La Joue du Loup (Dévoluy)

Resort description

A small, purpose built resort situated on the border of the Isere and Hautes-Alpes regions, ideally located between Grenoble and Gap on the border zone between the northern and southern Alps. The picturesque Joue-du-loup holds a real village atmosphere, is family orientated, but yet remains one of the un-crowded resorts with an extensive ski area

La Joue-du-loup

 

 

La Joue-du-Loup is in the Dévoluy Massif. This resort has all the charm of a village resort and at the same time offers all the benefits of a large skiing domain: Diversity of runs, snowpark and cross-country ski trails.

 

 

Snowboarding in La Joue-du-loup

 

 

Snowboarders will find all the facilities they are looking for. The snowpark called the “Mushroom’s park” is equipped with a boardercross, woops, big air, jumps … It is regularly livened up with exhibitions, contests. .

 

Cross country skiing

 

 

The resort offers a huge area of Nordic ski in shape of crescent.  Indeed, 80km and 17 circles of trails will enjoy the cross-country skiers. The landscapes are astonishing and varied (forest, clearings and large spaces). The Nordic ski area is located on 4 plateaus: Festre, Arnouze, Boucherac and Rioupes. The Dévoluy Massif got the “France Nordique” label.

 

 

 

Ski school

 

 

The ESF in La Joue-du-loup offers a variety of lessons of alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, mono-skiing and telemark… There are also English-speaking ski instructors.

 

The Piou Piou club will welcome youngsters (from 3 years old) who desire to get familiarized with the skiing sensations.

 

For more information about pre-booking Ski School in La Joue du Loup please select here

 

 

 

Lift passes

 

 

La Joue-du-loup lift passes give you access to resorts of “La Joue-du -Loup” and “Superdevoluy”.

 

 

 

 

Image credits: Roger Moss – Mountainpassions & Dévoluy Tourist Office.
The Skiing
La Joue-du-loup is linked to the larger ski area of Superdevoluy by lift, creating vast skiing opportunities suitable for all levels, but particularly enjoyable for beginners and intermediates. For the more experienced skier, there are plenty of off piste runs available. Snowboarders are also well catered for, with a dedicated 'surfzone' snowpark. Cross country skiing consists of 80km of runs dispatched onto 17 circles through the beautiful and charming forest areas of the Southern Alps.
Après Ski
The après ski is quite lively, with a good selection of around 10 French and Savoyard restaurants. There is also 1 night club and a piano bar for those looking to carry on until the early hours.
Amenities
The resort offers child care facilities and ski schools. There are 5 sports shops, along with other amenities such as grocery shops, pharmacies and banks.
Activities
Tobogganing, snow-mobiling, hiking and swimming are just a few of the other activities available for enjoyment in the resort of Joue-du-loup. Spend an afternoon out at the local cinema, or alternatively, for the more adventurous, why not try paragliding.
Getting there
Driving distance: From Calais: 595 miles, approximately 9 hrs.
Airport access: Grenoble: 85 miles, approximately 2 hrs. Chambery: 95 miles, approximately 2 hrs 20 mins. Lyon: 114 miles, approximately 2 hrs 30 mins.

Ski Facts
Village height:
1500m (4,921ft)
Slope range:
1500m (4,921ft) - 2510m (8,235ft)
Ski area:
Super Devoluy
Piste coverage
100
Ski lifts
27
Ski runs
 120
Green
 30
Blue
 50
Red
 30
Black
 10
Snow cannons
 13
Beginners
 ****
Intermediates
 ***
Experts
 **
Boarders
 ***
Local Ski Area
La Joue du Loup has 15 green runs, 25 blue runs, 15 red runs and 5 black runs.

Tourist Office
+ 33 (0)4 92 58 91 91
Click to La Joue du Loup (Dévoluy) website
 
Accommodation
Les Hauts de la LauziereOur rating: ****
2 bedroom chalet sleeping 6
(c 59m2) Living area with a double pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom & separate WC.

2 bedroom mezzanine chalet/3 bedroom chalet sleeping 8
(c 62-65m2) Living area with a double pull-out bed. 3 double bedrooms OR 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom & 1 alcove with bunk beds OR 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom & 1 mezzanine with a double bed. 2 bath or shower rooms & separate WC.

4 bedroom chalet sleeping 10
(c 65m2) Living area with a double pull-out bed, 4 bedrooms each with a double bed, 1 bathroom, separate WC & 1 shower-room with WC.

5 bedroom chalet sleeping 12
(c 93m2) Living area with a double pull-out bed, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 2 bathrooms & 2 separate WCs.

La Crete Du BergerOur rating: ***
Studio Sleeps 4
(c 25m2) Living area with sofa bed or pull-out beds sleeping 2, 1 alcove or sleeping area with bunk beds, bath or shower room & WC (most separate).

1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(c 35m2) Living area with sofa bed or pull-out beds sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with 1 double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bath or shower room & WC (most separate).

2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6-8
(c 50-62m2) Living area with sofa bed or pull-out beds sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with 1 double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, 1 bath or shower room, 1 shower room & WC (most separate).

chalet sleeps 8
(c 55m2) Living area with sofa bed or pull-out beds sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with 1 double or 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bath or shower room & 2 WCs (1 is separate).

Chalet sleeps 12
(c 70m2) Living area with sofa bed or pull-out beds sleeping 2, 3 bedrooms each with 1 double or 2 single beds, 2 alcoves each with bunk beds, bath or shower room & 2 WCs (1 is separate).
Les Flocons du SoleilOur rating: ***
2 bed chalet sleeps 7
(43m2) On the ground floor a living room with double pull out sofa, a kitchen corner, bathroom and separate WC. On the first floor a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with 3 single beds.

3 bed chalet sleeps 6-8
(50m2) On the ground floor a living room with double pull out sofa bed, kitchen corner, WC, 1 double bedroom and bathroom. On the first floor 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds and a shower room.
     Return to Online Format