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Allos valley

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Allos valley - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Situated in the Southern Alps, at the foot of Allos pass in Mercantour National Park, the Allos valley is home to the picturesque village of Allos as well as two ski resorts that have been awarded the "Ski France" and "Famille Plus" labels: Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500) and La Foux d'Allos (Val d'Allos 1800). These two ski resorts form part of the Espace Lumière, a vast ski area linked to the resort of Pra-Loup that offers skiers and snowboarders 230 kilometres of downhill runs! The Allos valley also has a range of other winter activities available, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating.

The area is also popular for outdoor activities in the summer, when hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, horse riding, tennis and fishing take over. Lovers of alpine scenery absolutely must make the one-hour uphill walk to the wonderful Allos lake, Europe's largest natural high-altitude lake, situated at 2,228 metres above sea level.

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Allos valley

A ski resort in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Val d'Allos is located in the commune of Allos, in the Pelat and Trois-Evêchés mountain ranges. It is at the gateway to the Mercantour National Park in the Southern Alps.

Created in the early 1930s, the Val d'Allos resort was built in a former farming village. Blocked from its operations by the outbreak of World War II, it resumed operations in the 1950s with great success. Today, the Val d'Allos La Foux ski area is connected to Pra Loup, another winter sports resort in the region, and offers a wide range of activities.

In the village, lovers of tradition and history will also find their happiness with the presence of an interesting architectural heritage, and in particular religious.

Things to see and do

The commune of Allos has two winter sports resorts. The first is the Val d'Allos-Le Seignus resort, a village resort located between 1,500 and 2,450 meters above sea level. The second is Val d'Allos-La Foux, a mountain resort 8 km from the village and located between 1,800 and 2,600 meters above sea level. Very family-friendly, the resort offers a wide range of leisure activities such as a snow garden, an ice rink, a toboggan run, a multi-season toboggan run, and pubs. Nearby, there is also a cross-country skiing area.

In summer, don't miss the many marked hiking trails. It is also possible to discover the fauna and flora on various natural sites such as the Bois des Seignus, Mont Pelat, the Col de la Petite Cayolle, or even the Roche Grande.

In the village, it is possible to visit the Saint-Sébastien chapel and the Notre-Dame-de-Valvert church, buildings showing traditional Alpine architecture. During the summer, every week, different visits and discoveries are offered. Information at the tourist office.

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Leisure Park (© R.Palomba Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
Leisure Park (© R.Palomba Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
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Verdon Express (© R.Palomba Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
Verdon Express (© R.Palomba Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
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Lake Allos
Lake Allos
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Lake Allos (© R.Palomba Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
Lake Allos (© R.Palomba Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
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Lake Allos
Lake Allos
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Val d'Allos: skiing and après ski activities
Val d'Allos: skiing and après ski activities
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Val d'Allos: leisure park
Val d'Allos: leisure park
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Logo (© Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
Logo (© Tourist Office of Val d'Allos)
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