The French département Hautes-Alpes is marked by mountains and wild ranges.
Cities[edit]
- 1 Briançon - at an altitude of 1,326 m (4,350 ft), this is the highest town in France
- 2 Embrun
- 3 Gap
- 4 Serres
- 5 Veynes
Other destinations[edit]
- 1 Orcières-Merlette — for skiing
- 2 Queyras
- 3 Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy — for skiing
- 4 Risoul - for skiing
Understand[edit]
Get in[edit]
By train[edit]
The Hautes-Alpes are easily reached by train from either the south (Marseille), the north (Grenoble) or the west (Valence). Valence and Grenoble have high-speed train connections with Paris. There are up to four train connections daily in all directions.
By plane[edit]
There is no large airport in the Hautes-Alpes. Fly to Marseille and take the train from there.
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
Do[edit]
- Canyoning around Saint-Clément-sur-Durance
- Skiing at Serre-Chevalier
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
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