Travel Guide Saint-André-Les-Alpes

The village of Saint-André-les-Alpes is a gateway to the ski resorts. This village, perched at an altitude of 900 m, is above all the gateway to the Verdon gorges and the Verdon regional nature park with its beautiful hikes, situated in the territory of the Haute-Provence geological reserve. On the heights, which are accessible to you by marked paths, you will be able to fly - by paraglider, not alone! - from world-renowned sites and fill your eyes with sumptuous postcards that will remain forever anchored in your mind. This small village of character, which smells of the Alps, is surrounded by the mountain of Maurel and the white bar of the Serres and Chamatte ridges, enjoying an exceptional climate.And in summer, you can enjoy the shores of the beautiful lake of Castillon where you can practice sailing and canoeing. All around the lake, many bathing places are accessible to all through wild and pleasant beaches, more or less easy to access, but without supervision. Lovers of pedal boats, electric motors and windsurfing boards can take to the water thanks to the rental companies located on the various beaches. And if you feel like it, let yourself go for a little petanque with friends, the ground is perfect for it! In short, whatever the season, you will not be bored during your visit to Saint-André-les-Alpes!