps, fashions and artistic trends always arrived a little late. This is why the Louis XVI style can still be found nearly 40 years after the king's death. The second date is May 11, 1934. This is the date on which the dial, which was in poor condition, was repainted. Repainting a dial means not only redoing the colors but also changing its decoration. In this case, the floral garland was changed. Finally, in 1984, the clock face underwent a complete restoration. The floral garland was restored to its original state, with nothing removed and nothing added to the decoration. The date 1934 was retained because it is part of the clock face's history.

This dial had a hectic history. Originally painted by Zuarbula and repainted in 1954, we see only the original dial, the exotic bird. This dial also has an originality: its motto in French and in three. This dial in the shape of a schoolboy’s notebook that is peeling off, evokes both learning to read and write and the passage of time.

The new sundial at Les Airelles serves both as a hotel sign and as a solar time display. Made by Evelyne and Norbert PEYROT, sundial makers from Névache. The sundial's motto "Obliviscere malarum, profer optima" means "Forget the bad hours, prolong the best". It has a modern function: it serves as a sign for the hotel, while at the same time giving the local solar time. The hour table is encased in a ribboned ring, and decorated with an acanthus-leaved thistle or carline. The lower part features the fruit that gave the establishment its name: cranberries. The upper frieze features yellow cranberries with rounded blue acanthus leaves. Completed in 1997, the sundial was painted using the fresco technique of yesteryear. They also rendered the façade in a beautiful yellow ochre, and painted the door and window surrounds in trompe l'oeil, as well as the quoins, which simulate cut stone.

The Refuge's double sundial is the only one of its kind in the Clarée Valley! With two dials, facing east and south, it tells the time all day long. The east facade has the morning sundial, while the south wall has the afternoon sundial. This allows the solar time to be read throughout the day. These two corner sundials date back to 1740, one of which was repainted in 1932. The motto is written in Latin: “Ad solem vertitur umbra, forte tua.” This can be translated into English as: “The shadow is turned by the sun; perhaps this is your last hour.” The decoration is similar to the Regency style, which was in vogue from 1715 to 1723, when the Kingdom of France was ruled by the regent Philippe d'Orléans. The hour table is framed by yellow ochre curves and volutes. In the lower part, there are foliage scrolls and stylized flower buds between each volute.

This dial had a hectic history. Originally painted by Zuarbula and repainted in 1954, we see only the original dial, the exotic bird. This dial also has an originality: its motto in French and in three. Dating from 1815, it is engraved on a green marble plate and embedded above the entrance door of a house facing south. He is the exception that confirms the rule: most of the sundials from Briançonnais are frescoed because the colors are easy to carry, and stone is an expensive material and difficult to work with, hence the small size of this dial! Its creator is unknown. It is a dial called "reported"; not directly engraved on the facade, the reported dials are rather rare in the Hautes-Alpes, there are more painted dials, this is directly related to the tradition of mural painting, which constitutes a form of economic decor. We will find more dials engraved in the north of France and in the south on limestone. Its motto states: 'From the sun to the shadow,' The words of the maxim are not all of the same size, larger at the top. It is decorated with simple geometric shapes (straight lines, right angles), neat patterns: this decoration recalls the Empire style of the time of Napoleon the First. 1815, the year of creation of the dial, is precisely the date of the extreme end of the reign of the Emperor. The embedded stone on the left bears the inscription 'W J LV 1809': it is a very widespread custom in the Briançonnais, most houses often have above their door an embedded plate in which letters and a date are engraved; the W is actually 2 entwined V, abbreviation of the Italian word vive abbreviation of evviva, a very popular symbol at the time of the Revolution; The letters "JLV" are the initials of the owner J.L. Voiron, and the date is that of the construction of the house. This custom is believed to come from Italy. The stone bench to the left of the front door also bears an inscription: Jean Voiron, 1828.

The Petit Cerf team welcomes you to the bar-restaurant for a drink, aperitif, lunch, snack or dinner. Have a snack with your children (or without) after playing outside. In the cosy rooms, you can nibble on the coffee tables in the lounge or choose to eat at our large tables by the fireplace. The Le Petit Cerf's teamwill be on hand to listen to your every wish. What's for dinner? What shall we drink? Let's keep it simple and good... and very good indeed! A simple menu with quality, local, freshly-cooked products. Platters of cold meats and cheese, meals at all hours. Back a little late from skiing or biking? Feeling hungry? Don't worry, we'll be happy to prepare a simple dish for you. Aperonomy: Spritzs, good beers, a selected wine list and, of course, a whole range of softs for an aperitif by the fire or on the terrace, depending on the season.

Come for lunch or dinner in the exceptionnal setting of this inn ! The Arpelin is located at an altitude of 1745m, on the Great Alps road and at the foot of the mythical Col de l'Izoard. Discover the inn's great speciality: fire-cooked lamb! You can also enjoy tourtons, blueberry tarts and other regional and mountain delicacies. Since the end of 2024, the inn is run by its two new managers, Candice and Thibaut Lerich Meignien, who have introduced a few new features the return of raclette and a games library accessible from the age of 3, adapted to all ages and player profiles. An arcade machine has also been installed for even more fun. The must-try fire-cooked lamb is almost always available booked in advance, depending on arrivals. And that's not all: more surprises are coming very soon!

Restaurant and bar on the banks of the Clarée. This historic venue offers a warm welcome all year round, with its entirely home-cooked cuisine: generous, gourmet, local and with a touch of originality. The bistro is one of the oldest businesses in Névache, acquired in the 1960s by Thérèse and Philippe Donzel. "Au Bon Coin" originally had eight guest rooms and was a popular meeting place for locals for coffee or an aperitif. It was also a grocery store, a souvenir shop, a tobacconist, and even a gas station! In 1992, Nicole and Gaston transformed the grocery store into a crêperie. After extensive renovations, their daughter, Pascale, opened a home decor shop and tea room in 2010, and converted the guest rooms into furnished rentals. Then Valérie and Jacques took over the establishment, and for more than 10 years, they enthusiastically and passionately expanded the restaurant offerings. Since May 2025, "Le Bon Coin" has been in the hands of Virginie and Térence. As a couple of qualified and passionate professionals, we look forward to welcoming you or seeing you again! Remember to book! We love Le Bon Coin, and we'll be back!

Traditional cuisine. The meal of the day is carefully cooked with local ingredients : lamb meat, wild foraging soups, gratins and savoury pies, the famous blueberry pie, crumbles... all of this in a welcoming and moutainy setting ! The Vialaou team welcomes you in the inn located just in front of the Saint Marcellin church in Ville-Haute, Névache ! 20-people capacity inside, 30-people capacity outside on the terrace Groups up to 20 people : please book in advance ! The bar is open all-day, you can also have snacks & sweet food anytime of the day

Restaurant of typical high mountain pasture, located in Fontcouverte, a hamlet +1860m. Formerly a place where cheese was made, the Fruitière now operates as a restaurant, and is an unmissable stop in the higher Clarée valley. Anything from snacks to real meals, you will find housecooked, local food and moutain specialties. Open everyday in wintertime, summertime and All Saints' Day holidays. Booking in advance is recommanded for lunches, and necessary for dinners (dinners only in summertime). Access in wintertime is only on foot/snowshoe, or ski. 1h30 from Névache Ville-Haute. During the summer, the road is accessible either by car, bike or on foot. Please note that credit/debit cards are not accepted : cash or cheques only.

From starters to delicacies, all our dishes are prepared in our kitchen using local seasonal produce. Home cooking. Fresh produce. Dish of the day. Worker's menu. Looking for a cosy place to put your feet up after a great day's hiking or skiing? Chalet de Lanza is the ideal restaurant! Isabelle is in charge of service, while her chef is in the kitchen, offering a smiling welcome and delicious dishes made with local produce. It's enough to make you salivate! Whether on a shady terrace or in a beautifully decorated dining room, this restaurant is a gastronomic gem. You must try its homemade ice creams and pastries... delights that won't leave you indifferent! We have the "Accueil Vélo" label.

The not to be missed rest area, in front of the Grand Galibier, after a beautiful walk around the 4 lakes...

The not to be missed rest area, in front of the Grand Galibier, after a beautiful walk around the 4 lakes...

Damien and Sabrina are happy to welcome you at their table. You won't be indifferent to the good food! The presentation alone will make your mouth water. And the idyllic setting, vast sunny terrace and warm welcome are sure to satisfy your taste buds. At lunchtime, service is à la carte. In the evening, treat yourself to Benjamin's unique menu.

Authentic and friendly; fireside in winter; homemade pizzas and simple, well-balanced, homemade dishes and desserts; all set against a backdrop of board games of all kinds, darts, table tennis in summer, children's games, etc. Located on the edge of the Ecrins National Park, with views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers. Enjoy our seasonal meals, including raclettes, tartiflettes and homemade pizzas. And because we want to satisfy as many people as possible, we also offer vegan and gluten-free dishes like our famous Indian spinach Dahl. Families are welcome, too, with our menus adapted for the little ones. A south-facing wooden terrace by the skating rink in winter, and by the Romanche river in summer, makes for an excellent meal.

On the outskirts of La Vachette, in the direction of Névache, discover Flower Camping Le Montana ***: a family campsite on a human scale, equipped with mobile homes, chalets, tents, pods, geodesic domes, heated swimming pool, snack bar, etc. The whole team of Flower Camping Le Montana*** welcomes you. Discover our 3* family campsite on a human scale with 90 pitches including 20 rentals on about 2 hectares open from the end of April to the end of September. The campsite has a heated outdoor pool/ aquatic playground, canalplay for the little ones, mobile homes, chalets and tents with wood stove, pods and geodesic domes. Enjoy the many activities offered by our beautiful region and relax! We wish you a very good vacation among us. On site: - The campsite’s grocery store: you will find emergency supplies, local and regional products. - Bread deposit: Every morning we offer baguettes and pastries by reservation. - Wifi: free near the reception but paid from your location you have 10 minutes free then you can choose a package (7-day rate example 21€, (2023 rate )). - Le Snack: The snack bar of Montana offers you a full breakfast to savor on the terrace by the pool! In July and August, we offer you from the waffle snack and every evening our delicious takeaway pizzas, burgers, fries. - A snack bar where you can enjoy a hot or cold drink on our terrace by the pool. Young and old alike will also enjoy our ice creams! - The laundry: Washing and drying tokens as well as laundry are for sale at the reception - Games: board game loans at the grocery store in July and August The campsite also has a children’s playground, ping-pong table, swing, inflatable castle and petanque. - Baby equipment: We offer cots as well as high chairs.

Opening 15/05/2020 > 13/09/2020 On the banks of the river, Huttopia La Clarée campsite offers pure tranquillity in the heart of an unspoilt natural environment. Head to the Hautes-Alpes for a truly successful holiday! On site, heated swimming pool, food and drink, and magnificient pitches in the heart of the forest.

Located in the heart of the forest at an altitude of 1560 meters, this former forest cabin, owned by the ONF, is a true ode to nature and tranquility. Ideal for recharging your batteries and enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. Walks, hiking trails, or simply relaxing: you’ll be spoiled for choice. Practical Information Capacity: 5 people maximum Amenities: living area equipped with a wood-burning stove, a gas stove, a refrigerator, a sink, a table and benches, as well as all necessary dishes and utensils. Dormitory upstairs. Bathroom and toilet accessible from outside. Parking: Do not park in the Puy Chalvin parking lots.

The Napoléon Refuge on the Col de l'Izoard welcomes you in summer for a break on the Route des Grandes Alpes, and in winter for an unforgettable toboggan ride (only possible on Cervières side)! On the road to the legendary Col de l'Izoard, the refuge Napoléon welcomes you summer and winter alike. Our gourmet, family-style cuisine features mountain specialities, a fine à la carte menu, daily specials and our delicious homemade tarts. Our cosy rooms await you for a change of scenery... Located on the Grandes Alpes road at an altitude of 2300 m, the Napoleon refuge, built in 1858, is one of 6 refuges built thanks to a bequest from Napoleon 1st to the Hautes-Alpes department in gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the locals on his return from Elba. The refuge is not far from the listed "Casse Déserte" site. The Refuge Napoléon team welcomes you in summer and winter alike for a warm welcome and a gourmet home-cooked meal: - mountain specialities, - dishes of the day, - delicious homemade tarts... Our cosy rooms await you for a relaxing break. In winter, after a heart-warming meal at lunchtime or in the evening, the refuge will lend you a toboggan for the 7 km descent to the hamlet of Laus.

In the valley of Buffère at 2076 m, open summer / winter, for a gourmet stopover, your hiker step or the base camp of your nature stay This former alpine chalet comfortably rehabilitated by Nadette and Claude Devalle is accessible on foot during Summer in 45 minutes from the nearest parking place and during Winter on skis or snowshoes in 2 hours from the village of Névache, Ville-Haute . It is equipped with 30 places in rooms from 2 to 6 people, bathrooms with hot showers, a library lounge area. Its cuisine is healthy and refined (fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread ... organic origin and / or from our Hautes Alpes county). In summer the very comfortable Chalet Marguianne offers 12 additional places with 5 rooms from 1 to 4 people. Nadette, Claude and their team welcome you in these chalets that will surprise you with the will to stay or come back. GTA - FFRP - Via Alpina

Small cozy alpine hut, nestled at an altitude of 2223 m in the gentle Clarée valley. It is located on a mound between larches, high steep walls and beautiful valleys with rounded shapes. Originality of the refuge: near the refuge, you can spend a night in a traditional Mongolian house: a yurt of about 20 square meters, provided with 5 beds with real duvets. Meals and toilets at the refuge. Atmosphere and comfort guaranteed! All the contrasting atmosphere of this beautiful Cerces massif is there.

Come enjoy a campground located in one of the most beautiful areas in France. You’ll be enchanted by the wild and majestic mountain scenery. 80 campsites. Contact us via the online form on the campground’s website or by text message at 06 37 00 75 00

13/12/2019 > 22/03/2020 19/12/2020 > 21/03/2021 Looking to rent a wooden chalet in the Hautes-Alpes, in the heart of the Pays des Ecrins, for ski holidays with family or friends? Discover the chalets in Vallouise! 15/05/2020 > 27/09/2020 Camp at 1200m with 360° views of the mountains, in the heart of the traditional village of Vallouise. Enjoy a holiday escape in the Ecrins national park!

Terzo Alpini is a refuge located in the Vallée Étroite, at an altitude of 1780 m. It is part of the commune of Névache. The Vallée Etroite is part of the commune of Névache, and is a listed and protected site. Managed by Riccardo and Anna Novo, the refuge is open in summer from mid-June to mid-September, and in winter from mid-February to mid-April. It is also open out of season on weekends (booking required). For New Year's Eve, reservations by telephone only. Catering by prior arrangement. The refuge : Terzo Alpini welcomes up to 34 guests (20 in rooms and 14 in dormitories). The refuge has hot showers on every floor, summer and winter alike (hot showers cost €1). Both the small rooms and the dormitory are equipped with wooden bunk beds, making for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The refuge comprises 2 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room for 8 people and a dormitory for 14 people. Accommodation 1/2 board, picnic baskets on request. The cuisine: At Terzo Alpini, Italian tradition comes first! You can try Piedmontese starters such as anchovies au vert, beans in salad, petite tome, cold cuts, sweet and sour zucchinis and many other specialities. At Terzo Alpini, polenta has pride of place! It's put more than one exhausted hiker back on his feet! It's served with alpine cheeses, meat and sausage, or venison cooked by Riccardo. Of course, we also offer daily specials such as ossobuco, tajine and more... And for children, we have a special menu. The Vallée Étroite is the ideal location for a wide range of sporting activities: ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking and horse-riding, mountain biking, climbing on the magnificent routes of the "Paroi des militaires"... Accessible on foot from Névache, Modane and Bardonecchia in summer, but also by car, it can only be reached by cross-country skiing, ski touring or snowshoeing in winter.

Terzo Alpini is a refuge located in the Narrow Valley, at 1780 m altitude. The Vallée Étroite is located in the Hautes-Alpes department, between Bardonecchia in Italy and Briançon on the French side. The refuge is located in the commune of Névache, a listed and protected site. In all seasons, the valley is the ideal place to practice many sporting activities: ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking and horse riding, mountain biking, climbing on the magnificent routes of the "Paroi des militaires"... Accessible on foot from Névache, Modane and Bardonecchia in summer, but also by car (see access map), it can only be reached by cross-country skiing, hiking or snowshoeing in winter.