The joy of fresh powder, open spaces
and a fun family atmosphere are the basics here; but there are also lots
of other things to enjoy throughout the year, such as mushing with huskies,
kitesnowing, mountainboarding, devalkart all-terrain go-karting, trottin'
herbe grass scooters, and orienteering.
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far cry from the crammed ski stations of the higher Alps, the stations
of the Drome have
gone out of their way to offer a whole range of activities in their
calm and pristine surroundings. Once you have been here, you will want to return again and again. |
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The stations of Col de Rousset, Valdrome and Lus la Croix Haute propose a variety of different activities for summer and winter. Here’s an idea of what you can expect. Go directly to the station of your choice : Valdrôme - Lus la Croix Haute - Col de Rousset - Font d'Urle |
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the brochure for all the ski stations in the Drome |
Valdrôme
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Alt. 1,300 to 1,730 m |
Here you can ski, snowboard, mountain bike ("VTT") and freeride, hike along the peaks, practice archery and orientation, as well as devalkart all-terrain go-karting and beach volleyball. There is certainly something here for everyone |
40
km from Die STATION LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE |
 Summer
Activities • Devalkart (all-terrain
go-karts) |
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 Winter Activities • 10 downhill
pistes – 2 black, 3 red, 2 blue and 3 green – at the
snow station (9 kilometers from the village); there are 5 lifts
and a free baby lift |
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| Open : - In Winter: open every day during school holidays (check dates beforehand – the tourist office can help) and weekends during term time. - In May and June : open on weekends from 10:00 to 17:00. - In July and August: Open every day from 10:00 to 17:00. At the Valdrome station you can rent equipment for downhill, cross country and monoskiing, snowboarding, luge, snowblades, snowshoes, mountain bikes, archery equipment and mountainboards. |
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| Lus la Croix Haute |
Alt. 1,150 to 1,555 m |
Summer Activities |
45
km from Die
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Winter Activities •
Downhill ski slopes (5 kilometers from the village): 4 tow-lifts,
5 pistes; rope baby lift • Cross-country ski trails (5 kilometers from the village): 18 kilometers of packed and marked trails – free access. • Walking and snowshoeing trails • French ski school: +33 (0)4 92 58 51 86 – private and group courses • Ski touring, ice climbing, and off-piste skiing from 1,100 meters to 2,750 meters, the Vallon de la Jarjatte offers all kinds of fun winter possibilities – and mountain guides are available. • Ski station entertainment such as ice sculpture, guided snowshoeing, night skiing, and skiing with torches. |
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the winter There are some facilities, such as a dual-ski, for persons with limited mobility. |
| Open : - Christmas and February school holidays (depending on snow conditions – check with the tourist office for holiday schedules and snow conditions) from 9:30 to 17:00 - In July and August every day except Wednesday from 14:30 to 18:30 (mornings by appointment) Equipment
for downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding snowshoeing
and luge can be rented from M. Parron: +33 (0)4 92 58 55 10 |
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| Col de Rousset | Alt. 1,255 to 1,700 m |
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There are facilities for skiing, downhill mountain biking, trottin' herbe grass scooters, hiking and bird watching – there are Griffin vultures in the area. |
25
km from Die STATION LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE |
 Summer
Activities • 4-seat chairlift |
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 Winter
Activities• Downhill ski slopes: A 4-seat chairlift, 7drag lifts, 2 baby lifts; 29 pistes (2 black, 5 red, 22 blue/green) • 12 km of packed and marked cross-country ski trails – at the nearby Stade Raphaël Poirée (5 kilometers away, there are a further 39 kilometers of trails) • 15 kilometers of packed snowshoe and hiking trails • 40 kilometers of dog-sled trails • Luge • Snowboarding and Snow Park • Ski station entertainment for children and adults • Ski touring on the Grand Traversée du Vercors (GTV) in the largest nature reserve in France. • French ski school with 15 qualified instructors: +33 (0)4 75 48 25 50; private courses and group courses during school holidays -Website • Snowkiting (on the plateau de Beure) snowkiting school: Gliss Kite +33 (0)6 61 43 54 23 - Website |
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the winter There are some facilities, such as a dual-ski, for persons with limited mobility. |
| Open : - From December to March (depending on snow conditions – check with the tourist office) from 10:00 to 17:45 - In July and August, every day Equipment
for downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoes and luges can be
hired at the Algoud Sports shop in Col de Rousset: +33 (0)4 75 48
25 03 - Website |
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| Font d'Urle | Alt. 1255 - 1700 m |
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• Marked hiking and mountain biking (VTT)
trails |
40
km from Die STATION LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE |
| Winter Activities
• Snowkiting
school: Gliss Kite +33 (0)6 61 43 54 23 or + 33 (0)6 07 47 47 23
- Website |
There
are some facilities for persons with limited
mobility. |
| Open : - From December to March (depending on snow conditions – check with the tourist office) Equipment can
be hired : |
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Downhill ski slopes: 9 tow-lifts, 16 kilometers of pistes (3 red,
13 blue/green)