In January and February 2010, the parachuting club of Pujaut (in Gard) will be in to Pra Loup to offer you the experience of free-fall parachuting. 4000 metres altitude, falling at up to 230km/h for almost two minutes, awesome thrills guaranteed!
Everyday, while the ski resort is sleeping, Frederic Chaix runs snowmobile trips around the ski field. On evening or early morning trips you have the option of having supper or breakfast at 2380m.
Wrapped up warm, you'll weave your way through the larches whilst the rest of the valley is asleep. A simply extraordinary experience.
As seen in 'La Provence' newspaper.
NATHY LOISIRS > Pra Loup 1600 > Snowscoot / Quads for children
The SNOWSCOOT, a superb way of sliding down the mountain. Entertaining and original, in a few hours you will go everywhere easily. Possibility of courses and subscriptions. Accessible by everyone.
A group of outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Quad-bike excursions starting at Praloup resort and throughout the Ubaye valley. The group meets throughout the year and considers both safety and respect of the environment to be paramount. Initiation courses and themed events also available.
Throughout the winter season, Frédéric CHAIX and Pierre TURREL offer paragliding and hang gliding above the Praloup ski domain. Launching from the crest of Pégueiou (2479m), soar above the snow covered ski slopes - an unforgettable experience.
Pra Loup tennis club has two covered courts at Pra Loup 1500 and outdoor courts are available at 1600. If you don't have all the gear you can borrow it by calling the manager, Jean Pierre GROSJEAN (Sébastien Grosjean's father!) He also has tennis balls available to purchase.
Located in Saint Pons (12 kilometres from Pra Loup 1600) is the "Centre de Vol à Voile de l'Ubaye".The gliding school of the Ubaye valley offers sessions for both beginners and more experienced glider pilots. Open all year long, the aerodrome of Barcelonnette welcomes you for your maiden flight in a plane or a trip round the valley at an altitude of more than 3000 metres ...