Les vidéos des Hautes-Alpes

The Hautes-Alpes - water, water everywhere!

Whether you're planning a trip with family or friends or a more challenging descent with other free riders, the streams and rivers of the Hautes-Alpes offer something for everyone. The Durance, Guil, Gyr, Clarée, Guisane and Drac rivers are the perfect destination for a great holiday with a focus on white-water sports. If you’re looking for thrills and excitement, head to the legendary Malafosse rapid or the Le Rabioux wave, while the Serre-Ponçon lake, a veritable landlocked sea, is the ideal location in which to practise sea-kayaking, water-skiing, kite-surfing, windsurfing or boating.

The Hautes-Alpes, a world-renowned destination for aerial pursuits

The Hautes-Alpes is a paradise for aerial pursuits, including hang-gliding, gliding and parachuting. For 300 days of the year you can glide over the stunning mountain landscapes of the Parc National des Ecrins, Le Pelvoux or the La Meije glacier and experience all the thrills of these exciting activities, as well as enjoy a diverse range of natural scenery. With four airfields and numerous take-off sites, the region is perfect for those seeking an adrenaline rush in the great outdoors.

The Hautes-Alpes, a truly extraordinary region

Whether you’re embarking on a summer or winter holiday, Eldorado can be found right here in the Hautes-Alpes!
As you explore lavender fields, larch-wooded valleys and eternal glaciers, discover the magnificent landscapes of the French Alps, including the Parc National des Ecrins and Parc Naturel Régional du Queyras, Serre-Ponçon lake, Le Pelvoux, La Grave La Meije and Serre-Chevalier.
This wonderful setting is the perfect playground for your favourite activity, whether it’s mountain biking, cycle touring, hang-gliding, kayaking, rafting, climbing, downhill or cross-country skiing, and many other leisure pursuits.