Ailefroide Torrent

Torrent Vallouise-Pelvoux, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

What to expect

Ailefroide is a preserved, magical place located in the heart of the Ecrins massif, at the top of the superb Vallouise valley. It is situated on the border of the Ecrins National Park, offering various activities such as hiking, climbing, and mountaineering for both beginners and experienced mountaineers. The area is surrounded by notable points of interest, including Briançon, the highest town in Europe, Serre Ponçon lake, the largest artificial lake in Europe, and Boscodon Abbey. Ailefroide is also a great place for winter activities, with snowshoeing paths and a serene atmosphere. The village has old stone houses and is set in a natural environment, providing a sense of serenity. The Ailefroide loop is a pleasant circuit that leads back to Ailefroide, offering a lovely paved path edged by walls and stones, and passing close to chalets and an avalanche path

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Pays des Ecrins: from Puy Saint Vincent to Vallouise, what to do?

Pays des Ecrins: from Puy Saint Vincent to Vallouise, what to do?
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the Ailefroide torrent, admiring its rocky path and the snow-covered stones that looked like sugared cakes. We also stopped to watch ice climbers scaling an artificial ice wall created from diverted water

Highlights: The torrent was fascinating, with its rushing water and snow-covered rocks. We learned a lot about the local flora and fauna, including the secrets of the loup and the lichen ✨