Puy-Sanières: Mountain Views, Village and Routes

Puy-Sanières is situated at an elevated position above Lac de Serre-Ponçon. From here, views stretch towards Grand Morgon and the Aiguilles de Chabrières; at the same time, the hamlets are set within a mid-mountain landscape shaped by hedgerows, irrigation channels, dry-stone walls and paths. If you are looking for a hotel in Puy-Sanières, the landscape, routes and local history give you a concrete impression of the interests that can be associated with this destination.

Landscape between the lake and the hamlets

Distant views and the landscape’s smaller features go hand in hand here. Hedgerows, channels, dry-stone walls and paths shape the surroundings of the hamlets, while views stretch across the lake towards Grand Morgon and the Aiguilles de Chabrières. Geology is also part of the landscape: the Puys lie on fragile glacial moraines; landslides and avalanches have influenced the landscape.

Puy-Sanières is also suitable for birdwatching. Ducks and other water birds fly over or stay on Lac de Serre-Ponçon. For those interested in observing nature, this offers a specific connection to the wildlife of the lake, as well as the mountain views mentioned above.

Compare routes and distances

The GRP® Balcons de Serre-Ponçon passes through Puy-Sanières. The Boucle 50 – Les Puy gravel route also runs through the hamlets that make up the village. It is a 24.1-kilometre circular route with a stated duration of about two hours. The Belvédère de la Para is designated as a picnic stop along the route; in the second part, the trail climbs higher through the forest. Check route conditions before setting out.

Two other routes start in Puy-Sanières – Les Truchets. La Combe des Champannes is an 8.5-kilometre circular route with views of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, Morgon and the Torrent de Boscodon. The Circuit du Mont Guillaume is a 17.3-kilometre route starting from the same place. In terms of length, La Combe is the shorter of the two; the views along this route are also specifically named. This lets you take both distance and landscape into account when making your choice.

Village history and sightseeing

The church of Puy-Sanières stands in the hamlet of du Château. Built in the 19th century, it has a bell-gable tower. This type of structure has a raised wall that supports the bells. This is a specific architectural feature that can be used to describe the church building.

The Église Saint Pierre in Puy-Sanières can be visited by submitting a written request to the town hall. If you are planning a visit, contact the mairie in advance and confirm that a visit will be possible before your appointment.

Another activity in the communal forest

There is a launch site for free-flight sports in the communal forest. Pilots should check the conditions before using the launch site. This specific option in the forest adds to the choice of routes, viewpoints and local history.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Michel-De-Chaillol, Guillestre, Val-Des-Prés, Mont-Dauphin, Jarjayes, Crévoux, Les Orres, Rosans.

For the broader travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.