The valleys of Champsaur Valgaudemar combine the gentle countryside of Champsaur with the rugged Himalayan peaks of Valgaudemar. The human warmth of a welcoming population and spaces of exceptional tranquillity. The intimacy of village festivities and the spectacle of untamed nature. The pleasures of a mountain accessible to all and the thrills of the high mountains that will delight the initiated. A world of contrasts like no other…
Lac du Lauzon in ValgaudemarValleys ofChampsaur Valgaudemarin the heart of the Hautes-Alpes
Variety of atmospheres...and culinary specialities!
Around Orcières, the Champsaur region begins with the Champoléon valley, where the Drac Blanc flows past a number of charming hamlets.
This is the gateway to a whole host of walks in the heart of the Ecrins National Park, with itineraries for the more experienced linking Orcières, Champoléon, Valgaudemar or even Freissinières and Vallouise…
The valleys of the Champsaur and Valgaudemar offer striking contrasts: on one side, the peaceful bocage of the Champsaur, where meadows, hedges and valleys follow one another in a bucolic gentleness; on the other, the grandiose reliefs of the Valgaudemar, steep and wild, like the peaks and torrents that trace their lines.
It’s this extraordinary duality – between reassuring nature and mountain adventure – that gives the area its unique charm. And in the heart of this setting, the rich gastronomic terroir takes on its full dimension…
View of the Champsaur valley in winter
View of the Champsaur valley in autumn
Champsaur Valley
Planche du Champsaur (Photo © Gilles Baron)We tell you moreon places to discover
Set off to discover the treasures of the Champsaur and Valgaudemar, where you’ll find a blend of magnificent landscapes, preserved heritage and hidden nuggets. Let us guide you through our selection of must-see places, combining nature, culture and walks, to fully experience the soul of our valleys.
