Some of the wildest alpine scenery in Europe comes as part of the deal in Puy Saint Vincent. Located on the edge of the Les Ecins National Park the resort has a natural heritage. Split into a couple of levels from 1400m to 1600m Puy Sint Vincent is formed by three hamlets. If your after a peaceful getaway as an alternative to the larger resorts then this is a hidden gem.

Intermediates are well suited to the resorts slopes, though there is a range of difficulties more advanced skiers won’t find themselves challenged. The resort is good for beginner snowboarders plus there is a half pipe and fun park to carve up on.

The galaxy lift pass allows you to access Montgenevre, Serre Chavalier, Les Duex Alpes and Alpe d’Huez. Where the opposite can be experienced to the tranquillity of Puy Saint Vincent and of course some more challenging skiing.

Only a handful of bars and restaurants exist to provide the off-piste entertainment. The atmosphere is very much focused upon relaxation and is therefore preferable to families and couples.

Distance from Calais: 618km

Closest City: Briançon

Directions:

By car, take the main A6 autoroute south from Paris to Grenoble, follow signs to Briancon on the RN91. Head for Gap and at L'Argentiere le Bessee, turn right towards Vallouise, Pelvoux before heading for the resort itself.

If you are driving from the UK, visit our self drive advice page

Closest Airport: Turin

Info:

The most practical way of getting to the resort is by catching a flight to either Turin or Marseilles and getting a transfer by road or rail to Puy St Vincent.

For information on flights and airport transfers please visit our transport pages

Closest Station: Argentière les Ecrins

Info:

Get the Eurostar to Paris and then catch the high-speed TGV direct to L'Argentiere Les Ecrins, and transfer by regular bus service to the resort, 10kms from the station.

For information on transfers from the train station to resort please visit our transport pages