Le Dévoluy

Le Dévoluy
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Le Dévoluy holidays are perfect for:


- Uncrowded pistes and stunning cross-country skiing

- A good range of shops for those self-catering

- Huge sports complex with a giant climbing wall


The Resort


The Le Dévoluy ski domain can be found in the south-west of the Hautes-Alpes region in France. The ski area contains two ski resorts, Super Dévoluy and La Joue du Loup. Super Dévoluy is a purpose built resort with a functional, modern style, while La Joue du Loup retains a traditional village vibe. Le Dévoluy offers extensive skiing, with plenty of choice for all abilities. Le Dévoluy is also more peaceful than the larger resorts, with less crowding in the ski season, meaning less chance of queuing for lifts, and faster access to the aprés bars!


Le Dévoluy


The highest lift in Le Dévoluy sits at a lofty 2500m, and the lowest is at 1500m, giving this resort a large vertical of 1000m. This high altitude provides good snow cover, as well as clear visibility making for some excellent skiing. Le Dévoluy has 100km of pistes and 35km of cross country trails to explore. The 55 pistes are divided into 9 green, 14 red, 27 blue and 5 black. As well as this, there is a snowpark and snowshoe walks. With 23 lifts serving the pistes, travelling the domain is made easy.


The resorts of Super Dévoluy and La Joue du Loup are ideal for those just learning to ski, or those who want to build their confidence before hitting the more intense runs. La Joue du Loup has the huge Riondels green slope running into it, leading direct to a large green learning area. There are two blue runs leading into the resort, the Gaudy and Brocard. For those who just can't wait to get cracking for real, the red Melezes piste also leads back into the village. There are three lifts leading out of the resort; the Chaumattes 2 leads to the top of Riondels, while the other two lead further up the mountain to the blue pistes.


Super Dévoluy is accessed by no less than seven green pistes, with two large green beginner areas right by the resort itself. There are three lifts running from the resort, two leading to the blue pistes further up the mountain, and one to the red Draille pistes.


Other Activities


For time off the pistes, Le Dévoluy has plenty to keep the whole family entertained, from showshoe trekking and dog sledding, to ski joering and pony luge.


If you're feeling a little stiff after a long day on the hill, both Super Dévoluy and La Joue du Loup offer relaxation in the shape of spas with a range of treatments and saunas as well as swimming pools. The sports centre in Super Dévoluy, which was built in 2012, offers games such as basketball, volleyball, football and mini-golf. There's an 18 metre tall climbing wall, a fully kitted out gym, as well as classes and a sauna. Join in with Pilates, yoga, Zumba and body building, or take little ones to the baby gym!

Eating and Drinking


Le Dévoluy, like most of the Alps ski resorts, offers hearty and tasty Savoyard cooking, whether in the resorts or on the mountain. As well as good restaurants, there's a fantastic selection of shops and delis in both Super Dévoluy and La Joue du Loup. From local supermarkets to butchers, bakeries and cheese shops you can self-cater in style.


Within Super Dévoluy head to Accro Pates for a light meal, including crepes, Paninis, burgers and of course, vin chaud. Pronto Pizza does what it says on the menu, and delivers tasty, good value for money pizzas, perfect for an evening relaxing in the chalet or apartment. TexMex café serves up flavoursome burritos, tacos and enchiladas, great for warming up those winter nights.


In la Joue du Loup, head to Lou Patou for cheesy delicacies, including Tartiflette, while L'Etoile serves fondue, delicious steaks and a good wine selection for a meal to really get your teeth into.


Nightlife


After a long day on the slopes, head back to the resort and enjoy a well-earned apres drink in the setting sun. In La Joue du Loup, just under the Télémis ski lift, you'll find L'Op-Traken's sunspot outdoor terrace, serving drinks and light snacks. Super Dévoluy offers a more lively nightlife, with several pubs and clubs open to lively skiers. Head to Pub le Loft, La Fournaise and Le Chalet for full-on apres partying, or Le Sans Souci and Le Vi Ai Pi Altitude for relaxed drinks outside, DJs and even sun loungers.

Ski Season


The high altitude of Le Dévoluy means it enjoys generally good snowfall throughout the winter season. Pistes are usually opened around the 19th December, and remain open until the 15th April.


Lift Passes


Ski passes for Le Dévoluy are variable, starting from as short as 4 hours, to 1 day, a week or the entire season. Prices vary by adults (12-75 years), children (5-11 years), and are free for children under 5, and adults over 75 years.


There are beginner's passes purely for the green zones, family passes and a discount for group rates.


Ski Equipment Hire


Equipment can be easily rented, with 11 ski shops in Super Dévoluy and 10 in La Joue du Loup alone.


Lessons and Ski Schools


There are plenty of ski lesson options in Le Dévoluy, with two schools specifically for children, and three adult-friendly schools in the area.


Childcare and Family Facilities


The area has two nurseries, one in each resort, which look after children from the age of 15 months to 6 years old. Rates start from Eur19 for a half day. There are also two kindergartens, which look after children ages 3-5, teaching and playing with them in the snow.


Parking


Both covered and outdoor parking are available in Le Dévoluy. The covered car park, based in Super Dévoluy, has 300 spaces, but does charge a fee. There's a selection of free car parks in Super Dévoluy, close to the shops and centre of the town.

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