Resort open from 16 December to 8 April 2018
This year, the Puy Saint Vincent resort is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is offering a lifetime ski pass!
75 km of slopes, 12 lifts, dedicated areas (zen, technical and fun) and no less than 1,350 m in elevation, all in an environment that is protected from the wind, has plenty of sunshine and ideal snow conditions. In Puy Saint Vincent, all winter sports enthusiasts will find what they are looking for. So why not you?
The resort
In the heart of the Écrins massif, the resort spreads across several altitudes between 1400, 1600 and 1800 metres, providing the visitor with plenty of opportunities to get away. Explore the traditional village during your holidays while making the most of all the nature-related activities and have a great time at the Puy Saint Vincent resort.
Here you are guaranteed good snow, great weather and good humour throughout the season.
In winter, the different altitudes ensure good quality skiing on the snowy slopes that are protected from the wind. Puy Saint Vincent has a ski area that is well-known to all winter sports enthusiasts with different slopes catering for all levels, as well as the Nordic zone and vast areas for ski touring.
Ski area
Discover the delightful slopes in Puy Saint Vincent! They wind their way through the larch forests and lead you to some impressive scenery.
The ski area is staggered between an altitude of 1,250 m and 2,700 m at the top of La Pendine with an elevation of 1,500 m (2nd highest elevation in the Hautes-Alpes).
What can you expect? 75 km of marked slopes including 2 black, 12 red, 14 blue, 6 green, 1 snowpark, 1 boardercross, 12 lifts including 3 detachable chairlifts, 4 fixed grip chairlifts and 5 ski lifts, ski touring itinerary, artificial snow production between 1,250 m and 2,300 m, 2 mountain restaurants, a sledge run, a beginners' area, 4 children’s snow gardens, 1 heated outdoor pool, all kinds of activities, good humour and wonderful encounters! In short, a resort that is ideal for your winter holidays.
For more details on the ski area and ski passes, go to the SAEM des Écrins website.
Charlotte Bankes, ambassador for the Pays des Écrins and the Puy Saint Vincent resort!
Who is Charlotte Bankes?
Charlotte Bankes is a snowboard cross athlete and member of the French national team. She competes in worldwide events and hopes to go to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in February.
The Pays des Écrins and the Puy Saint Vincent resort will be keeping a close eye on her performance and will be backing her throughout the 2017–2018 season.