Pra Loup, France

Pra Loup, France

Pra Loup France

Situated north of the popular ski-region Espace Lumière, the two-tiered ski-resort Pra Loup owes its name to the earlier inhabitants of this mountain region, the Wölfen. Pra Loup’s roots, which are just as important as the Wolfswiese, reach back almost 3000 years. Around 900BC Ligurian shepherds settled and founded the later mountain village and present ski-village Molanes, which is often referred to as Pra Loup 1500. The development into a ski-resort, however, only began at the start of the 1960s, when, most notably, the higher located Pra Loup 1600 was built. Nowadays both districts have something for everyone. Pra Loup presents itself as a pleasant and traditional chalet village with around 20 buildings, which are scattered around the historical chapel in the town centre. In contrast to this, Pra Loup 1600, which lies 2 kilometers away, is characterised by a modern look and a diverse range of après-ski activities. The young – including those from the not too distant Côte d’Azur or the nearby Italy – enjoy coming here. As a result there is a lively and yet relaxed mediterranean atmosphere in the cafes and shopping arcades during the day and in the restaurants and bars during the evening.
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Recommended airport
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Nearby destinations
  • Gap a 46.62 km
  • Vars a 22.95 km
  • Risoul a 31.10 km