From the Middle Ages, its strategic location between Provence and Dauphiné it has become an important trading center and a step on the road to Compostela connecting Turin to the Rhone Valley.
Located at 735 m altitude, near the Parc Naturel des Ecrins, the Country Gapençais offers an infinite range of sites, moods and activities.
Preserved in this universe where the sun shines 300 days a year, clean air, sport, recreation and culture will revel without restraint.
The high-alpine cuisine is based on the traditional mountain cuisine, made based on simple and natural elements. Among the specialties you will find the tarts with potatoes, meat or prunes, the "Donkey Ears" (gratin of fresh pasta with spinach and cheese country), ravioli (made from potato gratin baked with milk, cream, butter and cheese), volumes, blocks ...
SIGHTSEEING
The Historic Downtown:
The current configuration of the city center is about the general appearance of the medieval town.
While walking on foot you will discover the Hotel de Ville 18th century cathedral and 19th (historical monument) and the squares and streets closely related to life and local history.
The Departmental Museum Museum:
Departmental Museum The Museum is a cultural bridge for all. The works and objects collected and preserved continue to diversify: grass and stuffed animals, archeology and numismatics, cookies and stories of local history, ethnology alpine valleys and distant lands, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, digital installations .. .
Free, the museum opens at all.
The team multiplies the opportunities to come back and exhibitions, recreational activities, educational, scientific, cultural, introductory workshops, exchange of expertise, live shows ...
Domaine de Charance:
Domaine de Charance, leaning against the mountain that protects the winds, this vast area of 220 hectares situated at 1000 m altitude and a few kilometers from the city center is part of the heritage city of Gapençais since 1973.
The Municipal animation offers guided tours of the botanical collections of garden terraces classified "remarkable gardens" in 2005, the eco-museum of agricultural and gardening workshops, cosmetics, cuisine, introductory orientation, conferences , exhibitions and theme days.
The Conservatoire Botanique National Alpin mission to study and protect rare plants and endangered wildlife throughout the Alpine region. It also has a role in conservation of heritage plants and the role of public information.
The administrative headquarters of the Parc National des Ecrins is also the area of Charance within the castle, it has a role in reception and information to the public.
Wednesday and Saturday morning farmers' market. Friday afternoon: organic market.
April: Race walking Gapen'ville
May: Gap Fair Expo, Festival of amateur theater, Raid mountain bike paths from the sun, The Choc'Rando ATV.
The 1st Monday of May Fair Gap.
June: Day roses Charance, Music Festival, Festival of St John.
July / August: Festival "On the Crossroad of Artists".
July: International Folklore Festival, European University of Saxophones.
August: The alpigap, great cyclists.
The 2nd Monday of August: Fair Gap.
September: Criterium Bouliste, Feast of St Arnoux, European Heritage Days.
October: Trail Gapen'Cimes.
The 2nd Monday of November: Fair Gap.
December: Christmas Market.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Site Gap-Bayard: Located 7 miles north of Gap, at 1250 m altitude, the communal property of 220 ha has 50 km of cross country skiing. In 1989, a public golf 18 holes on 120 acres is made between forests and pastures as well as two health course.
Site Gap-Tallard: Platform internationally recognized, characterized by frequent weather favorable for all air sports airfield Gap-Tallard welcomes both training and competition in a large number of practitioners. This is the 1st Parachute Center in Europe.
The Mountain Céüze 20 km Gap offers numerous hiking trails, horseback riding and mountain biking. She is known for its cliff climbing equipped and accessible through the neck of Guerin (Sigoyer).
Chaudun, this site occupies a vast mountainous amphitheater on three common Gap, Rabou and La Roche-des Arnauds at an altitude ranged between 1000 to 2700 meters. Former village Chaudun is now owned by the Forestry Commission and has become "biological reserve" which have developed summers of trails from Col de Gleize of Rabou and Roche-des-Arnaud.
The Balcony of Gapençais, circuit open to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, to discover the many treasures Gapençais Basin, its landscapes, heritage.
The proposed activities for children are very varied. In summer: swimming, fishing, water sports, ropes course, educational farms, climbing, air sports, mountain biking, hiking, pony rides ... In winter: skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, walking, dog sledding or skiing joëring (pulled by a horse) ...
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 22°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 7°C - Max. 20°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS
Le Jardin des Délices SPECIAL OFFER
Gap
Our house is nestled in lush vegetation. This location ensures peace and privacy. We are located at the crossroads of the mountain and water. If you enjoy walking, many can hike either...
Located in Gap
From 90 € to 110 € the double room
La Méridienne
Venterol
Antique farm renovated, panoramic view, local product in table hosts, beautiful rooms and swimming pool available. At 20 km the lake of Serre Ponçon the doors of the most beautiful...
Located 12.4 km from Gap
From 48 € to 58 € the double room
L'Edelweiss
9.6
Ancelle
Ancelle, 17 km from Gap, Ecrins park boundary, 10 minutes from the lake of ST Bonnet, In a green and flowers, Josiane and Jacky, true high-alpine welcome you in their bed guest. Josiane...
Discover the Hautes-Alpes in an exceptional site at 900 m. altitude. You will find peace, space, authenticity, just 4 km from Gap. Dominique and Stephen and their children welcome you...
Located in Gap
From 640 € to 930 € per week
Gîte et chalet à la montagne
9.2
SPECIAL OFFER
Gap
Detached chalet 3 stars. Plot of 2000 m² near a small village at 1000 m altitude. Quiet, space, hiking, garden with shared pool, table tennis, games, close to the natural park of Ecrins...
Located in Gap
From 450 € to 660 € per week
Gîte rural Les Catinons
9.5
Avançon
The nature around you, inside of a farm family still activité. Gîte comfortable 1 km of a charming village with shops. You'll be 10min from the town of Gap, the prefecture of the Hautes-Alpes...
Welcome to our little piece of paradise in the heart of a quiet unspoilt! A nest of happiness at 1000 meters altitude, somewhere between the lake and mountains, the village of La Bréole...
Located 22 km from Gap
From 12 € to 18 € per day
Camping La Garrigue
La Faurie
In the Hautes Alpes in Grenoble 1 hour and 30 minutes from Gap, situated between mountain, river and forest Upper Buëch, a site that will not fail to seduce you with its beauty, sunshine...
Set at the foot of the Southern Alps, this hotel is located a 5-minute drive from the town of Gap. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the soundproofed guest rooms. A flat-screen TV with...
Located in Gap
Room from 50 €
Hotel Pre Vert
7.6
Gap
Hotel Pré Vert is ideally situated on the famous Route Napoleon in Gap, near the ski resorts and Ecrin National Park. It offers comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. This...
Located in Gap
Room from 49 €
Inter-Hotel Gapotel
7
Gap
The Inter-Hotel Gapotel is located 1km from the Gap city centre, in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region. It features an outdoor swimming pool and sunny terrace, along with modern...
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