Adventure is everywhere at Serre-Ponçon, dare to take your vacation off the beaten track!
You don't have to flee to the other side of the world to enjoy the wild luxury of nature. Take a fresh look at our mountains and shareunique, memorable moments. Imagine yourself, after a night spent under the stars, being the first to reach the summit to enjoy a unique sunrise over the peaks.
Wake up to a deserted lake. With morning mists and rosy dawn colors, it's hard to believe you're in France. That's what local exoticism is all about.
Parc National des Écrins, our official reserve of wide open spaces and purity
There's nothing here! Nothing but nature, barely disturbed by a few shepherds and their flocks. At Châteauroux Les Alpes, discover the vertiginous Pisse waterfall and refresh yourself under its invigorating spray.
At the hamlet of Les Gourniers in Réallon, everyone can enjoy nature in their own way. There's something for everyone, from long hikes on the edge of the National Park to easy discovery trails through lush forest on the edge of the hamlet.
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Our most beautiful hikes
Top 5 hikes to doDiscover the 5 must-do hikes during a stay in Serre-Ponçon.
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Reconnect with the past and a centuries-old heritage
Take time to discover the evidence of life in the past. Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages and decipher the prestigious past of theArchbishopric of Embrun. At Boscodon, embark on the spellbinding mysteries of this 12th-century abbey nestled in the heart of a secret forest.
Simply contemplate
Beauty is everywhere. Take a break and appreciate the passing of time. Mountain reflections on a high-altitude lake, a fiery sky during a fiery sunset, a panoramic view of Lac de Serre-Ponçon from a summit. Make the most of what's on offer.
Fill up on adrenaline
Have fun and share new experiences with your loved ones. Whether up in the mountains or on the water, on foot or by bike, in the air or on our rivers, enjoy the countless activities Serre-Ponçon has to offer. What could be more rejuvenating than a session of wakesurfing or paddleboarding on the flat waters of the lake one fine morning?
Beginners and occasional riders alike will be delighted by the easy electric mountain bike rides on beautiful, easy forest trails. For seasoned riders or enduro enthusiasts, the red and black circuits on our our FFC website have a few nuggets in store. From endless descents on smooth, playful trails under the larch trees in the heights of Embrun to the brittle, technical singles overlooking the lake, there's something for everyone!
If you're an aesthete, you'll enjoy a paragliding or hot-air balloon flight over Lac de Serre-Ponçon. Here too, the choice is yours, depending on your preferences. Hot-air ballooning is best done in the morning, very early in the morning, to take advantage of a very calm sky at sunrise. Paragliding can be done later in the day. In our opinion, the ideal time is late afternoon, when the sun is setting...
Take care of yourself
Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in an exceptional establishment. Cosy guest rooms in traditional buildings or charming hotels in period homes, panoramic terraces with lake and mountain views and treatment centers with spas and massages await you for dreamlike moments suspended in time.
Lovers of gourmet delights can take advantage of the expertise of local restaurant chefs to showcase local produce. Lamb, beef, charcuterie and cheeses are the region's main specialties, as is the famous and delicious trout from Chateauroux les Alpes. To accompany all this, the wines of the Hautes-Alpes and Serre-Ponçon will surprise you with their quality, as willthe many locally brewed beers.
