{"id":96387,"date":"2025-10-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=96387"},"modified":"2025-10-20T18:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T16:06:04","slug":"pays-des-ecrins-new-features-not-to-be-missed-this-winter-combining-nature-and-unusual-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/pays-des-ecrins-les-nouveautes-a-ne-pas-manquer-cet-hiver-entre-nature-et-experiences-insolites\/","title":{"rendered":"Pays des \u00c9crins: what's on this winter's agenda in terms of nature and unusual experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nestled between snow-capped peaks and wild valleys, the communes of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/#\/categories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Pays des \u00c9crins<\/a> are redoubling their imagination to offer an immersive, responsible and poetic winter. Here, the mountains are reinvented without ever changing, with sensory experiences, committed accommodation, unusual walks and gentle escapades inviting visitors to experience the Alpine winter in a different way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelvoo Village: winter reinvented in Pelvoux-Vallouise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's one of the season's big new additions: the Pelvoo Igloo becomes Pelvoo Village, a genuine mountain fair redesigned to inspire young and old alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the snow-covered domes and installations, you'll discover a magical world combining an enchanted merry-go-round, distorting mirrors, a maze, a marmot's palace, a cinema and an \"Irma\" area for the more curious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/4-good-reasons-to-come-to-orcieres-for-all-saints-days\/\">4 good reasons to escape to Orci\u00e8res this All Saints' Day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its game stalls, animals, sweet treats and mountain surprises, Pelvoo Village is a festive, offbeat meeting place, a blend of tradition and humour. A place apart, full of soul, where you can rediscover the simple taste of sharing the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An eco-responsible immersion designed by Serge Cinquin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who dream of a more contemplative winter, Serge Cinquin offers a unique snowshoeing holiday, where the nights are spent in eco-responsible accommodation, to the peaceful rhythm of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C196cISMsZm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C196cISMsZm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C196cISMsZm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A publication shared by Serge Cinquin (@sergecinquin)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An experience of sobriety, awareness and wonder, to be enjoyed in the hushed silence of the snow-covered valleys of the national park. A real return to basics for lovers of authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter walks... with alpacas!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's the poetic touch of the season. Amandine d'Alpagaga invites you to discover the mountains in a different way, alongside her adorable woolly companions, Banjo and Bambino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/5-good-reasons-to-explore-one-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-national-parks-this-summer\/\">5 good reasons to explore this national park, one of the most beautiful in the world, this summer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gentle, rejuvenating winter walks, punctuated by slow footsteps and warm fur, to reconnect with nature and savour the simple beauty of snow-covered landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A rainbow forest in Les Vigneaux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Les Vigneaux, the experience becomes a sensory one with the Rainbow Forest, a trail of sounds, smells and light, designed for young and old alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An enchanting trail for the whole family to explore, a timeless immersion in art, nature and imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G\u00e9otrek: itineraries for everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For hiking enthusiasts, the G\u00e9otrek platform is expanding its range with routes accessible all year round, dedicated to walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the routes are now adapted for people with disabilities, reinforcing the spirit of inclusivity so dear to the region. A practical and inspiring tool for discovering the riches of the Pays des \u00c9crins in a different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation: some great places on the move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This winter, three establishments are changing hands to make a stronger statement about their character.<br>At Les 5 Saisons in Freissini\u00e8res, Emiel and Jitske have preserved the friendly spirit of the place, with its organic cuisine, sauna and mountain views, ideal for snowshoeing and wellness enthusiasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/orcieres-merlette-unveils-major-projects-to-prepare-for-the-future-we-take-stock\/\">Orci\u00e8res Merlette unveils major projects to prepare for the future: we take stock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In L'Argenti\u00e8re-la-Bess\u00e9e, the H\u00f4tel de la Gare is under the management of Axel Fredo, who has added an original concept. Bike hire and off-road repairs, perfect for exploring the valley in a different way. Also in L'Argenti\u00e8re, La Pierre d'Oran continues its transformation into a charming guest house, with a focus on conviviality, nature activities and meeting people.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled between snow-capped peaks and wild valleys, the communes of Pays des \u00c9crins are redoubling their imagination to offer a winter that is immersive, responsible, and poetic. 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