From mid-December to mid-April in winter, the landscapes are covered in glistening white snow, while in summer the landscape goes green and the sheep climb up to alpine pastures. Le Dévoluy is full of surprises! Nature lovers will enjoy the rivers, waterfalls, cliffs, mountain sheep, deer, etc. A number of hiking trails make it possible to discover the mountains and what can be said about the sunsets, one is just more beautiful than the other! Each season has its own charm!
Old or young, whether you love nature, sports or relaxing, le Dévoluy provides a wide selection of things to do.
In le Dévoluy, you can go downhill or cross-country skiing in a variety of ways or get an adrenalin rush from snow paragliding, hiking on a snowmobile or with sled dogs, skijoring, exploring icefalls, spelunking, canyoning, climbing the via ferrata, mountain biking —there are just so many ways to have fun!
The outdoor activities center also proposes a number of activities: swimming pool, archery, boules, cinema, zen gym. The less athletically inclined will enjoy strolling through the shopping arcade, having a drink on the patio or relaxing in the spa. In the evenings, the resort provides a wide range of entertainment—torchlight descents, bowling, cinema, restaurants, pubs and night clubs.
Who hasn't dreamed of sampling mountain specialties —tourtons (savoury dumplings); local ham; a cheese or meat fondue; a raclette with local cheese , cold meats and potatoes; croiziflette (baked pasta with bacon and Reblochon cheese); tartiflette (bacon, potato and Reblochon cheese casserole); ravioli casserole with morel mushrooms or oreilles d'âne (local spinach lasagna which has a funny name but is oh so good!) Or maybe you feel like sampling mulled wine or a glass of génépi (traditional herbal liqueur)!
Local makers in Dévoluy are waiting for you to taste their cheese made from sheep's and cow's milk, their honey, herbal tea, jams, and of course the lamb of Dévoluy —more than 25,000 sheep are raised in the area…so many reasons that will make you want to come back!
