Association – Astroguindaine
Astroguindaine offers astronomy courses in the heart of the Alps. In the isolated chalet of La Guindaine, we offer you the opportunity to learn or improve your astronomy skills. All with full board, in a friendly and cheerful setting!
During the summer, Astroguindaine offers astronomy courses in the chalet of the place called La Guindaine. We offer you to learn or improve your astronomy skills. Our main objective is to share our passion, to teach you how to find your way in the sky and how to use telescopes. All with full board, in a friendly setting and good humor!
Perched at an altitude of 2000 m, this beautiful isolated house is a remarkable spot for studying the starry skies.
Astronomy at La Guindaine is:
Observe a starry sky in the evening, mountain huted from any light pollution.
The transparency of a mountain sky, at an altitude of 2000m.
The possibility of using the association's telescopes on site.
Located in the commune of Villar d'Arène, in the remarkable natural setting of the Pays de la Meije, a few kilometers from the Lautaret and Galibier passes, La Guindaine is located at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, close to La Grave.
Perched at an altitude of 2000 m, this beautiful isolated house is a remarkable spot for studying the starry skies.
Astronomy at La Guindaine is:
Observe a starry sky in the evening, mountain huted from any light pollution.
The transparency of a mountain sky, at an altitude of 2000m.
The possibility of using the association's telescopes on site.
Located in the commune of Villar d'Arène, in the remarkable natural setting of the Pays de la Meije, a few kilometers from the Lautaret and Galibier passes, La Guindaine is located at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, close to La Grave.
Tips and Suggestions
The garage: Located at the bottom of the path, at the edge of the D1091 road, with a capacity of 3 cars, it allows cars to be parked in winter when the access road is not cleared of snow.
Opening
| Opening hours from July 18 to August 04, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: open
Call us (+33 (0) 7 67 52 47 70) from 16 p.m. to plan an evening of sky discovery.
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