Le Dévoluy

What Le Dévoluy does

Le Dévoluy is a French mountain tourism destination located in the Hautes-Alpes department, marketed and administered by the Office de Tourisme du Dévoluy, a public/local-government tourism organization. The destination comprises two complementary ski resorts — Superdévoluy and La Joue du Loup — served by more than 100 km of ski runs reaching altitudes of up to 2,500 m, anchored by the Pic de Bure and Obiou massif. The Office de Tourisme functions as the destination's central marketing, distribution, and booking platform, serving both consumer travelers and on-mountain operator partners.

Its product surface is structured to deliver year-round, multi-activity visitation. Winter offerings are anchored by alpine skiing and snowboarding, supported by the ESF ski school network. Summer and shoulder-season offerings include a mountain bike park, hiking and trail-running infrastructure, the O'dycéa wellness center, La Dévoluge (a four-season toboggan/sledding experience), and event programming such as the Dévoluy Mix Festival and national-level cycling championships. Digital channels include the Devoluy.ski mobile application and an online booking/central-reservation portal for accommodation, activities, and ski passes.

Le Dévoluy monetizes through commissions and transaction fees on lift pass sales, accommodation bookings, and activity reservations; tourist tax collection on behalf of the local jurisdiction; vacation-property classification and labeling services; and partnership revenue tied to insurance (MMA IARD, COVEA CAUTION) and accommodation platform partners (e.g., LICHÔ). The Office of Tourism operates with a lean disclosed headcount of approximately 8 named employees in the supplied data, while major capital projects — notably a new Jas gondola lift targeted for end-of-2026 commissioning — are funded through public-sector and infrastructure partners rather than disclosed outside capital.

Name

Le Dévoluy

Legal name

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU DEVOLUY

Website

https://ledevoluy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Dévoluy is a French alpine tourism destination in the Hautes-Alpes, operated by the public Office de Tourisme du Dévoluy, offering year-round skiing, mountain biking, wellness, and event programming across the Superdévoluy and La Joue du Loup resorts for individual leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Tourism / Ski Resort Destination

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL), Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Mountain tourism
• Ski resort operations
• Alpine ski passes
• Mountain bike parks
• Tourist accommodation booking

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Dévoluy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lift Passes and Ski Access: The resort generates revenue through the sale of ski lift passes, enabling access to alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and other snow activities across the ski domain.
2. Accommodation Bookings: The Tourist Office facilitates booking of various accommodation types including hotels, gîtes, vacation rentals, chalets, and camping, earning commissions on reservations made through the central booking system.
3. Tourist Tax Collection: The commune collects tourist tax (taxe de séjour) from visitors staying in commercial accommodations, contributing to local tourism development and services.
4. Activity and Service Bookings: Revenue from booking activities including ski lessons (ESF), equipment rental, spa/wellness (O'dycéa), and adventure experiences such as via ferrata, dog sledding, and cave exploration.
5. Partner Services and Classified Accommodation: The tourist office offers classification services for tourism accommodations, providing official ranking certifications that enable property owners to access tax benefits and commercialize their rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Dévoluy is a French Alpine mountain tourism destination in the Hautes-Alpes region operated by the Office de Tourisme du Dévoluy. It sells ski lift passes for its Alpine Ski Domain, accommodation reservations, mountain biking access at its Bike Park, wellness services at the O'dycéa center, multi-sport access at the local sports center, and seasonal activities such as the La Dévolution sled, hiking, and climbing, marketed to individual leisure travelers across winter and summer seasons.

Product overview

Le Dévoluy is a mountain tourism destination in the Hautes-Alpes (05) region of France, operated by the Office de Tourisme du Dévoluy. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on its alpine ski domain (Superdévoluy and La Joue du Loup sectors) with ski passes, lessons, and 100 km of slopes, complemented by summer activities including a bike park, outdoor sports (via ferrata, climbing, hiking), and wellness facilities (O'dycéa baths, sports center). Digital products include the Devoluy.ski mobile app for ski pass purchasing and resort information, and an online booking system for accommodations and package holidays. The organization also manages a local quality accommodation label and provides comprehensive visitor services across multiple languages (French, English, Dutch). A major infrastructure project includes a new gondola lift at the Jas sector, scheduled for commissioning in late 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpine Ski Domain (Ski du Dévoluy) lift passes

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ km of alpine ski runs available for visitors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MMA IARDcoreOthersInsurance company providing professional civil liability coverage for the Tourist Office operations, with office at 14 boulevard Marie et Alexandre Oyon, 72 000 Le Mans, France.
• COVEA CAUTIONcoreOthersFinancial guarantee provider for the Tourist Office, located at 10 boulevard Marie et Alexandre Oyon, 72 000 Le Mans, France.
• LICHÔcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partner that works with the Dévoluy Tourism Accommodations division to advise and support property owners with labeling, renovation, and commercialization of tourism rentals. Provides the official 'Qualité Confort Hébergement' certification.
• Hautes-Alpes Tourism (hautes-alpes.net)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism board promoting the Hautes-Alpes department, with Le Dévoluy featured as a destination partner on the regional tourism platform.
• ADN TourismemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational tourism development agency network that supports local tourism organizations and promotes French destination marketing.
• France MontagnesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational association promoting French mountain destinations, representing ski resorts and mountain tourism across France.
• France Vélo TourismeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational cycling tourism organization that includes Le Dévoluy as a cycling destination, supporting mountain biking and road cycling tourism.
• École du Ski Français (ESF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Ski School providing ski instruction and lessons at the Dévoluy resort, with instructors demonstrating technical expertise on the slopes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Risoul: Risoul is a ski resort in the southern French Alps (Hautes-Alpes) that together with Vars forms the Forêt Blanche ski area, offering alpine skiing and summer mountain activities. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a similarly-sized neighboring southern French Alps destination serving a comparable mass-market family ski customer.
• Serre Chevalier Vallée: Serre Chevalier is a large ski resort spanning multiple villages in the Hautes-Alpes department of France, offering alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and summer mountain activities. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a neighboring southern French Alps destination with a similar four-season tourism positioning and shared regional customer base.
• Alpe d'Huez: Alpe d'Huez is one of the largest ski areas in the French Alps, located in the Isère department, with extensive winter skiing and a well-developed summer mountain biking and outdoor activities program. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a southern French Alps four-season destination with significant cycling and ski events.
• Puy-Saint-Vincent: Puy-Saint-Vincent is a mid-sized ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes department of France with alpine skiing and summer outdoor activities. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a similarly-sized, family-oriented southern French Alps destination sharing the same regional tourism market.
• Chamrousse: Chamrousse is a mid-sized ski resort in the Belledonne range near Grenoble, France, offering alpine skiing, Nordic activities, and summer mountain biking. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a similarly-sized French Alps destination with four-season mountain tourism offerings.
• Avoriaz: Avoriaz is a ski resort in the Haute-Savoie department of France, part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, known for its car-free village and family-friendly positioning. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a French Alps ski destination emphasizing family tourism with complementary summer activities.
• Les 2 Alpes: Les 2 Alpes is a major French ski resort in the Isère department operating a large alpine ski domain with extensive summer activities (mountain biking, hiking, glacier skiing). Directly comparable to Le Dévoluy as a southern French Alps destination offering year-round mountain tourism across a similar customer base.
• Vars: Vars is a ski resort in the southern French Alps (Hautes-Alpes) that pairs with Risoul to form the Forêt Blanche ski area, with alpine skiing and summer mountain activities. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a similarly-sized neighboring destination in the same department serving overlapping customer segments.
• Orcières Merlette: Orcières Merlette is a mid-sized ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes department of France, offering alpine skiing and summer activities including a bike park. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a similarly-sized, family-friendly southern French Alps four-season mountain destination.

Broad incumbents

• Chamonix Mont-Blanc: Chamonix Mont-Blanc is an iconic French ski destination and the largest mountain tourism operator in the French Alps, offering year-round activities including skiing, mountaineering, and mountain biking. Comparable to Le Dévoluy as a four-season French Alps mountain destination but operating at significantly larger scale with broader international brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/100505830029874
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-d%C3%A9voluy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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