La Jarjatte
The pretty local ski resort of La Jarjatte is open every winter from mid December to mid March depending on snow conditions. It is an ideal resort for families and beginners as it offers 7 runs that snake down the mountainside between the trees. The setting is breathtaking.
Alpine Skiing [Ski alpin]
Lus – La Jarjatte 1160 – 1150 mètres
Tel 04 92 58 51 86 www.ladrome.fr
Ecole de Ski Français
Tel 04 92 45 20 80 / 04 92 58 55 70 (après 19h) - spb26@orange.fr
Cross Country Skiing [Ski de fond]
In addition to the Alpine skiing there is also 18km of cross country skiing on marked circuits around the valley floor. Access is free and equipment can be hired locally.
Foyer de Ski de Fond – Tel 04 92 58 54 96
Ski Touring [Ski de randonnée]
Itineraries on sale at the tourist office.
Bureau des guides des 2 vallées – Tel 06 89 88 04 31 – vallees@hotmail.fr
Excursions On Foot [Balades en raquettes]
If skiing is not your thing, why not explore the valley on snow shoes. Itineraries for pedestrian routes, with or without snow shoes, available from the ski resort and the tourist office. Organised excursions for all the family.
Traces et Sentiers – Jérôme Payot
Tel 06 64 53 79 38 – www.tracesetsentiers.com
Le Gafouillot - Jérôme Hervé Tel 04 92 58 56 13
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides [Balade en traineau]
Attelages des Morlières – Tel 06 33 31 69 59
Ski Joëring
Discover an activity that combines skis and horse drawn sleighs!
Poney club l'Okapi (Lus) – Noëlle Blanc – Tel 06 22 34 91 50
www.okapi-poney-cheval-drome.com
Equipement Hire [Location de matériel]
Parron Sport. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, ski touring, snow shoes, tobogans… Tel 04 92 58 55 10 – parron827@orange.fr
Ski resorts [Stations de ski]
For those who are a little more adventurous there are around 20 ski resorts of varying sizes under 2 hours drive from Lus, including Chamrousse to the north and Superdévoluy to the southeast. Many of the resorts are relatively undiscovered and used mainly by locals. By using Lus as a base you can ski a different resort every day.
South of Lus
Ancelle l Chaillol l Le Dévoluy l Les Orres l Orcières l Puy Saint Vincent l Risoul l St Léger les Mélèzes
North of Lus
Chamrousse l Les 7 Laux l Villard de Lans l L'Alpe du Grand Serre