Destination Izoard
Come and discover unspoilt villages, some perched on hilltops with breathtaking views over the valley.
Take advantage of nature and landscapes to disconnect from everyday life.
From the Izoard pass to Perched Villages
Looking for nature and culture? Then the villages of Cervières, Villard-Saint-Pancrace, Puy-Saint-Pierre and Puy-Saint-André are just what you're looking for.
Situated between the Col de l'Izoard and the Briançonnais, these charming villages have a rich military, religious and, above all, farming history.
The villages of the izoard
Cervières
The unspoilt village of Cervières, nestled at an altitude of 1620m, lies at the crossroads of the roads leading to the Col de l'Izoard and the Vallée des Fonts. It is made up of numerous timeless hamlets such as Le Laus and Terre Rouge.
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Puy-saint-andré
Perched on the right bank of the Durance, the village of Puy-Saint-André dominates the valley. The village is a haven of peace, with a wealth of geological features.
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Villard-saint-pancrace
At the crossroads of four valleys - the Guisane, Durance, Ayes and Cerveyrette - Villard-Saint-Pancrace offers exceptional climatic conditions: dry air, sunshine and bright light.
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PUY-SAINT-PIERRE
Located two kilometers above Briançon, the village of Puy-Saint-Pierre offers one of the finest views of the Briançonnais valleys and surrounding mountains. Built on a natural promontory 2,292 meters above sea level below the summit of Prorel, the Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges chapel was built in 1751 in honor of the Blessed Virgin and offers a vast panorama of Briançon and its valleys.
Discover the villageThe Izoard pass Emblematic route of the Alps
The Col de l'Izoard, the grandiose gateway to the Queyras, is revealed! Come and make the ascent, observe the immensity of the landscape and enjoy the winding road. La Casse déserte is an atypical geological feature, and a change of scenery is guaranteed.
Between the Briançonnais and Queyras regions,the Col de l'Izoard is a must for visitors and the Tour de France alike. The pass is open to traffic after the snow melts around the end of May.
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Geological sites
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Nature Science Environment Network
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La Vallée des Fonts - Les Fonts de Cervières
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Réserve des Partias
The Partias Nature Reserve, an LPO refuge.
This small piece of land in the commune of Puy-Saint-André is a veritable refuge for Alpine flora and fauna. Listed as a regional nature reserve and a classified site in the Pelvoux Massif, the Partias nature reserve is a protected wilderness paradise that deserves respect.
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