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La Joue du Loup
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| Resort description |
A small, purpose built resort situated on the border of the Isere and Hautes-Alpes regions, ideally located between Grenoble and Gap on the border zone between the northern and southern Alps. The picturesque Joue-du-loup holds a real village atmosphere, is family orientated, but yet remains one of the un-crowded resorts with an extensive ski area
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La Joue-du-loup
La
Joue-du-Loup
is in the
Dévoluy
Massif.
This resort
has all the charm of a village resort and at the same
time offers all the benefits of a large skiing
domain: Diversity of runs, snowpark and cross-country ski
trails.
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Snowboarding
in La Joue-du-loup
Snowboarders
will find all the facilities they are looking for.
The snowpark called the
“Mushroom’s park” is equipped with
a boardercross, woops,
big air, jumps … It is regularly livened up
with exhibitions, contests. .
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Cross country skiing
The resort offers a huge area of Nordic ski in shape
of crescent. Indeed, 80km and 17 circles of
trails will enjoy the cross-country skiers. The
landscapes are astonishing and varied (forest,
clearings and large spaces). The Nordic ski area is
located on 4 plateaus: Festre, Arnouze, Boucherac and Rioupes. The Dévoluy Massif got the
“France Nordique”
label.
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Ski school
The ESF in
La Joue-du-loup offers a
variety of lessons of
alpine
skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, mono-skiing
and telemark…
There are also English-speaking ski
instructors.
The
Piou
Piou club will welcome
youngsters (from 3 years old) who desire to get
familiarized with the skiing sensations.
For more
information about pre-booking Ski School in La Joue
du Loup please select
here
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Lift passes
La
Joue-du-loup
lift passes give you access to
resorts of “La Joue-du -Loup” and
“Superdevoluy”.
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Image
credits: Roger Moss – Mountainpassions & Dévoluy Tourist
Office.
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| The Skiing |
| La Joue-du-loup is linked to the larger ski area of Superdevoluy by lift, creating vast skiing opportunities suitable for all levels, but particularly enjoyable for beginners and intermediates. For the more experienced skier, there are plenty of off piste runs available. Snowboarders are also well catered for, with a dedicated 'surfzone' snowpark. Cross country skiing consists of 80km of runs dispatched onto 17 circles through the beautiful and charming forest areas of the Southern Alps. |
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| Après Ski |
| The après ski is quite lively, with a good selection of around 10 French and Savoyard restaurants. There is also 1 night club and a piano bar for those looking to carry on until the early hours. |
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| Amenities |
| The resort offers child care facilities and ski schools. There are 5 sports shops, along with other amenities such as grocery shops, pharmacies and banks. |
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| Activities |
| Tobogganing, snow-mobiling, hiking and swimming are just a few of the other activities available for enjoyment in the resort of Joue-du-loup. Spend an afternoon out at the local cinema, or alternatively, for the more adventurous, why not try paragliding. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 595 miles, approximately 9 hrs.
Airport access: Grenoble: 80 miles, approximately 1 hr 55 mins. Chambery: 80 miles, approximately 2 hrs 10 mins. Lyon: 110 miles, approximately 2 hrs 20 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1500m (4,921ft) |
Slope range: |
1500m (4,921ft) - 2510m (8,235ft) |
Ski area: |
Super Devoluy |
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| Piste coverage |
100 |
| Ski lifts |
27 |
| Ski runs |
120 |
| Green |
30 |
| Blue |
50 |
| Red |
30 |
| Black |
10 |
| Snow cannons |
13 |
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| Beginners |
**** |
| Intermediates |
*** |
| Experts |
** |
| Boarders |
*** |
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| Local Ski Area |
La Joue du Loup has 15 green runs, 25 blue runs, 15 red runs and 5 black runs. |
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| Accommodation |
| les Hauts de la Lauziere Our rating: **** |
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2 bedroom chalet sleeping 6
(59m2) On the ground floor a terrace, kitchen, living room with pull out sofa sleeping 2 and WC and on the first floor a bedroom with double bed, bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom or shower room.
2 bedroom mezzanine chalet/3 bedroom chalet sleeping 8
(62-76m2) 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms with either a mezzanine with double bed or an alcove with bunk beds. A pull out sofa in the lounge 2 bathrooms or shower rooms, WCs and a terrace.
4 bedroom chalet sleeping 10
(65m2) 4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms and an alcove, a terrace, pull out sofa in the lounge, a bathroom and shower room and 2 WC's.
5 bedroom chalet sleeping 12
(93m2) On the ground floor a terrace, living room with pull out sofa sleeping 2, kitchen, 1 bedroom with twin beds, 1 bathroom with WC. On the first floor a balcony, 2 bedrooms with double beds and 2 bedrooms with twin beds, 1 bathroom and separate WC.
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| La Crete Du Berger Our rating: *** |
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Studio Sleeps 4
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(c.35m2) living room with sofa bed, 1 bedroom with double or twin beds, 1 cabin room or sleeping area with bunk beds, bathroom or shower room, WC.
2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6-8
(c.55m2) living room with sofa bed, 2 bedrooms with double or twin beds, 1 sleeping area with bunk beds, bathroom, shower room, 2 WCs.
chalet sleeps 8
(c.55m2) living room with sofa bed, 2 bedrooms with double or twin beds, 1 sleeping area with bunk beds, bathroom, shower room, 2 WCs.
Chalet sleeps 12
(c.70m2) living rooms with sofa bed, 3 bedrooms with double or twin beds, 2 cabin rooms, each one with bunk beds, bathroom, shower room, 2 WCs.
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| Les Flocons du Soleil Our rating: *** |
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2 bed chalet sleeps 7
(43m2) On the ground floor a living room with double pull out sofa, a kitchen corner, bathroom and separate WC. On the first floor a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with 3 single beds.
3 bed chalet sleeps 6-8
(50m2) On the ground floor a living room with double pull out sofa bed, kitchen corner, WC, 1 double bedroom and bathroom. On the first floor 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds and a shower room.
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