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With influences from both the northern and southern
faces of the Alps - Provence/Cote d’Azur
borders the south – L’Oisans with its
spectacular peaks has been a centre for high Alpine
tourism since the 19th century.
Spreading between Grenoble and Briançon,
L’Oisans is in the heart of the Parc National
des Écrins – one of France’s
greatest national parks. With 10km² of
glaciers, with summits such as La Barre des
Écrins at 4102m and La Meije at 3983m, it
comes next after the Mont Blanc Massif as the
favourite training ground for mountaineers. Bounded
by the Romanches and Vénéon valleys,
the rivers Romanche, Durance and Drac, and the many
mountain lakes the Oisans region provides a very
varied terrain for the activities to be found in the
area.
The Oisans consists of several mighty peaks on the
northwest corner of the Ecrins. If
there’s one thing you should do here,
it’s take the breathtaking cable car ride from
La Grave up to the majestic snowy peak of La Meije
which stands supreme at nearly 4000m.
Two of the most spectacular road passes in Europe are
also to be found here – the Col du Galibier
with unbeatable views out over the Alps and the Col
du Lautaret. The Alpine valleys that sit at the
foot of the slopes are a holidaymaker’s dream
come true in summer time. There are crystal
clear lakes to swim in and glistening mountain
streams and rivers where you can fish for trout and
pike. Don’t miss the chance to fish at a
remote mountain lake, it might mean walking for an
hour or two to get there but the exquisite setting
makes it well worth the effort.
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As the only internationally renowned resort in
our programme, Les 2 Alpes was chosen for its
high altitude, with the largest skiable glacier
in Europe open for Summer skiing. A very
child-friendly resort with clubs to entertain
children from 6 months to 16 years old.
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This very pretty, charming and peaceful village
of Vaujany is built on a sunny slope and from a
new sports centre with swimming pool, sauna,
steam room and fitness hall. The childrens
clubs are very active, offering climbing,
archery, tennis…
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Serre Chevalier is a sunny south-facing valley
(300 days of sunshine per year) at the foot of
the most beautiful peaks in the Ecrins National
Park.
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La Grave is an unspoilt mountaineering village
set on a steep hillside facing the impressive
glaciers of the majestic La Meije, the village
has a rustic feel and delightful ambience. The
Plateau d’Emparis is a perfect sight for
hiking.
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The pretty little village of Venosc has narrow
cobbled streets, old chalets, fountains, 14th
century church and old-style architecture gives
the village and its hamlets a traditional
alpine feel.
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The region is easily accessed from Grenoble -
all our resorts are off the main trunk road
which runs from Grenoble to Briançon.
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