A beautiful unspoilt Alpine valley near Briançon, with larch forests, flowery meadows and old villages of wooden chalets such as Névache. Walking trails lead up to mountain lakes and refuges, and the river is lined with picnic spots.
In summer the upper valley road is closed to cars and served by a shuttle bus. In winter it's a favourite for cross-country skiing.
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