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Panoramic view on the Champsaur Valley in summer from Gleize Pass. Hautes-Alpes, Southern French Alps, Paca Region, France

Beauty, Authenticity, and Purity

Discover the Southern Alps

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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. Simple pleasures, sharing, and a commitment to the age-old values of respect, humility, and perseverance reign here. The stunning Southern Alps is an ideal destination for sharing sporting, culinary, and human adventures all year long under pure blue skies, spangled with a thousand stars at nightfall.

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The Alpine Valleys

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

Celebrated throughout the world for its Mediterranean coast and Provencal countryside, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is also a mountain paradise – and its winter...

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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 and nature reserves where you can enjoy roaming in tranquil, virgin landscapes. Each spot...

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Lakes and Rivers

Dive into the purity of the Southern Alps. Whether you opt for an invigorating dip in Lac Serre-Ponçon, a soothing stroll on the banks of Lac d’Allos, canoeing on the Ubaye...

Towns & Villages

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

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Stunning! Top 10 most beautiful spots in the Southern Alps

High peaks looming over azure lakes echoing the blue skies above, pure natural scenery, and a myriad of cultural riches. Here are our Top 10 breathtaking views and jaw-dropping...

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The Hautes-Alpes, the leading organic farming region in France

After years of organic transition, the Hautes-Alpes is currently the national reference in this field. In the heart of its valleys, its environmentally-friendly farms guarantee...

How I left everything behind to set up home in the Southern Alps

The Southern Alps is a truly special place, with a heartwarming soul and irresistible quality of life. Angela and Maxime originate from Vaucluse and Hérault. Today, they live...

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In the footsteps of famous mountaineers in the Southern French Alps

Do you see yourself alone at the top of a mountain, surrounded by mountain ranges stretching majestically as far as the eye can see? Mountaineers will tell you that there is no...

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Let’s head for Beijing 2022: portraits of the champions of the southern French Alps

In the powder snow, it’s difficult to follow their tracks, but we can follow their exploits with admiration. The southern French Alps see many sportspeople and...

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

Mountain stations opening

Welcoming, inventive, eco-friendly and more generous than ever, the Southern Alps invites you to take an even bigger breath of fresh air this winter!

Conquering the summits of the French Southern Alps!

Take to the heights and revel in the breathtaking panoramas and majestic peaks of the French Southern Alps. An ode to freedom and unspoiled beauty!

Tifany Roux, a ski champion with a passion for the Alpes de Haute Provence

Born in Digne-les-Bains in 1997, the professional skier Tifany Roux made her name on the toughest slopes. Several-times winner of the under-18 French Cup (Slalom, Giant Slalom...

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Tour de France anecdotes

Whether you’re in front of your TV on summer afternoons, with your neighbour or a good fan at the roadside to acclaim the cyclists, the Tour de France and its mythical...

Top places preferred by celebs in the French Southern Alps

Follow in the footsteps of a movie star in love with the Ubaye valley, a famous radio host who was born in the Hautes-Alpes, a singer and composer who gets his inspiration in...

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