Access
How to get to La Grave or Villar d'Arène by car or bus?
Make your journey the start of your vacation in the High Valleys – La Grave, La Clarée, L'Izoard.
How toget to the Pays de la Meije?
La Grave and Villar d'Arène are iconic villages in the Hautes-Alpes, nestled at the foot of La Meije and the Girose glacier. Their location on the edge of the Col du Lautaret makes them an impressive destination that is easily accessible from major cities and highways in the Alps.
There are several ways to get to Briançonnais: by train,car, bus, carpool, or bike for the more adventurous. Whichever mode of transport you choose, be sure to check schedules and availability in advance, especially during peak season.
Come to the Briançonnais region
By bus
ZOU regional express line: Grenoble – Briançon
The ZOU regional express line – Grenoble – Briançon No. 55
It is now possible to easily book and pay directly on the ZOU website:
Altigo line between Briançon and La Grave
Seasonal summer and winter shuttles between Briançon and La Grave: Line 6
The rest of the year, school bus service – Haut le Pied – Line S 26
Haut le Pied bus service – What is it? These are the trips that a vehicle makes empty to get to the starting point or return point of its route. These routes are open to the public during the school year and during school vacations in Zone B.
Bensbus private line – airport transfer Lyon and Grenoble
Linkbus private line – Turin airport transfer – Briançon
From Turin airport or train station, reach Briançonnais by private transport: Linkbus
ZOU! bus line 76: OULX TGV – BRIANCON – SERRE CHEVALIER
Buying tickets online
By car, motorcycle, or RV
Access by road
With high mountain passes, the landscape of the journey makes for an immediately immersive experience. The Pays de la Meije (La Grave and Villar d'Arène) is located at:
- 600 km from Paris
- 200 km from Lyon
- 300 km from Marseille
- 40 km from Briançon
- 330 km from Geneva
- 200 km from Turin
Please check traffic conditions during winter (the Lautaret Pass is sometimes closed): Road information 05
From Grenoble: 80 km via the RD1091 road towards "Des stations de l'Oisans / La Grave / Briançon"
From Gap:120 km via the RN94 towards Briançon, then the RD1091 towards Grenoble via the Col du Lautaret.
Parking – Cars and RVs
For motorhomes, the following parking areas are authorized during the summer:
- Chazelet parking lot (between May 1 and October 31): Water supply and waste disposal available on site
- At the various campsites in the municipality:
All campsites
Please note that winter regulations are different due to snow removal: overnight parking is not permitted in any of the town's parking lots.
Mountain law: mandatory special equipment
❄ Snow tires or special equipment are mandatory from November 1 to March 31 ❄
To improve user safety in snowy and icy conditions and limit road blockages, winter equipment is mandatory.
You can choose to equip your vehicle :
- with four winter tires
- or have chains or snow socks for at least two drive wheels.
For road conditions and pass closures : Info Route 05 or 04 65 03 00 05 (voice server).
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By train or plane
Book your train
Several SNCF train stations provide access to the Briançonnais region and La Grave – La Meije.
From Briançon, Oulx , or Grenoble, Altigo buses Altigo buses Zou or Cars Région Auvergne Rhône Alpes buses will then take you to your holiday destination.
Book your train + bus
Nearby airports
Lyon Saint Exupéry – 2.5 hours from La Grave
- Airport – Shuttle from Lyon → Bus station and SNCF train station – Grenoble → Grenoble bus – Briançon
- Linkbus from Lyon → La Grave → Briançon
- Private line – airport transfer: Bensbus
Grenoble Saint Geoirs – 2 hours from La Grave
- Grenoble Airport → Bus to Grenoble train station → Bus to Grenoble Briançon
- Private line – airport transfer: Bensbus
Geneva – 2 hours 45 minutes from La Grave
- Grenoble Airport → Bus to Grenoble train station → Bus to Grenoble Briançon
Turin – 2.5 hours from La Grave
- Caselle airport > Turin city center: LINEA 268 bus
Arrival at Torino Porta Nuova > take the train to OULX, then private transport or on-demand transport (taxi) or private Linkbus transfer
Getting around on site
Station du Chazelet shuttle
La Grave–Les Deux Alpes line during the cable car closure
From Monday, February 24, 2025:
Passes are still on sale at the La Grave cable car ticket office between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. for the first shuttle departure at 9:15 a.m. A second departure will take place at 10:30 a.m. with passes on sale from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Passengers will be dropped off at the foot of the Les 2 Alpes ski lifts for quick access to the slopes.
For the return trip to La Grave, meet at the foot of the JANDRI 3S at 4:15 p.m. for a shuttle departure at 4:30 p.m.
This shuttle is exclusively reserved for customers purchasing their ski pass at the La Grave ticket office. For season passes (non-contractual) purchased in La Grave, access to the shuttle will be subject to availability and the validity of the pass.
For SuperNova passes purchased at other AEON sites, access to the shuttle will be subject to availability.
To ensure smooth operation, users must notify us the day before (before 3 p.m.) of their intention to use the shuttle and the number of people traveling, by emailing caisse@la-grave.com (and providing a cell phone number if possible), along with their preferred departure time.
Your registration will only be confirmed once you have received a reply and confirmation of your departure time by email.
This system will need to be modified if weather conditions change.
Cab
Cab Service Pays de la Meije
Carpooling and Rezo Pouce
For your travel needs during your stay in the Hautes Vallées, consider carpooling and hitchhiking!
The Rezo Pouce-Mobicoop service allows ride sharing in the following modes:
- Organized hitchhiking, thanks to registration and Rezo Pouce stops for hitchhiking within the community.
- Carpooling via the Mobicoop app, a cooperative service with no commission fees.
More information on Rezo pouce Briançonnais
information useful
Passes closed in winter
Please note that the Galibier, Izoard, and Échelle passes are closed in winter. The Lautaret pass remains open in winter, except in the event of snowstorms.
Lautaret and Galibier passes
Info route 05
For information on roads in the Hautes Alpes department, including closures and openings in real time, visit the Info route 05 website or call 04 65 03 00 05.
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weather
Check the weather forecast before going out in the mountains, and don't forget to consult the avalanche risk bulletin.
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