Alpes-de-Haute-Provence :
department
ideal for sporting activities
Fill up on hiking in the Ubaye valley
Have you chosen Alpes-de-Haute-Provence as the destination for your next vacation? Get ready for a dynamic stay at a campsite near Barcelonnette: the range of sporting activities near Barcelonnette is endless!
The wide open spaces of the Alps are first and foremost a paradise for hikers of all kinds. On foot, of course, with walking shoes or sneakers, but also by bike, on horseback or with a donkey.
Routes of varying distances and difficulty, from the easiest to the most technical, take you to discover the natural and architectural treasures of the Ubaye valley.
Pastures, picturesque villages and crystal-clear mountain lakes!
Sensational water sports on the Ubaye river
A land of lakes, the Barcelonnette valley was carved by the Ubaye river and its landscapes sculpted by its tributaries. Water sports enthusiasts have a wide choice of leisure activities to choose from, especially if you’re a thrill-seeker!
On Lac de Serre-Ponçon, jet-skiing, towed buoys and water-skiing are the order of the day. On the white waters of the Ubaye, canyoning, white-water rafting and downhill racing kayak.
If you prefer gentler sports, other water activities near barcelonnette will suit you better: pedal boats, paddle boats, water hiking, gentle introduction to canyoning on a tributary of the Ubaye.
Extreme activities near Barcelonnette
Do you love the mountains because they offer unique activities? A land of extremes, the Ubaye valley is sure to please. It’s one of the world’s best-known sites for aerial sports!
Climb aboard a glider, microlight, paraglider, seaplane ortourist plane to discover the Mercantour Park and Lac de Serre-Ponçon from the air. Have you always wanted to try freefall?Tallard airfield has a simulator that’s unique in Europe, with a 360° view of the outside world!
