Things to see and do Alpes du sud

Here, workshops for both small and large are proposed: engraving, modelling, sculpture or printing. Let yourself embark on a real journey over time and through different continents, gestures and trades.

Saint-Véran, located in the Queyras region, is a true jewel of the Alps. This picturesque village, one of the highest in the Alps, offers an idyllic setting for mountain lovers. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking, with snow-capped peaks, verdant valleys and charming Alpine villages. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking and skiing. The LE SOUM museum is also a must-see in the region. It features exhibitions on local history and culture, as well as the region's flora and fauna.

A very good excuse for combining culture and walking on foot! This Miners'Trail invites you to return to the footsteps of the peasant-miners and their hard work. Coal used to be used in the manufacture of heating balls; today, some traces of its exploitation are still visible. After you are committed to the "Coal Trail", at the end of approximately 2 kilometres, note, among other things, rail carts rails: they report the presence of two former mines.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Markup: yellow.

The Maison de la Vallée du Champsaur, located in Ancelle, France, is a natural site offering information and documentation on the region. It also presents temporary exhibitions and sells products and books from the Ecrins National Park. A permanent exhibition entitled "Entrez dans la haie" is open to the general public. The Maison de la Vallée is a joint reception area for the Ecrins National Park and the Champsaur-Valgaudemar Tourist Office. Admission is free.

From Savins to Gap, 700 m after Prunières Bridge, lake side parking just before an area of information on the region. Many tourists in summer who practise naturism and sometimes come to many in the woods all around. Presence of a few trade couples.

The Université européenne des saveurs et des senteurs is a training center located in Forcalquier, at the Couvent des Cordeliers. Founded in 2003, it offers professional training in flavors and scents. With 240 students, UESS is a major player in the field of aromatic, cosmetic and agri-food training.