In the Land of the Ecrins, the winter of 2026-2027 is intended to be accessible. Day pass for less than 30 euros Pelvoux-Vallouise, Family packages, inexpensive Nordic skiing, and even a free-entry area: the Haut-Alp region offers a different way to experience mountain holidays.
At a time when the cost of a week of skiing is becoming increasingly expensive for families’ budgets, Pays des Écrins chooses to play a simple card: that of low prices.
In Pelvoux-Vallouise, the adult daily pass will be offered this winter for 27.50 euros when purchased online. The resort will open its domain on December 19, 2026, with 25 kilometers of slopes spread between 1,250 and 2,300 meters above sea level.
It’s a small resort, admittedly, but not just for beginners. The 18 slopes offer more than 1,000 meters of elevation gain, with a dedicated learning area and more technical sectors at altitude.
Six days of skiing for 486 euros for four
For families, the resort also offers a six-day package for 486 euros for four people, that is, 20.25 euros per day per skier. A children’s rate then applies for additional members.
Another more atypical formula: fans of hiking or paragliding can access the La Blanche area for 15 euros. The adult season pass, on the other hand, is priced at 428 euros and includes two days of skiing in Puy Saint-Vincent.
This pricing policy is in line with the positioning of Pelvoux-Vallouise, at the gates of the Écrins National Park: a resort village with smaller dimensions than the large alpine resorts, but with an offer designed for those who first and foremost want to ski without incurring additional costs.
Cross-country skiing from 12 euros
The same logic applies to the Nordic trails. In La Vallouise, 35 kilometers of trails traverse villages, open spaces, and forest areas. The day pass is offered for 14 euros, with a three-hour option for 12 euros for those who just want to try it out.
New rates are also appearing this winter: 25 euros for the young season pass, 35 euros for a «Tribu» day intended for two adults and two young people under 16, or 200 euros for a week for the family.
A few kilometers away, Freissinières takes the principle even further. Its 20 kilometers of Nordic trails are accessible freely, with financial participation left to the choice of the practitioners.
And without wearing skis?
The territory is also trying to keep those who don’t necessarily want to spend their whole week on the slopes.
Rackets, observing animal tracks or meeting the producers complete the program. Among the activities offered on the La Vallouise Nordic estate, Amandine organizes walks with her alpacas, for example.
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After about an hour and thirty minutes of walking, the experience can be extended with a workshop on wool or a snack at the Farm of the Bull Who Bubbles. The price depends on the chosen option and ranges from 20 to 50 euros.
A different way to enjoy winter in the Écrins, where the promise lies less in the size of the resort itself than in a mountain that is still accessible without breaking the bank.