Alpes du Sud Vacations

From here it's 16 miles (26 kilometers) to the south to Marseille and 80 miles (129 kilometers) to the east to Cannes.

See if you can visit some of the ski slopes in Alpes du Sud. Auron Ski Resort and also Valberg Ski Resort are two of the more renowned ski resorts in the vicinity. For a little variation, also head to Isola 2000 Ski Resort and Superdevoluy Ski Resort.

Here in Alpes du Sud, there are many beautiful nature preserves that are well worth seeing. Among the more significant of these around the city are Chez Pascal and Mercantour National Park. Also have a look around Mont Pelvoux and Chez Pascal, if you have the time to see more of the city’s variety of ecological habitats.

Leave the mundane world behind for a while and take the kids into a realm of imagination and good times at Paradrenalin and Jungle Adventure Park. Laugh, learn and be amazed at these must-see attractions for families with hard-to-impress children.

Whether you are looking to chill out, paddle about in a boat or enjoy the gentle lapping of water the local lake known as Lac de Serre-Poncon is the place to head. Walk around the lake and try to spot some birds or merely relax in a little peace and quiet.

For those interested in the battles of long ago, take a tour of the old defense structures dotted around Alpes du Sud. Examine the stout architecture of the Briancon Citadel and learn about the fascinating defensive techniques in times gone by.

Among the best places to tee off within the vicinity of Alpes du Sud is Bois Chenu Golf Course. Grab your lucky seven iron, attack the bunkers, then enjoy a few drinks with local and visiting golf nuts in the clubhouse bar.

Before you fly out of Alpes du Sud, do try to see the Chateau-Queyras and the Church of Agnieres en Devoluy; two more places which help make this city such a great vacation choice.