Practical information about Clarée
Find all the practical information you need here to enjoy a peaceful stay in Clarée in the Upper Valleys.
On this page, you will find all the practical information you need to enjoy your stay in Clarée with peace of mind: planning your travel, pharmacies, doctors, post offices, parking, traffic regulations, town hall, tourist information, and more.
Tourist Office ofthe Upper Valleys
To meet us, obtain tourist information, and browse our various brochures and guides, we welcome you all year round at the Névache Visitor Center. It is located in Ville-Haute, opposite the parking lot.
Our opening hours and periods may vary depending on visitor numbers in Clarée. You can find our opening information on our Google listing.
You can also contact us at 04 92 20 02 20 or by email at claree@hautesvallees.com.
You can also find us on social media to discover the Hautes Vallées!
Instagram: @destination_hautesvallees @claree_tourisme
Facebook: Clarée Tourism
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Shuttle buses Upper Clarée Valley and Vallée Étroite
Our taxis
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Frequently asked questions
Vending machine
- The nearest ATMs are in Briançon or Bardonecchia (in Italy via the Col de l'Echelle pass – closed in winter).
- Cash withdrawal options at the Postal Agency in Ville-Haute (Postal Bank customers only)
Parking and car parks
Laval parking lot is paid from June 21 to September 14 (from 6:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. outside shuttle hours and from 6:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. during shuttle hours).
The Laval car park will be closed when full: compulsory free parking is available at Fontcouverte from early morning on weekends in June and September.
Price: €10 per day per vehicle / €50 for the season per vehicle.
Parking at Vallée Étroite is subject to a charge from July 5 to August 31: €5/day before 10:30 a.m. when the shuttle buses are running, or all day when the road is open.
Fuel and electric car charging
- Fuel and roadside assistance: Briançon / Bardonecchia.
- Electric charging station in Val-des-Prés (parking lot at the entrance to La Vachette) & Névache (Ville-Haute parking lot)
Doctor and pharmacy
The nearest doctors and pharmacies are in Briançon.
In case of emergency, you can go to the emergency room at Briançon Hospital (Avenue Adrien Daurelle). Otherwise, dial 112.
Bicycle and mountain bike welcome
The Clarée tourist information office has been awarded the "Accueil Velo" label.
- Clear directions to easily reach all Accueil Vélos de France locations!
- Warm and personalized welcome : with information and advice tailored to cyclists.
- Secure, free parking for your bicycle
- Option to recharge the battery of your electric bike (e-bike)
- The option to leave your bags in complete peace of mind
- Outlets available for charging your phone or GPS device
- Complete repair kit at your fingertips in case of trouble
Administrations and public services
For any matters relating to the gendarmerie, the nearest station is located in Briançon.
Contact: 04 92 21 10 42
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Wild camping, campfires, and outdoor activities, as well as the use of stoves and barbecues outside of authorized areas, are strictly prohibited both day and night within the municipality.
Parking outside designated areas or authorized parking lots for caravans, motorhomes, and mobile homes is prohibited. Motorhomes must park in one of the four campgrounds in the valley.
Picnicking is permitted, provided that visitors respect the local flora and fauna. Littering and damaging the environment are strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted.
Only camping is permitted, subject to the following rules:
– Be at least one hour's walk from any roads or dwellings
– Pitch your tent at sunset and take it down at sunrise
Camping is prohibited within a radius of 500 m around the Drayères refuge (prefectural decree of June 19, 2023).
Regulations for drones in Clarée
A large part of the Clarée Valley is off-limits to drone flights, while the southern part of the valley is subject to flight altitude restrictions.
See the map opposite and the updated map of regulations relating to overflights on Geoportail:
geoportal mapping drone flyover
In general, the following are prohibited in model aircraft flying:
→ flying in public spaces in urban areas and flying over gatherings of people,
→ night flying,
→ flying "out of sight" of the remote pilot, except in cases where the pilot is flying "immersed" with the assistance of an observer.
→ flying over the core areas of national parks and national nature reserves.
For other protected natural areas:
Outside these parks and reserves, flying unmanned aircraft over other protected areas (Sensitive Natural Areas, Natura 2000 zones, etc.) is not usually prohibited (it may be temporarily prohibited by prefectural order). However, remote pilots should be aware of the undeniable disturbance that model aircraft can cause to wildlife (particularly birds and mammals). Therefore, flying model aircraft is not recommended at certain times of the year (nesting and hatching) and near animals. Compliance with these simple provisions helps to limit the need for formal prohibitions.
Regulationsfor motorhomes and caravans
Wild camping is strictly prohibited throughout the municipality, including the Roubion parking lot. Short- or long-term parking is permitted, but sleeping in vehicles is not allowed, and vehicles must remain within the designated parking areas (short-term and long-term zones).
Access to the Upper Valley during shuttle service hours for motorhomes:
From Névache Ville-haute to Fontcouverte: motorhomes and caravans (like all vehicles) are prohibited from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., even for those with permission (customers of the Fontcouverte campground and residents of chalets in the Upper Valley traveling by motorhome or caravan must wait until 6 p.m. to go up!).
From Fontcouverte to Laval : motorhomes and caravans are prohibited from traveling day and night, 24 hours a day.
In the hamlet of Roubion (next to the municipal campground of La Lame), a waste disposal and water refill area is available for RVs.
useful numbers
Mountain rescue
Call 112 for all emergencies requiring emergency assistance.
Traffic information 05
For information on road conditions in the Hautes Alpes department, closures, openings: live on the Info route 05 website or by telephone on 04 65 03 00 05
Weather
Check the weather forecast before heading out into the mountains and remember to consult the avalanche risk assessment bulletin. Météo France: 32 50
Other useful numbers and information
Névache Town Hall: +33 (0)4 92 21 19 19 – Val-des-Prés Town Hall: +33 (0)4 92 21 06 16 – Recreational drones are strictly prohibited in part of the valley.