Freissinières Nordic ski area
Freissinières
Freissinières Nordic ski area
Level : Beginners track, Good level skiers track, Experienced skiers track
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The Freissinières Nordic ski area stretches across the great plain between the Bois de Monsieur in the south and the Biaysse and Freissinières cliffs in the north.
Description
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The site presents no particular difficulties. The routes are mainly flat, sometimes with gentle slopes.
The itineraries are therefore accessible to all types of skiers: beginners, amateurs or training.
Grooming generally takes place on Tuesday and Friday evenings, depending on weather conditions (variable from year to year).
The site operates on a voluntary entry system. Passes are sold at the Nordic hut, at the day rate of 7 euros for adults and 5 euros for under-16s.
The site presents no particular difficulties. The routes are mainly flat, sometimes with gentle slopes.
The itineraries are therefore accessible to all types of skiers: beginners, amateurs or training.
Grooming generally takes place on Tuesday and Friday evenings, depending on weather conditions (variable from year to year).
The site operates on a voluntary entry system. Passes are sold at the Nordic hut, at the day rate of 7 euros for adults and 5 euros for under-16s.
- Towns crossed : Freissinières
Les 6 parcours à découvrir
Sensitive areas
Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.
Peregrine falcon
- Impacted practices:
- Aerial, Vertical
- Sensitivity periods:
- FebMarAprMayJun
- Contact:
- Parc National des Écrins
Julien Charron
julien.charron@ecrins-parcnational.fr
Recommandations
A few rules:
→ Cross-country ski trails are groomed, marked and secured. Access is subject to a fee and reserved for Nordic skiers.
→ You use these trails under your own responsibility: find out about weather conditions, trail closures, don't overestimate your possibilities.
→ Respect the signs: trail directions, dangers, prohibitions, closures.
→ Dogs are forbidden on cross-country ski trails.
→ It is dangerous and forbidden to use the pistes outside opening hours (presence of grooming equipment).
→ Take your garbage with you
Please note that routes are possible in skating or classic technique (alternative).
Conditions are very pleasant all day long in winter. However, from March onwards, it's best to practice in the mornings, as some of the pistes can be quickly exposed to the sun.
Cross-country ski passes can be purchased at the Chalet nordique. Don't forget to bring your trail map!
Please note: this information is for guidance only. It is your responsibility to check the weather report and conditions before you set off. The Tourist Office and the Parc national des Écrins cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident. If you have any doubts, please contact the professionals: instructors or equipment hire companies.
Emergency contact details: Secours Montagne: 04 92 22 22 22 or 112
→ Cross-country ski trails are groomed, marked and secured. Access is subject to a fee and reserved for Nordic skiers.
→ You use these trails under your own responsibility: find out about weather conditions, trail closures, don't overestimate your possibilities.
→ Respect the signs: trail directions, dangers, prohibitions, closures.
→ Dogs are forbidden on cross-country ski trails.
→ It is dangerous and forbidden to use the pistes outside opening hours (presence of grooming equipment).
→ Take your garbage with you
Please note that routes are possible in skating or classic technique (alternative).
Conditions are very pleasant all day long in winter. However, from March onwards, it's best to practice in the mornings, as some of the pistes can be quickly exposed to the sun.
Cross-country ski passes can be purchased at the Chalet nordique. Don't forget to bring your trail map!
Please note: this information is for guidance only. It is your responsibility to check the weather report and conditions before you set off. The Tourist Office and the Parc national des Écrins cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident. If you have any doubts, please contact the professionals: instructors or equipment hire companies.
Emergency contact details: Secours Montagne: 04 92 22 22 22 or 112
Accessibility :
Access: from the N94 Gap-Briançon, take the D38 then the D38b towards Freissinières.
Information on access and transport is available on our website: https://www.paysdesecrins.com/infos-pratiques-hiver/acces-et-transport
Parking: we recommend that you park at the Chalet Nordique, opposite the Freissinières town hall, if you wish to purchase a Pass at the chalet. The cross-country ski trails start from here.
If you already have your Pass, you can also start from the parking lot on the right 300 m after crossing the bridge out of the hamlet of Pallon, as you enter the Freissinières valley. The Grande Plaine circuit starts from this parking lot. You can also reach the Nordic chalet by continuing along the Mini Plaine trail.
Information on access and transport is available on our website: https://www.paysdesecrins.com/infos-pratiques-hiver/acces-et-transport
Parking: we recommend that you park at the Chalet Nordique, opposite the Freissinières town hall, if you wish to purchase a Pass at the chalet. The cross-country ski trails start from here.
If you already have your Pass, you can also start from the parking lot on the right 300 m after crossing the bridge out of the hamlet of Pallon, as you enter the Freissinières valley. The Grande Plaine circuit starts from this parking lot. You can also reach the Nordic chalet by continuing along the Mini Plaine trail.
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Source
Pays des Ecrinshttps://www.paysdesecrins.com