Saint Vincent les Forts
At Barcelonnette, take the D900 road for 28 km crossing Lauzet-Ubaye.
Population : 300 inhabitants - Altitude : 1.300m.
Discover Saint Vincent les Forts in the Alpes de Haute Provence
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The small village of Saint Vincent Les Forts, which is topped by one of Vauban's fortifications, nestles at the foot of a majestic rock face where it is perched like an eagles nest.
It has a breathtaking view point of Serre-Ponçon lake, standing out as a blue-green splash on the green meadows surrounded by bluish mountains !
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It is hardly surprising that hang-gliding, gliding, and microlighting enthusiasts have chosen this magic site as a base to practise "aeronautical" activities!
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Once you have admired the grandiose panorama to your hearts content, take a stroll through the village of St Vincent Les Forts: You will be welcomed at the entrance by a friendly "mountain inn" and its shaded terrace, before climbing a few streets as far as the church with its square bell tower.
From this height - even though the fortifications are not open to the public (private property!) - you can enjoy a marvellous view, that takes in the meadows surrounding the village, where a few peaceful cows are in pasture.
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With the fragrance of grass and the lowing of cows, barns full of hay and stacks of wood in front of every house, St Vincent les Forts has remained a country village, and incredibly pastoral at that!
What to see
2 churches, one of which dates from the 16th century.
Leisure activities
Paragliding, hang-gliding, gliding and microlighting, from St-Vincent les Forts airbase.
Mountain Biking ("Mountain Bike resort" label) and Bicycle touring.
Rafting. Canoeing. Hot Dog. Hydrospeed. Canyoning.
Rental of Canoes and Pedal-boats, fishing boats and electric boats.
Tennis. Fishing. Athletic hikes.
In winter, 15 Km of cross-country ski runs through a forest of pines and larches.
Accomodations
Hotels.
Bed and breakfast.
Gites and holiday rentals.
Campsites.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Le Lauzet-Ubaye (7 km) and La Bréole (8 km).