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Home<\/a><\/span> Getting organized<\/a><\/span> Coming to Pra Loup… in eco-responsible mode<\/a><\/span> Coming by train<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Coming by train or plane<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Home<\/a><\/span> Getting organized<\/a><\/span> Coming to Pra Loup… in eco-responsible mode<\/a><\/span> Coming by train<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Pra Loup does not have an SNCF station directly in the resort. The journey is usually made in two stages: Arrive by train at a connecting station<\/strong> : Aix-en-Provence TGV, Gap, Grenoble or Nice.Go to Barcelonnette<\/strong>, then go up to Pra Loup thanks to the local shuttles.From Barcelonnette, the free shuttles serve Pra Loup in season: about 3 round trips per day in July-August<\/strong>, and in winter up to 5 round trips per day outside school holidays<\/strong> and up to 10 round trips per day during school holidays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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From Aix-en-Provence TGV<\/strong> station<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can take the train to the Aix-en-Provence TGV station<\/strong>, which is served by many national lines. Once you arrive, you have two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a ZOU! to reach Pra Loup<\/strong>From Aix-en-Provence TGV or Aix-en-Provence, ZOU! allow you to reach the Ubaye valley, especially Barcelonnette. Once in Barcelonnette, shuttles allow you to go up to the Pra Loup resort according to the period and the schedules in force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rent an<\/strong> electric<\/strong> carCar rental can also be a practical solution to reach Pra Loup independently, discover the Ubaye valley at your own pace and get around easily during your stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip<\/strong> : Allow enough time for a connection between your train and bus, especially during busy periods or in winter weather conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Gap<\/strong> train station
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The Gap train station<\/strong> is also a good gateway to reach Pra Loup by train. From Gap, it is possible to take a regional bus to Barcelonnette, then continue to Pra Loup using the local shuttles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This option is particularly interesting if you arrive from the Hautes-Alpes, Grenoble, Valence or other regional lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coming to Pra Loup from Nice<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Nice Airport<\/strong>, it is possible to reach Barcelonnette and then Pra Loup by combining bus and connections to Marseille.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A first option is to walk to the airport bus station (Terminal 1),<\/strong> then take a Blablabus<\/strong> in the direction of Marseille \u2013 Gare Saint-Charles<\/strong>. Once you arrive in Marseille, simply go to the Gare Saint-Charles<\/strong> stop to take the Le Car A1 bus<\/strong> to Marseille Provence airport (Marignane).<\/strong> From the airport bus station, you continue your journey with the Zou! Express 50 <\/strong> in the direction of the Ubaye valley, to Barcelonnette \u2013 Place Aim\u00e9 Gassier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option is to reach Nice Saint-Augustin<\/strong> train station from the airport and then take a train Zou! TER <\/strong> in the direction of Marseille Saint-Charles<\/strong>. When you arrive, you will take the Le Car A1 bus<\/strong> to Marseille Provence airport. From there, the link continues with the Zou! Express 50 <\/strong> to Barcelonnette<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note:<\/strong> line 50 (Navettes Blanches)<\/strong> runs mainly on Saturdays and Sundays during the school holidays<\/strong>, and on some Fridays in February<\/strong>. Outside these dates, you must take the regular lines: <\/p>\n\n\n\n