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

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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...
Ski resorts
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!  
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...
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...
Alpine adventures to light up your winter!
Whoosh down the slopes on a Sled Dogs Snowskate, test your limits on the slippery face of an ice waterfall or slow down and gaze up at the glittering stars. Unless, of course,...
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...