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Montgenevre, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Nestled in the stunning Hautes-Alpes, Montgenèvre is a picturesque and charming mountain resort that masterfully blends tradition and modernity. Situated at an altitude of 1860 meters, this resort offers breathtaking views of the Alps and a multitude of activities for all ages and seasons. In winter, Montgenèvre transforms into a paradise for snow sports enthusiasts with its alpine ski slopes, Nor...See more

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Espace Trail Montgenèvre 3000 - Parcours 1
67 m

Espace Trail Montgenèvre 3000 - Parcours 1

Route 1 - The Sestrières Wood fitness trail From the Espace Prarial, start on the French side towards the tree climbing area and cross a magnificent larch forest for 3 km (practically flat, even flat going down) to reach the belvedere and a breathtaking view of the upper Durance valley and the Briançonnais forts. The return journey will be via a small path (the health trail) still in the woods. Ideal course for the resumption of running, in the morning as well as in the afternoon, as it is very shaded. Snow Trail course laid out in the winter in the winter Multi-Activity Zone and used by the Sky Race Solidaire in the summer. Highest point: 2059 m (Belvedere) Type of route: loop Distance: 6 km Duration: 45 min to 1h30 Height gain: 125 m Height loss: 125 m Good advice and equipment You will evolve under your own responsibility in the mountains, even in the high mountains, with the ascent of Chaberton 3131 m for the most daring. The Espace Trail 3000 is certainly one of the highest trail areas in France. Inform yourself about the weather forecast before setting off on the red and black courses of the ETM. Your equipment must be adapted: lighter on the green and blue courses, but still with a 50 cl maximum water bottle and a windbreaker. It will be much more important on the red and black courses where mountain equipment is required. In a small rucksack adapted to running you will find energy gels, a water reserve of at least one litre (no water point or very little on the high altitude routes), a waterproof jacket with hood, a survival blanket, a whistle, an IGN 3536R map which covers all the routes, some compeed and thoughts, a telephone and a headlamp which can be useful at the end of summer.

6 km
Espace Prarial 320 Route d'Italie 05100 Montgenèvre
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Randonnée - La transfrontalière
286 m

Randonnée - La transfrontalière

Ideal for families This pleasant walk through the woods will take you to the Italian village of Clavière. This route is very suitable for a family walk as it is not particularly difficult and is generally shaded You can admire many mountain flowers and enjoy the beautiful light through the trees. Highest point: 1860 m Route type: loop Distance: 6 km Duration: 2 h Height gain: 200 m Height loss: 200 m ITINERARY 1. Then go to the bus station. Take the road from the back of the bus station towards the lakes area. Go straight on until you reach the end of the second lake (Lac du Peychier) where you turn right 2. At the next crossroads, turn left (direction Clavière) and cross the Doire (La Dora). Continue to follow the track in the direction of Clavière (be careful, you are going along the golf course, so do not pass the barriers for safety reasons) 3. At the next intersection, turn left towards Clavière and follow the path down to the village. Once there, turn left to cross a small wooden bridge. Turn right immediately, cross the large bridge and turn left. Walk along the children's playground and you will find the church of Clavière on your right 4. For the return journey, go to the main road in Clavière and drive up it towards Montgenèvre. At the exit of the village, cross the plexiglass gallery, then the road to go to the place called La Valetta and take the path that goes up towards Montgenèvre (le Collet). This leads you to the entrance of the Montgenèvre motorhome area. Cross the road to take the path back to the village.

2 h
5.4 km
22 Gare Routière 05100 Montgenèvre
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Randonnée - Le Rocher Diseur
415 m

Randonnée - Le Rocher Diseur

First in the forest, this hike takes you to a magnificent viewpoint over the Clarée valley, then to the high altitude restaurant Les Terrasses. You can take advantage of this ride to go down on the Monty Express sled. Remember to get a sledge ticket before you go up. Highest point: 2130 m (Restaurant d'altitude Les Terrasses) Type of itinerary: loop Distance: 8 km Duration: 2 h 50 Elevation +: 370 m Elevation -: 370 m ITINERARY 1. From the Tourist Office, go left (opposite the office) into rue de l'église, then at the first crossroads turn right into rue de la Praya. Follow Rue de la Praya 2. Turn right onto Rue du Rocher Diseur, then right again onto Rue de la Combe. You are now leaving the village 3. Turn right onto the path leading up into the wood, towards Rocher diseur. 4. You reach a track, turn left on the track, to the place called Sous le Rocher Diseur. 5. 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, a military pill 6. Go straight back along the track to the junction with the path you came up on. Do not take the path, continue to follow the track (ETM 10 markings) to the Terrasses restaurant where a beautiful view of the mountain side of Les Chalmettes awaits you. 8. To go back down to the village, turn right just after the children's playground, direction Montgenèvre centre and follow the track which first winds along the rail sledge and then away from it (ETM 10 markings, steep track at the start). 9. At the end of the track, turn left onto Rue de la Combe and follow the same route as before to find the Tourist Office.

3 h
8 km
Office de Tourisme 767 Route d'Italie 05100 Montgenèvre
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Randonnée - Le lac des Anges par le Télémix des Chalmettes
424 m

Randonnée - Le lac des Anges par le Télémix des Chalmettes

From the top of the Chalmettes telemix, you will descend quietly to the Anges lake before reaching the banks of the Durance. From the lake you can enjoy a beautiful view of Mont Chaberton and learn about the rocks around you thanks to the geological panels at the entrance to the lake. Highest point: 2200 m (Top of the Chalmettes telemix) Type of route: loop Distance: 4 km Duration: 1h 20 (+ 10 min TMX) Ascent +: 40 m Ascent -: 420 m ITINERARY 1. Take the Chalmettes telemix 2. On arrival, turn right and follow the track down to the Gondrans plain. 3. At the first junction, turn left towards the chalet and lake and climb the small slope to reach the lake. Walk halfway around it to the geodrome 4. From the geodrome, turn right onto a path that leads down towards Montgenèvre. At the crossroads turn left to reach the Gondrans chairlift 5. Pass the chairlift and take the La Durance mountain bike trail down to your right. The track is wide, but stay well to the edge of the track to avoid any accident with a cyclist. A path goes off to the right and crosses the Durance stream which is still just a stream, so don't take it. Go straight on. 6. You will cross the Durance without realising it (it goes underground). At the next crossroads, leave the mountain bike track and turn left onto the path (towards the Durance bridge). Go along the Durance river 7. You reach a track, turn right and walk up the track to the nets (staying on the edges as you share the track with mountain bikers). 8. At the nets, turn left through the special pedestrian crossing to find yourself on the other side of the nets. Follow the path on your left which descends quietly to the Durance bridge (do not enter the golf course which is on your right). From the bridge, walk back down to the Chalmettes car park.

2 h
4 km
TMX des Chalmettes A côté de Durancia 05100 Montgenèvre
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From Rosier to La Draye along the Clarée River
3.3 km

From Rosier to La Draye along the Clarée River

This short, easy walk takes you along the left bank of the Clarée from the hamlet of Le Rosier to Pont de la Draye, the last hamlet in Val-des-Prés. From the Rosier parking lot opposite the Huttopia campsite, cross the bridge to the left bank of the river, then take the wide track to the left of the bridge. This runs along the Clarée for around 1km to reach Val-des-Prés and the beautiful church of Saint-Claude, which can be seen in the distance. The trail soon comes to a bridge and the Val-des-Prés "Chef-Lieu" bread oven. Don't hesitate to cross the bridge to see the sundial at the town hall and admire the magnificent porch of the Saint-Claude church, 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 to the left, descending through the fields to reach the Pont de la Draye 600 metres further on. The dirt track then comes out onto the departmental road and the Pont de la Draye bridge. Stop at the fountain on the other side of the bridge, and return by the same route. You can also continue along the right bank of the river! To do so, cross the bridge and take the small asphalt road on the right, skirting the last houses on the Draye, where the road becomes a gravel track and continues as far as Plampinet.

2 h
3.9 km
Very easy
Parking du camping Huttopia Le Rosier 05100 Val-des-Prés
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Touring the hamlets of Val-des-Prés
3.3 km

Touring the hamlets of Val-des-Prés

Starting from the hamlet of Le Rosier, this walk links the main hamlets of Val-des-Prés, Le Rosier, Le Serre and La Vachette, returning via the hamlet of Les Alberts on the left bank of the Clarée. From the Rosier parking lot opposite the Huttopia campsite, cross the bridge to the left bank of the river, then take the wide track to the left of the bridge. This runs along the Clarée for around 700 meters to reach Val-des-Prés and the beautiful church of Saint-Claude, which can be seen in the distance. The trail soon comes to a bridge and the Val-des-Prés bread oven. Cross the bridge to reach the town hall and village church. At the fountain opposite the town hall, continue straight ahead between the houses to reach the heights of the village. The asphalt lane then becomes a forest track which rises straight up to reach the forest, then bends to the left to climb steadily higher. Stay on the main route and ignore the small paths on either side of the track. The route soon crosses the imposing bed of the Torrent de la Ruine, marked by concrete and granite check dams designed to stabilize the floodwaters. Once over the torrent, the little path opens out onto a wide forest track which descends gently: take this track very briefly, then pick up the little path on the right, located in the first hairpin bend of this wide track. This path gradually descends for 400 metres before joining a new forest track: continue along this track until you reach the hamlet of La Vachette. Enter the hamlet of La Vachette, heading for the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation: just before it, at the narrow crossroads, fork left to reach the bridge and the riverside houses. Join the hamlet of Les Alberts: at the small crossroads at the fountain (after the bridge), take the small lane on the left towards the "chemin des noisette": a small carriage road that runs alongside the river and joins the hamlet of Les Alberts. This asphalt road "Chemin des noisettes" joins the hamlet of Les Albert after one kilometer, before crossing the Durance stream. After passing the fountain and sundial of the Kovacic house, the road leads to a small parking lot: turn right into the ruelle des Arbennes (indicated by a dead end). A few metres after entering the cul-de-sac, fork left to reach a small dead-end parking lot, and 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.

4 h
9 km
Very easy
Parking du camping Huttopia Le Rosier 05100 Val-des-Prés
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Flower Camping Le Montana
4 km

Flower Camping Le Montana

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.

Route de la Durance La Vachette 05100 Val-des-Prés
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Refuge Terzo Alpini
17 km

Refuge Terzo Alpini

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.

Vallée Etroite 05100 Névache
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Flower Camping Le Montana
4 km

Flower Camping Le Montana

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.

Route de la Durance La Vachette 05100 Val-des-Prés
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Refuge Terzo Alpini
17 km

Refuge Terzo Alpini

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.

Vallée Etroite 05100 Névache
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