French Alps Days Out: Hautes-Alpes (05)

Domaine de Charence: A country park with meadows, waterfalls, forest paths and a lake overlooking Gap at an altitude of 1000m. Castle from the 18th century and the National Botanical Conservatory. Seasonal opening hours. Gap (05).
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Les Ecrins: A national park full of high peaks, glaciers and Alpine flora and fauna. Activities here include paragliding, cross-country skiing, cycling,and walking. More information from the Tourist Office 2a Cours Frederic Mistral, Gap (05).
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Meouge Gorges: Near to Laragne in the Pays de Buech region the Meouge river has created 4 kilometres of natural gorges. White water, many waterfalls. Excellent on foot and by bicycle. Contact Laragne tourist office.
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Parc Naturel Regional du Queyras: One of the two national parks in the Hautes Alpes and offering a huge range of potential activities for a day out. Many different types of accommodation on offer. Website offers many ideas for visits and activities.
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Plateau de Bayard: At an altitude of 1250m and 7km from Gap this 120 hectare plateau has an eighteen-hole golf course from May to October and as soon as the snow arrives it becomes a cross-country skiing area. Ask at Tourist Office 2a cours Frederic Mistral, Gap (05).
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