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Leisure activities
^{around Gap}

Outdoor sports of all kinds are within easy reach, whether they involve water, air, or mountains.

Just steps or a short drive from the campsite, you’ll find a wide variety of fun and sporty activities to make your holiday with family or friends truly special! From water sports and diving to karting, bowling, paintball, tennis, treetop climbing, golf, horse riding, and fishing… the options are endless. Discover 100% nature experiences in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. Excitement guaranteed!

Whitewater sports

On the Durance River and nearby:

Rafting
Hotdog (inflatable canoe)
Hydrospeed
Kayaking
Canyoning

Water sports _{on the Serre-Ponçon lake}

Banana boat
Paddleboarding
Kitesurfing
Windsurfing
Aquapark
Waterskiing

Sailing lessons
Pedal boats
Wakesurfing
Boat trips
Boat rentals (no licence required)

Cycling tourism

Are you a cycling enthusiast? Explore our beautiful region by bike! With legendary Tour de France mountains (Galibier, Izoard, Granon, Lautaret, and closer to the campsite, Col du Noyer) and specially designed routes with 12 circuits and 21 climbs for road cyclists and mountain bikers, there is plenty of choice. In July and August, some passes are exclusively reserved for cyclists during the Cols Réservés event.

Ask at our reception for a cycling map of Hautes-Alpes, or download your map.

Mountain biking

The Hautes-Alpes are ideal for mountain biking trips. Whether with family or friends, there are more than 2,000 km of marked trails and official mountain bike centres certified by the French Cycling Federation. In summer, some ski lifts open for mountain bikers, offering access to bike parks, such as those at Ancelle and Orcières Merlette, just 15 and 30 minutes from the campsite.

Mountain biking in Gap Tallard Vallées

Download the new mountain biking guide, full of tips, useful addresses, and 16 marked routes to explore.

Aerial sports _{for extra adrenaline and thrills}

Paragliding
Hang gliding
At Gap Tallard Aerodrome, Europe’s largest skydiving centre, you can try tandem skydiving, free-flying, hot-air ballooning, or flying a microlight (ULM).

Horse riding and stables

You’re welcome to explore the Gap Tallard Vallées region and

experience a moment with a horse or pony
go forest horse riding
enjoy pony rides

Gap-Bayard golf course _{a mountain and plateau golf course}

Just 15 minutes from the campsite, there is an 18-hole golf course located 1250 metres above sea level, on the Col Bayard plateau. It’s one of the most beautiful mountain golf courses in France.

The varied course is surrounded by forests and meadows and offers stunning panoramic views with every hole, including the Écrins National Park peaks, the Durance Valleys, the Champsaur Valley, and the city of Gap.

More walking trails

Follow a 3.5 km or 7 km health trail for a refreshing walk with exercises, perfect for fitness enthusiasts.

Or simply enjoy the forest trails, which are flat and accessible for the whole family, even with strollers. A real playground for both young and old!

Extra info: The site is accessible by the free Gap City Shuttle, line 73 from the campsite. Check the schedule here.

Fishing

Also for fishing enthusiasts, the region offers a lot. The Hautes-Alpes is home to many beautiful rivers like the Durance and the Drac, as well as crystal-clear mountain lakes. Trout, brook trout, and char are among the most common species here.

Lake Serre-Ponçon, just 20 minutes from the campsite, is a hotspot for anglers. This vast reservoir, fed by the Durance and Ubaye rivers, offers 80 km of shoreline and is home to trout, char, perch, and pike.

The Drac River in the Champsaur Valley is easily accessible from Camping Alpes Dauphiné. There are countless streams feeding the valley with pure, wild water.