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Sports in the Southern Alps

Tackle the slopes with your mountain bike, climbing gear, or skis, take to the air, or practise your swing. The Southern Alps offers sports aficionados endless challenges and breathtaking adrenaline rushes beside a backdrop of spectacular scenery.

Enjoy

a land of rich experiences in Summer...

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In the shoes of Sébastien Camus, an Ultra Trail runner
Ultra Trail champion Sébastien Camus lives (and thrives) in Sospel at the gateway to Mercantour National Park and the aptly-named Vallée des Merveilles. Today, he is sharing...
Superbe weekend dans l'Ubaye à base de raft et de tipi. Je vous conseille fortement cette expérience inédite pour la saison prochaine avec Guillaume de Raft'Ubaye !!!Superbe weekend dans l'Ubaye à base de raft et de tipi. Je vous conseille fortement cette expérience inédite pour la saison prochaine avec Guillaume de Raft'Ubaye !!!Superbe weekend dans l'Ubaye à base de raft et de tipi. Je vous conseille fortement cette expérience inédite pour la saison prochaine avec Guillaume de Raft'Ubaye !!!© Fabien Thibault
Whitewater rafting and bivouacking in Ubaye, a night in a teepee with a wood stove!
One of the gems of the Alpes de Haute Provence, Ubaye valley offers the combined pleasures of nature and outdoor activities – the perfect combo for a fun escapade with family...
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The Best Hikes in the Alps
Wide open spaces, preserved nature, and an exceptional biotope. Words can’t begin to describe the awesome natural surroundings of the Alps! Put on your walking shoes,...
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The Four Seasons of Paragliding
Discover the best paragliding hotspots in the four corners of the Southern Alps! Try your hand at this outdoor activity par excellence in an exceptionally wild and unspoilt...
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The Four Seasons of Climbing in the Southern Alps
Boosting your cardio endurance, testing your agility, or taking to the heights for a breath of fresh air. The Southern Alps will delight climbers of all levels, all year long.
A man rides his enduro-style mountain bike at sunset in Sedona, Arizona, USA.A man rides his enduro-style mountain bike at sunset in Sedona, Arizona, USA.A man rides his enduro-style mountain bike at sunset in Sedona, Arizona, USA.© Getty Images/iStockphoto
The Alps: Mountain Biking in the Hills!
Between the mountains and the clean air, the trails in the Alps are a real treat for mountain bikers. Are you ready to attempt one of the major routes of the FFC (French...
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Jean-Baptiste Chandelier, Sky Dancer
Born in Briançon, Jean-Baptiste Chandelier spends his days soaring like a bird over the wide-open spaces of the Southern Alps. A seasoned paraglider, his magnificent videos –...
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A Meditation Retreat in the Southern Alps
Close your eyes, breathe in deeply and revel in a conscious hike on the mountain trails of the Southern Alps. Connect mindfully with nature and your deepest self to increase...

...and in Winter !

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Ice waterfall climbing – the sporting challenge of a lifetime
If you dream of conquering the heights of snowy mountains and gazing out over...
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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...
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Southern Alps Ski Resorts: The Top 5 For Fun
When Winter brings the first snow, it’s a feeding frenzy for eager skiers and boarders to get to the most fun Southern Alps ski resorts. Young freestyle lovers or...
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Let Loose in the Alps
Sledding, skating, snowshoes, or dog-sledding. There’s so many ways to let loose...
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Try Out These New Winter Sports in the Southern Alps
Thanks to snowy summits that touch the bluest skies and a sun that shines often, the...
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