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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism

Ski Surf Freeride à la neige à Chantemerle dans la station de Serre-Chevalier dans les Alpes

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Le Pas Du Loup Credit Thibaut Blais Oti Pays Des Ecrins

Observe the Stars in the Alps

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With ZOU! Head for the ski resorts of the southern French Alps

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Agenda

Derby d'Orcières

Derby d'Orcières

Course de La 1000 Pattes

5Apr20256Apr2025

Course de La 1000 Pattes

27e Circuit des Crèches de Lucéram

1Dec20245Jan2025

27e Circuit des Crèches de Lucéram

Olivier Messiaen Festival in Pays de la Meije

Olivier Messiaen Festival in Pays de la Meije

Derby de la Meije at La Grave

3Apr20255Apr2025

Derby de la Meije at La Grave

Reserved passes - The Great Passes Tour

30Jun20254Jul2025

Reserved passes - The Great Passes Tour

49th edition of the half marathon Névache - Val-des-Prés - Briançon

49th edition of the half marathon Névache - Val-des-Prés - Briançon

Ultra Raid de la Meije

13Sep202514Sep2025

Ultra Raid de la Meije

Coupe de France de VTT SKF

Coupe de France de VTT SKF

Speed Ski World Cup

27Jan20252Feb2025

Speed Ski World Cup

Ultra Champsaur

Ultra Champsaur

Grand Trail de Serre-Ponçon

Grand Trail de Serre-Ponçon

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in French Southern Alps

The Southern Alps offers travellers a thousand and one exciting experiences. From sports and leisure in raw and untamed surroundings to cultural discoveries and culinary adventures. Surrender to the call of Alpine authenticity.

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Top 3 family hikes in the southern French Alps!

The mountains are beautiful in winter; but in the summer months it paints a quite different lively scene flled with flowers, and you just want to set off on those trails! So...

Top cultural outings in the Alps

The Southern Alps is home to high-level culture. At a museum, in the heart of nature, or on a tailor-made itinerary, these ten outings are not to be missed.

Bikepark Les Orres Hautes-Alpes

The top must-see bike parks in the Alps

In summer, skiers leave room for riders and their carved-tyre mountain bikes to do incredible figures in the wild, breathtaking landscapes. Jump park, pump track, cross, no end...

Top 5 gourmet trails to do in the Southern French Alps!

In both summer and in winter in the mountains, hikes will take you into the countryside and titillate your tastebuds. Add these places to your address book of the good life as...

Where to Score the Best Water Sports in the Alps

Lovers of water sports and activities will dive into pure happiness at the heart of the Southern Alps. White-water river rafting, board ports on a lake, fun water parks, and...

The Walls and the Old Town of Briancon, France

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Alps

In the Hautes-Alpes region, the fortifications of Briançon and the stronghold of Mont-Dauphin were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2008. These two must-see...

must-sees

A place of infinite beauty where untamed and unspoiled nature flourishes in the National Parks and Regional Nature Reserve of the Ecrins, Queyras and Mercantour, the Southern Alps promises an infinite palette of authentic travel experiences.

Towns & Villages

Heading out from Gap, the towns and villages of the Southern Alps promise unique...

Resorts in The Alps

Famous throughout the world for its coastline and the hinterland of Provence, the...

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Voyage to the Southern Alps: a natural paradise

The Southern Alps serves up slices of paradise at every turn, including national parks...

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The Alpine Valleys

Discover scenic alpine valleys and speed down the slopes at the French Southern Alps...