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Guided tour of the Le Lautaret garden

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  • Free
  • Access suitable for people with reduced mobility

At 2 100m altitude, facing the glacier from la Meije, over 2000 species of alpine and mountain flowers and mountains from all over the world are gathered on 2 hectares of one of the most beautiful and high altitude garden in Europe.

Each year, the garden opens its doors from the 1st weekend of June to the 1st weekend of September.

Free or reduced admission at the beginning and end of the season (depending on flowering).

Guided tours are led by botany students from the University of Grenoble. Their knowledge will enrich your visit and provide interesting information about the microclimate of Lautaret, allowing species from afar to flourish up there. They will answer your questions with pleasure. Do not miss !

Program of upcoming events…

Opening period

From 06/06 to 30/08/2026 daily between 10.30 am and 4 pm.

Three guided tours per day:

– 10:30

– 14:30

– 16:00.

Spoken languages : english and french

Rates

Free of charge.

Group rate available for 20 people or more.

Free with the day ticket.

Many activities are planned during all summer in addition to guided tours of the botanical garden. Most are free on presentation of the entrance ticket and some are subject to a separate ticket office. Check the program!.

Means of payment
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Check
Environments
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Lake 5 km away
  • Mountain view
  • River 5 km away
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Col du Lautaret
05480 Villar-d'Arêne
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