wild and unspoilt

The Nordic area

The Dévoluy massif opens onto a vast Nordic domain with three gateways: Superdévoluy, La Joue du Loup and Col du Festre.

The Dévoluy Nordic ski area offers :

New: two marked white trail routes departing from Superdévoluy! The routes can be found at https://espacestrail.run/fr/devoluy
Cross-country ski trails and itineraries (5 green, 5 blue, 2 red, 1 black);
Multi-activity itineraries (pedestrians, snowshoes, fatbikes, cross-country skiing and Nordic ski touring);
3 entry points: at the Col du Festre house, at the Cabane des Cloutas in La Joue du Loup, and at the Centre Sportif in Superdévoluy.
On-site: trailheads, information point, parking, toilets, Nordic activities. Sale of ski passes and rental of cross-country ski equipment at the Dévoluy sports center.

Winter 2024-2025

Nordic info

Find all the information you need about the opening of the Nordic ski area on the right:

More about the Nordic area

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The charter of good conduct

To ensure that all types of skiing and snowboarding can coexist, a charter of good conduct must be respected on the Dévoluy Nordic ski area. Thank you for respecting this charter, as well as the work involved in grooming and developing the pistes.

Hikers

It is forbidden to use the cross-country ski trails and itineraries, even outside opening hours. Pedestrians destroy the groomers’ work;
Routes may cross or run alongside cross-country ski trails: in this case, the cross-country skier has priority.
has priority. Be careful!
Snowshoes are highly recommended;
Dogs are allowed on a leash, but only on multi-activity itineraries.

Cross-country skiers

Respect the direction of the trails. Be careful, some trails are two-way;
Adapt your speed and be careful at crossings;
Clear the track for faster skiers and always park on the side;
Do not skate on classic ski tracks;
Dogs are forbidden on cross-country ski trails and itineraries.

Cyclists

Control your speed and announce your arrival;
Give priority to cross-country skiers, hikers and snowshoers;
Do not slide to avoid damaging the itineraries.

The essentials

Snow coverextended

In Superdévoluy, a snowmaking loop makes cross-country skiing possible all winter long!

3 types of route100% pleasure

Trails and itineraries dedicated to cross-country skiing (skating and alternative) and free multi-activity trails.

Entertainmentall season long

Arc Trappeur: an adventure combining snowshoeing and archery; or biathlon initiation via a fun course and laser rifle shooting.

Preparing for your trip

Cross-country skiing lessons, equipment hire or events in the Nordic area, find out all you need to know in these sections.

Focus on 20km of marked trails7 free multi-activity itineraries

From Superdévoluy, La Joue du Loup or Col du Festre:

Tour du Puy: 3.4km long, this route offers a breathtaking view of the Faraut mountain, which marks the border with Champsaur.
Le Puy: 0.8km long, this is the perfect opportunity to gain a bit of altitude and climb up to the peak and plateau de Bure, for an IM-PRE-NABLE view!
Traversée Superdévoluy-La Joue du Loup: a great way to get some fresh air and get an overview of the whole massif! For 5.9km, you’ll discover the magic of a preserved area at your own pace, and enjoy an open space at Collet du Tât.
Boucle des Chaumattes: you’re near La Joue du Loup and don’t want to stray too far? Then this is the route for you! Just 1.1km! Set back from the snow front and residential areas, this route takes you out onto the snow-covered plain.
Traversée Le Festre – La Joue du Loup: leave your car at the Col du Festre, then take the multi-activity itinerary. Its 5.5km will take you all the way to La Joue du Loup! Beginners, amateurs and the uninitiated need not worry, this itinerary has been designed with you in mind! It’s up to you to choose the one that suits you best… Our little devoluard tip: choose sunrise or sunset.
Les Danons: a variant of the previous circuit, this 1.5km route takes you up the slopes of the Col du Festre. Stretch your legs before stopping for a coffee at the Maison du Col du Festre!
Les Garcins: named after the hamlet you passed through to reach Dévoluy from Veynes, the 1.5km Les Garcins loop offers you a moment of peace and quiet at the foot of the Aurouze mountain.