Hautes-Alpes

Our connection to the ocean (plastic pollution, protection of marine species and marine reserves, food, and the fisheries environment) will be highlighted.

At the BIO fair, children and parents can learn about the environment while having fun thanks to the eco-friendly, interactive activities in the educational area. Older visitors can also learn new things or share their experiences through the conferences and roundtable discussions on offer. The appetites of young and old alike are whetted by the dishes prepared by organic restaurateurs.

A meticulously planned Alpi Trail. Choose from two stages, each 20 km long with 2,000 m of elevation gain, to be completed solo or in pairs, where ridges and single-track trails will set the pace for an action-packed weekend on August 29–30.

Helmets and harnesses will be part of the equipment needed for traversing the famous chourums of the Dévoluy.

Wellness workshops, workshops to explore the region and its treasures, and fun, outdoor workshops for all ages are scheduled throughout the Dévoluy Massif.

Three days to learn all about crafts, livestock farming, and local products—as well as yoga, sophrology, herbalism, and more…

Clinging to the cliffs of the Aiguillette du Lauzet, between the Col du Lautaret and Le Monêtier-les-Bains, this via ferrata offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the Hautes-Alpes. As you make your way along the ledges and vertical sections, the rocky landscape—reminiscent of the Dolomites—opens up to reveal the peaks and glaciers of the Écrins massif.

Rated PD (Not Very Difficult), the via ferrata does not present any major technical challenges, but its scale makes it a true mountain hike: 900 m of elevation gain and 6 to 7 hours total, including the approach hike and return. The equipped route itself takes about 2 to 3 hours and has no escape route.

At the summit, at an elevation of 2,611 meters, the view is well worth the effort: the Agneaux, the Barre des Écrins, and the Ailefroide come into view on the horizon. To extend the experience, the return trip can take you over the Col de l’Aiguillette and through the Alpe du Lauzet valley, with the Cerces and the Grand Galibier as a backdrop.

Starting point: Pont de l’Alpe, on the D1091
Recommended period: late June through late September
Difficulty level: PD (Slightly Difficult); good physical condition recommended

With a team from Club Hautes-Alpes—put together specifically for the “Cols Réservés” event at the Col d’Izoard on August 11—we set out to get a feel for the atmosphere.

And… it’s great! Open to everyone: seasoned cyclists, amateurs, and recreational riders all enjoy the experience together. The atmosphere is friendly, warm, and pleasant, and conversations are in full swing at the refreshment and tasting stations.

And for a special outing, a special guest!
This one-day team hit the slopes alongsideAurélie Richard, an Olympic medalist in para-skiing.

In Sigoyer, Guillaume Yvetot (Le Chai Perché) seeks out the cool climate of vineyards located at altitudes of more than 1,000 meters to preserve the balance of his wines.

In Jarjayes, Éric Guiramand is contributing to this trend by planting pistachio trees—a diversification strategy designed to secure the future of his farm.

All of these initiatives demonstrate that the future of winegrowing in the Hautes-Alpes depends on preserving well-suited grape varieties, innovating in cultivation practices, and diversifying production in a thoughtful manner.

Between Trièves, Dévoluy, and Matheysine, the Tour de l’Obiou is a challenging 4-day hiking route certified as a GRP®. More than just a hike, this wild and diverse trail invites hikers to immerse themselves authentically in the heart of unspoiled nature, while placing respect for the environment at the top of its priorities.

• Pellafol → Bachilianne Chalet
• Chalet de Bachilianne → Tréminis
• Tréminis → Lachaup
• Lachaup → Pellafol

More than just a hike, it’s an immersion into the soul of the Hautes-Alpes—a 13-day trek that combines natural grandeur, mountain heritage, a quest for adventure, and some 194 km.

• Le Bourg d’Oisans → Col de Souchet
• La Grave → Le Monêtier-les-Bains
• Eychauda Pass → Pré de la Chaumette
• The Valgaudemar Crossing
• Valjouffrey → Lauvitel

Since 1922, the Tour de France has visited the Hautes-Alpes 91 times, making this Alpine region ” one of the most visited of the Grande Boucle “. The names of the legendary cols resonate like an echo: Izoard, Granon, Galibier…

In 2026, the Tour returns to the Hautes-Alpes with a first high-Alpine stage on July 23 between Voiron and Orcières-Merlette (185.5 km), a second stage on July 24 between Gap and Alpe d’Huez, via the Col du Noyer, and on July 25 with a “crazy” finale between Le Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez (171.5 km) via the Col du Galibier, the “Roof of the Tour” for 2026, and the Col du Lautaret, the day before the finish on the Champs-Élysées.

The Women’s Tour de France will also be part of the festivities, with one stage in the Sisteronais-Buëch region.

Find all the information about the 2026 Tour de France ‘s route through the Hautes-Alpes here:

At the heart of this alliance, the Hautes-Alpes set the stage for more than twenty freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions. The venue is Serre Chevalierthe largest resort in the Southern Alps, and in Montgenèvrethe doyenne of French resorts, where riders will take to the skies, their trajectories intersecting against a backdrop of majestic peaks.

Briançonthe citadel of stone, will be the vibrant epicenter. Its Fort des Têtes, aUNESCO World Heritage Site, will be transformed into an Olympic village: a crossroads of cultures, a logistical hub, a forge of energy.

Beyond the spotlight the Games have shone on the Hautes-Alpes, the legacy is immense. They will leave the Hautes-Alpes with tangible improvements, including smoother access and a reimagined transportation system, particularly by rail. The Olympic spirit will not merely pass through the mountains—it will take root there, making the Hautes-Alpes not just a stage, but the center of the world.