Activities in Saint-André-les-Alpes

Family outing to Europe's oldest known salt mining site, the Moriez saltwater spring, first developed in the Neolithic period, around 5700 BC.

From the summit of Chalvet (1613 m), a mecca for hang-gliding, the panoramic view allows you to spot more than 50 remarkable peaks, which can be identified from an orientation table.

In the shade of the reforested slopes, the walk takes you to the hamlet of Coulet, from where you have a fine view of the Maurel mountain.

An enchanting walk inviting you to discover a panoramic view of Saint-André-les-Alpes and Lac de Castillon from the statues of the two Saints: Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul.

An easy circuit on a pretty balcony path offering numerous views of the Saint-André-les-Alpes valley and Lac de Castillon.

From the church in Barrême, this tour combines plant and mineral elements on Saint-Jean hill. This viewpoint overlooking the Asse and its tributaries bears witness to the collapse of a limestone cliff during the Tertiary era.

After a shady climb through undergrowth, the route reaches the mountain pastures of Montagne de Maurel, entering the Verdon Regional Nature Park. Panoramic views of the highest peaks in the Verdon and Mercantour regions.

A visit to the picturesque village of Le Poil, clinging to the slopes of the rocky outcrop from which it derives its name "lou péu", "stake" in Provencal.

This hike takes you to the hamlet of Courchons (1350 m), whose school still had 20 pupils at the beginning of the last century. The village is mostly in ruins, and pastoralism is the main activity in the area.

A short stroll from La Mure-Argens along paths leading to the heart of the Issole national forest.

Hike to the foot of Cup Mountain and visit an exceptional volcanic geological site, and stroll through the peaceful Asse Valley.

This themed trail takes you on a tour of the various fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants found in our mountains.

This pass, at the foot of the imposing Cheval Blanc mountain, is a historic crossing point between the valleys. To reach it, a tunnel was carved out of the clue de la Peine using picks and blasting.

In the heart of the Issole valley, along the way you'll discover the history of its reforestation dating back to the late 19th century. The route continues to climb steadily and yawingly up to the hamlet of Seuil.

Discover the woollen cloth factories, testimony to the village's industrial past.

This hike around the Pied Marcellin hill allows you to discover a portion of the Voie Impériale itinerary, as well as the wilder paths of Saint Jacques between broom, lavender, juniper, saskatoon bushes and a few geological sites.

At the crossroads of Provence and the Alps, the route up to Puy de Rent is a fine example of reforestation work. The scent of thyme and savory and the softness of the larch trees lull the walk, overlooking the Verdon and Vaïre valleys.

This itinerary passes by the remarkable church of Notre Dame d'Entraigues, continues to the surprising Tartonne saltwater spring, and returns over the hills, across fields and open landscapes to the Asse and Clumanc valleys.

From the Charvet mountain, a magnificent panorama unfolds from Cheval Blanc to the Barre des Dourbes. On the way back, it's not unusual to spot golden eagles, chamois and black grouse.

A family walk along the water's edge, from one bank of the Combes and Champons streams to the other.

Located on the Dourbes bar at an altitude of 1,622 m, the Pas de Labaud, like the Pas de Tartonne and Pas de la Faye, has long been used by the inhabitants of the Asse valley to reach the Bléone valley and the Digne-les-Bains region.

The Tour du Clap passes through a large pine forest before reaching the ridge. The other slope, also wooded, was once a vast pastoral area used by transhumant herds.

This walk allows you to discover some of the heritage features of the Asse valley (château des Périers built in the 17th century, Notre Dame church) along country lanes and small roads.

The Subis walk takes in the hillsides, along pretty, shady forest paths.

From the Basse d'Angles pass (1577 m), you reach the Serres ridge, overlooking the Ivoire and Verdon valleys.

The 1st part of the trail crosses a Sensitive Natural Area, and is equipped with a wooden pathway and an interpretation trail on the protected and remarkable environment. It runs along the left bank of the lake, leading from the village to the Plan beach.

A beautiful walk overlooking the Riou d'Ourgeas ravine, which narrows into deep, narrow gorges shortly before reaching the chapelle de la Melle and the Bergerie de Haute Melle, a major Resistance site in the Alpes de Haute-Provence.

Stroll to the Château Plus Haut, built in the Middle Ages on an eminence south of the village to keep watch over the surrounding area, from the Asse valley to the Col du Corobin.

Family walk to the promontory of Chapelle Saint Jean, marking the first site of Barrême.

Departing from the Clumanc town hall, this itinerary combines the discovery of an exceptional volcanic geological site with a walk in the heart of the peaceful Asse valley.

Following the "Tour des Sources", you'll climb up the Coutails torrent to its source.

The Serres family walk will introduce you to the village of Angles' heritage, as well as its farming and forestry activities.

At the northern end of the Barre des Dourbes, the summit of Couar rises to almost 2,000m. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Ecrins and the Dévoluy massif!

The path passes through a forest of ancient fir trees before leading into the Sapée meadow, offering a magnificent panorama.

From the Serres crest, you can see the Mercantour Massif to the east, and beyond it the closer massifs (Grand Coyer...), with the Pic de Chamatte at the end of the crest. A natural forest of beech and Scots pine grows beneath the pastures.

A hike through undergrowth, rich in forest species (black pines, atlas cedars, maples...), it leads to a pass used since prehistoric times to link Saint-Lions to Moriez.