Getting organized

Useful distances

Gap is 180 km from Marseille and 205 km from Lyon.
Briançon, the sous-préfecture, is just 100 km from Turin and some 700 km from Paris.

Coming by public transport

The train is the promise of tranquil travel. TGV and TER trains take you to Gap, Briançon and Embrun. The journey from Paris takes around 5 hours 30 minutes. And don’t forget the night train from Paris to the Hautes-Alpes.

The white shuttles

A network of buses and shuttles takes you the last few kilometers to your base camp:

• Resalp Link Bus serves Montgenèvre, Briançon, the Clarée Valley…
• Neige Express offers connections to many resorts in the Southern Alps.
• ZOU! lines act as a link between the main routes and the smaller snow-covered passes.

Loi Montagne: equip your vehicle

In winter, you have to deal with snow and ice. That’s where the famous Loi Montagne II comes in. From November 1 to March 31, cars must be fitted with winter tires (or certified 4-season tires) or have chains/socks ready to put on. Don’t worry: no one will force you to sleep in your trunk if you’ve forgotten your chains. But if you are stopped, the fine is €135.

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Sport and nature

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Culture and terroir

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All the Hautes-Alpes agenda

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Tables and snacks

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