La Joue du Loup (1500 - 2500 m)

Located between 1,500 and 2,500 meters altitude in the Dévoluy massif in the Hautes-Alpes, La Joue du Loup is a charming mountain resort dotted with small wooden chalets offering an authentic cosy atmosphere. A southern gateway to the Dévoluy ski area, merged with SuperDévoluy, it provides access to one of the largest ski areas in the Southern Alps with over 1,000 meters of vertical drop and 100 kilometers of marked slopes spread across 1,100 hectares of ski territory. The Dévoluy massif, dominated by the majestic Pic de Bure, is an exceptional playground for all levels, from beginners to expert skiers and committed riders.

For alpine skiing, the La Joue du Loup - SuperDévoluy area offers 100 kilometers of slopes with 9 green runs, 27 blue runs, 14 red runs and 5 black runs, spread across 55 marked trails. The area particularly suits beginners and families with the "D-Izzy Land" play areas equipped with covered magic carpets in both resorts, 2 specialized snow gardens, and progressive zones allowing gentle learning. Experienced skiers will find their challenge on red and black runs offering up to 1,000 meters of continuous vertical. The area also features a 2-hectare snowpark in the heart of the slopes equipped with varied modules (rails, boardercross, hype, quarter, bumps), a 4-season toboggan at SuperDévoluy, and 2 groomed toboggan runs. Snow coverage is guaranteed by 37 kilometers of snowmaking, ensuring optimal conditions throughout the season. The area is served by 22 ski lifts including 1 new detachable cable car at Le Jas (operational end of 2026 replacing the chairlift), 4 high-performance detachable chairlifts, 1 fixed-grip chairlift, 14 drag lifts including several detachable models, and 2 covered magic carpets, ensuring smooth access even during peak season.

For cross-country skiing, the Nordic area offers 30 kilometers of trails groomed for both classic and skating techniques at Collet du Tât (1,613 meters), divided into 5 green trails for beginners, 4 intermediate blue trails, 5 advanced red trails, and 1 very difficult black trail. A 650-meter Nordic stadium with artificial snowmaking allows training and competitions. Trails offer great landscape diversity with clearings, forests, and sweeping traverses facing west to east between 1,440 and 1,640 meters altitude. Access to the Nordic area is from Superdévoluy, La Joue du Loup or Col du Festre, with 20 kilometers of multi-activity trails (skating and classic) complementing the Nordic offering.

The resort also features 20 kilometers of marked snowshoe trails offering exceptional views of the massif, 20 kilometers of groomed pedestrian trails for family walks, and play areas for children. The Dévoluy is undoubtedly one of the Southern Alps massifs best suited for ski touring with numerous valleys and accessible routes for touring skiers.

An authentic family resort combining modern facilities, diverse on-snow and off-snow activities, and natural beauty of the massif, La Joue du Loup represents a complete destination for the whole family, easily accessible from Gap in 1 hour, ideal for varied and unforgettable Alpine holidays in the heart of the Southern Alps.

1500 m

La Joue du Loup

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