Observatoire Astronomique La Guindaine
In the heart of the Alps, perched at an altitude of 2000 m near the Col du Lautaret, the Astroguindaine association offers introductory and advanced astronomy courses.
In unspoiled nature at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, the Astroguindaine association offers numerous astro activities and welcomes you to discover the stars in a clear, crystalline high mountain sky.
The transparency of its sky spared from light pollution as well as the surrounding calm make this place an ideal site for all astronomy lovers. Whether for an evening discovering the sky or for an astronomy course, Astroguindaine responds in a friendly and good-natured manner.
Located in the commune of Villar d'Arène (05480), La Guindaine is an architect-designed chalet perched at an altitude of 2000 metres and able to accommodate around fifteen people.
Overlooking the valley and facing the Ecrins massif and its eternal ice, the chalet is built in the heart of a remarkable natural site and enjoys unique tranquility and panorama from the southern slope of the mountain.
The transparency of its sky spared from light pollution as well as the surrounding calm make this place an ideal site for all astronomy lovers. Whether for an evening discovering the sky or for an astronomy course, Astroguindaine responds in a friendly and good-natured manner.
Located in the commune of Villar d'Arène (05480), La Guindaine is an architect-designed chalet perched at an altitude of 2000 metres and able to accommodate around fifteen people.
Overlooking the valley and facing the Ecrins massif and its eternal ice, the chalet is built in the heart of a remarkable natural site and enjoys unique tranquility and panorama from the southern slope of the mountain.
Location details
From Briançon (or the Col du Lautaret), follow the RD1091 towards Villar d'Arène and La Grave for 4,7 km. Take the path on the right. From Grenoble (or Villar d'Arène), follow the RD1091 towards the Col du Lautaret for 3,5 km to join the path on your left.
- Lake view
- Mountain view
- In the mountains
- Isolated
- Lake or body of water at -5 km
- River at -5 km
- Village at -2 km
- GR route within 1 km
Opening
| Opening hours from July 18 to August 04, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Open on Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
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