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Home<\/a><\/span> Destinations – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Destinations – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Gapen\u00e7ais<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Gapen\u00e7ais<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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A vital territory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A natural crossroads, the Gapen\u00e7ais region<\/strong> combines the mildness of a southern climate with the intensity of a territory full of character. Around Gap<\/strong>, prefecture of the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> region, weave landscapes of orchards and vineyards, limestone peaks sculpted by the wind, and a heritage that blends history, culture and forward momentum. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The pyramid <\/strong>on the esplanade Desmichels<\/strong>, Gap’s new landmark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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A living heritage<\/div>

Between orchards and vineyards\n<\/p><\/div>

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Gap<\/strong>Prefecture town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Gap<\/strong>, the dynamic city and capital of the Alps<\/strong>, daily life opens up to multiple horizons: a lively town center with its emblematic Desmichels pyramid, walks in the Charance domain<\/strong> and its national alpine botanical conservatory, golf and Nordic skiing in the Gap-Bayard domain<\/strong> and, all around, the gentle orchards and vineyards along the Durance<\/strong> river that create a gourmet landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Place Jean Marcellin in the heart of Gap on a summer’s evening!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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On the road<\/strong>of great stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Route Napol\u00e9on<\/a><\/strong> crosses the region like a narrative thread, recalling the Emperor’s visit in 1815. Further south, the Ch\u00e2teau de Tallard<\/strong> watches over the valley, witness to the medieval struggles and exchanges that have shaped this strategic crossroads between Dauphin\u00e9<\/strong> and Provence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ch\u00e2teau de Tallard is an ancient fortified castle dating back to the 10th century.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tallard<\/strong>Un ciel pour passion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AtTallard aerodrome<\/strong>, Europe’s leading center for aerial leisure<\/a> activities, a ceaseless ballet of wings and sails hovers: skydiving, gliding, hot-air ballooning… The Gapen\u00e7ais region cultivates a veritable aeronautical excellence<\/a><\/strong>open to amateurs and seasoned pilots alike. A space of freedom where the sky becomes a playground of exception.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nature<\/strong>and culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Gapen\u00e7ais, culture <\/a>and nature <\/a>are like two mirrors. At Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Passerelle<\/strong>, words and gestures lift the soul above the mundane. A few kilometers away, the cliffs of C\u00e9\u00fcze<\/a><\/strong> impose their vertical law. Climbers hang there, in the raw silence of the limestone. Here, man oscillates between two vertigoes: that of the stage, where worlds are invented, and that of the mountains, where reality is confronted with bare hands. Further north, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Laus<\/strong> invites you to meditate, combining fervor, history and soothing landscapes: a timeless stopover at the heart of a region that knows how to unite stone and soul.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The mission of the Cin\u00e9math\u00e8que de Montagne is to collect, preserve and distribute all professional and amateur films shot in mountain areas since the invention of cinema.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Gapen\u00e7ais<\/strong> highlights<\/h2>\n\n
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Gap<\/em>Tour de France<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gap, eternal stage town. The Hautes-Alpes prefecture has hosted the Grand Loop some 30 times since its inception. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gap<\/em>Monte-Carlo Rally<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After their stints on the region’s winding roads, the drivers and their teams meet up at the service park set up every year in Gap. It’s an opportunity to meet the teams and see what goes on behind the scenes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gap-Bayard<\/em>Gap-Bayard for women<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a weekend, the Bayard estate is transformed into a friendly sports playground dedicated to women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The stations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the charm of the villages<\/strong> to the energy of the major ski areas,<\/strong> the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> offers a wide choice of resorts to experience the mountains at your own pace. Downhill skiing, Nordic activities, hiking<\/strong> or summer adventures:<\/strong> there’s something for everyone, in the heart of unspoilt landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gap-Bayard plateau cross-country ski trail<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Golf in summer, cross-country skiing in winter<\/em>Gap-Bayard ski area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the silent setting of Gap Bayard, the golf course unfolds like a high-altitude fairway, where every shot is accompanied by the pure breath of the Hautes-Alpes. In winter, the plateau is transformed into a Nordic kingdom, offering cross-country skiers an immaculate terrain where gliding becomes almost a gesture of contemplation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Gapen\u00e7aisin figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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AREA<\/strong><\/td>83% of the department’s 5,549 km\u00b2 are covered by forests and mountainous areas.<\/td>351.4 KM\u00b2 OF LAND<\/td><\/tr>
RESIDENTS<\/strong><\/td>One of France’s most sparsely populated departments, the Hautes-Alpes has a population of 142,000.<\/td>50 743<\/td><\/tr>
TOURIST BEDS<\/strong><\/td>There are 410,000 tourist beds throughout France. They generate 22 million overnight stays a year. <\/td>23 000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Need advice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tourist office,your local ally<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good deals, ideas for activities, personalized advice: <\/strong>don’t hesitate to come and meet or contact the Tourist Office teams<\/strong> to make the most of your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Terres de Gap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1 Pl. Jean Marcellin, 05000 Gap <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C. Tempier – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Economic sectors<\/em>Aeronautics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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EscapeRoute<\/em>Napol\u00e9on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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