Descent track no. 1: Family trail
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3 points of interest
- History
The restoration of the canals
Water is essential to farming in our territory because of the relatively dry Mediterranean climate with hot summers. To compensate for this, our ancestors created artificial water courses, the canals. These performed a dual role because they served not only to irrigate the hay meadows, kitchen gardens and grain fields, but also to prevent torrential flooding by acting as drains. Today, the canals are still used and managed by associations which work to keep them operational and to maintain them, several times a year. - History
The history of the resort of Puy-Saint-Vincent
Puy-Saint-Vincent is the benchmark resort in the Vallouise. Located on the north-facing side of the valley, it is constructed on three levels, each corresponding to a different period of construction: 1400, developed in the late 1970s, 1600, developed from 1973 onwards and 1800, developed from 2005 onwards. Each level is served by a chairlift to reach the skiing area. It now has 35 pistes covering 75.4 kilometres. - History
The house with arcades
In the municipality of Puy-Saint-Vincent, there are a number of houses typical of the rural architecture of Vallouise, in particular houses with arcades, in the hamlets of Les Alberts and Les Prés. This type of construction can be recognised by the presence of large arches made from stone from the Montbrison massif and supporting walking galleries. Introduced in the eighteenth century by Piedmontese master masons who settled in the valley, this style with arcaded galleries has become characteristic of the architecture of the Vallouise valley. Elegant and monumental, they replaced modest wooden balconies. They facilitated mobility from one level of the house to the other (the houses did not have interior stairs), and at the same time signalled the wealth of the owner.
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Take the Les Prés chairlift to the 1400 resort to reach the starting point of the descent (there is a charge)
Les Prés chairlift open from 7 July to 30 August, 9.30am to 16.45pm (subject to change)
Safety: Helmet obligatory; back protector, knee pads and gloves are strongly recommended.
Regulations: Mountain biking in the Bike Park is regulated by Municipal Order no. 2019.17
Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112 and give the name and number of the marker and the nature of the injuries
Take your litter home
Do not take shortcuts across pastureland![Herd protection dogs - ATV](https://rando.ecrins-parcnational.fr/medias/images/pne-chiens-protection.jpg)
When mountain biking, I adapt my behavior by going around the herd, pausing and getting off the bike so the dog can identify me.
Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".
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Information desks
Vallouise Park house
, 05290 Vallouise
Information, documentation, models, exhibitions, screenings, product sales and works of the Park. Guided tours for school, reservation required. The new Park House opened in Vallouise since June 1, and offers visitors an interactive permanent exhibition inviting to explore the area and its heritage. A temporary exhibition space will allow a renewed offer. Finally, the device is completed by an audiovisual room to organize screenings and conferences Free admission. All animations of the Park are free unless otherwise stated.
Les Alberts, 05290 Puy Saint Vincent 1400 m
Transport
Public transport >> www.pacamobilite.fr
Consider car-sharing >> www.blablacar.fr
Access and parking
Parking :
Accessibility
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