Located in the Hautes-Alpes, at the gateway to the Écrins National Park, Puy Saint Vincent is a mountain resort spread across three altitudes: 1,400m, 1,600m and 1,800m. This layout offers a diversity of landscapes and atmospheres, between larch forests and panoramas over the surrounding peaks. In winter, the resort offers a 75km ski area, with over 50% of the slopes situated above 2,000m, guaranteeing quality snow cover. In summer, Puy Saint Vincent is the ideal playground for outdoor activity enthusiasts, notably with a bike park, a summer toboggan run and privileged access to hiking trails facing the Écrins massif and its glaciers.
Puy Saint-Vincent
Overview
Puy Saint-Vincent
📏 Altitude: 1400 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 75 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 28 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 44 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 12 December 2026 to 11 April 2027
Overview of Puy Saint-Vincent
Puy-Saint-Vincent offers three altitude levels, each with its own identity. At 1,400 m, the old village retains an authentic charm with its traditional alpine hamlets (Le Puy, Les Alberts, Les Pres), stone houses, Romanesque bell tower and open views over the Vallouise valley. At 1,600 m, the central resort — built in 1974 — is dominated by an emblematic building: La Voile. This snow liner, designed by architect Michel Ludmer with the 3A practice, is a long stepped monolith clinging to the slope. Inspired by projects at Aime 2000-La Plagne and La Grande Motte, it centralises accommodation, shops and services with ski-in ski-out access. This integrated resort model, innovative for its time, embodies the tourist urbanism of the 1970s. Finally, Puy-Saint-Vincent 1800 — developed in the 2000s — marks a return to chalet-inspired architecture, with small timber residences, natural materials and a peaceful forest-edge atmosphere. This site is particularly popular with families and those seeking calm.
Our review — Puy Saint-Vincent
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Puy Saint-Vincent
- 🌟 High-altitude resort (Hautes-Alpes)
- 📏 1400 m Village altitude (2660 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 34 runs
🚠 16 ski lifts
Average lift age: 26 years
When to visit
Puy Saint-Vincent in summer
In summer, Puy-Saint-Vincent is paradise for thrill-seekers and nature lovers. The bike park offers several downhill tracks for all levels, with a vertical drop of over 850 m. Walkers can explore the Vallouise trails leading to the Glacier Blanc or the Glacier Noir, with unbeatable views over the snowy peaks. For families, the summer sledge — accessible via the Escapade chairlift — guarantees fun moments. Climbing and via ferrata enthusiasts will also find their match in the surrounding area, notably with the via ferrata de la Durance. The proximity to the Brianconnais and the Durance also opens up rafting, canyoning and other white-water sports.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Tree climbing
Puy Saint-Vincent in winter
In winter, the resort offers a 75 km ski area across 34 runs (4 green, 16 blue, 11 red, 3 black), suited to all levels. Skiers benefit from reliable snow thanks to the high altitude of the ski area, with over 50% of runs above 2,000 m. Cross-country skiers also have access to 28 km of hillside trails with exceptional views over the Ecrins massif. Activities such as night skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing complete the winter offering. The nearby village of Vallouise is also well worth a cultural and heritage visit, combined with a detour to Briancon — a UNESCO-listed fortified town.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Puy Saint-Vincent: Puy Saint-Vincent (alpin), Puy Saint Vincent (nordique).
Ski area — Puy Saint-Vincent
⛰️ Altitudes: 1150 m – 2660 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 75 km
💰 Day pass: 44 €
The Puy-Saint-Vincent ski area extends from 1,400 to 2,750 m altitude, offering a 1,350 m vertical drop. The runs, mainly north-facing, guarantee good snow quality throughout the season. The ski area is equipped with 12 ski lifts, including detachable chairlifts, ensuring fast and efficient access to the different skiing zones. Beginner areas are well laid out, while experienced skiers can take on the technical red and black runs.
Cross-country ski area — Puy Saint Vincent
⛰️ Altitudes: 1550 m – 1850 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 28 km
💰 Day pass: 13.5 €
Extending from 1,400 to 2,044 metres altitude, the Puy-Saint-Vincent Nordic ski area offers a unique experience, blending high-altitude panoramas and immersion in preserved nature. With 25 km of cross-country trails and 30 km of multi-activity routes (snowshoeing, pedestrian, snow trail, ski touring), it provides varied and accessible routes between peaceful clearings and open ridges looking over the Pelvoux, the Fournel and the Durance valley. Far from the bustle of the alpine runs, lovers of white silence find a rare balance between physical effort and contemplation.
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Ski pass prices — Puy Saint-Vincent
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Puy Saint-Vincent.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint-Vincent (alpin skiing) | 44 € | 220 € | 790 € | 2026-2027 |
| Puy Saint Vincent (nordique skiing) | 13.5 € | N/A | 112 € | 2025-2026 |
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