Crévoux
Crévoux is barely a village, a cluster of stone houses at 1,600 m above Embrun where the southern Hautes-Alpes start to feel Mediterranean. Seven lifts and 17 km of piste keep the day-skiing modest, but the Parpaillon massif lays out one of the best ski-touring backyards south of Briançon. The sun does most of the work here.
Pistes and lifts
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
Crévoux is too small for true ski-in/ski-out: the lifts depart from one edge of the hamlet, and most accommodation is a one- to five-minute walk away. Easy in practice, just don't expect to step from your room onto the snow.
Get to know the resort
The village faces south across the Embrunais valley, with the Lac de Serre-Ponçon glittering far below and the Italian border one ridge away. Five green pistes, eight blues, six reds and two blacks distribute themselves between 1,600 m and 2,400 m, perfect for a quiet family week without the lift queues of Les Orres next door. The Parpaillon massif and its disused military tunnel are the local cult destination for ski-touring and snowshoe outings, with classic itineraries running from Crévoux to the col itself. Hotels are few and family-run, dining is hearty Hautes-Alpes (think tourtons and tomme blanche), and prices stay well below the Tarentaise average. Embrun, fifteen minutes down the road, has the train station, the supermarkets and the lakeside cafés that come back to life in March. Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com cover the village, and reservations are usually easy to secure outside French school holidays.
Hotels in Crévoux
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Plan your trip
Frequently asked questions
Is Crévoux good for beginners?+
Crévoux offers 17 km of pistes across 7 lifts, from 1,600 m to 2,400 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
When is the best time to ski Crévoux?+
The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 74/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+
Crévoux is too small for true ski-in/ski-out: the lifts depart from one edge of the hamlet, and most accommodation is a one- to five-minute walk away. Easy in practice, just don't expect to step from your room onto the snow.
How big is the Crévoux ski area?+
Crévoux has 17 km of marked pistes served by 7 lifts, between 1,600 m and 2,400 m of altitude.
Is Crévoux more for beginners or experts?+
Crévoux counts about 21 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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