Tourism in Sauze-du-Lac

in the Hautes-Alpes, visit Le Sauze-du-Lac. Nestled in the heart of splendid landscapes, this typical village of the Southern French Alps reveals its streets and old houses to passing visitors. Life here takes its time.

vacations allow you to enjoy a good breath of air and sunshine? Rent your mountain bike or bicycle on site, take your rucksack and explore the roads, paths and trails of the Southern French Alps. Depending on your desires, you can also try your hand at different activities in the Hautes-Alpes. For example, you can opt for a horseback ride, or try climbing, kayaking or paragliding down a torrent.

Open to the Mediterranean and the world, highlighting an exceptional terroir, the gastronomy of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is a real tourist attraction.

Cuisine is part of the identity of this part of the Southern French Alps, where producers in love with their trade perpetuate products.

The historical and cultural heritage of the Southern French Alps also offers a few little-known treasures: churches, old houses, castles and manor houses…

To find out more, you can contact the Tourist Office.

Do you want to stay in Southern France? Discover a wide choice of accommodation to spend your stay in the Hautes-Alpes: campsites, bed and breakfast, hotels…

The Serre-Ponçon lake

Serre-Ponçon, fed mainly by the clear waters of the Durance and Ubaye rivers, extends over more than 28 km². Would you like to rent a sailboat, a boat or a kayak? Do you want to try your hand at jet skiing? The Serre-Ponçon lake offers a wide selection of nautical activities.

The mythical passes of the Southern French Alps

The Southern French Alps are home to high altitude passes, which are publicised by sporting events such as the Tour de France or the Critérium du Dauphiné. Among the legendary passes, let’s mention the Izoard pass, the Galibier pass (altitude 2645 meters) between Hautes-Alpes and Savoie, the Lautaret pass (2058 meters) in the Hautes-Alpes, the Agnel pass in the Hautes-Alpes, the Col de la Lombarde in the Mercantour massif, the Col de Vars (2111 meters) between Ubaye and Queyras, the Col d’Allos between the Verdon and Ubaye or the Col des Champs.