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Home<\/a><\/span> Key data – Hautes-Alpes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Hautes-Alpes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nothing is more beautiful than simple things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shifting history of borders and migrations has shaped the identities of this coveted, mosaic territory.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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The most unspoilt in the Alps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the heart of the Alps, this territory has kept its breath intact. The landscapes here are among the most unspoilt in the Alpine arc, offering everyone the rarity of a nature that is still true to itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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E. Sauvageot<\/div><\/div>

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The world’s<\/strong> most beautiful outdoor spots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From cliffs to torrents, from eternal snow to suspended trails, the Hautes-Alpes is home to some of the world’s most beautiful outdoor spots: a territory made for adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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T. Blais<\/div><\/div>

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France’s<\/strong> most organic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A land of common sense and know-how, the Hautes-Alpes is France’s leading organic department: a living landscape where nature inspires agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Provence’s water tower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Born of glaciers, the Durance flows through the valleys and blossoms into the great lake of Serre-Pon\u00e7on. From these mountains gushes generous water, making the Hautes-Alpes the veritable water tower of Provence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R. Morel<\/div><\/div>

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Lespionni\u00e8resdes \u00e9nergies renouvelables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the dams on the Durance to solar power plants and wind farms, the Hautes-Alpes is a pioneer in renewable energies, drawing on its natural strengths to build a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R. Morel<\/div><\/div>

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TwoOlympic<\/strong> sitesin 2030<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2030, the Hautes-Alpes will host the Winter Olympics: a global event in the heart of mountains that are already buzzing with feats and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OT Serre Chevalier<\/div><\/div>

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The Hautes-Alpes in figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AREA<\/strong><\/td>With its vast mountain pastures, larch forests and steep-sided valleys, this area offers an incredibly diverse landscape, ideal for outdoor activities.<\/td>5,548.7 KM\u00b2 OF LAND<\/td><\/tr>
RESIDENTS<\/strong><\/td>Here, small villages and hamlets preserve a mountain art of living, where traditions and conviviality punctuate daily life.<\/td>141 677<\/td><\/tr>
TOURIST BEDS<\/strong><\/td>Chalets, self-catering cottages, hotels and unusual accommodations welcome visitors who come to enjoy the open spaces and authenticity of the area.<\/td>402 000<\/td><\/tr>
COMPANIES<\/td>As the lifeblood of the region, companies in the Hautes-Alpes form a vital economic network.<\/td>20 947<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The economy of the Hautes-Alpes is based on a balance between agriculture, tourism and business. A territory where local know-how and outdoor activities create a unique living and working environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20<\/span>%<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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2<\/span>%<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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47<\/span>%<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The customer base in the Hautes-Alpes is characterized by a strong majority of French visitors (70%), nearly a third of whom are from the region, and by an ever-increasing proportion of foreign visitors (30%), mainly Belgian, Dutch, English and Italian. The profile is increasingly youthful, with 47% under 35. The loyalty of visitors is remarkable, with 91% returning regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of activities, downhill skiing remains the leading winter activity, with 84.5% of holidaymakers taking part, confirming the region’s sporting and mountain image. In all seasons, the renewed and ever-growing popularity of activities such as mountaineering, climbing, whitewater rafting and, of course, cycling make the Hautes-Alpes a region more in tune than ever with the expectations of new generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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91<\/span>%<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Source: INSEE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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