Mountain Biking in the Écrins Region
A guide to the mountain biking trails in the Écrins Region… Read more
Alpine skiing in the South Alps
A short guide to outdoor activities in Vallouise-Pelvoux. In this section I offer some useful information for downhill skiing enthusiasts.… Read more
Lunch at the Refuge des Bans
What is the meal worthy of Escapadelia? The athletic meal of course! Preceded by a climb to the Refuge des Bans to stimulate the appetite and followed by the digestive descent. … Read more
Activities around Escapadelia
The location of our holiday flats makes possible beautiful walks or bike rides directly from the house.… Read more
Top 3 in the Pays des Écrins
Which spots in the Pays des Écrins can claim to be the TOP 3 most spectacular in the valley?… Read more
Mountain biking in the Pays des Écrins.
A short guide to outdoor activities in Vallouise-Pelvoux. In this section I propose some useful information for mountain bike enthusiasts.… Read more
Who looks for (adrenaline), finds… the descent of Alaric by GR77
The climb is very technical – says a lady hiker we met on the summit of Signal (Massif Alaric, not far from Carcassonne). – We’re going to return via the fire road.
I am looking at a small stone painted in red and white. This is where the GR 77 starts. Apparently very technical. Even on walk. And we’re thinking of biking down it… … Read more
Lake Eychauda: the art of being patient.
I often have the impression that time slows down considerably in certain situations. For example, a few days before unpacking a birthday present, or the last week before the summer holidays are three times longer than usual.
It was the same story with the trip to Lake Eychauda.… Read more
Pays des Écrins.
In every season, it is a promised land for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. But not just that. They are also charming villages hidden in a sunny valley with a rich historical heritage.
