The lakes of the Hautes-Alpes
In high or medium mountains, the Hautes-Alpes have many lakes. Some are equipped with leisure centres, such as Serre-Ponçon. Others are fishing reserves. Hikers see them as a destination. Torrents, rivers and lakes are home to a very rich fauna and flora: dragonflies, fish (tench, bream, barbs, chub, carp…), batrachians, birds…
The mythical passes of the Southern French Alps
Amateur cyclists, passionate about the Tour de France, will surely set out to conquer the mythical passes of the Southern French Alps. Let’s mention for example the Izoard pass in the Hautes-Alpes (2361 meters), the Galibier pass, the Lautaret pass, the Bonette pass, the Cayolle pass between the Ubaye and Var valleys (2326 meters), the Lombarde pass in the Tinée valley (2350 meters), the Vars pass (2111 meters) or the Champs pass.
A paradise for hikers
With its charming landscapes, its fields and hamlets, its forests, its clearings and flowery meadows, its valleys, its mountain pastures and its summits, the region welcomes lovers of walking in particular, and nature activities in general. You will have the possibility to try out different activities, whatever your level of practice.
