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Val d'Allos
Val d'Allos : a time for everything | TOURIST INFORMATION |
- Val d'Allos Tourist Office :Tel : 04.92.83.02.81 Fax : 04.92.83.06.66
- See also : Colmars-les-Alpes, Pra-Loup.
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 RESORT, TOWN OR LAKE !In the heart of the Haut-Verdon, the Val d’Allos is an ideal concentration of the advantages of Haute-Provence where the Alps and Mediterranean climate meet, high mountain landscapes and a vegetation with a touch of the Midi : in the ski area and along the hiking trails, conviviality has a Provencal accent !
In this golden mountain resort under the Provencal sun, at the western limit of the Mercantour National Park, the decors are awe-inspiring and the natural environment intact : eagles, chamois, bouquetin, mountain sheep, and as many as 24.000 plant species with 220 which are very rare and 40 endemic ! Looking down over the Park, the lac d’Allos is the biggest natural high mountain lake in Europe.
This natural environment which is remarkable in its variety and authenticity, is marked by the course of the Verdon : an impetuous torrent upstream of Allos where it rises at 2.240 m, this blue vein of water has not only shaped the landscape but also the history and the life of its inhabitants…
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WINTER : 2 SKI RESORTS : 230 KM OF RUNS | In the Southern Alps, in the sources du Verdon, the Val d’Allos offers on one commune alone two ski areas with the label Ski France and Famille Plus.
Sister resorts 7 km apart, Val d’Allos - 1500 Le Seignus andVal d’Allos 1800 - La Foux (linked to the Pra-Loup ski area) emphasize their complementarity and a splendi ski area with 230 km of runs.
- Val d’Allos 1800 - La Foux : the high mountain area of the Southern Alps, the Espace Lumière whose ski area shared with Pra-Loup will delight the sporting and advanced skier. Built at 1.800 m, its all-wood architecture is unique : here there are no skyscrapers or concrete cubes, just chalets and small tourist residences all nicely faced in wood.
- Val d’Allos 1500 - Le Seignus : this is a real family resort, the village-resort linked by cable-car to the site of Val d’Allos 1400 - Allos, a charming typically mountain village. Here the warmth of the traditional habitat is combined with a ski area offering all the wintersports.
- Val d’Allos 1400 – Allos : beginners' draglift, cross country skiing along the Verdon, 35 km of alternative and/or skating runs in the heart of the village, 14 km nordic run.
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SUMMER : A LEISURE AREA | In an exceptional green landscape, around a 15.000 m² bathing lake where bathing is equipped and supervized, a cocktail of activities to try without moderation : water chute, children's games, pedalos, canoes, mini-golf, giant chess board, tennis courts, football ground, basketball court, snackbar, roller park, mini adventure trail.
Open from mid-June to beginning of september, entrance fee in July and August, free for under 5s and over 75s, free car park, animals not allowed. Tel. 04.92.83.01.89.
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THE LAC D'ALLOS | In the heart of the Mercantour Nation l Park, the lac d'Allos, which is the biggest natural high mountain lake in Europe (2.228m), is the showpiece of the district. Formed by quaternary glaciers, and the melting of snows ans springs with a surface area of 54 ha, it is up to 48 m deep and is home to brown trout and arctic charr.
You reach the lake by a small mountain road open from 15th June to 15th October, followed by a 45 mn walk or a 3h walk from Allos itself by the GR 56B. A paying shuttle service is also available in the high season.
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WITH YOUR MOUNTAIN-BIKE OR ON FOOT, THE SKILIFTS TAKE YOU TO THE TOP | In summer, the skilifts of Val d’Allos 1500 - Le Seignus are open to pedestrians and mountain-bikers who can buy a season ticket which gives unlimited access to the downhill itineraries to plunge 1.000 m down at each swoop ! Open in July and August, every day except Tuesday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 and from 1.30 to 4.30 pm. Tel. 04.92.83.81.44.
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES |
- Paths : over 1.000 km of marked trails. Programme of guided hikes available at the TO.
- Labeled mountain-bike site : 160 km, 21 trails.
- White water, canyoning, water rambling : several bases.
- Touristic fishing without licence : 1 km from village, lake filled by spring water. Entrance free, loan of equipment, refreshment bar, barbecued trout, live freshwater crayfish, freshwater crayfish in armoricaine sauce can be ordered. Open from end of June to beginning of September. Tel. 04.92.83.07.84.
- Parcours aventure Jungle Parc (treetop adventure playground) : 47 workshops adapted to all, discovery of the forest site from tree to tree, jungle plane, flying surf, airbike... Tel. 06.85.57.95.09
- Trampoline : 5 with 1 for competition and 1elastic fly. Tel. 04.76.41.39.63.
- Football courses Jean-Luc Ettori. Tel. 04.92.57.92.82.
- Tennis courses. Tel. 04.92.57.92.82.
- Riding centres. Tel. 06.77.05.32.74. ou 06.30.06.93.80.
- Tandem paragliding. Tel. 06.69.42.69.64.
- Archery.
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ACTIVITES HIVER |
- Skating rink: in the heart of the ski resort of La Foux, 600 m² of artificial ice. Open every day from December to March. Tel. 04.92.83.12.11.
- Skidoo : 1/2h or 1h excursion after the runs close, first departure at 5.15pm. Tel. 06.16.95.50.52.
- Ice driving school : on a 15.000 m² secure circuit, training courses for drivers on driving on snow and ice with the aim of improving road safety, fun activities for all. Tel. 04.93.14.17.67.
- Guided snowshoeing : for everyone, adapted equipment supplied. Tel. 06.87.98.96.68. ou 06.84.88.13.91.
- Paragliding and speed-riding : maiden flights, courses, equipment. Tel. 04.92.34.34.00.
- Snowsheing : 3 marked itineraries, 10 km of reserved trails.
- Petits trappeurs des neiges : walking itinerary along the Verdon.
- Ecole du Ski Français :
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HERITAGE |
- Notre-Dame de Valvert : built in XIIth century and restored in XIXth, late Alpine Romanesque art. Admirably proportioned facade, door with semi-circular arch, small columns with stylized motifs and larch covering.
- Chemin de ronde : the old sundials, the stone fountains, le belfry and its larch roof.
- Guided tours : the village of bygone days, the religious heritage in the footsteps of Jean Caire, from farming to tourism. In summer,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5pm, booking at the TO. Tel. 04.92.83.02.81.
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FOR CHILDREN |
- Day centre Les Bout’en Train : Val d’Allos 1400 - Allos, from 6 months to 3 years old, open all year round except May and November, neat the leisure park and the cable-car. Tel. 04.92.83.06.57.
- Day Camp Winnie l’Ourson : Val d'Allos 1400 - Allos, from 3 to 12, open all year round except May and November, near the leisure park and the cable-car. Tel. 06.30.61.05.71.
- Crèche Les Pitchounets : Val d'Allos 1800 - la Foux, from 15 months to 6. Walks, games, workshops all day long, ESF relay. Open in winter every day from 9am to 5pm. Tel. 04.92.83.86.55.
- Maison des petits montagnards : Val d'Allos 1800 - la Foux, free parent/children exchange centre for 18 months to 8, around games and toys. Open in winter during school holidays and in July and August every day except Saturday from 10am to 12 and from 3 to 6pm. Tel. 04.92.83.02.81.
- Ludothèque (Games library) : Val d'Allos 1800 - la Foux, relaxation and meeting place, games, activities for accompanied children. Open in summer and winter season.
- Petits trappeurs des neiges : Val d'Allos 1400 - Allos, children from 6 to 11, discvoering the natural environment (animal spoor, finding out how old a tree is...) with a nature guide. Tel. 04.92.83.02.81.
- L'école buissonnière des petits montagnards : nature excursions for children from 8 to 11. In July and August. Tel. 04.92.83.02.81.
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EVENTS |
- Opération « winter respect » : all through the winter.
- Father Christmas : 24th and 25th December.
- Le Val d'Allos sur son 31 : 31st December illuminations.
- Journée nationale de la raquette à neige (National Snowshoe Day) : mid-January.
- Week-end nordiques : snow sculpture, skating, ski-joering, horse-sleighs. January.
- Haribo show : the children's date under a cascade of sweets. February.
- Tournée Eclat de Neige : games, laughs, fireworks. February.
- Derby télémark « La Foux Rire » : March.
- Cross du Val d’Allos : mountain race. June.
- Journée Franco-Italienne : July.
- Val d’Allos Tribe 10.000 : mountain-bike event. July.
- Fête champêtre du Seignus : July.
- Raid éveil aventure : July.
- Fête de la Foux : July.
- Trail « Traversée des Mélèzes » : July.
- Fête du lac d’Allos : August.
- Fête du Cheval : August.
- Fête patronale : August.
- Trial international des 5 Jours du Verdon : motorbikes. End of August.
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AUTRES INFORMATIONS |
- Altitude : 1450 m.
- Population : 850 inhabitants.
- To get here :
- by route : D 908 from Saint-André-les-Alpes or Barcelonnette, Caution, the col d’Allos is closed in winter.
- by train : Chemins de Fer de Provence station to Thorame and bus shuttle. Tel. 04.97.03.80.80.
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| Transhumance |
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| Vieux Mirabeau |
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| Digne les Bains |
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| Digne les Bains |
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| Col de la Pierre |
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| Neige... |
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| Autour d'Enchastrayes |
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| Barrage de Castillon |
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| Nos chers ânes |
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| Canyoning |
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| Castellane |
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| Col du Restefond |
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| Plateau de Valensole |
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| Alentours de Seyne |
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| Station de Chabanon |
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| Les Robines |
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| Deltaplane à la Méouge |
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| Alentours de Digne |
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| Prieuré de Ganagobie |
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| Prieuré de Ganagobie |
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| Gorges du Verdon |
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| Grès d'Annot |
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| Musee Alexandra David-Neel |
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| Lac de Chaudanne |
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| Escalade |
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| Lac d'Esparron |
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| Lac de Ste Croix du Verdon |
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| Lac de Castillon |
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| Lac de Ste Croix du Verdon |
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| Col d'Allos |
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| Gorges du Verdon |
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| Lac d'Allos |
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| Lac de Ste Croix du Verdon |
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| Col de Larche |
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| Lavandes |
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| Plateau de Valensole |
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| Lavandes |
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| Récolte de Lavandes |
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| Pénitents des Mées |
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| Rochers des Mourres |
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