Skiing in SuperDévoluy
SuperDévoluy lies in the Dévoluy massif of the southern French Alps, in the Hautes-Alpes department. It is a purpose-built resort from the sixties and seventies, recognisable by its large terraced main building right on the piste. Together with neighbouring La Joue du Loup it forms a single ski area of 90 kilometres of pistes and 23 lifts, between 1,639 and 2,298 metres. Recent winters recorded up to 85 centimetres of snow; the southern climate brings plenty of sunshine. With prices from 199 euros per person, this is one of the cheapest French destinations in our range. We list 4 accommodations in SuperDévoluy.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in SuperDévoluy
SuperDévoluy7.9Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Résidence L'Orée des Pistes
SuperDévoluy6.9Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Les Chalets de SuperDévoluy
SuperDévoluy7.8Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Les Toits du Dévoluy
SuperDévoluy7.3Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Chaumettes (Aanbieding)
SuperDévoluy7.3Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Le Hameau du Puy
SuperDévoluy7.2Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Chaumettes
SuperDévoluy6.7Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Les Chalets de SuperDévoluy (Aanbieding)
SuperDévoluy8.5Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Issarts
SuperDévoluy7.1Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Bois D'Aurouze
SuperDévoluy7.9Dévoluy, Frankrijk
Le Hameau du Puy (Aanbieding)
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The SuperDévoluy ski area
SuperDévoluy shares an area of 90 kilometres of pistes and 23 lifts with La Joue du Loup, between 1,639 and 2,298 metres in the limestone Dévoluy massif. The pistes start literally outside the apartment buildings; ski-in ski-out is the norm here.
The terrain is wide and easy to read, with plenty of blue and red pistes well suited to families and intermediates. Experts find a few steeper descents and, after fresh snow, tempting terrain beside the pistes, but mostly book this area for its convenience and price.
Snow reliability in the Dévoluy
The area lies between 1,639 and 2,298 metres, a decent altitude, but the southern location makes the climate sunnier and drier than in the northern French Alps. Recent winters recorded up to 85 centimetres of snow, modest compared with areas further north.
The honest picture: in December and from mid-March the edges of the area can run thin, and the resort then leans on grooming and snowmaking. In January and February conditions are usually fine, and the blend of sunshine and snow is precisely the charm of the southern Alps.
The resort of SuperDévoluy
SuperDévoluy is functionally built: one large main complex with apartments, shops and restaurants right on the piste, complemented by later chalet neighbourhoods. Do not look for architectural romance; everything is about short distances and convenience.
The atmosphere is informal and family-focused, with a French clientele and a modest evening offering: a few bars and restaurants, no après-ski scene. The surrounding Dévoluy massif is rugged and sparsely populated, giving the resort a remote, peaceful setting that many returning guests treasure.
Who SuperDévoluy is for
SuperDévoluy is a budget and family destination par excellence: with prices from 199 euros per person it is one of the cheapest ski holidays in our French range. Families with children benefit from ski-in ski-out and easy-to-follow pistes; beginners and intermediates find 90 kilometres more than enough.
Experts after big terrain and guaranteed deep snow should pick a northern heavyweight instead. If you mainly want lots of skiing for little money, with sunshine as a bonus, this is one of the best deals in the French Alps.
Practical: travel and booking
SuperDévoluy lies in the southern French Alps, reached via Grenoble or via the Rhône valley and Gap. From the Netherlands or Belgium it is a long drive; many guests add an overnight stop or drive through the night. The final climb to the resort is relatively short.
We list 4 accommodations with holidays from 199 euros per person, almost always self-catered apartments. Outside French school holidays prices are lowest and the pistes remarkably empty; January is the top month for price-conscious bookers. Saturday is changeover day.
SuperDévoluy on the map
FAQ about SuperDévoluy
How much piste can you ski from SuperDévoluy?
From SuperDévoluy you reach the Dévoluy ski area with around 90 km of marked pistes and 23 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in SuperDévoluy cost?
Accommodations in SuperDévoluy start from around €169 per person; Nivosola compares 10, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around SuperDévoluy?
Yes. Recent winters in Dévoluy reached a maximum snow depth of around 85 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is SuperDévoluy?
The resort sits at over 1,500 metres and the ski area stretches between 1,639 and 2,298 metres. For the southern Alps that is solid, though not extreme, altitude.
Is SuperDévoluy suitable for beginners?
Yes, the wide, calm pistes and the ski-in ski-out layout make it ideal for beginners and families. Ski schools and practice zones sit right by the resort.
How busy does SuperDévoluy get?
Outside French school holidays it is remarkably quiet; the area sits away from the big tourist flows. During the French February holidays it gets noticeably busier.
Which other resort in the region could I consider?
La Joue du Loup, on the other side of the area, shares the same ski domain and has a slightly more village-like chalet character. The skiing is identical.