Cross-Country Skiing Puy St Vincent

The Cross-Country Area

Station de Puy Saint Vincent
Domaine nordique - Pays des Écrins -Hautes-Alpes
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The Puy-Saint-Vincent winter sports area is characterised by its altitude of up to 2,730 metres. A total of 28 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails are available. The free circular trail "Boucle du Villaret" is particularly suitable for beginners. Those who prefer a challenge can ski from Combe Noire to the Tour des Têtes. The reward after this effort is the unique view of the Durance valley. In addition, you can also use the chairlift "Télésiège des Prés" upon presentation of a valid cross-country ski pass.

Interesting facts

Elevated between 1,466 m and 2,044 m, the Cross-Country Skiing Area is among the 5 highest elevated Cross-Country Skiing Areas in France.
Average snow depth during the season is 152 cm at summit elevation and 63 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 175 cm at summit elevation and 68 cm at the base. Therefore Puy St Vincent is among the 5 cross-Country Skiing Areas with best snow conditions in France.
Puy St Vincent features 44 sunny days on average per season. The average for all cross-Country Skiing Areas in France is 34 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 16 sunny days. This makes the cross-Country skiing area one of the 10 sunniest in France.