Tourism in Ancelle

The villages are exceptional destinations that you can share like treasures. You will be charmed by Ancelle, a picturesque village in the Hautes-Alpes. Nestled in the landscapes of the Massif des Écrins, the village unfolds the picturesque charm of its old houses.

By taking the discreet roads that will lead you to the village of Ancelle, you will enjoy a completely different pace, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.

The omnipresent nature is at the heart of the tourist attraction of Ancelle. Get on your mountain bike or your bicycle, take your hiking boots and explore the roads, paths and trails of the Massif des Écrins. Many outdoor activities can be practiced in the Massif des Écrins. For example, would you like to take a climbing course? Would you like to try tree climbing?

In Ancelle, as everywhere in the Hautes-Alpes, the local cuisine is a tourist attraction in its own right. The terroir of the Massif des Écrins invites you to enjoy gastronomic visits and to meet local producers.

Nature activities are not the only tourist attraction of the Massif des Écrins: churches, castles, museums, fountains are also objectives of escapades. You can get in touch with the Tourist Office to prepare your stay. You wish to stay in Southern France? Discover a selection of accommodation to spend your stay in the Hautes-Alpes: hotels, guest houses, campsites…

Family resort of Champsaur

During the winter season, you can enjoy the slopes of this Champsaur mountain resort. The 12 lifts of the ski area give you access to about twenty slopes of all levels. You can also indulge in other winter activities, such as dog-sled rides. This alpine garden is made up of a great diversity of landscapes: at the bottom of a wide valley, fields and pastures contribute to the agricultural prosperity of the region. The peaks that dominate the Champsaur offer a playground for lovers of nature and winter sports.

The Écrins National Park

Pastures and meadows, forests, high mountain pastures, glaciers, the Écrins National Park presents the variety and biodiversity of alpine landscapes in its catchment area. Outdoor leisure activities are numerous within the park: walking, mountain biking, climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, kayaking, canoeing, mountaineering in summer, but also skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter. You will also appreciate the local gastronomy: tomes and cheeses, tourtons, charcuterie…