Feel like carving curves in the heart of the Écrins? Renting a snowboard in Puy Saint Vincent is the ideal option for enjoying a varied playground, between larch forests, wide boulevards and steeper slopes with views of the Vallouise. Villages at 1,400, 1,600 and 1,800 m offer quick access to the slopes and an authentic mountain atmosphere.

As for the weather, the generous sunshine of the Hautes-Alpes alternates with fine snowfalls, which the north-facing slopes retain for a long time. The best times to ride: early morning on the freshly groomed pistes, then, after a fall, head for the undergrowth for comfortable visibility. In the depths of winter, bring warm layers and good face protection; in spring, the snow softens in the late morning on exposed areas, perfect for linking fluid turns.