Le lac d'Allos vu du sommet du mont Pelat.Le lac d'Allos vu du sommet du mont Pelat.
©Le lac d'Allos vu du sommet du mont Pelat.|Helac, CC BY 1.0. Via Wikimédia Commons

Allos

Tourism and travel guide

In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the village of Allos awaits you in a remarkable natural setting.

By taking the secondary roads leading to this charming village, you will revitalize yourself a thousand miles away from the pace of the big cities.

There are many activities close to nature. Rent a bike or your mountain bike, put on your backpack and explore the roads and paths of the upper Verdon valley. In the surrounding area, there is a wide range of outdoor activities. For example, you can discover the region during a horse riding session, or try your hand at rock climbing.

From the Mediterranean coast to the alpine valleys, the diversity of climates and terroirs in southeastern France has given rise to a large number of local specialties. You can also discover in the region many local markets where the stalls make you discover the best of the land.

The local patrimony offers you beautiful discoveries. Here, a church that has survived through the centuries. In the surroundings, a medieval castle with its keep. You can prepare your stay by contacting the Tourist Office of Allos. You wish to stay in Southern France? Discover a selection of accommodations to spend your stay in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: campsites, bed and breakfast, hotels…

Skiing between snow and sun

In the heart of the Pelat massif and the Trois-Évêchés, you can also ski and practice other mountain activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. Allos is connected to the Espace Lumière, one of the largest ski areas in the Southern French Alps. You will also appreciate the numerous animations proposed on the resort.

Mercantour summits and valleys

Between Italy and France, the Mercantour massif finishes the race from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea. Six valleys with authentic personalities await visitors. You can discover the valleys of the Var, the Verdon, the Roya-Bévéra, the Ubaye, the Tinée and the Vésubie. There are many outdoor activities: hiking, horse riding, cycling, canyoning, paragliding, climbing, water sports, tree climbing… In winter, the ski resorts welcome skiers. The valleys of the Park will then seduce the snow sports enthusiasts with activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog-sled rides, snow scooter… The picturesque villages of the Mercan are reminiscent of a very ancient human occupation. During your tourist escapades, you can discover grain mills, windmills, fortified castles, churches, chapels…

Heritage and terroir

In the rural department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, you will be able to go and meet these men and women who, for thousands of years, have been shaping the fields of this territory. You can learn about this heritage in the Var departmentious museums. In particular, you can visit the Maison du Bois in Méolans-Revel, the Museum of Resistance in Castellane, the Museum of Lauzet-Ubaye, the Museum-Promenade of the Geological Reserve of Haute-Provence in Digne-les-Bains…

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