Holidays in the Valley

Spring Summer Autumn The Ubaye Summary

Valley & the map 4/5 family walks 6/7 hiking 8/9 Situated in the Southern , just over Climbing and gliding 10/11 two hours drive from the hustle and Cycling 12/13 bustle of the Cote d’Azur, the Ubaye Valley Mountain biking 14/15

is one of ’s hidden treasures. From water sports 16/17 its source near the Italian border to the lakes and swimming pools 18/19 Serre Ponçon lake in the west, the Ubaye Family fun 20/21 River is bordered by stunning scenery. Heritage 22/23 Over 60 kilometres long, it passes Entertainment 24/25 towering mountain peaks, lush alpine Shopping 26/27 meadows and delightful small towns and Accommodation in the ubaye valley 28 villages. Blessed with a climate that Accommodation Agencies 29 combines the blue skies of the south Tourist Residences 29/30 Holiday centres 30 coast with a freshness that comes with Hotels and Hotel Restaurants 31/32 altitude, the Ubaye Valley has the perfect Guest Houses and B&Bs 33/34 Country Hotels and Hostels 35/36 conditions for all types of outdoor Campsites 37 activities... How to get there 38 Transport in the Valley 39

Tourism Departement Communauté de communes Vallée de l’Ubaye BOOKING... INFORMATION... Tourist Office 4 avenue des 3 Frères Arnaud 04400 www.ubaye.com Barcelonnette Larche Pra Loup*** Sauze Phone: + 33 (0)4 92 81 04 04 Phone: + 33 (0)4 92 81 04 71 Phone: + 33 (0)4 92 81 21 45 Phone: + 33 (0)4 92 84 33 58 Phone: + 33 (0)4 92 84 04 10 Phone: + 33 (0)4 92 81 05 61 www.ubaye.com www.barcelonnette.com www.jausiers.com www.haute-ubaye.com www.praloup.com www.sauze.com [email protected] 02 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y @ UBAYE VALLEY / 03

Lauzanier lake

The Ubaye Valley

Barcelonnette Meyronnes

Jausiers Bathing Lake

Faucon Pontis

04 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 05 Family Walks

Whether you require flat, short or shady or just a wide smooth path for little feet, the Ubaye has the exact requirements. Getting out into the meadows and crags gives opportunities to see all sorts of things that are harder to find at home. Wildflowers, birds and butterflies are everywhere and on certain walks the marmots show little fear of passersby and are happy to continue about their business despite the audience.

Most of the well-known walking areas provide good car parking and there are often picnic tables within a short walk of the car. The Valley boasts a number of trails specifically designed with children in mind, including numerical waymarkers and panels showing points of interest.

Walking in the Alps doesn’t have to mean equipping crampons and ice axes! The Ubaye Valley has numerous footpaths that are perfect for family strolls.

06 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 07 InHiking Ubaye

The Ubaye Valley offers almost unlimited opportunites for hiking, more than 600 kilometres of way-marked footpaths are at your disposal, all clearly signposted and well-maintained. The variety of hikes is neverending - craggy peaks, rolling meadows, thundering waterfalls and crystal clear lakes.

The scenery is breathtaking, in late spring and early summer the meadows are carpeted with wildflowers such as orchids, anenomes and gentians. As summer gives way to autumn the vernal hues contrasting with the clear blue sky are a photographer’s dream.

Wildlife lovers and birdwatchers will not be disappointed, most of the higher altitude walks provide plentiful opportunites to see marmots, chamois and ibex, and large raptors such as eagles and vultures are frequently soaring overhead. In addition to all the local footpaths, numerous national GR (Grande Randonnée) routes also cross the Valley and there are a great number of refuges, both staffed and unstaffed, where one can get a meal or spend the night.

If you feel like trying something adventurous why not hire the services of an experienced mountain guide and tackle one of the famous local peaks such as the Pain de Sucre or the Brec du Chambeyron.

08 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 09 ClimbingIn andUbaye Gliding

Admire spectacular aerial views under Paragliding above the villages and warm, sunny skies while climbing the beautiful landscape of the Ubaye is Ubaye Valley’s legendary peaks at an incredible sightseeing journey. elevations as high as 3412 metres. Even Experience the serene feeling of freedom beginners can experience high altitude as you peacefully glide over the Alps mountain climbing under the careful either solo or strapped to an instructor. supervision of a local guide. For climbers Training courses are available at the who prefer climbing in an equipped, Valley’s reputable paragliding school in secure sector, the Valley has 3 designated operation since 1985. climbing sites with over 140 equipped routes from 4a to 8b.

Why not try a Via Ferrata where you climb on specially equipped steel ladders anchored into a rock face. The Via Ferrata of Saint Ours will take you on a ladder maze of over 600 metres of Barcelonnette aerodrome is home to the Valley’s gliding centre which offers instruction climbing, while providing marvellous for skill levels. views over the charming hamlet of Saint Ours just below your toes.

10 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 11 In CyclingUbaye

The Ubaye Valley is THE Mecca for cyclists in the Southern French Alps. Amongst the 7 mountain passes to cycle is “La Bonette”, located at the summit of the highest road in Europe. It gives you the impression of being at the top of the world. It’s an unforgettable experience! In 2008, it was part of the route for the “Tour de France”.

All cycling routes are clearly marked with ! milestones indicating road number, altitude, remaining distance and the road gradient. The roads are in excellent condition and are regularly maintained.

Cycling routes are easily accessible from the Ubaye Valley and no driving is required... just leave your hotel or holiday home on your bike and go! One of the great things about the Ubaye is that whatever distance you choose to cycle, you will be mesmerized by the ever-changing scenery. Impress family and friends by bringing home a special souvenir: “Brevet des 7 Cols” an award certificate for having completed the 7 passes.

12 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 13 MountainIn Ubaye Biking

Like road biking, mountain biking is one of the most popular pastimes in the Ubaye Valley. The “TransUbayenne” is one of 19 mountain bike trails that cover over 100 km created and waymarked by the Federation Française de Cyclisme in collaboration with local authorities. The consistent trail markers will easily lead you through the entire Valley taking you through wooded ter- rain, alpine fields, tunnels, villages where there is the possibility of cozy overnight lodgings. Experience a cross-country ad- venture on trails that are in excellent condition and regularly maintained.

For thrillseekers, downhill racing is also at its best in the Ubaye. Host of the UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships, the mountain resort Pra Loup is used to creating exhilarating downhill sensations. You can take the cable car to the top of the mountain and race back down.

Come and check out the “Bike Park” and have fun testing your mountain bike skills in a forest setting that includes monkey bridges, swinging bridges and other obstacles. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced itineraries so any level of biker can give it a go!

14 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 15 WaterIn Ubaye Sports

The Ubaye River is one of the most stunning rivers in Europe and is well-known for its awesome rafting and whitewater sports. Being without a dam, the river is in full force year round sporting 60 rapids of classes of I to VI over a distance of 52 kilometres. Whichever you choose: rafting, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, or hydrospeeding, you can definitely be assured of a total adrenalin rush! Take advantage of the certified local whitewater guides who can navigate you on this breathtaking excursion.

After a day of invigorating whitewater sports, relax and take it easy at the many riverside campsites found along the course.

The Ubaye Valley gets its name from the Ubaye River whose source is at the Longet Lake located on the French/ Italian border and flows east to west ending at the Serre-Poncon Lake.

16 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 17 LakesIn Ubaye and Swimming Pools

Kick off your shoes, lay back on a lounge chair and stare in awe at the amazing clear turquoise lakes of the Ubaye Valley.

The lakes of Serre-Poncon, Lauzet Ubaye and Jausiers are easy to access and are “kid-friendly” offering services for families such as snack bars, play areas, picnic areas, beaches, tennis courts, pedal boating, canoeing, kayaking, wind- surfing, kitesurfing...

You can also enjoy panoramic views while swimming at the Barcelonnette swimming centre. There are 2 outdoor swimming pools and a small pool for toddlers. Onsite is a restaurant, a sun bathing terrace, a shaded picnic area and play area. You can combine family walks with swimming pleasures at the mountain resort “Le Sauze” After a day of walking, relax at the indoor swimming pool which has an outdoor picnic area and sun bathing terrace.

Half an hour’s walk from the top of Costebelle cable car, you’ll find Pra Loup’s lake which offers permit-free fishing throughout the summer.

18 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 19 InFamily Ubaye Fun

Looking for the perfect family vacation spot? Look no further... the Ubaye Valley offers so many activities for children that it’s hard to decide what to do first.

You have your choice of 4 different Tree Top Adventure Parks, 2 horse-riding centres, an outdoor inflatable amuse- ment park, mini-golf courses, go-karting, bob-sledding, trampolines, family farms and much more! All of this in an outdoor setting, close to nature and far from the hustle and bustle of city life. A breath of fresh air for the whole family!

20 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 21 Heritage

In Barcelonnette, and throughout the Valley, are numerous grand Mexican-style villas, some of which are now museums and hotels. These were built by locals who went to Mexico in the late 19th century and returned to the Ubaye having made their fortunes.

The Valley has six museums, each one focused on a particular aspect of Ubayen life. There is also the recently opened ‘Maison du bois’ which combines games, interactive exhibitions about the wood industry and a children’s playground, with demonstrations and walks.

The Ubaye Valley has a rich and varied heritage, providing a variety of interesting sites to visit. Being a frontier valley, the Ubaye has seen many invasions and conflicts over the years and consequently boasts some impressive , beautifully preserved works from the A stroll around most Ubayen villages will reveal at least one sundial, often exquis- Maginot Line alongside older military tely painted and sometimes very old, and as the sun shines in the Valley an average constructions dating back to the 19th of three hundred days per year you can use them to tell whether it’s aperitif time! century.

22 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 23 EntertainmentIn Ubaye

Restaurants and bars abound, even the smallest mountain villages usually have a sunny terrace where you can enjoy a refreshing beer. Barcelonnette and Jausiers boast several accredited restaurants and the variety of eateries is impressive - from local speciality restaurants serving dishes such as fondue and raclette to Mexican, Vietnamese and Italian.

The mountain resorts are also open for The Ubaye Valley is now ready for the summer season and often host its first golfers. The newly built sporting events, dances and firework 9-hole course is in a beautiful shows. The resorts are also home to a riverside setting, midway between good variety of bars, restaurants and Barcelonnette and Uvernet-Fours. nightclubs.

Throughout the summer, Barcelonnette is a vibrant little town, hosting a variety of festivals and themed events: Jazz, Latino and classical music all have a slot in the summer calendar.

24 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 25 InShopping Ubaye

Barcelonnette has a good range of shops providing plentiful holiday souvenirs from cuddly marmots to charming French country crockery and homewares.

Jausiers is home to ‘la Maison des Produits de Pays’, a special showroom where local producers and craftsmen bring their goods to sell. The store sells everything from local spirits and cheeses to watercolours and woollen scarves.

No trip to France would be complete without browsing around a traditional market and the Ubaye Valley has plenty of those. Barcelonnette has a twice weekly market selling local produce, crafts and other goods. There are also farmer’s markets in several of the other villages and numerous fairs and agricul- tural shows during the summer season.

26 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 27 Accommodation Accommodation Agencies

In The Ubaye valley Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Barcelonnette + 33 (0)4 92 81 15 96 (Barcelonnette) DIFFUSION IMMOBILIER www.diffusion-immobilier.com + 33 (0)4 92 81 44 25 (Pra Loup) [email protected]

+ 33 (0)4 92 81 19 74 www.ubaye-immobilier.com IM’UBAYE [email protected]

+ 33 (0)4 92 81 03 53 www.nell.fr NELL IMMOBILIER [email protected] Pra loup

+ 33 (0)4 92 80 71 04 www.immogliss.fr IMMOGLISS [email protected]

+ 33 (0)4 92 84 00 00 www.praloup-vacances.com MULTI-RÉSIDENCES PRA LOUP VACANCES [email protected]

+ 33 (0)4 92 84 19 19 www.godille.com GODILLE IMMOBILIER [email protected] Le sauze

+ 33 (0)4 92 32 27 87 www.immovaleia.com Agence immobilière La valéïa [email protected]

Tourist Residences

Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail I Stars Jausiers

+ 33 (0)6 08 34 68 23 www.residencepaulricard.com I I Résidence Paul RICARD [email protected] Chalets Cocody + 33 (0)4 92 81 06 47 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/chalets.cocody/ The Ubaye Valley has accommodation to suit all requirements and all budgets. From le sauze luxurious hotels to rural refuges with everything inbetween. For further information + 33 (0)4 92 81 53 09/+ 33 (0)6 07 36 09 59 www.sauze.net Chalet Lou Champas [email protected] please contact the establishment directly by phone or email. le lauzet ubaye

+ 33 (0)4 92 35 25 62 www.tevamontagne.com TEVA MONTAGNE [email protected]

28 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 29 Tourist Residences Hotel and Hotel-Restaurants Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Flats I Stars Pra loup 1500 Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms I Stars Résidence Odalys Vacances Le Lauzet Ubaye + 33 (0)4 92 84 12 01 ou 08 25 562 562 www.odalys-vacances.com 136 I I I le hameau de pra roustan [email protected] Charm’Hôtel La Lauzetane + 33 (0)4 92 85 55 00 www.hotelclublauzetane.com 70 I I I Jausiers [email protected] Le Relais du Lac + 33 (0)4 92 85 51 07 www.relaisdulac.fr 18 I + 33 (0)4 92 33 99 27 www.olea-vacances.fr 66 I I I [email protected] Résidence Château des Magnans [email protected] La Bonne Aventure + 33 (0)4 92 85 54 55 www.la-bonne-aventure.fr 10 + 33 (0)4 92 84 65 60 www.gie-jausiers-vacances.fr 57 I I [email protected] Résidence Jausiers-Vacances [email protected] LARCHE barcelonnette L’Aztéca + 33 (0)4 92 81 46 36 www.azteca-hotel.fr 27 I I I +33(0)4 92 84 31 47 www.haute-ubaye.com 5 I I I [email protected] Résidence La Meyna [email protected] + 33 (0)4 92 81 00 70 www.hotelgrandeeperviere.com 10 I I I La Grande Épervière [email protected] Holiday centres I I + 33 (0)4 92 81 00 19 www.chevalblancbarcelonnette.com 20 Le Cheval Blanc [email protected] Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms + 33 (0)4 92 81 03 14 www.grandhotel-barcelonnette.fr 21 I I Méolans revel Le Grand Hôtel [email protected]

+ 33 (0)4 92 80 75 75 www.louriouclar.com 108 L’Europe + 33 (0)4 92 81 03 37 12 I I Relais Cap France Lou Riouclar [email protected] L’Aupillon + 33 (0)4 92 81 01 09 [email protected] 7 Barcelonnette + 33 (0)4 92 81 15 20 pagesperso-orange.fr/choucas.bar.hotel/ 5 Le Choucas [email protected] jean chaix + 33 (0)4 92 81 08 59 www.centrechaix.net 26 Centre Sportif d’oxygénation [email protected] Saint-Pons Le sauze super sauze Résidence/ Hôtel l’hacienda + 33 (0)4 92 81 33 32 [email protected] 15 I I I Chalet Sainte Victoire + 33 (0)4 92 81 17 03 [email protected] 21 Le sauze super sauze maison familiale vtf + 33 (0)4 92 81 05 54 www.vtf-vacances.com 43 Les Balcons du Sauze [email protected] Montana Chalet Hôtel + 33 (0)6 62 54 24 23 www.montana-chalet.com 20 I I I Jausiers [email protected] Le Pyjama + 33 (0)4 92 81 12 00 [email protected] 10 I I I + 33 (0)4 92 81 06 34/+ 33 (0)6 72 75 08 16 www.ovalet.fr 36 Le Chalet Les Buissons [email protected] L’Équ i pe + 33 (0)4 92 81 05 12 www.hotel-lequipe.com 23 I I Meyronnes [email protected] I I + 33 (0)4 92 81 05 01 www.soleildesneiges.fr 24 Centre de Montagne de Meyronnes + 33 (0)4 92 84 30 44 [email protected] 40 Le Soleil des Neiges [email protected]

30 / UBAYE VALLEY UBAYE VALLEY / 31 Hotel and Hotel-Restaurants

Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms I Stars Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms I Stars Le sauze super sauze saint-paul sur ubaye

+ 33 (0)4 92 81 05 03 www.lesflocons.com 17 I I I I Les Flocons [email protected] Le Chambeyron + 33 (0)4 92 84 38 00 11 La Ferme de la Rente + 33 (0)4 92 81 08 39 9 + 33 (0)4 92 84 31 20 http://lechamoisbleu.spaces.live.com 5 Le Chamois Bleu [email protected] pra loup 1500 Larche + 33 (0)4 92 84 11 43 www.prieure-praloup.com 13 I I I Le Prieuré [email protected] Au Relais d’Italie + 33 (0)4 92 84 31 32 [email protected] 12 I I + 33 (0) 4 92 84 04 21 http://hotel.lesblancs.free.fr/ 31 I I Chalet Les Blancs [email protected] pra loup 1600 Auberge de Pra Loup + 33 (0)4 92 84 10 05 [email protected] 18 I I Guest houses and B&Bs www.soleilvacances.com Hôtel club du Soleil les bergers + 33 (0) 4 92 84 14 54 ou 0 826 300 123 [email protected] 64 I I [email protected] Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms Label

+ 33 (0)4 92 84 05 89 http://hotel-harricana.chez-alice.fr 11 I I Méolans revel L’ Harricana [email protected] Les Méans + 33 (0)4 92 81 03 91/+ 33 (0)6 50 19 10 58 www.les-means.com 5 + 33 (0)4 92 84 10 35 www.hotel-loupblanc.com 16 [email protected] Le Loup Blanc [email protected] jausiers L’atelier de Léon + 33 (0)6 61 54 47 46 [email protected] 3

+ 33 (0)4 92 84 67 78 www.villa-morelia.com 10 Villa Morelia [email protected] Le Vieux Moulin + 33 (0)4 92 34 82 87 http://levieuxmoulin.monsite.orange.fr 2 + 33 (0)4 92 81 06 35 www.hotel-belair04.com 18 I I [email protected] Le Bel Air [email protected] Saint-pons + 33 (0)4 92 81 06 20 www.le-sans-souci.com 10 I I Le Sans Souci [email protected] Domaine de Lara + 33 (0)4 92 81 52 81 www.domainedelara.com 5 I I I La condamine [email protected] + 33 (0)4 92 81 26 82 www.escale-en-ubaye.com 5 Hôtel Restaurant du Midi + 33 (0)4 92 84 30 15 14 L’escale en Ubaye [email protected] + 33 (0)4 92 84 39 09 www.lapourvoiriehotel.ifrance.com 35 La Pourvoirie [email protected]

32 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 33 Guest Houses and B&Bs

Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms Label Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms Label Barcelonnette condamine + 33 (0)4 92 81 41 28 www.gites-de-france04.fr 3 Dona et Daniel + 33 (0)4 92 84 32 40 [email protected] 3 I I Le Bosquet [email protected] saint paul sur ubaye L’establoun + 33 (0)4 92 81 13 57 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/establoun 5 [email protected] La Posada + 33 (0)4 92 84 37 07 5 + 33 (0)6 15 48 75 99 gitetranquyl.wifeo.com 5 Gîte Tranquyl [email protected] Maison d’hôtes Laranjeiras + 33 (0)6 79 87 12 33 [email protected] 5

Le sauze super sauze + 33 (0)4 92 84 37 64 www.leszeles.com 5 Les Zélés [email protected] Chalet de la Providence + 33 (0)6 81 21 91 59 [email protected] 5 Terra Amata + 33 (0)4 92 84 36 05/+ 33 (0)6 10 56 66 79 www.terraamata.fr 3 [email protected] Larche Chalet Champ Rond + 33 (0)4 92 81 33 75 www.champ-rond.com 3 [email protected] Chalet du Germas + 33 (0)6 88 32 11 90 / + 33 (0)6 84 18 88 50 www.chaletdugermas.fr 4 Le Chapeau de Gendarme + 33 (0)4 92 81 26 85 [email protected] 2

+ 33 (0)4 92 81 19 65 www.maisondhoteduvivier.com 4 Maison d’Hôtes du Vivier [email protected] Uvernet fours

+ 33 (0)4 92 81 10 64 www.guideweb.com/provence/bb/rozet 5 Country hotels and hostels Le Rozet [email protected] & + 33 (0)4 92 81 28 96 www.bayasse.fr 1 Name Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms Label Les Cordiers [email protected] Pontis P r a l o u p 1 5 0 0 Plume et Pain + 33 (0)4 92 44 34 57/+ 33 (0)6 83 40 12 07 www.plumetpain.chez.tiscali.fr 5 + 33 (0)4 92 84 04 92 www.fermeduforest.com 3 [email protected] La Ferme du Forest [email protected] Méolans revel L’ Aigle Bleu + 33 (0)6 78 03 44 23 www.chaletaiglebleu.com 5 [email protected] Gîte d’étape de Méolans + 33 (0)4 92 81 26 27 [email protected] 3 + 33 (0)4 92 84 05 05 www.ferme-du-couvent.com 4 La Ferme du Couvent [email protected] + 33 (0)4 92 81 94 37 www.les-terres-blanches.com 10 Gîte Auberge Les Terres Blanches [email protected] P r a l o u p 1 6 0 0 + 33 (0)4 92 81 97 94 www.fourandeve.com 9 La Fourandeve [email protected] Loup Chalet + 33 (0)4 92 84 03 73/+ 33 (0)6 11 70 14 94 [email protected] 4 faucon de barcelonnette jausiers Gîte auberge L’eterlou + 33 (0)4 92 36 15 78/+ 33 (0)6 13 44 20 86 www.gite-auberge-eterlou.com 14 + 33 (0)4 92 84 69 63 www.lamexicaine.com 4 [email protected] La Mexicaine [email protected]

+ 33 (0)4 92 34 19 70/+ 33 (0)6 60 33 28 47 www.chaletlesmoineaux.com 5 Chalet Les Moineaux [email protected]

34 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 35 Country Hotels and Hostels Campsites

Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Rooms Label Name & Phone @ Site/e-mail Stars Enchastrayes Pontis Camping Les Granges + 33 (0)4 92 44 20 47 www.camping-lesgranges.com • [email protected] I I + 33 (0)4 92 81 32 46 www.labergerieduloup.com 5 La Bergerie du Loup [email protected] Camping Les Chappas + 33 (0)4 92 44 22 09/+ 33 (0)6 62 51 47 52 [email protected] I JAUSIERS Aire naturelle Le Château + 33 (0)4 92 44 28 42 + 33 (0)4 92 32 03 82 http://monsite.orange.fr/gitelardoisiere 7 le lauzet ubaye Gîte d’étape L’ardoisière [email protected] Camping Le Noyer du Baron + 33 (0)4 92 85 53 25 www.lenoyerdubaron.free.fr • [email protected] I I Les Bartavelles + 33 (0)4 92 84 69 86 www.gite-des-bartavelles.fr 9 [email protected] Aire naturelle La Source + 33 (0)4 92 85 52 55/+ 33 (0)6 86 04 00 79 LA CONDAMINE Aire naturelle Le bois Des Hoches + 33 (0)4 92 85 53 25 http://boisdeshoches.free.fr • [email protected] Gîte d’étape Champ Félèze + 33 (0)4 92 84 30 30 Méolans SAINT PAUL SUR UBAYE Camping Rioclar + 33 (0)4 92 81 10 32 www.rioclar.com • [email protected] I I I I I I + 33 (0)4 92 84 31 15 http://site.voila.fr/maljassetgite 4 Camping Domaine loisirs de l’Ubaye + 33 (0)4 92 81 01 96 www.loisirsubaye.com • [email protected] Gîte Auberge La Cure [email protected] Camping River + 33 (0)4 92 85 57 13 www.camping-river.eu • [email protected] I + 33 (0)4 92 84 32 99/+ 33 (0)6 30 68 93 32 www.gitelemelezin.com 3 Gîte d’étape Le Mélézin [email protected] Les thuiles

+ 33 (0)4 92 84 31 16 www.gitelesgranges.com 4 Camping Le Fontarache + 33 (0)4 92 81 90 42 www.camping-fontarache.fr • [email protected] I I I Gîte Auberge Les Granges [email protected] barcelonnette LARCHE Camping du Plan + 33 (0)4 92 81 08 11 www.campingduplan.fr I I I Gîte Auberge Le Lauzanier + 33 (0)4 92 84 35 93 6 Le Tampico + 33 (0)4 92 81 02 55 www.letampico.fr • [email protected] I I Gîte d’étape Le Refuge + 33 (0)4 92 84 30 80 [email protected] 2 Camping Caravaning du Peyra + 33 (0)4 92 81 24 06 I I MEYRONNES Camping de La Chaup + 33 (0)4 92 81 02 82 [email protected] I I + 33 (0)4 92 84 37 03 http://giteaubergedestours.free.fr 7 jausiers Gîte Auberge de Saint Ours [email protected] Camping le Planet + 33 (0)4 92 81 06 57 I I la condamine Base de loisirs de Champ Félèze + 33 (0)4 92 84 30 42 I I saint paul sur ubaye Camping Bel Iscle + 33 (0)4 92 84 31 09 [email protected] I I larche Camping Le Domaine des Marmottes + 33 (0)4 92 84 33 64 www.camping-marmottes.fr • [email protected] I I

36 / U B A Y E V A L L E Y UBAYE VALLEY / 37 TheHow Ubaye to get valleythere Transport in the Valley

By plane By road By coach AUTOCARS PETETIN & FILS: Taxi barcelonnette Nearest international airports: From Paris and the north: SCAL information/reservations Phone: +33 (0)4 92 81 07 00 Phone: +33(0)4 92 81 09 50 Marseille- and MP - Low cost airport (250 km) via Lyon, Grenoble, Gap and Barcelonnette. MARSEILLE: +33 (0)4 91 62 10 22 www.petetin.com Airport: www.marseille.aeroport.fr BARCELONNETTE: +33 (0)4 92 81 00 20 Call center: +33 (0)442 141 414 From the south of France: GAP: +33 (0)4 92 51 06 05 via Aix-en-Provence, motorway (A51) as far Autocars Sarlin Car hire as Tallard, towards vallée de l’Ubaye Phone: +33 (0)4 92 85 50 85 Turin-Caselle [email protected] PETETIN & FILS Airport - Times: www.turin-airport.com From Gap and Tallard (1 hour by road) By TRAIN Phone: +33 (0)4 92 81 07 00 Aeroport Nice Cote d’Azur ROAD AND PASS INFO NUMBER / 0 826 022 022 Nearest SNCF station: Météo: 0 892 680 204 Sherpa Ubaye Airport: www.nice-aeroport.fr GAP: +33(0)4 92 40 93 00 Phone: +33(0)6 03 27 23 98 RELAIS DES MEXICAINS Call center: +33(0)4 93 21 30 10 / 0 820 423 333 SNCF INFORMATION: 36 35 • www.voyages-sncf.com [email protected] Phone: +33(0)4 92 81 08 72 Then connections with SCAL buses.

There is a shuttle bus service within the Valley

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Lyon Italia A48 Amsterdam Londres Berlin France

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