The val d'allos

La Foux, a high mountain atmosphere in the French Southern Alps, Espace Lumière which also includes the Pra-Loup ski area will enchant skilled and athletic skiers it joins by the Agneliers valley.

Built at an altitude of 1800 meters, its all-wood architecture is unique ; there are no concrete blocks or skyscrapers here, only chalets and small residences decorated with wood, offering  a friendly atmosphere.

It is an ideal venue for families and friends to appreciate the dry, vivifying climate and friendly environment.

Le Seignus, is a village and ski area, situated in the south of France right on the Mercantour National Park. A point of convergence between traditional mountain and new activities, it is a perfect family place.

It  has a variety of slopes, easy to challenging. It has earned its “village/ski area” status by vertue of a gondola linking it with the Val d'Allos 1400 (village).

Allos is located 2km down Val d'Allos 1500 - le Seignus french ski resort and 9 km down Val d'Allos 1800 - la Foux.

A typical mountain village in the southern alps. Here you can enjoy your stay and profit by cross country skiing along verdon river. It is located in the south of France nearby Mercantour National  park, which is a protected area.

During your next summer holidays come and discover a protected and preserved area in the French southern alps ... not so far but so quiet. In the Verdon valley nearby national park... the hill top, the view, the beauty... here you are !

• Val d’Allos 1400 - Allos

Allos is a village with traditional houses proposes you a recreation area in the greenery along the Verdon river. In addition to a 1500 square meter lake, this area features many sports. It is a wonderful place for relaxing and getting back into shape. Many departures of rambles are from the village.

• Val d’Allos 1500 - le Seignus

Le Seignus , offers many slopes for mountain biking. Family hikers and paragliders can take advantage of skilifts which are operating all summer.

• Val d’Allos 1800 - La Foux

La Foux is a dynamic adventure sports resort. If you want to appreciate its environment and discover its nature Val d'Allos 1800, in the southern Alps, offers you holidays geared to your wishes. Is situated at the source of the Verdon river and at the foot of the Allos pass ("Col d'Allos", closed from November to May). The mountains are quite high, even if the climate can be mediterranean. High energy sports and adventures are waiting for you.

The largest natural high altitude lake in Europe (2228 meters).

The lake is located in a cirque formed by the glaciers’ thaw in the quaternary era.

The lake water is essentially from melting snow and autumn rains.Access to the lake.

On foot from allos village, you need about 6 hours return.

On foot from the Cluite car park, you need about 5 hours return.

You cal also go by car to the Laus car park, then you need about 1h30 for an easy (return) walk.

The road to go to the Laus car park is opened only from june 15th till october 15th.

During the summer the Laus car park is open between 9am to 5pm (its access is possible only according to the spaces available) the cost is 5€ per car and 2€ for motorbike. Outside these dates the access is free.

Val d’Allos and Haut Verdon valley are above all a place for hikers with more than 1000km of marked trails and an unforgettable landscape.

Here you will find rambles for different levels, some are very easy, even for children, and some others are more difficult.

• Guided walks

In the summertime the mountain guides organize guided rambles. According to their program you can book for a walk (different levels) in the tourist offices.

You will walk outside usual paths, nearby chamois, marmot and others wild and protected animals. Come with them discover differently a wonderful nature, an exceptional range of flora, pastures and larch forests.

• Recreation area

A recreation area in the greenery, along the Verdon river. In addition to a 15000 square meter lake, this area features many sports, games and leisure activites…

• Car park free at the entrance.

Paying admission to the area from 9:30am to 7pm during july and august. Lower prices for families, weekly admissions…

The entrance includes : swimming safely (lifeguards’ area), waterslide, children’ games, pinic area, table tennis, canoes, miniature golf, volley ball courts.

Tennis courts, snack : additionnal charge.

According to hygiene services, animals are not allowed in the area.