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La Colle Saint-Michel stands at an altitude of 1430 m at the summit of the eponymous pass. Straddling the Vaïre and Verdon valleys, this mountain hamlet offers a wide range of outdoor activities in both summer and winter.
3 legendary Alpine passes to pedal over in the heart of breathtaking mountain scenery: Col des Champs, Col de la Cayolle and the Col d’Allos, a former Tour de France stage.
On the Chemins du Soleil circuit, heading towards the plateau, you can admire the St Thomas chapel with its remarkable 12th-century frescoes.
Starting out in the same way as circuit no. 15, this loop leaves it shortly before the hamlet of Riou d’Ourgeas for a long climb on forest tracks towards Haut Ourgeas and Montagne de la Barre.
5km from the village center, a well-shaded table next to the Verdre spring and a few meters further on, a lovely area with 4 tables, ideal for groups.
40 climbing routes from 5a to 7c+.
Attractive, contemporary, refurbished T2 apartment on the 1st floor of a village house in the center of town, 100 m from the Verdon.
As the 1st site approved by the French Cycling Federation, the Haut Verdon Val d’Allos is an ideal destination for mountain biking. Several itineraries are available from the various villages, with over 320 km of trails for all levels.
The route starts from the Gorges de Saint-Pierre parking lot in Beauvezer. To reach this starting point by car, drive to the Villars-Heyssier bridge parking lot in Beauvezer.
Starting from the Villars-Colmars kiosk, through the larch trees, this loop follows a forest track to the cabanes du Puy. The trail descends to the hamlet of Chasse and returns via the hamlet access road.