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Pelleautier

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hautes-Alpes

Spectacular, the mass of peat floating in the heart of the lake of Pelleautier was long considered one of the wonders of the Dauphiné. It is now anchored to the shore and the lake has many other functions than attracting onlookers in search of sensationalism.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPelleautier
Postcode05000
Latitude44.5163889 (N 44° 30’ 59”)
Longitude6.0165790 (E 6° 0’ 60”)
AltitudeFrom 737m to 2016m
Surface area12.81 km²
Population841 inhabitants
Density65 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGap (9.9 km, 14 min)
Insee code05100
IntercommunalityCA Gap-Tallard-Durance
DepartmentHautes-Alpes
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Neffes2.7 km (6 min)
La Freissinouse6.7 km (11 min)
Sigoyer7.2 km (10 min)
Manteyer8.4 km (12 min)
La Roche-des-Arnauds9.6 km (10 min)
Tallard10.9 km (16 min)
Lettret11.8 km (18 min)
Rabou11.9 km (20 min)
Gap12.4 km (16 min)
Fouillouse12.6 km (19 min)
La Saulce13.2 km (19 min)
Châteauvieux13.9 km (21 min)
Lardier-et-Valença14.3 km (22 min)
Rambaud14.5 km (24 min)

Things to see and do

Pelleautier lake is an artificial reserve, with a capacity of 1 million m³, commissioned in 1971 for irrigation purposes. Nestled in the heart of a sumptuous natural setting, the lake of Pelleautier is now open to the eyes of walkers out of season and swimmers throughout the summer. Suitable for resting migrants and the reproduction of many species, it also conceals real ornithological treasures. The mountain of Céüze overlooks the lake and is reflected in its waters.

Events and festivities

Dinner dances are organized by the village association: Boudin at the former end of January, aioli and spring ball in April, the feast of St. John on June 24, Mass and sale of artisan bread baked on the 1st Sunday of September , sauerkraut evening in late November.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hot air balloon flight over the Champsaur Valley
Nature and the great outdoors200 € to 1100 € Ancelle (19.1 km)
Canyoning in the Ubaye Valley
Sports sensations44 € Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon (28 km)
Packraft on the Ubaye
Sports sensations85 € to 115 € Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon (30 km)
Rafting or hydrospeed down the Ubaye
Sports sensations45 € to 85 € Le Lauzet-Ubaye (34 km)
Maiden tandem paraglider flight
Sports sensations70 € to 200 € Embrun (38 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
La Bâtie-Vieille - Rambaud
HikeEasy3:00La Bâtie-Vieille (12.3 km)
Notre-Dame du Laus
HikeIntermediate5:00La Bâtie-Vieille (12.3 km)
The white bridge trail
HikeEasy3:00Saint-Laurent-du-Cros (15.9 km)
Tour of Moissière
HikeEasy2:30Ancelle (18.6 km)
Ancelle - Voile de la Mariée Waterfall
Car itineraryEasy4:00Ancelle (19.1 km)

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