In reply to Bob kate bob:
> (In reply to CharlieBrown)
> will you end up driving every day up to Ailefroide?
Why would you? Shedloads to do without going up to ailefroide every day (or at all in fact, although you would definitely be missing out).
> You can hire VF kit from a shop just before you get into Valloiuse.
King's at La Casse for example.
> There is VF there, there is also a big zip wire at the bottom of the valley.
Easy ones in Vallouise and Briancon, more difficult one in Les Vigneaux, big one at Tournoux, long one at Fresinieres, new one just past the tunnel at Pelvoux etc etc.
> Up in Ailefroide there is bouldering and sports climbing.
As there is throughout the whole region
> THere is also an outdoor swimming pool on the way to Ailefroide from Vallouise. Not sure if it would be your thing, but maybe your kids might like it if it's hot on a rest day.
Plus the natural lakes at Roche de Rame and beside the river south of Argentiere
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> Briancon isn't far and I would suggest that you stock up on food in the carrefour on the valloise side of Briancon before going ot vallouise. There are some small mini marts in Vallouise and Ailefroide but not much choice.
The Intermarche (formerly Shoppi) in Argentire is really good and has loads of choice - or you could always support the local shops of course!
The old town of Briancon is worth a stroll around.
As is the park below the ramparts, which also has an "Adventure Park"
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> If you are into MTBing there is some around Vallouise but it is much better at montgenevre which is just the other side of Briancon to Vallouise.
Nice little track with jumps etc. at La Casse to practice on.
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> We have been there a few times and think it is a great place for outdoorsy families.
It is indeed!