Events calendar Alpes du sud

It is the most festive event of the year during which the town is transformed to celebrate lavender, this small blue flower, the city's emblem. For the occasion, between 10,000 and 15,000 people attend the event each year. On the menu: parades by day and by night with decorated and illuminated flower floats, musical demonstrations, costumes and cultural demonstrations by international groups, fireworks displays, fairground, bowls competitions, garage sale, festival dance... Since 1900, lavender has made Digne les Bains and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence the leading producer of lavender and lavandin in the region. During the celebration, also attend demonstrations of distillation of this fragrant plant and leave with a few sprigs of lavender whose sweet scent will long perfume your drawers and cupboards.

Welcome to medieval festivities in Colmars! Set in a magnificent setting of ancient stones steeped in history, the weekend features a wide range of events: music concerts, horse and bird of prey shows, medieval meals, lectures, old trades, battles, old-fashioned flag-throwing... Large craftsmen's market in the town squares. And if you'd like to join in the fun, rent a costume. Days rich in learning and contemplation, both visual and auditory!

The Ecociné Verdon cinema is located at the Centre de Congrès L'Étoile, 8 Avenue Pierre Brossolette in Gréoux-les-Bains. It offers a varied program of films in different genres, including comedies, thrillers, animated features and action movies. The cinema also offers special screenings of operas, ballets and plays by the Comédie Française. The cinema also offers screenings in the original version with French subtitles. The Ecociné Verdon cinema is an ideal entertainment venue for film lovers in Gréoux-les-Bains.

August 15: fair to lambs.

In December: Wool fair of all hairs.

Second half of July: the meetings of Haute-Provence (tel.) 04 92 79 57 72). In July and August: Jazz and Forcalquier festival. In October: encounters of taste. Christmas: round of crèches.

The Sunday closest to January 31 (not the last Sunday in January): Costume party of the Pétardiers. The Employer Festival lasts the 4 days on the weekend of Mother's day. In June, Festival of Transhumance and Feast of lights of Saint John on 24.

The 3rd Sunday in June  : Festival of Transhumance.

The 2nd weekend of July  : Celebration of the Renaissance.

The ^first Sunday of August  : Wheat Festival.

The ^first week of August  : Festival des IV Columns (world music).

Please contact the Tourist Office.

The 3rd Sunday in July: Day of Prehistory.

Information (tel.) 04 92 74 01 12

For 4 years now, motorcycle travel enthusiasts have had their festival in Barcelonnette, in the heart of Ubaye. And how could it be otherwise? This jewel of the Southern Alps is a fantastic playground for motorcyclists. The show takes place all over the pine forest and brings together numerous exhibitors from the world of motorcycling, concerts in the evening, possible test rides, a route available within a radius of 200 to 300 km and a motorcycle adventure film festival!

The mountains, their wide, snow-covered spaces, their freedom... and their music, which naturally seems to be jazz at altitude. The festival is set to celebrate its ^18th edition in 2024, welcoming new artists for ten days at the very end of January. Around fifteen major dates, twenty Jazz Bars and twenty off-piste Jazz events throughout the Briançonnais region, from Serre-Chevalier to Montgenèvre on the snow-covered heights. Internationally renowned artists perform under the stars.

Each year, the High Alps celebrate hiking through the Departmental committee on hiking and in partnership with a different association. Itineraries are offered throughout the weekend, including famous ascents. The programme, the discovery of unknown countries, trails accessible to the greatest number, even people with reduced mobility, and walks for all levels.

Spending in summer is good; spending the whole year is much better! Do you miss inspiration and motivation in the winter? No problem, we are here to give you some tracks! And that's the case, because here's two raquette trails in Guillestrois. The first starts at the Col de Var and evolves on a trail often traced. After two short hours of walking, you will reach the hut of the Écuelle at 2227 meters. From this point, a trail allows you to go down to the Napoleon hut, where the second circuit begins. It will take you in two kilometers to the Catch cabin, at 2170 meters altitude. It is regularly traced and is oriented south. If you have a little time, why don't you get to the two courses?

Tariff: free.

Distance: Prises Cabin: 2 km, Cabane cabin: 1,5 km.

Duration: Prises Cabin: 1 a. m., Cabane cabin: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

And now the mountain is rolling out its big white carpet for you... The resort of Les Orres, located between 1550 and 2720 meters of altitude, has a vast Nordic area with five marked trails for snowshoes and an itinerary for ski touring, marked and secured. With free access, the resort will allow you to take advantage of the panoramic views of the Serre-Ponçon valley and its bleached larch trees at a lower cost (just count on renting equipment if you don't have it). In short, a perfect setting to keep on exercising, even in winter!

From Merlette, this ATV circuit is ideal for a friendly walk. At about 1 450 metres above sea level, you are on a secure secondary road along the Drac. So, why not take advantage of this pleasant setting to stop this and there, soak your feet or picnic a balanced snack? In all, take a small hour to finish the loop: this is a sufficient daily expenditure! You only need to repeat the following days…

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8,2 km.

Duration: 50 minutes.

Difficulty: .

Markup: Blue Marking No. 2 of the ATV SITE VTT site.

Residents of Veynes, in the vicinity, or tourists of passage: don't miss a bicycle ride in the region! Here, no need to be a great champion to take pleasure! Mountain landforms alternate with valleys and plains, offering the opportunity to enjoy the landscape without sweating blood and water. The walk is on wide slopes in the Channe valley. At the departure of the Auberge des Rastels, in Savournon, the route leads you to discover the surroundings of the village, always in rural surroundings and a peaceful atmosphere.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8,2 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Markup: Mountain Biking Route No. 13.