Un air d'ailleurs: camping in Jarjayes, Hautes-Alpes

The Fruit and Wine Route takes you from the lookout point of Lake Serre-Ponçon to Rousset, then along the Durance to the gateway to Provence. It is an original and gourmet invitation to discover fruit and wine production. The fruit and wine producers along this route will help you discover their land! Contemplate the hectares of orchards and vineyards, visit and taste products bursting with the flavours and aromas of the Buëch, Durance and Avance valleys. Get away from it all and discover even more? Heritage and outdoor activities will mark out your itinerary such as the cliff of Céüze, the castle of Tallard, the site of the capped Demoiselles of Théus, the leisure centre Les 3 Lacs de Rochebrune, or the lake of Serre-Ponçon, the highlight of this superb tourist route. History: Fruit production is very old since documents concerning fruit transactions have been found dating back to 1358. The real boom began in 1930 and developed strongly at the beginning of the 1960s with the setting up of new irrigation networks thanks in particular to the construction of the Serre-Ponçon dam. The lake thus formed, the first large artificial earthen reservoir in Europe, is a water reservoir allowing the irrigation of the Durance Valley. The south of the Hautes-Alpes benefits from an exceptional sunshine which is particularly suitable for the orchards and vineyards along this tourist route. Along the route you will discover local producers as well as restaurateurs, and many perched villages, the castle of Tallard, between the vineyards of the Théus plain and the orchards of the Durance Valley which produce famous fruits: the "Gap pear" known since François I, the Passe Crassane, the Golden Delicious. The National Botanical Conservatory of Gap Charance preserves very old varieties of apples and pears.

Au départ de La Motte du Caire,  jolie boucle au coeur même des Hautes Terres de Provence. Découvrez ce pays caché à la frontière entre Baronnies et Ubaye.En se dirigeant vers Clamensane (7 km), pénétrer dans la vallée du Sasse et remonter jusqu’à Bayons, après avoir franchi sa clue. De là, la route grimpe par les «Tourniquets» pour atteindre le col des Sagnes (1182 m). Redescente face aux Ecrins par Turriers et rejoindre la Motte-du-Caire via le col du Sarraut (980 m). Depuis La-Motte-du-Caire (690 m), prendre au sud la D 951. Après 3.8 km, tourner à gauche par la D 1 et suivre la vallée du Sasse en rive droite. Traverserer le village de Clamensane (692 m), puis la clue de Bayons, le hameau du Forest-Lacour (817 m) et le village de Bayons (875 m) donnant accès aux fameux «Tourniquets» et le col des Sagnes (1182 m). De là, prendre la petite descente jusqu’à Turriers.Dans le village (999 m), prendre à gauche par la D 951A sur 4.2 km.Continuer à gauche par la D 951 et passer le col du Sarraut (980 m). Descendre alors par les villages de Faucon-du-Caire et du Caire. Au passage, un petit coup d’œil sur la fameuse via ferrata du village s'impose. Boucler le circuit, parmi les vergers de pommiers.

Le point culminant de cette randonnée est la récompense d'une montée agréable mais raide. Le panorama est époustouflant et vertigineux! La balade se fait en partie sous une forêt de hêtres. Pendant la saison chaude, le randonneur appréciera la majesté des bois tapissés de feuilles et d'herbes ou la limpidité de la fontaine d'eau glacée qui coule près du refuge du Jas. Depuis l'église de Gigors (870 m), suivre à droite la D951 sur 700m jusqu'à un départ de piste à gauche. A la bifurcation Les Aires (905 m), suivre la piste jusqu'au premier lacet. Quelques mètres après la barrière, bifurquez à droite pour commencer la montée à travers bois jusqu'à retrouver la piste. A Gaudissart (1 120 m), prendre à la sortie de l’épingle le sentier à droite qui poursuit son ascension en sous-bois. Arrivé à la Source du Jas (1 301 m), dépasser le refuge et s'engager à droite sur le petit sentier forestier. Monter pour atteindre le bout piste qui se transforme 300 m plus loin en sentier et s'élève jusqu'au point culminant de la randonnée. Au carrefour de la Plane (1 410 m), se diriger vers le sommet pour aller voir la table d'orientation. Revenir au carrefour et suivre le chemin de droite jusqu'à "La Dent de Gigors". Arrivé à celle-ci bifurquer à droite et continuer sur environ 200 m. A l'Ubac de Gigors (1 270 m), deux possibilités, soit continuer par Le Bosquet pour regagner Gigors par un joli sentier en sous-bois, soit bifurquer à gauche et prendre la piste forestière de l'Ubac pour revenir au point 2 et rentrer par l'itinéraire emprunté à l'aller.

Dans un secteur très peu fréquenté des Hautes Terres de Provence, découvrez les belles pentes du Montsérieux. Des crêtes de la Colle jusqu’au Champas, la vue sur le lac de Serre-Ponçon, les Ecrins, le Queyras et le Mercantour est vraiment panoramique. Un coin secret à ne pas divulguer ! Depuis le parking devant l’église de Gigors (875 m), suivre la D 951 en direction de La Motte du Caire jusqu’à la sortie du village. A l’Oratoire (880 m), laisser sur la droite le sentier, (c’est l’endroit où vous finirez votre balade). Continuer la route sur 450 m. Au lieu-dit Les Aires (905 m), laisser la piste VTT n°9 sur votre gauche et continuer la D 951 sur 3.1 km après le col du Sarraut (985 m). A 964 m, prendre à droite la piste forestière en direction du Montsérieux. Laisser 2 pistes à droite et 4 pistes à gauche et 8.5 km après,vous arrivez à un embranchement avec un sentier. A l'altitude 1418 m, continuer la piste en laissant sur la gauche le sentier qui redescend vers Venterol. Nouveau sentier après 500m. Sur la crête de la Colle (1376 m), laisser de nouveau le sentier redescendre à gauche sur Piégut. Continuez la piste sur 1.5 km, en laisser une sur la droite. A 1300 m, laisser la piste et emprunter à droite un joli sentier descendant en crête avec vue sur le lac de Serre-Ponçon.  Continuer la descente par le sentier de droite, petite section raide, ensuite une belle fin.

Ce parcours en crête est particulièrement vertigineux. Après une montée courte mais intense à proximité de la cascade, le cheminement devient tranquillle et rafraîchissant le long du ruisseau de l’Échelle jusqu’au bas de la crête des Rouyères. De nouveau, le chemin se redresse et devient vertigineux par endroit (plusieurs mains courantes assurent la sécurité).Exigeante tant au point de vue la longueur que de l’engagement, cette randonnée reste tout au long de son parcourt ombragée. Le panorama depuis la table d’orientation de la tête de la Plane est époustouflant et vertigineux (en aller-retour) ! Depuis St-Barthélemy (940 m), suivre la piste goudronnée sur 200 m. S’engager à gauche dans le ravin de l’Échelle par un sentier qui grimpe en lacets pour surmonter la cascade du même nom. Continuer le haut ravin de l’Échelle en longeant son ruisseau. Prendre à gauche le sentier qui s’éloigne du ravin en montant pour atteindre le sentier supérieur. Partir à gauche pour rejoindre la crête. A la Crête des Rouyères (1 360 m), suivre le sentier en restant sur la crête (une piste VTT part à gauche). Ce sentier grimpe rapidement au sommet des Plauts. Il devient à partir de là très aérien pour la suite de l’itinéraire. Peu après le sommet, une trace arrive à droite (col des Rouyères). Plusieurs mains courantes équipées de câbles sécurisent le cheminement. Une fois à la Tête de la Plane (1 430 m), le sentier descend alors à gauche dans une très belle hêtraie après avoir rendu visite à la table d’orientation au sommet de la tête de la Plane. Un magnifique panorama s’ouvre depuis le Dévoluy jusqu’au Mercantour. Au carrefour de la Plane (1 410 m), laisser à droite le sentier descendant vers Gigors. Poursuivre à flanc en franchissant deux mains courantes pour rejoindre une piste. Continuer la piste sur 500 m. Laisser à droite le sentier plongeant sur la source du Jas afin de continuer par la piste jusqu’à une épingle à cheveux. Rejoindre à gauche la crête des Rouyères. De retour sur la Crête des Rouyères (1 360 m), suivre en sens inverse les points de 6 à 3 (Haut de la cascade). Au point 3, prendre alors à gauche la sente qui remonte pour rejoindre peu après une piste. Continuer par la piste descendante sur la droite Laisser la piste montante et prendre à droite vers le point de départ.

Serre Ponçon dam, the little sea of the Southern Alps, the water tower of Provence 1) At the rond-point du barrage, turn right onto the D3 towards Rousset. At the EDF sign, head up towards the Serre Ponçon dam and stay on the main road. At the Muséoscope du Lac junction, turn left to reach Rousset-village (2km). Cross Rousset, choosing the options on the left, staying on the main road and then climbing the gravel path.2) At the Pré du Laus pass, climb to the right and then to the left. Follow this main track to the Espinasse solar farm. At the solar farm, climb steeply to the right. At the barrier, continue along the track to the left. Stay on the main road as far as Vière. At Vière (alt 1201m) turn right towards "La Croix des Prés", then stay on the main track.3) At La Croix des Près, (a return left to Mont Colombis is possible). Descend to the main track. Turn left at the road. 4) At the D203, go straight on towards Le Fein and take the first track on the left (Chemin Clot Fouron) then opposite (Chemin des Bonnets). Descend the main hairpin path (with a view of the lake). Keep to the right, then turn left twice. After the steep slope at the edge of the field, turn left.5) At Clôt Minet, turn right at the edge of the forest. At clôt de Mare, turn left and join the D3 road. ( /!) Descend to the left towards Chorges. At Club les Horizons du Lac hotel, take a left and then the 1st right. At Villar, turn left onto Le vieux Chemin. Cross the fields, pass under the railway line and take the old road on the left. At Prevalier, turn left towards Chorges. Cross the railway tracks and turn right. At the bottling plant, turn right at the level crossing. 6) At Chorges station, at the roundabout, head towards the town centre. Pass the Brasserie des Alpes and go straight through the town centre. Before the N94, continue left onto the D9 towards Réallon. At the farm, turn right towards Les Augiers (GR signposted). 7) At Les Augiers, take the track on the left. At the Route des Puy (D109), turn right into the hamlet of L'Eglise. At the church, turn left onto the route de Chabrières. Continue up the main hairpin road. At the viewpoint on the bend, turn right up the Chemin de la Clouisse. After the farm (Patou), turn right. Stay on the level on the main path around the knoll. At the crossroads of 4 tracks, continue straight up the gravel path8) At the D9, continue straight ahead on the route des Gourres and then the route du Pomeyret. At the hamlet of Pomeyret, continue on the main road with its hairpin bends. At the DFCI track F8, continue straight ahead on the GR. At the DFCI marker, turn right onto the Joubelle forest road (DFCI F1 forêt Domaniale de Montguillaume). Go as far as the resort of Réallon9) At the resort, head down to the car park and then the road, leaving the ski lifts behind you. After the 1st hairpin bend, leave the main road at Pra Prunier and turn left towards "Les Gourniers". Then descend to the right, keeping to the main track. Continue downhill then turn slightly right to cross the hamlet of Les Mallets.10) Go up on the left towards Les Granges. Continue on the main track towards Les Gourniers. At Les Tommelles, the track gives way to a road, leading to Les Gourniers.

Randonnée ombragée et secrète permettant de découvrir les alentours du village de Bellaffaire. Un sentier ombragé conduit au travers de forêts de pins. Au passage, rendre visite au « rocher-qui-parle », caché derrière le cimetière. Depuis la place de la mairie de Bellaffaire (870 m), prendre la ruelle de droite. Après la dernière maison, suivre la piste descendante. 200 m plus loin, rejoindre la jonction avec l’arrivée de la boucle.  Au Pré du Clot (830 m), partir de préférence sur la gauche en descendant cette piste jusqu’à l’entrée d’un pont surplombant le Riou Clair. Juste avant ce pont, bifurquer à droite dans un sous-bois pour atteindre en peu de temps la D 951, après avoir franchi un gué. Immédiatement sur la droite une portion de piste rejoint la D 301. Redescendre celle-ci sur 200 m. S’engager sur la piste de droite qui rapidement se transforme en sentier. Après la jonction avec un sentier venant de Bréziers, remonter plein nord dans une pinède. Au lieu-dit Les Barres (910 m), prendre la piste de droite à travers champs. Traverser la route et continuer la piste pour rejoindre le ravin de Malecombe puis remonter vers le point de jonction.

Découvrez le ravin secret de la Piche, logé derrière le village de Faucon-du-Caire. Un sentier ombragé vous mènera au chaos, puis à son Rocher-qui-Parle et une jolie cascade en contre-bas. Depuis la place de l’église, monter dans le haut du village, derrière la dernière maison. Au croisement (892 m), prendre le sentier qui part à droite et traverse immédiatement le ruisseau de la Piche. Par un cheminement ombragé, atteindre une ancienne piste. Suivre cette piste sur la gauche. Un gué suivi par une sente dans un éboulis vous mène à un épaulement sur l’arête.  A une intersection (1 187 m), amorcer la descente jusqu’à atteindre le bas du chaos. Un panneau vous guide sur la droite jusqu’au pupitre du Géoparc (5 mn) Continuer la descente dans le vallon en traversant plus bas le ruisseau de la Piche jusqu’au rocher qui parle surplombant le village (appuyer sur le bouton-poussoir du Rocher-qui-Parle pour déclencher l'écoute d'un conte). Un court sentier en lacets rejoint le départ de la randonnée.

A very accessible hike in a setting that is by turns rural and wooded. 1) Take a path that rises to the right of the road towards Champ du Comte, following the yellow markings. Turn right at the first junction and follow the track. Continue along the track, which levels out at the next junction. After a few hundred metres on the track, take a steeper path on the left towards Bois Seignères. 2) After a fairly steep ascent, turn left onto a flat track that runs alongside a clearing. Turn left at the Arrouet sign where several tracks cross towards Champ du Comte. Pass the Champ du Comte hut and continue along the track. Turn left after 50m onto a small path. Go downhill, then turn left onto a wider path. The path narrows and then runs alongside a stream, which you may have to cross depending on the layout of the fences. 4) Turn left as you return to the road, then turn left onto the road at the entrance to the hamlet of Fein. Take a farm track on the right 50m after the hamlet, then go straight ahead at the intersection and straight ahead again on a small path that joins a track. Cross the street. Join the road and follow it downhill.

Le cheminement se fait en longent le ravin de Très Pébès. Ombragé tout au long de son parcours, cette randonnée fait découvrir un repli secret du bassin de Turriers. A Turriers (1080 m), monter dans le village jusqu’à la place de la mairie. Prendre la ruelle entre les maisons qui part à gauche derrière la fontaine et descendre jusqu’à la D 951. Traverser le pont à droite. Au Robines (977 m), prendre la petite route en direction du Forest et après quelques mètres, au niveau de la fontaine de l’Enchastrayes, suivre le sentier en sous-bois. Passer devant un petit oratoire et tout de suite après, prendre à droite.   Au chemin de Forest Loin (1 000 m), continuer par la route goudronnée à gauche. Laisser à droite le sentier de retour. A Crève Coeur (1 015 m), quitter la route et prendre le sentier qui s’enfonce en descendant dans la forêt. Rapidement, rejoindre une piste qui à gauche se dirige vers la rivière. Traverser trois gués. Au dernier, le plus important, rester sur la rive droite. Surveiller un jalon sur le talus pour renter dans la forêt. Un petit parcours en sous-bois conduit à une première passerelle népalaise. La suite chemine en surplombant le ravin de Très Pébès. Après une seconde passerelle, quitter la rivière. Au Clots (860 m), prendre la piste à droite qui au départ longe un champ en laissant à gauche un gué sur ravin de Très Pébès. Déboucher bientôt sur un plateau à la sortie de la forêt. Depuis le chemin de Coustarenche (925 m), laisser la piste passer devant les maisons et prendre le chemin à droite. Il entre rapidement dans une forêt de chênes en grimpant. Arriver à un collet, là le chemin suit la ligne de niveau pour rejoindre le point 4. Dès le chemin de Forest Loin (1 000 m), prendre l’itinéraire en sens inverse.

The village resort of St Léger-les-Mélèzes lives up to its name: the ski slopes, laid out in a larch forest, have the advantage of guaranteeing good quality snow and skiing for all levels.

Chef Mathieu Jaulin's cuisine is family-style, friendly and generous. Daily specials and à la carte dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting. Reservations recommended, open by reservation only in the evening.

Discover Orcières Merlette 1850 at altitude this summer In summer, three Télémix® lifts (Rocherousse, Drouvet I and Drouvet II) take you to the heart of the Orcières Merlette 1850 ski area, up to 2280 m at the Rocherousse plateau and 2650 m at the Drouvet summit. These mixed lifts (cabins and seats) allow you to : - Take advantage of our mountain bike playground; - Explore the emblematic trails, including the Monde des 6 Lacs, a magical hike between high altitude lakes and wide open spaces; - Enjoy a meal at the Rocherousse mountain restaurant; - Have some family fun with the ‘Roule Ma Boule’ games; - Try your hand at the Roll Air Cable, one of the longest zip lines in Europe: 1.8 km of head-first descent between the summit of Drouvet (2650 m) and Lac Long (2500 m), for 1 minute 20 of unique sensations. (Access via Drouvet I & II).

Built at the sources of the White Drac, near the disused Champoléon cabin, this refuge with its stone roof offers tasty regional food at lunchtime and copious Alpine meals in the evening. The refuge is easy to access for families: 1 hr 30 mins from the Auberts car park (elevation: 350 m). Large number of hiking trails leaving from the refuge.

We invite you to relax in our small rustic-chic cottage with its private terrace. This studio-gîte offers a queen-size double bed and a 120cm sofa bed for 1 adult or child, a fully equipped kitchen, a shower room, a separate toilet, a terrace, and garden furniture with pool and lake views. Private entrance. Le Mas du Lac, built in 1763, is a former farmhouse that has retained the character and soul of Alpine buildings. This property has been lovingly renovated to welcome lovers of authentic nature and wide open spaces.

Nestled at the foot of the west face of the Sirac, this refuge was built in 2001 from wood and stone. Bright, spacious dormitories with duvets. Hot water showers and indoor toilets. From the refuge, there is a wide range of climbs and hikes: Sirac, Col and Pic de Vallonpierre, Col des Chevrettes, GR 54 footpath, Chabournéou refuge, Tour du Vieux Chaillol. Accessible in 2 hrs 30 mins from Gioberney car park, elevation 700 metres.

In an old house which was the forge of Les Payas, the musuem is about the old time life and important events of the history.

Distillery "La Salettina" since 1961 in the birthplace of Maximin Giraud (one of the children who saw the virgin 1846). Liquor of Génépi of Alpes macerated minimum 3 years and distilled. Material used for more than 100 years. Distillery "La Salettina" since 1961 in the birthplace of Maximin Giraud the shepherd having had the revelation of Our Lady of Salette. Liquor la Salettina recipe from 1865 of Maximin Giraud. Liquor of Génépi des Alpes IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) macerated for at least 3 years and Liquor of Génépi des Alpes IGP distilled, liquors of vulnerable plant, Hyssop plant, Raspberry, wild blackberries, wild blueberries. You will discover, during your visit, a workshop and the daily activity of a liquorist. In this cellar where centenarian material is always used, the manufacture of liqueurs and aperitifs will be explained to you, from the collection of the plants until the bottling. You will also find in our shop carefully selected territory products. Free tours and tastings. Schedule 7 days a week from mid April to mid October. Opening and visit on request from mid-October to mid-April. Groups are welcome by making an appointment at 04 76 30 05 02

Provider of sports and nautical activities at Lac du Sautet. The activities are offered for hire and / or supervision by instructor: Sailing (catamaran, dinghy ...) Sailboard Stand Up Paddle Canoe Kayak Electric boat (without license) Pedalo Electric Stand Up Paddle Via ferrata

The ascent to the refuge from Villard Loubière has become a great hiking classic. Small dormitories with duvets, convivial dining room, hot showers and large equipped terraces. A stop on the GR54 footpath that should not be missed. Ideal starting point for the Pic de Turbat, with 3000m of easy access. A stop on the Tour de l'Oisans (GR54 footpath) that should not be missed. Snacks and refreshments possible. Access in 3 hours; elevation: 900 metres.

Fours (kilns) refer to holes in which gypsum was cooked to make plaster..At the end of a path of the cross, the chapel was built on the site of the appearance of the Virgin Mary to the shepherdess Benoîte Rencurel in 1664.

Between the Durance, Avance and Luye rivers and the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, this forest encompasses hills and demoiselles coiffées. The site is home to a host of different plant species, birds and butterflies.

Natural phenomena sometimes leave us with lovely surprises! In Remollon, you can admire two astonishing petrifying waterfalls from their observation deck. A refreshing walk. Parking at the start. These spectacular formations are formed by limestone deposits traversed by underground watercourses. In the past, the original spring located in a deep cave to the west of the village fed a grain mill below, and it was its discharge into the Durance that formed the petrifying waterfall over time. You can observe the first waterfall thanks to an access platform. - To observe the 1st waterfall: park at the access car park along the RD900 then walk there in 2 min, take the marked path on the right "La Cascade" to the wooden observation footbridge. - To observe the 2nd waterfall: 10 min walk along the chemin de l'Hermitane towards the Plaine and its orchards, then right along the chemin de la Plaine. Locate the mill on the edge of the cliff; the waterfall is below the building.

The Maison du Vigneron, a winegrower's museum in the heart of Remollon, invites you to discover the winegrowing traditions of the Haute-Alpes! Tastings, sales, shop, self-guided and guided tours. . The Maison du Vigneron in Remollon is dedicated to the viticulture of the Durance Valley, its history, traditions, terroir, grape varieties and wines. Here you can discover: - a Winegrower's Museum area with 3 rooms dedicated to the history and heritage of the region, with numerous objects and old tools, and the grape varieties of the Haut-Alpes vineyards, which are the highest in France. - a tasting area showcasing local wines and a great oenological experience. - a projection area with films dedicated to the winegrowers of the Haut-Alpes at the heart of their estates. - a garden area where a collection of grape varieties has been planted. Services: - Tasting and sales of local wines exclusively from the Haute-Alpes, - Self-guided tour of the Museum for groups and individuals of less than 8 people, - Guided tour for groups of 8 people or more, price: €7 for adults - Souvenir shop. - Group day: visit to a winery + tasting + visit to the museum (All year round from February to the end of November) Picnic areas nearby. FREE ON TUESDAYS AND FOR PEOPLE UNDER 18 Over 200 m2, you'll be immersed in a warm, contemporary atmosphere as you explore the know-how of the winegrowers, the secrets of wine-making, the tools used and the special features of Remollon. In an authentic cellar, you'll see the tools and equipment used to work in the vines and make wine. The history of the development of local viticulture since antiquity is presented upstairs, with a panoramic view of the Clochère vineyards. *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.

The site of the Three Lakes (which actually includes 4 lakes), is spread over two communes: Rochebrune and Piégut. It is a succession of different lakes in the heart of the Durance Valley, covered with vineyards and orchards. The 3 Lakes site is a fragile natural area classified as Natura 2000 by the European Union. It is home to numerous plants such as the reed "La Petite Massette", fish, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and more discreet mammals such as the beaver. For pleasure and calm, the site is a restful setting, ideal for refreshing yourself, taking a stroll and rejuvenating. You are bound to find something to suit you on one of the beaches. In fine weather, enjoy the supervised swimming and shaded picnic areas. For fishing enthusiasts, the site will make you happy! Fishing is regulated on the 3 lakes site. Fish are released regularly. Respect biodiversity: - do not enter the reed beds, - do not fish for frogs, - do not pick plants, - keep your rubbish with you, - keep your pet on a lead...

The Durance Valley hides natural phenomena that are unusual to say the least: the "Demoiselles Coiffées" or "Fairy Chimneys". Take the height from our observation points and enjoy exceptional panoramas! These spectacular geological formations are the result of rain and torrential erosion, and can be recognised by their tall columns topped by a rocky cap. There are two villages in the Durance Valley where you can get close to them by car or on foot. - AT THÉUS: the 65-hectare site has been listed since 1939. The Vallauria torrent basin contains a whole series of capped columns and is a real geomorphological curiosity. There are so many formations here that they are referred to as the "Salle de Bal" (ballroom) Get a bird's eye view of them from our two lookout points! The "Ballroom Terrace", inaugurated in 2018, offers a view of these natural gems accompanied by a picture-postcard backdrop overlooking the Durance Valley. Thanks to its deckchairs, tables, benches and information panels, you'll be able to recharge your batteries in peace and quiet. STARTS FROM THÉUS: a choice of a blue route and a longer red route that takes in the lookouts on the terrace, before descending to the car park. Start: Théus before the village of Théus, in the last bend on the D53A: start sign at the car park, take the forest track that crosses the torrent. 4 km 1h30 +320 m, longer option. - ACCESS BY CAR: > BELVEDÈRES DE THÉUS: after passing through the village of Théus and its winding road (RD53), turn right at the hamlet of Le Poët (D53A) to the first belvedere and its car park. If you continue a little further you can enjoy an exceptional 360° view, at Mont Colombis culminating at 1734 m (accessible by car).

Work began on the canal in 1864 and was completed in 1880. The canal is 28 km long, and takes its water from the River Drac, upstream of Pont du Fossé, before channelling it into the Gap basin. In today's money, it cost some 2 billion euros to build! The man in charge of the project, Maurice Garnier, a local member of parliament and contractor, went bankrupt and died in poverty, but managed to improve the life of local farmers.

1912 saw the start of the Champsaur rail works, an old project for a line between Grenoble and Gap which was intended to pass through Champsaur. In service from 1932 onwards, the Mure to Corps section was an undoubted success. From Corps to Gap, the earthworks and engineering works were almost totally complete. However, the onset of the War, a lack of resources and the development of cars all brought the project to an end in 1941. Today, numerous structures along the route bear witness to this past endeavour.

Learn the names of the different peaks in the Valley of l'Avance!

The Gap-Bayar golf course is located at an altitude of 1,250m. In the view of specialists, it is one of the finest golf courses in the south of France. The 18-hole course is surrounded with forests filled with wild fruit, mushrooms and wild animals. Near the pastures, where the cows graze, there is a clear view over the Champsaur, the Ecrins and the town of Gap.

Gourmet stopover in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes! Discover our traditional cuisine. Country atmosphere and warmth with a decoration of objects and family memories. Restaurant (local cuisine, family meals, groups). Shady park, terrace. For more than 15 years, Bruno and Delphine have been cooking with passion, the products of the Haut-Alpin region: meats, vegetables, cheeses. Chef BRUNO offers you dishes full of local flavours: terrines, poultry, stews, gratins, meats and local specialities. All dishes and desserts are "Fait Maison". For the sake of quality, our menu is deliberately small, but changes regularly. The restaurant is located near the village of Valserres and its wine cellar "Cave des Hautes Vignes". In the entrance hall, you will find local products selected by the Inn: Local wines, Alpine honey, Pure Fruit Juice, Aperitif Fruit Wines, Digestive Alcohols, Mountain Pork Sausages... etc. At your disposal: 1 terrace on the village side, 1 summer terrace, 1 shaded park, Boules pitch.

Family kitchen - Snack bar

Bistro terrace. The view may take your breath away, but the food will whet your appetite! Entirely homemade with local produce, Salwa's cooking follows the seasons, with a new offering every day. Don't forget to book! In the pretty hilltop village of Théus, the best view is undoubtedly from the aptly named Balcon de Théüs: from the terrace, you can admire the Durance valley and the famous Demoiselles Coiffées. Salwa is a hyperactive jack-of-all-trades: there's always something going on at her place! A very pretty restaurant on the mountainside, a beautiful view over the valley and, above all, a unique welcome from mountain lovers and people alike. The plus point: the cosy, comfortable gîtes at Le Balcon de Théus, just the thing for savouring the scenery a little longer and hiking the fairy chimneys.

L'Asphodèle invites you to discover its bio-vegetarian cuisine, which honours the best of vegetables and plant proteins for a light and tasty diet. Reservation essential! In the vaulted stone room or on the terrace overlooking Céüse and the Durance. In summer, I also offer meals on the terrace where you can enjoy the sunset and a pleasant breeze in the evening. The restaurant can accommodate groups of up to 22 people in the dining room and 16 on the terrace. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner by reservation. You can call me on 09.51.52.10.11 or 06.64.22.27.85 Menu at 20 € including starter, main course, cheese and dessert We hope to delight your taste buds with a local and seasonal cuisine

Very large outdoor terrace, and two rooms (60 m2 and 200 m2) inside an old farmhouse. Apiland offers you local products and local dishes accompanied by Apiland honeys in a very bright and atypical setting. Original menus will be proposed, made with quality products, mainly from local agriculture and prepared with care for your greatest pleasure. The country plate includes : Tourtons - Ravioles - Jambon cru - Tomme de l'Ubaye - all topped with Apiland honey Open every day in July and August from 12 noon to 2pm.

You will taste the sisters' cooking! A unique menu, which varies according to the rows in the vegetable garden and the market stalls. Fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, colours of the sun: a real cocktail for inspiration. Don't forget to book! The old mill is a large family house that opens its doors to you in a soothing setting, in the middle of the fields. Between Gap and Embrun, south of Grenoble and just an hour from Briançon, come and take a break in the peace and quiet between Provence and the mountains... The table : The red check tablecloths and the rustic yet feminine decoration set the tone all year round. But as soon as the weather is fine, it is in the shade of the large plane tree in the courtyard that you can enjoy lunch. The fountain sings, the colours of the flowering balconies explode and you can enjoy a nap in the deckchairs... Are you coming for dinner? Then it's under the trellis, just at dusk and around the aperitif that you'll start the evening before leaving the crickets in the garden to return to the table. Winter also delights the guests, warm behind the large bay windows to watch the snowflakes fall and the countryside transform into silence. - The kitchen: Fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, the colours of the sun: a real cocktail for inspiration. You'll get a taste of the sisters' cooking! A unique menu, which varies according to the rows of the vegetable garden and the market stalls. For the main course, however, it will be poultry: a speciality! Chickens, pigeons, ducks, quails... always something new. A gourmet dessert to finish? Profiteroles, lemon pie, citrus salad, pear soufflé, strawberry and peach gratin are also part of the recipe booklet and everything is "homemade"! The meal is served with a regional wine, but the cellar offers a wide range of choices. It is necessary to book at least the day before, as you will only eat fresh products! - The gîtes and guest rooms: We also welcome you in our gîtes. The Auberge du Moulin offers you to spend the night in a large, quiet, cosy and bright room. For more space and autonomy, two 2-seater gîtes are at your disposal with a living room/TV area, a small fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet. Contact us now!

Welcome to the Restaurant du Lac! Terrace - Private dining room - Concerts The dishes are complete and range from 13 to 27 euros. Children's formula at 12 euros. Showroom with festive dinners! Meals on site - Takeaway - No delivery

Bar - restaurant with a magnificent view of the Serre-Ponçon lake in the Viste campsite**** ! Takeaway meals, pizzas, ice creams, etc... A food store with bread and pastries, local press in season.

It is the ideal place to take a gourmet break in our SNACK-BAR-GLACIER area while enjoying our terrace with a panoramic view of the lake and the Grand Morgon Located at the lookout of the Serre-Ponçon dam, come and taste our burgers, gourmet salads, artisanal ice creams, sweet crepes, waffles and other regional products Our artisanal ice creams are made in the Hautes-Alpes, large choice of ice cream sundaes AU PANORAMA has a terrace with panoramic view. You can charge the battery of your electric bikes. Motorbikes can be parked in view. There is also a gift/souvenir shop and a unique exhibition of world minerals.

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A former Alpine chalet converted into a mountain refuge. Five dormitories for 4 to 6 people with individual beds, showers and sanitary facilities. Top-quality food with mountain specialities. The refuge is located on one of the Tour du Vieux Chaillol paths. A large number of hikes leave from the refuge: Cascade de la Pisse (20 mins), Col de la Vénasque (3h), Col de Côte Longue (4h), the summit of Le Vieux Chaillol (3163 m), but also the unspoilt valleys of the Muande and Mal Cros! A little paradise only a 1 hr 30 min walk away! Elevation 345 metres.

Isolated 15-place forest house in the heart of the Durbon state forest. Restored 17th-century building: runs on renewable energy 500 Kwatts max. Ideal for outdoor activities: climbing, Via-ferrata, hiking, mountain biking, etc...

Self catering and half-board gite for groups and mountain activities stay. Between Ubaye and Lavender, 1100m high, the Flagustelle gîte hosts you at any given time in the year. Near Gap and Digne, close to Seyne and the ski resorts of Chabanon and Montclar and the mountain resorts of Le Grand Puy and Le Fanget. The village of Verdaches will charm you. Hiking and snowshoeing, mountain biking, paragliding, geological and fossils discovery, Land’Art, swim in Lake Serre-Ponçon and in rivers, mountain activities vary throughout the seasons.

Built at the sources of the White Drac, near the disused Champoléon cabin, this refuge with its stone roof offers tasty regional food at lunchtime and copious Alpine meals in the evening. The refuge is easy to access for families: 1 hr 30 mins from the Auberts car park (elevation: 350 m). Large number of hiking trails leaving from the refuge.

The pastoral cabin at Champoléon was built by stockbreeders in 1921. It was in 1972 that the cabin was restored for the first time... Two years later, the French Alpine Club (CAF) took over its management in order to insure shelter for the increasing number of hikers of the GR54. Having become too cramped, the refuge was rebuilt in 1979 on the ruins of the hamlet and became the Chaumette Meadow. The decorative stones were cut on site at  Champoléon. The imposing Lauzes stones used to cover the roof underline the effort made to integrate with the landscape. Today flocks of sheep are brought up to the mountains at the end of June and are visited once a week.

The pastoral cabin at Champoléon was built by stockbreeders in 1921. It was in 1972 that the cabin was restored for the first time... Two years later, the French Alpine Club (CAF) took over its management in order to insure shelter for the increasing number of hikers of the GR54. Having become too cramped, the refuge was rebuilt in 1979 on the ruins of the hamlet and became the Chaumette Meadow. The decorative stones were cut on site at  Champoléon. The imposing Lauzes stones used to cover the roof underline the effort made to integrate with the landscape. Today flocks of sheep are brought up to the mountains at the end of June and are visited once a week.

We invite you to relax in our small rustic-chic cottage with its private terrace. This studio-gîte offers a queen-size double bed and a 120cm sofa bed for 1 adult or child, a fully equipped kitchen, a shower room, a separate toilet, a terrace, and garden furniture with pool and lake views. Private entrance. Le Mas du Lac, built in 1763, is a former farmhouse that has retained the character and soul of Alpine buildings. This property has been lovingly renovated to welcome lovers of authentic nature and wide open spaces.

Nestled at the foot of the west face of the Sirac, this refuge was built in 2001 from wood and stone. Bright, spacious dormitories with duvets. Hot water showers and indoor toilets. From the refuge, there is a wide range of climbs and hikes: Sirac, Col and Pic de Vallonpierre, Col des Chevrettes, GR 54 footpath, Chabournéou refuge, Tour du Vieux Chaillol. Accessible in 2 hrs 30 mins from Gioberney car park, elevation 700 metres.

A small lake, pretty meadows and the benevolent Sirac... This magical setting would lead to the construction of a refuge at an altitude of 2270 m in 1942. However, it was a victim of its own success and in 2000 the decision was made to build a second, bigger one. It can accommodate 37 instead of 22. This new building was the first modern mountain refuge to be built using stones on site rather than imported materials. It copies the simplicity and the crow-stepped gable from the "small refuge" which has been kept as lodgings for a warden's helper.

A small lake, pretty meadows and the benevolent Sirac... This magical setting would lead to the construction of a refuge at an altitude of 2270 m in 1942. However, it was a victim of its own success and in 2000 the decision was made to build a second, bigger one. It can accommodate 37 instead of 22. This new building was the first modern mountain refuge to be built using stones on site rather than imported materials. It copies the simplicity and the crow-stepped gable from the "small refuge" which has been kept as lodgings for a warden's helper.