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Eygliers

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hautes-Alpes

Eygliers - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hautes-Alpes
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Small village of the Hautes-Alpes, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Eygliers takes place in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Queyras, facing the mountains of Pelvous and Ecrins. It is located about sixty kilometers from Gap, not far from Embrun, Risoul or Ceillac.

Populated since antiquity, the town of Eygliers took place then on an old road that crossed the massif of the Alps. Full of charm, it is now appreciated for its unique landscapes and its typical architectural heritage.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the many hiking trails available on site, as well as natural sites conducive to walking and sports activities. Its proximity to some of the most beautiful places in the region also make it a must visit when staying in the area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityEygliers
Postcode05600
Latitude44.6761280 (N 44° 40’ 34”)
Longitude6.6343000 (E 6° 38’ 3”)
AltitudeFrom 881m to 2670m
Surface area30.04 km²
Population812 inhabitants
Density27 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGap (58 km, 57 min)
Insee code05052
IntercommunalityCC du Guillestrois et du Queyras
DepartmentHautes-Alpes
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Mont-Dauphin1.2 km (3 min)
Guillestre3.7 km (9 min)
Saint-Crépin5.6 km (10 min)
Risoul6.2 km (13 min)
Saint-Clément-sur-Durance6.5 km (11 min)
Réotier7.8 km (17 min)
La Roche-de-Rame10.9 km (12 min)
Champcella11.6 km (19 min)
Châteauroux-les-Alpes13.1 km (16 min)
Saint-André-d'Embrun16.3 km (25 min)
L'Argentière-la-Bessée16.8 km (18 min)
Vars17.6 km (28 min)
Freissinières18 km (23 min)
Embrun18.7 km (23 min)

Things to see and do

Several chapels take place on the town like those of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the Penitents, Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, or Saint-Barthélemy. The Saint-Antoine church is not lacking in charm either.

The town has an artificial lake of over four hectares surrounded by leisure activities and picnic areas, and also has several hiking trails such as the Marmot Trail, very family, or the GR541, which leads pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

If you enjoy outdoor walks, do not forget to visit the communal forest, or in the gorges of Guil, on the Main du Titan.

Places of interest

Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Photos

Leisure centre
Leisure centre
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The Titan's Hand
The Titan's Hand
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Landscape
Landscape
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Panorama on Eygliers
Panorama on Eygliers
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Leisure centre
Leisure centre
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Saint-Guillaume Chapel
Saint-Guillaume Chapel
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Saint William's hand
Saint William's hand
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Marmot Trail
Marmot Trail
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Weather

Monday 20 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C
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Wednesday 22 may
Min. 5°C - Max. 9°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Climbing in Guillestrois
Sports sensations45 € Guillestre (2.1 km)
Discovery hike on the theme of medicinal and culinary plants
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Risoul (3 km)
Rafting on the Durance
Sports sensations41 € Saint-Clément-sur-Durance (4.9 km)
Rafting or inflatable kayaking in Hautes-Alpes
Sports sensations40 € Saint-Clément-sur-Durance (5 km)
Rafting down the Durance and Cano-raft
Sports sensations38 € Saint-Clément-sur-Durance (5 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tourond Refuge
HikeEasy6:40Champoléon (30 km)
The Champsaurin
Cycling itineraryAthletic4:10Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (32 km)
Tour of Moissière
HikeEasy2:30Ancelle (34 km)
Ancelle - Voile de la Mariée Waterfall
Car itineraryEasy4:00Ancelle (34 km)
Tour of the Cuchon
HikeIntermediate5:00Ancelle (34 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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