Activities in the mountains
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Tourist map
In winter as well as in summer, discover the different points of interest of Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes.
Activities in the mountains
in winter
Ski resort Saint Léger les mélèzes
Saint Léger les Mélèzes is a family-oriented ski resort in the heart of a village. It is aptly named: the ski slopes are designed in a larch forest and have the advantage of guaranteeing good snow quality and skiing for all levels.
- 16 ski runs
- 2 chairlifts
- 6 ski lifts
- 2 sledging tracks
- A snow garden
- A snowpark
- A fun park (big air bag and snow buoy track)
Other activities to discover and practice:
Snowshoeing, ski joering, pony sledding, dog sledding, carriage rides, ski touring, biathlon, bubble soccer…
Stations in the surroundings and in the valley
For a single package with
Saint Léger Les Mélèzes
- Ski resort of Chaillol (12 runs)
- Laye ski resort (8 trails)
Other ski resorts
- Ancelle ski resort (5 kms)
- Ski resort of Serre Eyraud (10 kms)
- Ski resort Orcières Merlette 1850 (15 kms) : 51 runs
Cross-country skiing
Along the Drac, in the preserved valleys of Champoléon and Valgaudemar, or on the Bayard plateau, beginners and experienced skiers alike have 130 km of groomed trails on 4 majestic sites to practice cross-country skiing in skating or alternating.
- Nordic Domain of Haut Champsaur
- Ancelle Nordic Domain
- Nordic Domain of Valgaudemar
- Domaine Nordique de Gap Bayard
Other activities to discover and practice
Ice rinks
- In Pont du Fossé (3 kms)
- In Ancelle (5 kms)
- In Orcières Merlette (15 kms)
Snowmobile
- In Orcières Merlette (15 kms)
Tyrolean traverse
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One of the longest zip lines in Europe (1.8 km)
In Orcières Merlette (15 kms)
For more information, visit the champsaur Valgaudemar website
Activities in the mountains
in summer
Hiking in Saint Léger les mélèzes
In St léger les mélèzes, you can practice hiking on the different marked paths that will take you around the village, visit the heritage or lead you to the Libouze plateau (1450 m) and the Cuchon (2000m). A mountain guide can guide you during your days.
Saint léger is located at the doors of the National Park of Ecrins, a house of the Park is present in Pont du Fossé. You will find a reception point, advice for your stay, exhibitions and a store. The Park offers a program of activities to discover the territory, share and understand the mountain through exhibitions, meetings with the guards, conferences, guided tours ….
Other activities to discover and practice
ATV
From the village, several mountain bike or VTC circuits are marked out. Bicycles and electric bikes can be rented from a shopkeeper in the village.
The Animal Shelter
As soon as you enter this old renovated farm, you are welcomed by the songs of birds that invite you to a walk among the mountain animals. A total immersion ideal for children where interactive games and animations await them.
The Libouze Plateau
The Libouze plateau is ideal for a long afternoon of discovery and relaxation with the help of an ideal panorama and sunshine. You have the possibility to do Cani-kart and Cani-marche
Around and in the Valley
Different activities are possible:
- Tyrolean traverse
- Canoyning and Via Ferrata in Serre Eyraud and Ancelle
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Hot air balloon :
Take off from Pont du fossé
- Paragliding
- 2 lakes with their leisure facilities are waiting for you : Saint Bonnet and Orcières Merlette.
- 8 ecomuseums are open to approach the territory through themes such as pastoralism, botany, fauna, history and traditions (House of the Shepherd, Mill Museum...)
Finally 3 festivals animate the summer:
- Festival of Chaillol (music) in July and August
- Festival of the mountain pasture in July
- Festival l'écho des mots in Pont du fossé in August
