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Réallon

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Nestled in the Hautes-Alpes, south of the Écrins National Park, the Réallon resort’s slopes stretch between 1,510m and 2,110m altitude. Overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon, it offers an exceptional panorama over the Aiguilles de Chabrières and the turquoise waters of the lake. Réallon stands out for its family-friendly, welcoming character, offering in winter a ski area suited to all levels, and in summer, a range of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking and paragliding. Its proximity to Embrun and Lake Serre-Ponçon makes it a popular destination for nature and watersports enthusiasts.

Réallon

📏 Altitude: 1510 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 36 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 29.5 €/day (2025-2026)
3 green
6 blue
5 red

📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 28 March 2027

Overview of Réallon

Reallon is made up of several traditional hamlets including Le Chef-Lieu, Les Rousses, Les Means, Le Villard and Les Gourniers, with an authentic mountain architecture of stone houses and lauze-stone roofs. The resort, at 1,560 m, is a collection of chalets and residences integrated into the alpine landscape. The Aiguilles de Chabrières dominate the panorama. Nearby, Les Gourniers serves as the southern gateway to the Ecrins National Park.

Our review — Réallon

★★☆☆☆ 2.8/5

Ski area — key figures — Réallon

  • 🌟 High-altitude resort (Hautes-Alpes)
  • 📏 1510 m Village altitude (2110 m Top altitude)
  • 🎿 14 runs
  • 21.4%
    42.9%
    35.7%

🚠 7 ski lifts

    Power moment*: 1409 km.sk/h (Small resort)

    Average lift age: 24 years

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    When to visit

    Réallon in summer

    In summer, Reallon transforms into a true outdoor playground. The Bike Park offers six downhill tracks and five enduro routes, with Lac de Serre-Poncon as a backdrop. Walkers can take panoramic chairlifts to access ridge viewpoints with breath-taking views. Paragliding is available for adventurous visitors. Just 15 minutes away, the beaches and water sports facilities of Lac de Serre-Poncon invite swimming, paddleboarding and sailing.

    🎯 Things to do in summer:

    ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking

    Réallon in winter

    In winter, Reallon offers a 30 km ski area with 24 runs: 5 green, 8 blue, 3 red and 4 black, served by six lifts. Skiers of all levels find runs to suit them. The resort also offers the unique 4 km La Ripaaa toboggan run. Ski touring and snowshoe enthusiasts have several marked routes. The ski school offers lessons for all ages and levels.

    🎯 Things to do in winter:

    ✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing

    Skiing

    Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Réallon: Réallon (alpin), Réallon (nordique).

    Réallon

    Ski area — Réallon

    ⛰️ Altitudes: 1510 m – 2110 m
    🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
    💰 Day pass: 29.5 €

    The Reallon ski area extends from 1,510 to 2,110 m altitude, offering a 600 m vertical drop. The runs, mainly east-facing, benefit from good morning sunshine. Skiers enjoy panoramic views over the Lac de Serre-Poncon from the ridges. The ski area is equipped with two chairlifts and four drag lifts, ensuring quick access to the different runs. A snowpark is also laid out for freestyle enthusiasts, with various modules for all levels.

    Our full guide to Réallon

    Réallon

    Cross-country ski area — Réallon

    ⛰️ Altitudes: 1300 m – 1700 m
    🌲 Cross-country skiing: 36 km
    💰 Day pass: 5 €

    The Reallon Nordic ski area, at the Gourniers hamlet, offers 25 km of cross-country trails winding through preserved forests, providing an immersive experience in the heart of nature. Snowshoe routes are also laid out, allowing discovery of the snowy landscapes and observation of local wildlife.

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    Ski pass prices — Réallon

    Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Réallon.

    Ski area Day pass 6-day pass Season pass Season (prices)
    Réallon (alpin skiing) 29.5 € 158.5 € 230 € 2025-2026
    Réallon (nordique skiing) 5 € 30 € N/A 2025-2026

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