Gap

Gap

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Gap		Rambaud at 6.6 km (11 min)
Insee code	05061		La Bâtie-Vieille at 8.6 km (13 min)
Postcode	05000		La Freissinouse at 8.7 km (11 min)
Latitude	44.5596380		Neffes at 8.7 km (14 min)
Longitude	6.0797580		Pelleautier at 8.9 km (14 min)
Altitude	From 625 to 2360 meters		Jarjayes at 9.7 km (14 min)
Surface	110.43 km²		La Rochette at 9.9 km (14 min)
Population	41659 inhabitants		La Bâtie-Neuve at 10.8 km (14 min)
Density	377 inhabitants/km²		Châteauvieux at 11.1 km (15 min)
National labels			Laye at 11.9 km (15 min)
Department	Hautes-Alpes		Manteyer at 12.4 km (15 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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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 ...

• 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.

• All year round:

• 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.

• 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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Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 12°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 12°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C

Le Pasturier   8.8 Gap Tucked away in an alley Gap, Le Pasturier invites you to a gourmet break in a Provencal setting. Quite simply, you can enjoy a cuisine of the sun, rich flavors, colorful and above all... Located in Gap 47 € per person

Les Rendez-vous de Rostain   9 Neffes OPEN EYES - On the heights of Gap, Neffes, a charming village alpine Les Rendez-vous de Rostain is not a restaurant like the others! Held by craftsmen Pork Butcher essential in the... Located 4.8 km from Gap 34 € per person

Les Chenets Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur The hotel restaurant is Les Chenets in a small hamlet in the Southern Alps. Between calm and serenity, you will find here a warm and family atmosphere. This is the only restaurant in... Located 13.7 km from Gap 50 € per person

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Chez Gil'Ann     8.7 Gap 40m² ground floor with garden view, bed for 2, sitting area, small kitchen, bathroom with shower and WC. Possibilité extra bed for 1 child. (free). Site: Chez Gil'Ann chambre d'hôtes.... Located in Gap 64 € the double room

L'Edelweiss     9.5 Ancelle In ski resort Ancelle, 17 km from Gap, limit the Ecrins park, 10 minutes from the lake of ST Cup, in a framework of greenery and flowers, Josiane and Jacky, true high-alpine welcome... Located 12.5 km from Gap From 56 € to 70 € the double room

House with 5 bedrooms     9.7 Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes With the doors of the National park of the Jewel cases, in the valley of Champsaur, bettina and Guy accomodate you all the year in their country cottage having 5 rooms from 2 to 5 people.... Located 13.3 km from Gap From 68 € to 90 € the double room

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Gîte et chalet à la montagne   9.6 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 300 € to 710 € per week

Appartement Arnica de 42 m² très calme   9.6   SPECIAL OFFER Ancelle Hautes-Alpes Ancelle, resort village, T2 renovated, comfortable on the slopes or out walking, 5 minutes from the village shops, the residence, ground floor, fitted kitchen, large bay... Located 12.2 km from Gap From 255 € to 685 € per week

Le forest   9 Ancelle In the village of Ancelle and close to the ski lifts and start hiking, Forest offers a cottage (classified 3 ears Gite de France in) in a wooden chalet with a living room with open... Located 12.3 km from Gap From 500 € to 1180 € per week

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Camping la pierre de l'aigle     9.3 La Bréole 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 16 € to 21 € per day

Camping La Garrigue     9.4 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... Located 25 km from Gap From 12 € to 15.50 € per day

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Comfort Hotel Gap      8.2 Gap 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 46 €

Hôtel Le Michelet      7.6 Gap Situated opposite Gap Train Station, this hotel is decorated in a 50s diner style and offers free Wi-Fi internet access. Guests are invited to relax on the terrace, play billiard in... Located in Gap Room from 47 €

Inter-Hotel Gapotel     7.3 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... Located in Gap Room from 62 €

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