The active, authentic mountain spirit
Looking for a change from downhill skiing and a change to adventure mode? At Puy Saint Vincent, ski touring is the perfect combination of effort, pleasure and nature. Take it easy going up, enjoy the peace and quiet, and come back down with a real buzz! The resort offers a number of safe, accessible and well-marked routes- perfect for trying out the discipline, training or simply enjoying the incredible panorama of the Écrins, without pressure and in complete safety.
Safe routes for stress-free hiking
Assistant site Puy Saint Vincent said:
À Puy Saint Vincent, le ski de rando se vit simplement : trois parcours sécurisés pour grimper, respirer et profiter de la montagne autrement. Entre forêt, grands espaces et panorama sur les Écrins, les montées s’enchaînent dans une ambiance sportive et détendue. Une belle façon de se dépasser, de découvrir de nouvelles sensations et de redescendre avec la banane.
These two marked, safe itineraries are accessible during ski area opening hours. They allow you to enjoy ski touring without exposing yourself to avalanche risks or forbidden zones.
Pré Rouge Rando trail
This trail is perfect for a gentle introduction to ski touring. From the Puy Saint Vincent snow front at 1,600 m, the climb winds through larch trees to the Pré Rouge sector. The route alternates between forest passages and bright clearings, in a peaceful atmosphere. It's the ideal route for a first experience: progressive gradient, guaranteed safety, and an easy descent on the ski area's slopes.
Level: Beginner / Initiation
Departure: Puy Saint Vincent 1600
Vertical drop: approx. 300 m
Rando des Têtes route
This second, more challenging route is designed for hikers who are comfortable with ascents and technique.
From the resort, the trail climbs to the Têtes sector, at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. The effort is rewarded by a panoramic view of the Durance valley and the Écrins massif.
The descent is then made on the ski area's pistes, depending on opening conditions.
Level: Intermediate / advanced
Departure : Puy Saint Vincent 1600 or 1800
Ascent: approx. 600 m
Free itineraries for the more adventurous
For experienced and well-equipped skiers, the resort also offers privileged access to Narreyroux and the Col de la Pousterle. These popular unmarked itineraries take you into the wilderness, where snow-covered alpine chalets, total silence and vast, immaculate spaces await.
These itineraries are outside the secure ski area. They are intended for autonomous, well-equipped skiers (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) who have been informed of avalanche conditions.
⚠️ These itineraries are outside the secured area. They are intended only for autonomous, well-equipped (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) skiers who are informed of avalanche conditions.
