Hit the road with a snow plow
You can go out with a snow plow. In the (twilight) dark go into the forest and discover Puy Saint Vincent a new way. There is room for 9 people, you are on the road for 2 hours and a drink is included. €38 per adult; €29 per child. Timely reservations required. You can read more info here.
Mountain biking in the snow
There are several tours you can take on an electric mountain bike. Bikes and guide can be booked next to our hotel. Again, booking in advance is wise. More information can be seen here.
Ride with sled dogs
Take a ride with Mushing Addict’s sled dogs in Puy-Saint-Vincent. Their reservations open from November 1 and for the vacation weeks they fill up very quickly. View
here
the offer for sled dogs in Puy-Saint-Vincent. If there is no availability nearby, you can also go to the valley Freissinières: book a sled dog ride with
Dingo Traineau
. They are 20minutes away and often still have space. Because Freissinières is not a ski resort, you have an even more rugged nature experience here.
The honey cottage – La maison du miel
The English would say “a hidden gem,” this cozy spot in the snow. You go there for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate topped with delicious homemade treats with, of course, honey as your favorite ingredient. It is also a small museum, where you can admire the queen and her hive in person. You can also stock up on real Hautes Alpes honey here. Open from 10-12h and from 14-18h. Only during vacation periods. The free little train that goes around Puy-Saint-Vincent has a stop “Maison du miel. Check out the website for more information.
With horse and sled on the road
Discover the beautiful Villaret with horse and sled. Boarding point is “the center” of Puy-Saint-Vincent 500m from the hotel. Of course you have to
reserve
.
Free train
During vacation weeks, a little train runs through the village, taking you to Station 1600, among other places, or to the honey cottage. It is free, and runs on all days except Saturday. Times can be found
here
.
The igloo of Pelvoux
In the small ski resort of Pelvoux (a 15-minute drive from Puy Saint Vincent), the igloo opens every year in the third week of December. Each year with a different theme. You will find beautiful ice sculptures, a labyrinth, a skating rink, and Old French games, in a very cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended, especially with (young) children. With your 6-day galaxie pass, you can also combine the visit to the igloo with a day of skiing in Pelvoux. Learn more here.
Other activities in the snow
Snowshoeing, touring skiing, off-piste skiing, sledding, paragliding, snow-trailing, snake gliss…. there are many more fun things to do in winter. View the
website of Pays des Écrins
, our local tourism office for all kinds of other fun activities.
Ski area information
For up-to-date info, webcams and snow levels of Puy-Saint-Vincent ski area, visit this page.
Photos: Rogier van Rijn, Thibaut Blais
