Vallouise-Pelvoux

Vallouise and Pelvoux, two stories merged

At the beginning of 2017, the former communes of Vallouise and Pelvoux have grouped together to form a new French commune under the name of Vallouise-Pelvoux. It is partially part of the Ecrins National Park, in the department of the Hautes-Alpes.

These are two municipalitieswhose economy was historically agricultural. This is how the majority of the dwellings old are farms, which gives a charm particular to the place. One feels that the man has lived there, and worked there, and you don’t enter a tourist factorybut a charming place.

The commune is known for its ski area for alpine skiing, of modest size, and for its Nordic area 35klm long, which attracts many fans of the specialty.

Possible activities in Vallouise – Pelvoux

The valley is globally quite quietand you can quickly find the right place for a good night’s sleep. solitude sought after. There are many ways of hikesand breathtaking views of the massif des écrinswith summits that exceed the 3900m.

Vallouise – Pelvoux is an area that offers multiple activities. Besides the ski slopes, the resort offers in winter : snowshoeing, the ice climbing, for mountaineers biathlon or dog sledding.

The size of the alpine domain is modest size, with 25 klm of trails, but the domain has the merit to propose all the difficulties of trails. The amateurs will also be able to go skiing in the hikesand some off-piste routesare possible.

Once the skis untiedyoung people can join the communal escape game or the dome geodesic dome. The family can enjoy the projection 360° movies during the day and evening. The relaxation area offers an eco-responsible sauna and the refreshment bar 100% organic accessible to all. Without forgetting the visit of the Pelvoo Igloo Villagethe house of the Ecrins National Park, or the museum hydroelectric of Claux, with its visit of an old silver mine.

The ski area of Vallouise – Pelvoux in figures

⛷️ Ski resort ⛷️	Vallouise-Pelvoux
Commune	Vallouise-Pelvoux
Massif	Massif des Ecrins
Department	High Alps
Mountain	Southern Alps
? Ski area ?
Size of the village ski area (in klm):	25
Size of the village ski area with connection(s) (in klm) :	25
Longest downhill ski run (in km)	5
Name of the ski area	Pelvoux – Vallouise
Connected station(s)	No
❄ Altitude of ski area ❄
Altitude at the bottom of the ski area (in m)	1 250
Altitude at the top of the ski area (in m)	2 300
Average altitude of the ski area (in m)	1 775
Total height of the domain (in m)	1 050
Surface area of artificial snow (in ha)	35
? Difficulty of the ski runs ?
Number of green runs	2
Number of blue trails	8
Number of red trails	6
Number of black runs	2
Total number of downhill ski runs	18
? Lifts ?
Ski lifts	5
Children’s treadmill	0
Fixed grip chairlifts	2
Detachable Chairlifts	0
Funiculars	0
Gondolas	0
Cable cars	0
Total number of lifts	7
? Nordic ski area ?
Number of cross-country ski trails (or Nordic area)	5
Size of the Nordic ski area (in klm):	35
?️ Services in the station ?️
Presence of a snowpark:	No
Presence of an aquatic complex and spa	Yes (summer)
Trails accessible on foot from the village :	Yes
Number of year-round inhabitants (including low-lying village)	1210
Slogan of the station	The country of the Ecrins
? Access to the resort ?
Nearest train station:	Bardonnechia (Italy) // Briançon
Bus shuttle to a train station:	No
Distance from Paris (in kilometers)	721
? Price survey in the station ?
Price list for a ski pass (1 day) in high season (access to the entire ski area)	23 €
Price of the week pass (6 days) in high season (access to the whole ski area)	117 €
Ski equipment rental rate per week (adult)	90 €
Ski equipment rental rate per week (child)	40 €
Rental studio 2 persons (school vacations)	480 €
Family apartment rental 4 persons (school vacations)	650 €
Total cost of stay for 2 adults (excluding transportation and food)	894 €
Total cost of stay for 2 adults and 2 children (excluding transportation and food)	1 273 €
? Average real estate rate ?
Average price per m2 of an apartment	2 650 €
Average price per m2 of a chalet	2 450 €
Average price of a 60m2 apartment	159 000 €
Average price of a 100m2 chalet	245 000 €
? Station evaluation on 7 criteria ?
Score on the average snowmaking capacity of the massif / 10	8
Note on the ratio between the size of the ski area vs. the price of the stay / 10	7
Evaluation note of the ski area and ski lifts / 10	5
Note on the diversity of the proposed activities (except ski) / 10	7
Note on the charm and interest of the Village / 10	7
Note on the average cost of a stay / 10	8
Score on the average evaluation of Internet users /10	7
? Station average via 7 criteria ?
Final average score according to Skidata.io / 10	7,0
? Ranking according to Skidata.io ?	117th position out of 232 stations in France

Pelvoux Vallouise in Questions / Answers

• What are the winter activities in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

The resort of Vallouise Pelvoux is a very rich in activities, especially in winter it offers activities like:

Dogsledding This activity gives you the opportunity to travel around the resort on a sled pulled by dogs. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique sliding sensation.

Snowboard Snowboarding : this activity allows you to take full advantage of the relief of the resort in winter. You will have the opportunity to ride through the resort in total freedom.

Ice fall This activity gives you the opportunity to climb a frozen waterfall. You can enjoy all the pleasures of climbing while admiring unique views of the resort.

Snowshoeing Snowshoeing : this activity gives you the opportunity to explore the resort in winter. You will have the opportunity to discover its nature and admire its unique landscapes.

• What are the activities in summer at Vallouise Pelvoux resort?

The resort of Vallouise Pelvoux also offers many summer activities such as:

MOUNTAIN BIKING: This activity allows you to take full advantage of the relief of the resort. You will be able to hurtle down the slopes of the resort at full speed and at the same time admire the landscapes of the resort.

Paragliding : This activity allows you to take height you can enjoy unique sensations while admiring the landscapes of the station seen from above.

Canoe Kayak This activity allows you to enjoy the water of the resort. You can enjoy all the sensations offered by this activity.

Hiking Hiking: This activity allows you to explore the resort at your own pace. You will have the opportunity to admire its landscapes and discover its unique nature.

• What to visit in Vallouise Pelvoux and its surroundings ?

Among these places that you must visit in Vallouise Pelvoux, we can mention : the National Park of Ecrins, The Benches, the Pilatte Glacier, the Valley of Vallouise, The Lake of Eychauda.

• Where to eat in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

The resort of Vallouise Pelvoux offers more than 58 restaurants among which we can mention : Les Rhododendrons, l’Ecrin de Suzette, Restaurant Les Vallois.

• Where to sleep in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

Vallouise Pelvoux offers a number of different accommodations such as the Hotel Auberge Saint Antoine, B&B La Borella, Chalet Hotel Engilberge.

• What is the size of the Vallouise Pelvoux ski area?

The ski area of the resort of Vallouise Pelvoux has a size of 25 kilometers, divided into 18 tracks. It also has 35 kilometers of cross-country ski trails.

• What is the altitude of Vallouise Pelvoux?

This area has an altitude between 1250 meters and 2300 meters high.

• What is the price of the Vallouise Pelvoux ski pass?

Their packages start from 23 euros per day.

• What is the average price of a rental in Vallouise Pelvoux?

For a furnished studio for 2 people, the average price is 480 euros, and for an apartment for 4 people, the average price per week is 650 euros.

• Does the resort of Vallouise Pelvoux have a bike park?

No, it does not have a Bike Park.

• How to get to Vallouise Pelvoux by train ?

You can easily get there by being at the Briancon // Bardonnechia (Italy) train station. Then you will have to take a cab because there is no shuttle to reach the station.

• What is the postal code of Vallouise Pelvoux ?

The zip code of Vallouise Pelvoux is 05290.

• In which department is the Vallouise Pelvoux station located ?

The Vallouise Pelvoux ski resort is located in the department of Hautes-Alpes.

• Does the resort of Vallouise Pelvoux have a tourist office ?

The resort of Vallouise Pelvoux is part of the tourist office Vallouise Pelvoux. It is located at the resort, 05340 Vallouise-Pelvoux, France.

• Are there any webcams in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

Yes, there is a webcam, which you can find at this web address https://www.paysdesecrins.com/pelvoux-vallouise/webcams.

• Where to find information about the weather in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

You can find the latest weather report for Vallouise Pelvoux station at https://meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/vallouise/05290.

• What is the opening date of the ski lifts in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

In Vallouise Pelvoux, the ski lifts usually open the first week of December, until the beginning of April, but it all depends on the snow conditions of the massif.

• Is there an ESF school in Vallouise Pelvoux ?

Yes, it is at the address Saint-Antoine 05340 Pelvoux, France.

What is skidata.io’s opinion about Vallouise Pelvoux?

In the end, skidata.io gives the resort of Vallouise Pelvoux an average rating of 7, which places it in the 125th position in France. Its strong points are: the charm of the station, the cost of a stay, the evaluation of the Internet users.

Map of the ski slopes of Pelvoux – Vallouise

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