Tourism in Champoléon

In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, the small village of Champoléon seduces by its authentic charm. Benefiting from a privileged location close to some of the most renowned tourist attractions of the Hautes-Alpes, the village of Champoléon welcomes you for a getaway or for a stay lasting several days.

In Champoléon, nature is always present. Get out your bike, put on your best walking shoes and set off to discover the sunny paths of the Champsaur. Other activities are also available in the Champsaur: first flight, horse riding, climbing…

From the dream beaches and islands of the Mediterranean Sea to the forests and mountain pastures of the Southern French Alps, the diversity of terroirs in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur offers a wide range of specialties. You can sometimes visit directly the farms of local producers. You can also discover the local gastronomy by going to the various markets held in the area.

The local heritage offers the promise of great ideas for visits. In a small village, a church that has survived through the centuries. There, the ruins of an old castle where once resided a local lord.

The local Tourist Office will give you information about the activities available and the tourist sites.

Would you like to find accommodation in or near Champoléon? Would you like to stay in the privileged setting of Champsaur? Discover a selection of accommodation.

The Champsaur valley

The Champsaur valley is a real alpine garden with a great variety of landscapes: at the bottom of a wide valley, hedged farmland supports a prosperous agriculture. The peaks that dominate the Champsaur offer a playground for nature lovers. A little out of the way, the Champoléon valley is a paradise for lovers of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ski touring in winter.

The Écrins National Park

This wild territory offers a great diversity of landscapes. From flowery valleys to ice-crowned peaks, several mountains share the Park. Nature, always present, allows for many activities: hiking, cycling, climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, canoeing, mountaineering in summer, but also downhill skiing, ski touring, snowshoeing in winter. The terroir is in the image of the area, authentic, simple and generous: boiled bread, turtled pies, cold meats…