The Val d'Allos, the Alps under the sun

An exceptional environment awaits you in this valley where the sources of the Verdon are hidden. The higher you climb towards the resort of La Foux d'Allos, the more imposing the relief becomes.

As a bonus, the mountains in this sunny sector are increasingly covered in forest.

After the superb little fortified village of Colmars-les-Alpes (a vestige of Vauban), the Mercantour National Park appears.

From the village, the road climbs up to the Domaine de Ratery. In winter, this area is a paradise for cross-country skiers!

In summer, the region is transformed into the perfect destination for hiking.

This part of the Mercantour National Park lends itself well to wildlife watching.

If you're lucky, you may spot chamois, deer, roe deer and numerous marmots around the Col des Champs.

Marmots are present from May to September.

Another exceptional natural area, Lac d'Allos, is accessible from the village of Allos.

All you need to do to reach this unspoilt site is follow the D226 road, where there are several car parks (paying car parks in summer).

Then a pleasant hike (discovery trail) leads you to the fantastic site that shelters the Lac d'Allos.

You'll be at an altitude of over 2,200 metres, surrounded by a host of impressive peaks, and you'll feel like you're on a high mountain!

Only 200 kilometres from Marseille (just over 3 hours' drive), La Foux d'Allos is a renowned ski resort in the Southern Alps.

The ski area has a vertical drop of over 800 metres.

The ski area in which La Foux d'Allos is located is called the Espace Lumière, an apt name given the amount of sunshine that floods this part of the Southern Alps.

The ski area stretches from Val d'Allos and La Foux to Pra Loup. In all, there are almost 50 ski lifts and no fewer than 90 kilometres of pistes!

The resort of La Foux d'Allos has 17 ski lifts. They provide access to the highest parts of the ski area.

Among the many activities on offer, you can alternate between skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing!

To make matters worse, you'll often be skiing under beautiful blue skies!

Last but not least, the resort offers all the amenities that tourists expect! Several hotels, restaurants and shops welcome you in winter and summer.

The Hotel Plein Soleil is located on the edge of the resort of La Foux d'Allos.

The hotel features several comfortable rooms. They all feature a flat-screen TV, a desk and en suite facilities.

Some family rooms can accommodate up to 3 people (a large double bed and a single bed).

As a bonus, a hearty breakfast is served every morning.

The Plein Soleil also has a restaurant where local specialities such as fondues and raclettes are cooked...

Free private parking is available on site.