Discover Le Lauzet-Ubaye

Le Lauzet-Ubaye brings together cultural attractions, water-based experiences and opportunities for a walking tour. A circular trail leads to the Dolmen du Villard d'Ubaye, the natural Lac du Lauzet-Ubaye has a designated bathing beach, and there are also whitewater activities, an exhibition and a route with a historical focus. When planning, you can compare these different highlights with the stated time and seasonal conditions for each.

Dolmen du Villard d'Ubaye and circular trail

The Dolmen du Villard d'Ubaye is a megalithic tomb and has been classified as a Monument historique since 1900. The circular trail to the dolmen starts at the Ubaye cemetery. The route is listed as 8 km there and back, with 400 m of positive elevation gain. Allow about three hours for the tour. The walking time is an estimate, and trail conditions may change—check them before setting out. Distance, elevation gain and approximate duration are separate details: together, they help you assess the effort involved without promising an exact walking time.

At Lac du Lauzet-Ubaye

Lac du Lauzet-Ubaye is a natural lake. It has a designated beach for swimming. Fishing is also possible there: it is free and permitted without a fishing licence. This rule may change, so check locally before your trip. Swimming and fishing are two different ways to enjoy the lake—and when fishing, checking the current rules is an explicit part of planning.

Canyoning and hydrospeed

The Cascades de Costeplane are in the Ravin de la Blache and are a notable, heavily frequented canyoning spot. Conditions and providers may vary; take this into account when planning. Anaconda Rafting's whitewater sports base is in the village of Le Lauzet-Ubaye, at the entrance to the Ubaye Valley. The provider's hydrospeed activity includes an introduction to swimming techniques and a descent in the water. The operating season and booking conditions may change; check both for your planned date.

Exhibition and history of the vanished village

The exhibition “Des montagnes et des hommes” explores the uses, knowledge and skills that people have developed by gathering various elements from their environment. It also includes a gallery where nocturnal wildlife can be seen. If you plan to visit the exhibition, check current access; presentation details may change.

The Sens'action – Le village disparu route uses abandoned railway tunnels to tell the story of the vanished village of Ubaye. Conditions in the tunnels depend on the weather; take this into account when planning. The two cultural attractions have different focuses: the exhibition looks at how people use their environment, while the route focuses on the history of the vanished village. Together, they offer one theme about people and the environment and one specific local history.

Ubaye Shuttle Line L2

The free Ubaye Shuttle Line L2 connects Barcelonnette, Le Lauzet, Ubaye Plage and Montclar; it also serves the villages of Les Thuiles and Méolans-Revel. Check the seasonal transport information again before travelling, so your plans match the listed route.

Discover more destinations: Auzet, Allemagne-En-Provence, Lardiers, Méolans-Revel, Saint-Jean, Peyruis, Senez, Allos.

For the broader travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.