
Ecrins National Park
Écrins National Park (in French Parc national des Écrins) is one of seven French national parks. It is a mountainous region in the Alps south of Grenoble, west of Briancon and north of Gap.
It is in the Rhone-Alps and Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur regions, and visited by approximately 750,000 people each year, many in pursuit of various outdoor activities, especially hikers and climbers.
There are a few small towns and villages in Ecrins National Parc which can usefully act as a base to explore the region. These include Les Vigneaux, Vallouise, Ailefroide, Puy Aillaud and La Bérarde. Vallouise and Les Vigneaux are the two most worthy of a visit in their own right.
It is of course the scenery that is the main attraction, with soaring mountain peaks, lush meadows, rushing streams, mirror lakes and beautiful scenery. If you are a walker, there are many stunning walks that you can follow.
Some of the best hiking starts in the region beyond Ailefroide, and the
Pré du Madame Carle (accessible by road - even if you just go for the drive
to get there it is worth the trouble). And if you really want a good drive
in the hills, head a few kilometres beyond Le Bourg d'Oisans and take the
route to La Berarde - a remote outpost in the mountains some 40km along
a tiny lane.
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Places to visit near Ecrins National Park, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Ecrins National Park.
Some places to visit within 30 km:
28 km: Deux-Alpes (ski region)
15 km: La Grave (Most beautiful village)
26 km: L'Argentiere-la-Bessee (Recommended stopover town)
See also Ecrins National Park (version Francais)


