Hautes-Alpes places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Hautes-Alpes department of Provence. See also our Hautes-Alpes travel guide
Briancon
The town of Briancon is best known for its extensive Vauban fortifications, and also has lots to discover in its old town
Embrun
The historic centre of Embrun is usually visited at the same time as the leisure lake of Lac de Serre Poncon
Gap
Not a major tourist destination, in Gap we suggest you take a stroll around the attractive Place Jean-Marcellin
L'Argentiere-la-Bessee
The silver mines in L'Argentiere la Bessée, very active in the 19th century, are now reopened as a popular tourist attraction
La Grave
Although better known as a ski resort, the village of La Grave is also a very unspoiled traditional mountain village
Lake Serre-Poncon
Among many beautiful Alpine lakes we mention the Lac de Serre-Poncon because of its spectacular setting and wide range of leisure activities
Mont-Dauphin
The fortified mountain town of Briancon, one of the highest towns in Europe, is dominated by its historic fortifications
Nevache
The picturesque mountain village of Nevache is well placed to explore the scenic Vallée de la Clarée
Serre Chevalier
Serre-Chevalier is an extensive alpine ski region, based around Briancon and incorporating many resorts and villages
Valgaudemar Valley
The valley of Valgaudemar is one of many picturesque natural highlughts in the high Alps region
For more information see the Hautes-Alpes guide
Market towns & days in Hautes-Alpes
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Abries: Wednesday
Briancon: Sunday (high season only)
Briancon: Wednesday
Chorges: Sunday
Embrun: Saturday
Embrun: Wednesday (high season only)
Gap: Wednesday & Saturday
Guillestre: Monday
L'Argentiere-la-Bessee: Friday
La Grave: Thursday
Laragne-Monteglin: Thursday
Le Monetier-les-Bains: Friday (high season only)
Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur: Monday
Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur: Thursday (high season only)
Serres: Saturday
Vallouise: Thursday
Veynes: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Hautes-Alpes
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Sites of Natural Beauty
Cirque de Viso
Col de la Lombarde
Lac de Serre-Poncon
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Briancon: Tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Domaine de Charance
Jardin alpin du Lautaret
Regional Natural Parcs
Queyras
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
L'Argentiere-la-Bessee: Tourist guide
National Monuments
Place Forte de Mont-Dauphin
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
La Grave: Tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Briancon fortifications (Vauban fortifications): Tourist guide
Mont-Dauphin place forte (Vauban fortifications)
Grand Sites of France
Vallee de la Claree
