Natural heritage

At 2,109 m, it might not be the giant of the sector... but beware, it hides its stature well and your legs will certainly remember it! It demands a su...

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...

In the gorges du Guil you can admire an imposing "demoiselle": The Main du Titan.

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

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 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...

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

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 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...

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...