Hikers’ paradise
With its mountain landscapes where forests and clearings, valleys, peaks sometimes merge, the region welcomes hiking enthusiasts in particular, and nature activities in general (mountain biking, horseback riding …). You will have the opportunity to try new activities, whatever your level of practice.
The mythical passes of the Southern French Alps
The Southern French Alps are home to some prestigious passes, where the greatest riders of the Tour de France have competed against each other. Among the mythical passes, let’s mention the Col du Galibier, the Col du Lautaret (2058 meters), the Col de l’Izoard (2361 meters), the Col Agnel (2744 meters), the Col de la Cayolle (altitude 2326 meters) in the Mercantour massif, the Col de la Lombarde in the Mercantour massif (2350 meters), the Col des Champs between the Alpes-Maritimes and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (2089 meters) or the Col de Vars between Ubaye and Queyras.