Saint-Veran is a family orientated Alpine resort connected to the village of Molines. The 38km of skiable area is varied and offers a challenge for all levels of ability.
Child care is first class with a ski school/nursery at the base of the resort.
The lift pass is reasonable at just over 100 Euros for a weeks pass in the area. Cross country is popular with 200km of trails in the Queyras Regional Nature Park.
Snowboarders are welcome to use the pistes and there is a ski/snowboard school in the village.
The village is traditional and unspoilt and there are some interesting attractions for the days when you just want to don your shoes. |
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Molines |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 1750m |
| Ski Season: December to April |
| Mountain Range: French Alps in the Queyras Regional Nature Park |
| Number of Lifts: 15 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 2050m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 1750m |
| Number of Slopes: 34 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.6 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.3 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.1 |
| Snowboarding: Yes, snowboarding is welcomed on all slopes. |
| Cross Country (km): 60km |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: The beautiful village in the Dauphine region is one of the finest around and well worth a stroll, where you'll find the church dating back to the 17th century and containing some interesting stone columns and sculpture.
The Soum museum is located in an old house at the top part of the village and tells the story of village life from the 17th century. Near the bakery there is a traditional house to visit, complete with an elderly resident who gives a thorough tour.
The Astronomical Observatory is located high above the village and visits can be arranged through the tourist office, the area is known for the clear sky's and at night the sky is stunning.
There are 20 sundials in the village and an open air bakery, dating back 150 years that is for communal use . |
Aprés-Ski: Restaurants in the region tend to serve the locally produced wine and you can enjoy a traditional fondue with mulled wine in the winter.
The bars are quiet affairs in general, but there are several places with regular live music and the village often hosts classical soirees.
The lively Mardi Gras is in February with nearly all the residents participating.
You won't find all night discos/parties, but a more genteel evening atmosphere. |
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