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Chalet Gyronde can be found on the outskirts of the quaint little village, Le Parcher, situated on the south facing side of the valley of Vallouise. The valley, located in the southern French Alps, boasts on average 300 days of sun every year.

By Air: Located only 2 hours drive away from Turin Airport, 2 hours from Grenoble Airport and 2.5 hours from Lyon airport. Car rental available.

By Train: Located 20 minutes drive from L’Argentiere-la-Bessee Station and 30minutes from Briancon Station.

By Car: Click here to find your route via Google Maps.

In the neighbourhood(click on locations below to view Google map and get directions)

  • La Casse (1 km) – bakery, shops, restaurants, launderette, pharmacy, hairdressers.
  • Vallouise (2 km) – restaurants, bars, pharmacy, tourist office, bakery, supermarket, shops, post office, Town Hall, cash point, ski hire, telephone box.
  • Les Vigneux (2.5 km) – supermarket, restaurants, shops, post office, tourist office, ski hire.
  • Pelvoux (2 km) – ski resort, post office, restaurants.
  • Puy St Vincent (3.75 km) – ski resort, ski hire shop, restaurants, bars, post office, tourist office, cash point, supermarket.
  • L’Argentiere La Besse (9 km) – SNCF train station, pharmacy, cash point, bank (closed Mondays), supermarket, restaurants, bar, shop.
  • Briancon (19 km) – ski resort
  • Serre Chevalier (25 km) - ski resort
  • Risoul/Vars (30 km)- ski resort
  • Mongenevre (32 km) - ski resort
  • La Grave (54 km) - ski resort
  • Les Deux-Alpes (83 km) - ski resort
  • Alpe-d'Huez (89 km) - ski resort
  • Serre Poncon / Savines Le Lac (54 km) – water sports centres
  • Gap Tallard (83 km) – aerodrome


Vallouise

  • Post Office - Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9-12 & 14.00 – 16.30 / Wed until 16.00/ Sat 8.30 –12.00.
  • Supermarket and Shops - Opening Hours: Mon –Sat 8.30 – 12.00 & 15.30 – 19.00 /Sun 8.30 – 12.00.
  • Local Market - Thursday morning.
  • Restaurants -
    • The Alphand Brasserie, Vallouise Tel: 0492232000.
    • Le Saint Genest Pizzeria, Vallouise Tel: 0492235667.
    • Les Myrtilles Restaurant & Creperie, Vallouise La Casse. Tel: 0492234915.
  • Garage - Garage Busatta. Tel: 0492234026 Open 7 days a week.
  • Pharmacy – Pharmacie, Vallouise, La Casse. Tel: 0492233042.
  • Emergency Telephone Numbers - 18 Fire / 17 Police / 15 Ambulance / 0492 22 22 22 Mountain Rescue
  • View latest weather / snow reports.
  • Local Tourist Office.