The commune of Val-Buëch-Méouge groups together the villages of Ribiers, Antonaves and Châteauneuf de Chabre.
Altitude: 520 m - Approximately 860 inhabitants.
Ribiers is the southernmost village of the Hautes-Alpes, nestled in the heart of beautiful orchards whose fruits are internationally renowned.
Typically Provencal, you will find in this village shops and numerous leisure facilities: aeromodelling platform, equestrian center, tennis court, climbing sites, bowls, leisure center, park "La Toscane" with relaxation area And games, city stadium and health course near the school.
Altitude: 595 m - Approximately 160 inhabitants.
Facing Châteauneuf de Chabre and the plain of Buëch, perched on a height, the small village of Antonaves was built on the slopes of the mountain of St Cyr, sheltered from the devastating floods of the Meouge.
Antonaves forms a harmonious silhouette made of beautiful stone houses, surrounded by greenery; Fountains and laundry decorate the lanes of a Provencal spirit, and quench the many hikers.
The village is indeed on the route of several hiking trails including the unmissable "Tour des gorges de la Méouge", from the Roman bridge, 12 km, uneven + 770 m, n ° 11 described in the topo-guide Ribiers-Gorges of the Méouge proposed to the Office of Tourism.
Do not miss the jewel of the village, a pretty little church with bell tower, adorned with a sundial. You have a breathtaking view of the valley and the impressive fortress of Mison.
A playground is located in the village for children; Toboggan, swing...
A organic market garden is installed in the village and offers you fruit and vegetable baskets all year round. Information on +33 6 08 07 12 77.
Altitude: 546 m - Approximately 320 inhabitants.
A few kilometers from Laragne, the southern village of Châteauneuf-de-Chabre is established at the confluence of Buëch and Meouge in the middle of orchards, fields of lavender or sunflowers.
The village opens you the doors of the famous Gorges de la Méouge, a beautiful valley that is the joy of swimmers and hikers of all kinds: on foot, by bike, by mountain bike, and even by Quadbike... you can try everything!
A superb "city stadium", a large park full of games, awaits young and old in the village!
To discover, at the entrance of the gorges, the climbing site of Beaume Rousse welcomes climbers on a cliff well exposed. Further on, the road invites you to reach the highest point of the commune, at the summit of the Espranons (1352 m) on the Montagne de Chabre, a high place of free flight, which will seduce you with its breathtaking panorama. An orientation table and picnic tables await you there.
Below the road, along the Meouge you will discover a magnificent Roman bridge with three arches, classified Historic Monument, it allowed access to an old mill that remains only the ruins, it was carried away during a flood of The Méouge in 1901.
Numerous hiking trails will allow you to discover a remarkable natural heritage, the site is classified "biological reserve Natura 2000".
Many species are found here, in a micro climate both alpine and mediterranean: here oaks and beeches rub shoulders with ashy broom and fragrant lavender attract butterflies sometimes emblematic of the place as the Damier de la succise.
Perched on the rock above the bridge, the village of Pomet is today attached to the territory of Chateauneuf de Chabre, only two dwellings remain, one in the church!
