Villar-d'Arêne

Tour des hameaux de Villar d’Arène en raquettes

In the commune of Villar d'Arène, on the edge of the Ecrins National Park, you will discover a trail dedicated to all in a preserved and magnificent environment, with the sound of the Romanche nearby and under the watchful eye of wild animals.
This loop of approximately 11 km takes you around the hamlets of Villar d'Arène. Come and discover what these hamlets have to teach you about the local heritage as well as the ancestral traditions that have endured over the centuries. The Pays de La Meije is the kingdom of stone, here few wooden houses due to some spectacular fires over the centuries. Walking the streets of our hamlets, you will discover old bread ovens, chapels and churches. Take the time to visit them, you will not be disappointed
Several departures are possible: from the church square of Villar d'Arène, or from the edge of the D 1091 or even from Arsine (located 1 km from Villar d'Arène)

If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it from the sports shops located in Villar d'Arène, La Grave or Le Chazelet
During the first months of winter (December and January) the route is sunny only in the morning.
We speak: German, English, French

Location details

Located 3 km from La Grave
  • River or river within 300 m
  • Mountain view
  • In the mountains
  • Village center
  • 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 December 20, 2025 to April 10, 2026
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Pricing

Free

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area.
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Parking in the area

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Restaurant

Activities on site

  • Winter sports
  • Snowshoe route

Home animals

Animals are accepted

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Location

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Address

Domaine Nordique du Pays de la Meije
Lieu-dit : Arsine
05480 Villar-d’Arêne
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