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Savines-le-Lac: tourism and travel guide

The sea in the mountains? That’s what the village of Savines-le-Lac has to offer. You can swim in the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, discover a wide range of water sports, or enjoy the mountains.

In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, the village of Savines-le-Lac seduces by its authentic charm. As a backdrop? The colourful landscapes of the Southern French Alps. By choosing to take the secondary roads leading to the village of Savines-le-Lac, you will revitalize yourself a thousand miles away from the excessive pace of everyday life.

In this village of the Hautes-Alpes, nature is always present. Get out your bike or mountain bike, put on your best walking shoes and set off to discover the roads and paths of the Southern French Alps. In the surrounding area, there are various nature activities: horse riding, via ferrata, tree climbing, paragliding… Don’t forget your swimming costume either: the Lac de Serre-Ponçon has several beaches.

From the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to the mountain pastures of the Southern French Alps, the attractiveness of southeastern France also lies in its rich gastronomy. You can directly visit local producers. You can also enjoy the local cuisine by going to the many markets held locally. You can sample tasty cheeses, fruit and vegetables, honeys, jams and many local specialities.

While travelling along the roads of the Southern French Alps, you can discover remarkable monuments: churches, old houses, castles or manor houses… You can visit the nearby town of Embrun, the abbey at Boscodon, or admire the ruins of the medieval castle at Réallon.

Do you want to find accommodation near Savines-le-Lac? Camping is popular in southeastern France. You will also find guest rooms and hotels with character. You can prepare your stay by choosing your accommodation online.You can contact the Tourist Office of Savines-le-Lac to discover interesting places in the surroundings.

The Écrins Nature Park

The Park protects an area of exceptional biodiversity, ranging from 700 meters to over 4000 meters in altitude. Chamois, ibexes and marmot eagles roam freely here. Numerous nature activities are offered in summer such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, via ferrata, rafting, canyoning… The Ecrins massif is also one of the Alps’ leading mountaineering areas.

In winter, the snow takes possession of the area and delights ski enthusiasts, snowshoe trekkers and dog-sled enthusiasts. There are several ski resorts where you can enjoy your favourite winter sports.

Ski resorts near Savines-le-Lac

There are several ski resorts close to the village of Savines-le-Lac for winter sports holidays.

You can easily reach the resort of Les Orres, just a few kilometres from the Lac de Serre-Ponçon. Its ski area rises to an altitude of 2720 metres, and the resort offers pistes for all levels. In summer, Les Orres is the starting point for numerous hiking trails. There is also a spectacular via ferrata.

The Réallon ski resort has a family atmosphere and excellent sunshine. You can ski here in winter, and enjoy hiking and mountain biking in summer.

A few kilometres further on is the village resort of Crévoux. It’s located at the bottom of a wild valley, for an Alpine atmosphere.

Visiting Savines-le-Lac: practical information

Savines-le-Lac is easily accessible via the N94 trunk road between Gap and Montgenèvre. Would you like information on tourist activities? Contact the Serre-Ponçon Tourist Office:

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