Located at 1,260 metres altitude, at the gateway to the Écrins National Park, Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes is a charming village resort in the Hautes-Alpes. Backed by a larch forest, it offers a gentle mountain setting, ideal for family holidays or fresh air. Human-scale, this village perched facing the Champsaur valley combines calm, nature and easy access from Gap. Summer and winter, Saint-Léger charms with its friendly atmosphere and authenticity.
Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
Overview
Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
📏 Altitude: 1250 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 25 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 28.9 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
Saint-Leger-les-Melezes is a family village resort, nestled at the foot of a small ski area suited to all levels. Its traditional architecture (chalets, stone houses, small residences) integrates harmoniously into an exceptional forest environment. It offers simple and affordable accommodation, local shops and a warm atmosphere. Very popular with families and beginners, Saint-Leger focuses on welcome, learning and leisure in the heart of nature rather than on glamour.
Our review — Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
2.6/5
Ski area — key figures — Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
- 🌟 Village resort (Hautes-Alpes)
- 📏 1250 m Village altitude (1980 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 16 runs
🚠 10 ski lifts
Average lift age: 39 years
When to visit
Saint-Léger les Mélèzes in summer
In summer, Saint-Leger becomes an ideal base camp for discovering the Champsaur and the Ecrins. Forest walks or routes to the high pastures, mountain biking, horse riding, botanical strolls and cultural visits punctuate the days. The Saint-Bonnet lake is close by, as is the Lac de Serre-Poncon for water sports. Families also enjoy the forest adventure park, events and soothing landscapes. Just a short distance away, the Valgaudemar valley invites wild escape, between waterfalls, high-altitude hamlets and mythical summits.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Saint-Léger les Mélèzes in winter
In winter, Saint-Leger-les-Melezes offers an accessible and convivial mountain experience. The small north-facing ski area is perfect for families, children and beginners. Gentle skiing enthusiasts find what they are looking for, as do those seeking a return to simple pleasures: cross-country skiing, snowshoe walks, an ice rink, tobogganing or discovering the local wildlife. The proximity of neighbouring resorts such as Ancelle and Orcieres allows you to vary the pleasures while enjoying the tranquillity of the village.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below is an overview of the ski area accessible from Saint-Léger les Mélèzes: Saint-Léger les Mélèzes (alpin).
Ski area — Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
⛰️ Altitudes: 1270 m – 1980 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 25 km
💰 Day pass: 28.9 €
The Saint-Leger-les-Melezes ski area extends from 1,250 to 1,980 metres altitude. It offers around twelve runs (green, blue, red) served by a handful of ski lifts, with a well-laid-out beginner area. A snowpark and a boardercross complete the fun offering. Ideal for learning or rebuilding confidence, this small well-maintained ski area is also very popular with ski schools. It offers ideal snowfall for this altitude thanks to its north-west facing aspect and an artificial snowmaking network.
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Ski pass prices — Saint-Léger les Mélèzes
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Saint-Léger les Mélèzes.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Léger les Mélèzes (alpin skiing) | 28.9 € | 144.5 € | 347 € | 2025-2026 |
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