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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<\/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

Coming by bus from AIX TGV<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Coming by electric car <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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 Aix-en-Provence TGV: train + Navettes Blanches<\/strong><\/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

Coming by bus from AIX TGV<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rent a car<\/strong> Car 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

Coming by electric car <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

Example of a route:Paris Gare de Lyon \u2192 Aix-en-Provence TGV \u2192 Navette Blanche \u2192 Pra Loup<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Gap<\/strong> train station
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Gap<\/strong> station is one of the main rail gateways to reach Pra Loup without a car. There are several connections to Gap by train, day and night, before continuing by bus to Barcelonnette and then Pra Loup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Paris, think of the night train!<\/strong>The INTERCIT\u00c9S de nuit Paris\u2013Brian\u00e7on serves the Gap train station<\/strong>. A particularly practical solution for the mountains: board at Paris-Austerlitz in the evening, travel during the night and arrive in Gap in the early morning. Depending on the formula chosen, the trip can be made in a seated or sleeper seat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the night trains <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is also possible to reach Gap during the day<\/strong>, especially from Paris with connections to Valence TGV or Grenoble. Itineraries and travel times vary depending on the departure date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

View Gap trains<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once you arrive in GapFrom Gap station, the ZOU! 535 Gap\u2013Barcelonnette <\/strong> allows you to continue directly to the Ubaye valley. The line serves the Gap SNCF station<\/strong>, which facilitates the connection with the train. The official timetables for line 535 are published by the ZOU! network.When you arrive in Barcelonnette<\/strong>, all you have to do is take the free Barcelonnette \u2194 Pra Loup shuttles<\/strong>, which run during the season and serve Pra Loup 1500 and Pra Loup 1600. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gap – Pra Loup schedule <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Find out how to get there by bus: <\/h4><\/div>\n
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Coming to Pra Loup from Nice<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nice airport:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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