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
Vous êtes à la recherche de nature et de culture ? Alors, les villages de Cervières, Villard-Saint-Pancrace, Puy-Saint-Pierre et Puy-Saint-André sauront vous combler.
Situés entre le col de l’Izoard et le Briançonnais, ces charmants villages sont riches d’une histoire militaire, religieuse, mais avant tout paysanne.
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The villages of the izoard
Cervières
À 1620m d’altitude, le village préservé de Cervières se situe au croisement des routes menant au col de l’Izoard et à la vallée des Fonts. Il se compose de nombreux hameaux hors du temps comme Le Laus ou 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
Situé à deux kilomètres de Briançon sur les hauteurs, le village de Puy-Saint-Pierre offre l’un des plus beaux points de vue sur les vallées du Briançonnais et les montagnes alentour.
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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Réseau Nature Science Environnement
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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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