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3 destinations
in the High ValleysLes Hautes Vallées is a destination with three territories and eight communes spread across the wild, unspoilt valleys of the Briançonnais: La Grave, Villar d'Arène, Névache, Val-des-Prés, Cervières, Villard-Saint-Pancrace, Puy-Saint-Pierre and Puy-Saint-André. In the very north of the Hautes-Alpes and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, on the border with Isère, Savoie and Italy.
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In the high valleys,
La GraveA popular destination for freeride skiing and outdoor activities in winter, you're at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park.
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In summer, the terraced mountain pastures contrast with the blue of the glaciers, watched over by the Queen Meije for hiking enthusiasts.In the high valleys,
La ClaréeWelcome to the Vallée Enchantée, between Val-des-Prés and Névache!
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In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, on the French-Italian border, this destination offers over 20,000 hectares of pure nature: Nordic skiing and ski touring in winter, or a hiker's paradise in summer.In the high valleys,
L'IzoardBetween Briançonnais and Queyras, discover this atypical and grandiose territory.
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Situated between the Col de l'Izoard and the Briançonnais, these four charming villages have a rich military and religious history, but above all they're peasant villages: welcome to Cervières, Villard-Saint-Pancrace, Puy-Saint-Pierre and Puy-Saint-André. -
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Major events
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4 Jul 2024
LES COLS RÉSERVÉS - THE GRAND COLS TOUR
Road biking is great, but car-free is even better. This summer, "La Tournée des Grands Cols" returns to offer a week's worth of passes reserved for cyclists!
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7 Jul 2024
THE 3000 EXPRESS
On the south side of La Grave, you'll have to conquer the Pic du Mas de La Grave, which rises to over 3000m above sea level, between trail and mountain bike.
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20 Jul 2024
Festival Messiaen au Pays de la Meije
The not-to-be-missed event for fans of contemporary classical music. In homage to composer Olivier Messiaen, who was inspired by the landscapes of the Meije region.
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2 Aug 2024
Festival Chapeaux Hauts
Le Festival Chapeaux Hauts est un événement culturel populaire, inclusif, festif et convivial. 3 jours de festival où vous assisterez à de nombreux spectacles, concerts et expositions.
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4 Aug 2024
NEVACHE - BRIANCON HALF MARATHON
The Névache - Val-des-Prés - Briançon half-marathon is a foot race on a closed road that was first held in 1975.
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16 Aug 2024
Haute Clarée International Festival
A well-kept secret in the world of music, the Festival de la Haute Clarée was created around Zhu Xiao-Mei, who is very attached to the valley where she comes regularly.
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14 Aug 2024
Mountain Guides Festival
A not-to-be-missed event for the villages of La Grave and Villar d'Arène, base camp for mountaineering in the heart of the Écrins.
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31 Aug 2024
TRAIL DE LA MEIJE
Between mountain landscapes with a view of the Écrins massif and guaranteed conviviality, passionate runners will be able to tread the trails of the Pays de la Meije while setting themselves a sporting challenge!
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Sep 14, 2024
ULTRA RAID DE LA MEIJE
This ambitious race, with a purely mountain spirit, offers a choice of several events, the main one being the "Elite Ultra" with 117km and 5300m of ascent!
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Dec 14, 2024
FIRST SNOW
Discover ski touring through workshops and trails.
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Jan 18, 2025
Snowrugby
Are you familiar with the discipline of Snowrugby? The rules are the same: good humor, boots, a hat and warm gloves.
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1 Feb 2025
Departmental Biathlon Open
Come and compete in this fun discipline that combines skiing and rifle shooting, combining speed and precision in the process.
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15 Feb 2025
Val Clarée - Montgenèvre Nordic Nocturnes
Cross-country ski races, in the form of relays of two team-mates, with or without classification.
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5 Apr 2025
Derby de la Meije
A magnificent race, a festive multi-slide gathering that makes all freedom-loving mountain lovers dream: that's the Derby de la Meije.
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12 Apr 2025
Meidjo Telemark Festival
A festive and friendly telemark event in the Meije region.
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May 25, 2025
TRANSHUM'EN FÊTE
Come and join the herd of Hérens cows from Ferme du Lautaret as they make their way up to the mountain pastures for the "Transhum'en fête". A day synonymous with conviviality and sharing.
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16 Jun 2025
TRANSHUMANCE FESTIVAL
Date 2025 à venir ! Un instant festif autour d'une bonne assiette du berger avant d'accompagner les brebis en route pour leurs alpages.
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21 Jun 2025
GRAVE Y CÎMES
DATE 2025 à venir ! Une belle occasion de faire vos premiers pas ou de progresser en alpinisme et en escalade. Plusieurs ateliers vous attendent sur le glacier de la Girose à 3 200 mètres d'altitude.
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