Coming by electric car
Coming by car
Our tips for riding in the mountains in winter
Welcome to Pra Loup, a ski resort in the Southern Alps where every winter rhymes with adventure, skiing and wide snowy spaces! To ensure that your holiday starts in the best conditions, here are some tips to prepare your car journey to the resort.
Discover Pra Loup in an eco-friendly and serene way!
Looking for unspoilt mountains and breathtaking landscapes? Come to Pra Loup in an electric or hybrid car and enjoy a unique experience, combining respect for the environment and driving comfort. With on-site charging stations and convenient scenic routes, your trip will be as smooth as your ski runs or summer hikes. Drive clean, breathe big, and enjoy every moment in an exceptional natural setting. Pra Loup is waiting for you, plug in to the adventure!
Charging stations in Pra Loup
Electric vehicle charging station – Tourist Office
Borne de recharge pour véhicules électriques – Les Molanes
Electric vehicle charging station – Placette
Find your electric charging station:
Carpooling, the best way to come to Pra Loup
What if your stay in Pra Loup started on the way? By sharing your car with other travellers, you are choosing a solution that is more economical, more user-friendly and more environmentally friendly.
Carpooling reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, limits CO₂ emissions related to travel and shares fuel and toll costs. This is a particularly interesting solution for reaching Pra Loup and the Ubaye Serre-Ponçon Valley, especially from the region’s major cities.
Travel with others, reduce your impact Whether you are a driver or a passenger, consider carpooling to organize your visit to Pra Loup. A better filled vehicle means fewer cars on the road and therefore a reduced environmental impact from the beginning of your stay. Carpooling also helps to limit traffic and pressure on parking spaces in resorts, especially during busy periods.
Combine carpooling and shuttles
It is not always necessary to make the entire journey by car to Pra Loup. Barcelonnette and various sectors of the Ubaye Valley can be convenient meeting points between drivers and passengers.
Depending on the period and the services available, you can then complete your journey with the free shuttles to Pra Loup. A simple way to combine several mobility solutions and limit the use of the private car in the resort.
Think about carpooling for your trips Are you coming from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Gap, Digne-les-Bains or another city? Before you leave, check out the routes offered by other travellers or post your own to share the available seats in your vehicle.
Fewer cars, shared costs and a friendlier ride: carpooling is an easy way to start your holiday in Pra Loup in a more responsible way.
Search for your trip now on BlaBlaCar.Et if your stay in Pra Loup started on the way? By sharing your car with other travellers, you are choosing a solution that is both more economical, more user-friendly and more environmentally friendly. Carpooling reduces the number of vehicles on the road, limits CO₂ emissions related to travel and shares fuel and toll costs. A particularly interesting solution to reach Pra Loup and the Ubaye Serre-Ponçon Valley, especially from the major cities of the region.
Travel with others, reduce your impact
Whether you are a driver or a passenger, consider carpooling to organize your visit to Pra Loup. A better filled vehicle means fewer cars on the road and therefore a reduced environmental impact from the beginning of your stay. Carpooling also helps to limit traffic and pressure on parking spaces in resorts, especially during busy periods.
Combine carpooling and shuttles
It is not always necessary to make the entire journey by car to Pra Loup. Barcelonnette and different sectors of the Ubaye Valley can be convenient meeting points between drivers and passengers. Depending on the period and the services available, you can then complete your journey with the free shuttles serving Pra Loup. A simple way to combine several mobility solutions and limit the use of the private car in the resort.
Think about carpooling for your trips
Coming from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Gap, Digne-les-Bains or another city? Before you leave, check out the routes offered by other travelers or post your own to share the available seats in your vehicle.
Fewer cars, shared costs and a friendlier ride: carpooling is an easy way to start your holiday in Pra Loup in a more responsible way.
Search for your ride now on BlaBlaCar.
Mountain Law 2021 : what you need to know
Since November 1, 2021, the Mountain Law has been in force in our department. It imposes, every winter (from 1 November to 31 March), specific equipment for driving in mountainous areas, such as Pra Loup.
In concrete terms, to access the station legally and safely, your vehicle must be equipped with:
- Either four winter tyres (or 4-season certified),
- Either chains or snow socks on board, ready to be installed on at least two drive wheels.
This equipment is mandatory for all light vehicles, utility vehicles and motorhomes, even if the snow has not yet fallen.
Our tips for a serene journey to the mountains
- Check your itinerary before leaving (beware of closed passes in winter).
- Anticipate weather conditions, by consulting the resort’s weather or local road alerts.
- Think about your safety : yellow vest, triangle, scraper, blanket, flashlight… It’s better to plan ahead!
- Take a regular break on the way, especially if you are coming from far away (Paris, Marseille, Lyon…).
Getting to Pra Loup easily
Pra Loup is located just 10 minutes from Barcelonnette, in the Ubaye Valley. From Gap, Briançon, Sisteron or Digne-les-Bains, follow the direction of Barcelonnette / Pra Loup station, then take the access road perfectly cleared of snow in winter (subject to weather conditions).
See you soon in Pra Loup!
The whole Pra Loup team wishes you an excellent stay in the mountains. Preparing your trip means starting your holiday! Remember: special equipment is not an option, it is mandatory.
Check the road conditions
Always check the https://www.inforoute04.fr/ website for the opening of roads and passes.
Getting to Pra Loup easily
Pra Loup can be reached in just 10 minutes from Barcelonnette, in the Ubaye Valley. Whether you are coming from Gap, Briançon, Sisteron or Digne-les-Bains, reach Barcelonnette and then follow the direction of Pra Loup Station. In the summer, we recommend that you check the road conditions before you leave, especially if your route passes through a mountain pass, which can be accessed depending on the conditions.
See you soon in Pra Loup!
The whole Pra Loup team wishes you a very nice stay in the Southern Alps. Anticipating your journey means starting your holiday with peace of mind.
Check the conditions of the roads and passes
To prepare for your visit, remember to consult: https://www.inforoute04.fr/ to check traffic conditions, any roadworks and the opening of the mountain passes.
All aboard
From Italy or the Col de la Bonnette
From the Col de la Bonette, the highest road in Europe, you cross the heart of the Mercantour National Park.
The journey is already an adventure in itself: breathtaking alpine landscapes, wild fauna in freedom and panoramas as far as the eye can see. After the descent, continue to Barcelonnette, then cross the bridge on your left to join the road that leads directly to Pra Loup.
To prepare for your trip and find out about the road conditions:
- Col de la Bonette → Consult real-time conditions
- Col de Larche → Check opening and forecast
This information is updated regularly and will allow you to plan your itinerary with peace of mind, whatever the season
From the Col de la Cayolle, take the legendary Route des Grandes Alpes
This panoramic route offers you a unique journey in the middle of unspoilt landscapes in the heart of the Mercantour National Park: sparkling high-altitude lakes, flower-filled meadows in summer, majestic peaks as far as the eye can see. Descending the winding road of the pass, you will reach the village of Uvernet. There, turn left just in front of the town hall: the road takes you directly to Pra Loup.
To find out about the traffic conditions and the opening of the pass:
- Col de la Cayolle → Check the news in real time
These regular updates will allow you to travel safely while enjoying one of the most beautiful alpine routes to the fullest
From the Col d’Allos, continue your journey on the mythical
Descending the road to the pass, enjoy an exceptional panorama of the surrounding valleys, between alpine meadows, larch forests and steep peaks. At the first intersection, turn left at the screen towards Pra Loup.
Please note: in the event of bad weather or a landslide, a traffic light may close access to the pass on the Val d’Allos side.
To check the opening and traffic conditions:
- Col d’Allos → Consult the news in real time
This route allows you to combine the wild beauty of the Mercantour with the direct arrival in the heart of the Ubaye valley.
From the Serre-Ponçon lake, reach Pra Loup by following a panoramic road
Continue towards Barcelonnette, along the changing landscapes between water and mountains. Once you arrive in Barcelonnette, cross the bridge and then turn right to take the road that leads directly to the resort of Pra Loup.
To check real-time traffic conditions:
A simple and direct route, perfect to enjoy the journey even before arriving at the mountain.
