Ubaye Valley

#1378 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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The Ubaye Valley is an area in the Alpes de Haute-Provence département, in the French Alps, having approximately 7,700 residents. Its residents are called Ubayens. Its principal town is the sous-préfecture of Barcelonnette. ()

Local name: Vallée de l'Ubaye Coordinates: 44°26'2"N, 6°39'23"E

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Ubaye Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pra-Loup, Fort de Tournoux, Golf du Bois Chenu, Blue Villa.

5.1 miSW
Large ski resort with lodging and dining
Pra-Loup
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Southern French Alps, Pra-Loup is a dynamic ski area known for its expansive and diverse terrain that caters to winter sports enthusiasts of all levels. Established in the 1960s and situated in the Ubaye Valley, this resort has since become...
5.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort de Tournoux
138 min walk • The Fort de Tournoux is a fortification complex in the Ubaye Valley in the French Alps. It was built between 1843 and the early 20th century to defend France against invasion from Italy and Savoy.
4 miS
44°22'46"N • 6°37'43"E
Golf du Bois Chenu, Barcelonnette
102 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
3.3 miS
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Blue Villa, Barcelonnette
84 min walk • The Blue Villa is a historic mansion in Barcelonnette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It was built from 1929 to 1931 for Camille Jean, a French businessman who founded Francia Maritima, a store in Mexico City, Mexico.
3.8 miN
Mountain pass with a famed tunnel
Col du Parpaillon
97 min walk • The Col du Parpaillon is a pass in the Cottian Alps of southern France in the Parpaillon massif. It connects La Condamine-Châtelard, the Ubaye Valley in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department with Crévoux, Embrun in Hautes-Alpes.
3.9 miE
Church
Église Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre, Jausiers
101 min walk • The Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre church is a Catholic church located in Jausiers, France. The church is baroque, counter-reformation style, more classical and less theatrical than in Italy, Austria, and Spain.
3.2 miS
44°23'15"N • 6°39'19"E
La Sapiniére, Barcelonnette
82 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Redoute de Berwick
147 min walk • The Berwick redoubt is a redoubt located in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France, named after Marshal de Berwick.
6.5 miNW
Locality
Les Orres
165 min walk • One of the main draws of Les Orres is its stunning natural surroundings. The commune is surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, visitors can enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding on the...
3.1 miS
Memorial
Villa Costebelle, Barcelonnette
79 min walk • The Villa Costebelle is a historic mansion in Barcelonnette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It was built from 1913 to 1914 for Victor Garcin, a French businessman in Mexico.
3.3 miS
44°23'13"N • 6°38'56"E
Communauté de communes Vallée de l'Ubaye, Barcelonnette
83 min walk • Rafting, Hiking and camping tours, Tours