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Last updated: September 28, 2025

Gorges de la Méouge

The Méouge gorges, classified as a biological reserve, connect Drôme Provençale and Hautes-Alpes, in the heart of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Natural Park.

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Gorges de la Méouge

A beautiful gorge route suitable for all types of bikes. Slight gradient west-east, slight incline east-west. Increased car and motorbike traffic can be expected on weekends and during the holidays, …

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Aiguilles de Chabrières

Bordered to the south by the Durance valley, the Ecrins massif once again rises above 2000 meters above sea level with these magnificent limestone needles dominating the Serre-Ponçon lake. The …

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Parcours des Fées

We discover 30 works of artists along the route (6km). Entrance fee (€ 2 for adults and € 1 for children) but it's definitely worth it.

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Swimming Pools and Waterfalls of the Gorges de Méouge

vivid sensations. natural jacuzzi. a delight after a hike in the surroundings!

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The Balconies of the Durance

View of the very blue waters of the Durance from a pretty little hilly road.

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Jérusalem Spring

Accessible by a beautiful forest track, the springs come out between two limestone layers. Nice discovery!

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Demoiselles Coiffées

In English, they are called “hoodoos”, in French, they are poetically called “chimneys of fairies” or “demoiselles coiffées”.

These sedimentary rocks have stood the test of time thanks to the …

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Cirque de Morgon

The Morgon cirque is a natural cirque whose arc faces north. It forms a beautiful plateau halfway between the valley and the crests of Morgon. Thus, the base of the …

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Lacs de Pétarel

The Pétarel lakes are located at 2,090 meters perched on a plateau. The lakes are absolutely stunning in color with the Valgaudemar valley and its peaks in the background.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Gap

Gorges de la Méouge

Gorges de la Méouge

Aiguilles de Chabrières

Parcours des Fées

Swimming Pools and Waterfalls of the Gorges de Méouge

The Balconies of the Durance

Jérusalem Spring

Demoiselles Coiffées

Cirque de Morgon

Lacs de Pétarel

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