Tourism in L’Argentière-la-Bessée

in the Hautes-Alpes department, the village of L’Argentière-la-Bessée seduces with its picturesque charm, in the heart of the spectacular landscapes of the Southern French Alps. The village presents itself as an ideal destination.

You take advantage of your stay to practice an outdoor sports activity? Get out your mountain bike or bicycle, take your rucksack and explore the sunny paths of the Southern French Alps. According to your desires, you can also try your hand at other activities in the Hautes-Alpes department: paragliding, horse riding, tree climbing…

From the shores of the Mediterranean to the mountain pastures of the alpine valleys, the attractiveness of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is also based on its generous cuisine. Gastronomy is part of the identity of L’Argentière-la-Bessée, where local producers have developed tasty local specialties.

In the Southern French Alps, enjoy a cultural and historical heritage of quality: chapels and churches, forts and castles, historical monuments, museums… The local heritage promises you beautiful visits. Here, a church that has survived through the centuries. Here, the ruins of a medieval castle.

The local Tourist Office will give you advice on activities to discover and monuments.

You wish to stay in the department of Hautes-Alpes? You want to stay in the heart of the Southern French Alps? Discover quality accommodation.

The Écrins National Park

This wild territory offers a great diversity of landscapes. From the green valleys to the glaciers of the Barre des Écrins, several mountains coexist on this territory. Various outdoor activities, respectful of nature preservation, are available within the Park: walking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, kayaking, mountaineering in summer, but also downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or hiking, snowshoeing, fat biking in winter. You will also appreciate the local gastronomy: boiled bread, charcuterie, tourtons…

The Fournel mines

L’Argentière-la-Bessée owes its name to the silver mines that made its prosperity. Although the veins are no longer exploited, the mines can be visited today with 600 meters of galleries open to the public. In summer and winter, you can discover the ancient tools used to extract the precious ore.