Vallée de la Clarée & Névache
Vallée de la Clarée
Often called one of France’s most beautiful valleys, with larch forests, meadows, alpine lakes and stone villages, enjoyable in every season.
The Clarée Valley lies north of Briançon. The Clarée River is crystal clear, and its banks are lined with larch forests and pastures. Old villages such as Névache preserve timber-and-stone houses and small Baroque chapels. In summer you can hike to the alpine lakes at the head of the valley, such as Lac de Rive and Lac Noir, or picnic by the river. In autumn the larches turn gold. In winter the end of the road becomes a zone for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Summer access is limited, and shuttle buses are required beyond Névache. It is about 30 minutes’ drive from Briançon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Serre Chevalier
- Les Grands Bains du Monêtier
- Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas
- Cité Vauban (Briançon Old Town)
- Pont d'Asfeld
- Fort des Têtes & Fort du Randouillet
- Montgenèvre
- Lac de l'Eychauda