The passes of the Southern French Alps
In the Southern French Alps, you will find passes that have fed the legend of the Tour de France for nearly a century. Among the legendary passes, let’s mention the Izoard pass in the department of Hautes-Alpes, the Galibier pass between Hautes-Alpes and Savoie (altitude 2645 meters), the Lautaret pass in the department of Hautes-Alpes (altitude 2058 meters), the Bonette pass in the Mercantour massif, the Lombarde pass on the French-Italian border, the Cayolle pass in the Mercantour massif, the Champs pass or the Vars pass (altitude 2111 meters).
Vacation at the top
With its unspoiled landscapes of fields, forests and clearings, valleys and peaks, the region is a real paradise for hiking and other outdoor leisure activities such as cycling, climbing… Make the most of your stay in southeastern France to revitalize yourself in the green!
