The Domaine nordique d’Arvieux offers both classic cross-country skiing and skating. The facilities include family-friendly trails in a manageable setting at the foot of the Col Izoard. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment for their stay in Arvieux can tailor their search to their own travel plans.
Culture and History
The Église Saint-Laurent in Arvieux is classified as a historic monument; its main construction phases date from the 16th and 17th centuries. The classification was established by a decree dated 9 May 1914. Le Moulin d’Arvieux, an interpretation centre, is located in the hamlet of Les Moulins.
The Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine des Escoyères dates from before the 16th century. It is religious heritage and a historic monument in Les Escoyères near Arvieux; it has been listed as a historic monument since 1932.
Nature
The peaks of Pic des Esparges-Fines, Aiguille du Ratier and Pic de Béal-Traversier are located in the immediate vicinity of Arvieux. The peak of Pic de Rochebrune is located in the vicinity of Arvieux. The Col Izoard includes the spectacular Casse Déserte, with scree fields from which cargneule pillars rise.
Winter and Sport
The Col Izoard is also associated with the legend of the Tour de France stage race.
Culture in the Surrounding Region
The Fort de Mont-Dauphin and the Église Notre-Dame-d'Aquilon are located in the vicinity of Arvieux. The Saint-Michel church and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Réal are located in the wider surrounding region.
Further local pages: Savournon, La Roche-Des-Arnauds, Les Orres, Veynes, Crots, Rosans, Orpierre, Val-Des-Prés.
