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Village resorts in Champsaur

No bling. In Champsaur, in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, we put on our skis at the foot of the houses, look up at the softened peaks and rediscover what is most authentic about skiing: a village spirit, an intimate mountain, genuine smiles.

Gentle mountains,charming villages

Five village resorts, five atmospheres, one common thread: simplicity. Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes, Chaillol, Ancelle, Laye and Serre-Eyraud create an authentic setting, without overdoing it. The mountains are gentle, human-scale, and skiing becomes a shared experience.

The village of Laye under snow and blue skies

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Ski
family version

This is perhaps their greatest strength: these resorts are designed for learning, progressing and laughing together on the slopes. The lifts are accessible, the areas reassuring, the instructors patient. Champsaur is the ideal playground for introducing the little ones to the slopes, restoring the confidence of older skiers who have lost their nerve, and satisfying the most experienced skiers.

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Summer call

When the slopes are bare, the valleys open up to a whole new world of adventure: hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata, climbing, water sports… The Champsaur mountains offer a range of outdoor activities that resonate with the same authenticity as winter. Each season tells its own story, with one constant: new-found freedom.

F. Thibault

MTB
Sud Raid cup

In the heart of the Champsaur, at Ancelle, the Sud Raid Cup electrifies the Hautes-Alpes. Trail running, mountain biking and orienteering make up this demanding yet friendly nature raid, where adrenaline junkies and enthusiasts battle it out between alpine forests, breathtaking panoramas and team spirit.

Terroir and gastronomyBrewers’ festival

In Ancelle, in the Hautes-Alpes, the Festival des Brasseurs froths with energy: a handful of local and Alpine craft breweries, concerts and street food. A convivial gathering celebrating hops, short circuits and the mountain spirit.

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