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

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.

Difficult, enduro-style descent through undergrowth, with some steep sections. Depart from Chalmettes parking lot. Turn right to enter the Sestrières woods. After the picnic area, turn right and follow the Durance. There are some very steep hairpins to negotiate. Cross the Montgenèvre road, pass the entrance to Les Alberts and continue on to the Clarée. Finish at Pont des amoureux or go on to La Vachette.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ideal hike for families This nice little family hike will take you through a larch forest on a wide and gentle route to a viewpoint over Briançon and its forts. Highest point: 2059 m Type of route: round trip Distance: 5 km Duration: 1 hr 40 min Ascent +: 100 m Ascent -: 100 m ITINERARY 1. Go to the foot of the Centre Balnéo & Spa Durancia and take the path along the building on the left, towards the Espace Multi-Activités 2. On the trail, at the bridge, turn right and follow the green signs "Espace Multi-Activité", until you reach the lookout. On the way you will find a military pill, a defensive structure dating from the Second World War 3. Come back along the same path or take the variations indicated on the signs (Parcours de santé du bois de Sestrières). PRATICAL INFORMATION Halfway along, you will find a picnic area with tables, a fountain (drinking water) and barbecues. If you go for an early morning walk, you may be lucky enough to spot some deer, as this area also has a reserve.

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.

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.

Discover the entire Clarée valley from La Vachette to Laval!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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...

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.

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.

Small private chapel restored and repainted in 1996. The chapel reveals an engraved stone dating from 1780. The St Jacques shell painted above the entrance pays tribute to St Jacques for his journey to Compostela (Montgenèvre being on the route of his pilgrimage). The cross of the chapel was restored in 2006.

The Obelisk was erected to the glory of Napoleon and inaugurated on 12 April 1804 It is located at the exit of the village of Montgenèvre and its history is linked to the construction of the pass road. Blown up in 1835 by the Piedmontese, it was rebuilt under the reign of Louis-Philippe by the architect Joseph Andreoli. The stones of which it is composed were assembled using lime and cement mortar, then held together with iron clamps. The original marble commemorative plaques, which were also destroyed, have been replaced by bronze plaques engraved in four languages - French, Italian, Spanish and Latin - paying tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte and Prefect Ladoucette. This monument can now be seen on the history and water trail.

This small religious building is located at the eastern entrance to Montgenèvre and was renovated in 2003. The commune of Montgenèvre is on the route of many pilgrimages: Santiago de Compostela, via Dominicia... so it's no coincidence that the commune promotes its religious heritage: chapels and churches. Originally built in the heart of the village, it was demolished in the 1950s to make way for the present-day gendarmerie. It was rebuilt identically, near the obelisk, nine years later, and renovated in 2003. It is celebrated on 26 July, and a mass is said every year (or almost every year) on that date.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Rising to 2,650 meters, the Chenaillet Massif is an iconic site due to its geological richness. It is therefore a veritable open-air museum of Alpine geology, bearing witness to a past dating back hundreds of millions of years. A true witness to the ancient Tethys Ocean, Le Chenaillet is one of the few places in Europe where fossilized oceanic crust can be observed directly in the field. Formed at the bottom of the Tethys Ocean around 200 million years ago, these rocks were gradually lifted up during the formation of the Alps. Here you will find green serpentinites from the Earth's mantle, dark gabbros, evidence of ancient underwater magma chambers, and pillow basalts, remnants of underwater volcanoes. Starting from the Mur des Aittes, a marked geological trail allows visitors to discover the geological richness of the Chenaillet massif. Each panel clearly explains how the rocks were formed, how they bear witness to the movements of the Earth's plates, and how they tell the profound history of the Alps. Hikers can thus walk in the heart of geological processes that have taken place over millions of years. At the summit of Chenaillet, you can see the village of Montgenèvre on one side and various peaks overlooking it, such as Grand Chalvet, Pointe de Dormillouse, Tête des Fournéous, and more. On the other side, directly opposite, you can see Lasseron, Pic de Rochebrune and, further away, the Queyras and Briançonnais valleys and the Ecrins and Cerces massifs stretching as far as the eye can see. The uniqueness of this massif lies in this combination of science and nature, which offers a unique experience.

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.

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.

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...

Farm products. Discovery of an alpine farm. Sales of farm products (cheese, honey, jam, drinks).

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

You'll be welcomed into a high-mountain guesthouse, at 1820m, where respect for Man and Nature are words that take on their full meaning. Calm and authenticity guaranteed, in the heart of this pretty, typical Queyras hamlet! You'll enjoy hiking from the hamlet (Le Grand Rochebrune, Lac de Souliers, Lac de Roue), GR 58 - GR 5 nearby... You'll also be able to use the kitchen to prepare your meals and sit down to dinner in the large dining room. Bed and breakfast (3 nights minimum)

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