Natural heritage

The juniper forest is located at "Le Cheynet". It has juniper trees that are several hundred years old (around ten are thought to be over 1,000 years...

At 2900 metres, the "Traversette" tunnel dates back to the 15th century. It is 72 metres long and emerges on the Italian side beneath Monte Viso. It o...

The Pli Couché is a geological curiosity facing Saint-Clément-sur-Durance. It covers the entire rock face and illustrates the geological history of ou...

Barrachin is exceptionally rich in carbonate sedimentary rocks, sedimentary figures and deformations.

Just like Mordor, the gorges du Guil, the impressive gateway to the Queyras, are shrouded in mystery, winding through pink, purple and black rock, alt...

The Col Izoard is one of the upper gateways to the Queyras, the transition to the Briançonnais. Inaccessible in winter, it is one of the busiest touri...

The Col Agnel, the second-highest pass in the French Alps, is the gateway from the Queyras Regional Nature Park to the Val Varaita in Piedmont. A pass...

The true star of Guillestre! An endemic species that is unique in the world, it is the only wild tulip in the Hautes-Alpes. A beautiful purplish plant...

Basking in the hot water, gazing on the Ecrins and getting a new lease of life... your dreams come true at Plan de Phazy! Immerse yourself in this rej...

Located in Ceillac, at the foot of the Mélèzet mountain, the 280 m-high Pisse waterfall is the starting point for a number of hikes. The GR5 route fro...

The Place Forte de Mont-Dauphin, a remarkable geological site, is built on a rock of 'poudingue' (detrital sedimentary rock agglomerating ancient pebb...

The fontaine pétrifiante is a magical and surprising place. Some see the face of a monster in it, but what about you?