Discover Alpes-De-Haute-Provence

Plan for nature, activity and culture

Alpes-De-Haute-Provence offers several starting points for a stay focused on nature, activity or culture. The tourist routes showcase aspects of preserved nature, historic heritage and local traditions. You can explore these routes by car, motorcycle, bicycle or camper van, as well as on foot. This lets you tailor your search to your travel interests without committing to a single itinerary in advance.

Hiking and experiencing the landscape

Allos is associated with high-altitude lakes, including Lac d'Allos, as well as hiking and skiing. Bear this in mind when planning: access to the Lac d'Allos car park is regulated and subject to a fee during peak season. Check the access and payment conditions before you arrive. Hiking, horse riding and mountain biking are possible on Montagne de Lure. One specific hiking option is the Sentier des Crêtes de Lure: this 7-kilometre circular route is considered fairly easy. The Crêtes de Lure are known for their biodiversity and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the landscape of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. A state-certified mountain guide organizes hikes for individuals and groups throughout the year. Guided hikes can focus on plants or the department's wildlife. Other activities include via ferrata, canyoning and paragliding courses.

Activities at Retenue de Castillon

Activities at Retenue de Castillon include swimming, sailing, canoeing, pedal boating, paddleboarding and fishing. Access to the water and supervised swimming may vary by season. If you are planning your stay primarily around water activities or swimming, take this seasonal variation into account when choosing your dates.

Cultural heritage, museums and architecture

Salagon brings together a 12th-century Romanesque church, a Renaissance residence and ethnobotanical gardens. This combination makes it a starting point for exploring different periods and learning about plants. Museums in the department focus on history, art, Provençal traditions, nature and science. Fortifications, fortified villages, castles and religious heritage also offer themes for cultural discovery. Guided heritage tours are offered by guides-conférenciers and guides de pays. The Couvent des Cordeliers dates from the 13th century and houses the Université Européenne des Senteurs et Saveurs.

Crafts and regional specialties

If you would like to discover local crafts, you can visit workshops featuring faience, ceramics, woodwork, natural cosmetics, textiles and santons. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is known for traditional faience and faience workshops. Banon, meanwhile, is associated with goat's cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves. During your stay, you can also sample lavender honey. Alongside excursions and outdoor activities, crafts and culinary experiences are also options to consider when planning your trip.

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Allos, Beauvezer, Digne-Les-Bains, Entrevaux, Jausiers, La Foux-D'allos, Peipin, Pra Loup, Seyne, Sisteron, Saint-Jean, Valernes, Céreste, Ste.Croix-A-Lauze, Allemagne-En-Provence, Aubenas-Les-Alpes, Banon, Castellane, Cruis, Esparron-De-Verdon, Gréoux-Les-Bains, Les Mees, Limans, Lurs, Manosque, Montfuron, Montsalier, Niozelles, Oraison, Pierrevert, Puimoisson, Quinson, Redortiers, Reillanne, Riez, Roumoules, Saint-Étienne-Les-Orgues, Saint-Maime, Saint-Michel-L'observatoire, Sainte-Croix-De-Verdon, Saumane, Sigonce, Revest-Saint-Martin, Vachères, Dabisse-Les Mees, Saint-Andrè-Les-Alpes, Volx, Forcalquier, Valensole, Selonnet, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Le Lauzet-Ubaye, La Palud, La Foux, Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, Chabrières, Barcelonnette, La Motte-Du-Caire, Montagnac-Montpezat, Bellegarde, Peyruis, Villars-Colmars, Oppedette, Montclar, Villeneuve, Beaujeu, Saint-Vincent-Les-Forts, Annot, Volonne, Le Fugeret, Saint-Laurent-Du-Verdon, Sainte-Tulle, Bellaffaire, Les Thuiles, Saint-Pons, Saint-Paul-Sur-Ubaye, Mison, Simiane-La-Rotonde, Authon, Beynes, Aubignosc, Mane, Méolans-Revel, Senez, Uvernet-Fours, Mezel, Aiglun, Saint-Julien-Du-Verdon, Saint-Martin-De-Brômes, Vaumeilh, La Brillanne, Entrevennes, Dauphin, Curbans, Faucon-De-Barcelonnette, Thorame-Haute, Barrême, Soleilhas, Thoard, Clamensane, Rougon, Saint-Jeannet, Prads-Haute-Bléone, Larche, La Condamine-Châtelard, Enchastrayes, Sausses, Mallefougasse-Augès, La Javie, Brunet, Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat, Les Omergues, Turriers, Ongles, Pierrerue, La Bréole, Curel, Saint-Martin-les-Eaux, Valbelle, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron, Revest-des-Brousses, Le Vernet, Bevons, Lardiers, Châteauneuf-Miravail, Chaudon-Norante, Noyers-sur-Jabron, Revest-du-Bion, L'Escale, Entrepierres, Mallemoisson, Le Brusquet, Auzet

For the broader travel overview: Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur.