rafting et sport d'eau dans les gorges du verdon
Lac de Castillon
VTT dans les Alpes de Haute Provence
🏔️ Sport & Escape: Your Nature Playground
Welcome to Saint-André-les-Alpes, where adventure begins on your doorstep! Whether you're looking for adrenaline or family relaxation, our unique location offers you privileged access to the most beautiful spots in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
🌊 Freshness & Water Sports
No need to take the car to cool off:
- Verdon River (200m): Access the banks of the Verdon in a few steps.
- Lake Castillon (1200m): Just a 15-minute walk away, enjoy supervised swimming and a complete water sports centre (pedal boats, canoes, paddleboards, inflatable structure in season).
- Fishing: Fellow anglers, the Verdon River and the lake are renowned spots. Take advantage of the immediate proximity to the water for your early morning outings.
🚣 Whitewater Thrills
For Rafting, Aquatic Hiking or Cano-Rafting on the Verdon and Var rivers, we work with trusted local providers.
Verdon Vacances advice: We will direct you to the best guides in the region according to your skill level. Please note: these activities depend on water releases from EDF dams; programs are therefore subject to change depending on the flow rate. See our Sports and Adventures page.
🚲 Cycling & Urban Sports
Whether you're into asphalt, trails, or acrobatics:
- Pumptrack (200m): A modern space located right next to the residence for the enjoyment of children (and adults) on bikes, skates or scooters.
- Mountain biking & Enduro: Explore the many marked trails in our area, renowned for its technical descents.
- Service +: Hang your bikes in our garages .
🥾 Hiking: From Peaks to Gorges
- The Fishermen's Trail: A magnificent loop along the water.
- The summit of Chalvet: A 360° panoramic view of the lake and mountains.
- Lake Allos: Nearby, discover the largest natural high-altitude lake in Europe.
- Maps and guidebooks are available at reception and the tourist office to advise you on the many hikes in our region.
🪂 Paragliding: The Free Flight Capital
Saint-André-les-Alpes is world-renowned for the exceptional aerology of Mont Chalvet .
- First flights: Take off in a tandem flight with our partner schools for a unique panorama over Lake Castillon.
- The Spot: The launch site is located directly above the residence. A constant spectacle of colorful paragliders in the Provençal sky!