Crots: Hotels and accommodation
Accommodation in Crots
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The Nordic area of La Draye offers 14 kilometres of trails for classic cross-country skiing and skating. In addition, there are five snowshoeing circuits totalling 20 kilometres, two fatbike circuits totalling 8 kilometres, two dog-sledding circuits and a toboggan run for children.
If you would like to book a hotel for a stay in Crots, this is a separate step in your travel planning.
Nature
The Forêt de Boscodon has been awarded the Forêt d’Exception® designation and is considered a natural area for hikes and contemplative walks.
At Lac du Lauzerot, there is a very easy 2.4 km circular hike that takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Lac du Lauzerot in Crots can be reached on foot in just under five minutes.
One route leads through the pine forest of Chanterenne to a footbridge over the Boscodon stream and onwards to Plage des Eaux Douces.
Water
Plage des Eaux Douces in Crots is a popular spot for kitesurfers and other aerial water sports; on summer afternoons, the lake is shaped by thermal winds.
The shallow water at Plage de Chanterenne also allows small children to cool off in peace.
Culture
The Abbaye de Boscodon is a remarkable 12th-century monument and was the most important house of the Chalaisian monastic order in the region.
Admission to the abbey church and the Chapelle Saint-Firmin at the Abbaye de Boscodon is free.
The Église Saint-Laurent in the village of Crots has a bell tower with Lombard influences.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame du Lauzerot was built in 1873 and was formerly an important pilgrimage site.
The Château de Picomtal offers guided tours presenting its thousand-year history, remarkable architecture and richly decorated interiors.
The Château de Picomtal comprises a 12th-century keep as well as a square castle complex built in the 14th century, with four towers.
The Musée Embrunais de la Charcuterie presents the history of the migration of charcutiers from the Embrun area to Marseille. It also displays machinery and equipment from the early 20th century in various themed exhibition areas.
You can see further destinations in this overview here: Sainte-Catherine, Orcières, La Salle Les Alpes, Val-Des-Prés, Gap, Champoléon, Saint-Bonnet-En-Champsaur, Les Vigneaux.
For the higher-level travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.
