Châteauneuf-D'entraunes between mountain pastures and peaks

Châteauneuf-D'entraunes combines a rapidly changing mountain landscape with plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and discovering historic buildings. Seasonal events also shape your plans.

Landscape and protected nature

The landscape quickly shifts from mid-mountain terrain to mountain pastures and barren peaks. These contrasting mountain settings follow one another within a small area, providing a backdrop for hikes and excursions in the surrounding area.

At Collet de Sen, a biotope protection order safeguards birds of prey and allows them to be observed. Those interested in birdlife will find a direct connection here to the area’s protected natural environment.

Hiking and mountain biking

The hike to Cime de l'Aspre starts in Châteauneuf-D'entraunes. The circular route takes around seven hours and includes 1,200 metres of ascent and 1,200 metres of descent. July to October is recommended for this hike. The remains of an old observatory can also be found on Cime de l'Aspre, adding another historic feature to the summit.

Another option is the moderately difficult mountain bike tour to Hameau des Tourres, which also starts in Châteauneuf-D'entraunes. The circular route is 14 kilometres long and takes around two hours and 30 minutes. The two tours therefore differ considerably in duration and mode of travel: the longer route to Cime de l'Aspre is on foot, while the mountain bike tour leads to Hameau des Tourres.

Architecture and art

Hameau des Tourres retains an original style of construction typical of the rural architecture of the upper Var valley. Its features include stone walls built with lime mortar and larch-shingle roofs. These details also give the mountain bike tour to this hamlet an architectural dimension.

Église Saint-Nicolas has a Baroque interior, a single-nave church and two side chapels. The church houses the altarpiece “Christ aux Cinq Plaies” by François Bréa, dating from around 1555. The architecture and altarpiece reveal different aspects of the church: its Baroque design and a work of art from the mid-16th century.

Chapelle Saint-Antoine lies at the foot of Châteauneuf-D'entraunes, at a crossroads of former mule tracks. Its location connects the chapel with the area’s historic route network, without implying anything about present-day routes.

Mill, visits and local produce

Moulin de la Barlatte is one of the last working Alpine mills. Weekly visits take place there in July and August, organised by the municipality and led by a mountain guide. Check the dates before your trip. A seasonal discovery walk takes you around the mill and the village of Châteauneuf-D'entraunes.

The Fête du moulin is held every June at Moulin de la Barlatte. If you plan to attend, check the date for that year locally before your trip. This will help you factor both the annual June tradition and the seasonal visits into your travel plans.

Ferme de la Barlatte welcomes families and other interested visitors for farm tours by prior arrangement. From February to September, the farm produces fresh and matured lactic cheeses, tommes and yoghurt. Contacting the farm in advance is essential if you would like to include a visit in your stay.

Getting there

The road connection from Guillaumes to Châteauneuf-D'entraunes follows the RD 74. This is a useful point of reference when planning your journey.

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