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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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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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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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The commune is made out of two blooming
villages: Montgenèvre
located on the pass and the hamlet of Les Alberts, at its feet,
doorstep to the Clarée valley. It
benefits from an exceptionally high level of
sun due to its Mediterranean climate (300 sunny
days per year).
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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 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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