4 villages authentic mountain

Close to the resort of La Joue du Loup, the village of Agnières, with its bar/restaurant L’Étincelle and its France Services point, is the starting point for many walks along the Dévoluy trails. Don’t miss the famous straw-bale-throwing competition on 15 August and the Altaïr fun trail!

Situated at the foot of the Superdévoluy resort and the Col du Noyer, the village of Saint Étienne en Dévoluy is home to the Dévoluy town hall, two grocery shops and L’Eterle, a shop selling local produce. All year round, it is a popular destination for cyclists, motorcyclists and holidaymakers exploring the massif. In the background, the Pic de Bure and its plateau, home to the most powerful observatory in the northern hemisphere: the NOEMA observatory.

Just 10km from the resorts of Superdévoluy and La Joue du Loup lies the village of Saint Disdier and Mère-Eglise, one of the oldest chapels in the Hautes-Alpes, dating back to the 11th century. Built by the monks of Clus, it bears witness to the establishment of monastic life in a mountain environment. Every summer, Mère-Eglise is alive with the sounds of the concerts at the Musique en Dévoluy festival!
From Saint Disdier, there are numerous hiking trails all year round (Col de L’Aup, Puits des Bans, etc). Also nearby and not to be missed: the Gillardes springs: the second-largest exsurgence after the Vaucluse fountain, the Pellafol canal and the Gicons climbing site.

The first village in Dévoluy when you arrive from the south, La Cluse is a real haven of peace, with its authenticity and small heritage. The village is just a few kilometres from the Col du Festre, on the Tour du Dévoluy cycle route or the Tour du Dévoluy on foot or mountain bike. Don’t miss the picnic area on the banks of the Abéou or the delicious dishes served at the Yvraie stopover gîte!