Saint-Bonnet-En-Champsaur: Hotels and Accommodation

The Pisançon et les Trois Croix hike starts in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur and is 6.2 km long. It leads to the Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier, housed in a traditional farmhouse and dedicated to photography and emigration from the Champsaur region. Through the work of the American photographer Vivian Maier, who originated from the Champsaur region, it offers an insight into the 1950s. The Maison also hosts temporary exhibitions resulting from photographic residencies with a regional focus. The hike also leads to the Belvédère des 3 Croix viewpoint, which offers sweeping views over the bocage landscape.

When planning your stay in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, booking a hotel may be part of your arrangements.

Culture and townscape

The town centre of Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has medieval origins; some buildings date back to the 16th century. Guided tours with commentary through the historic town centre reveal traces of its past. On the Place aux Herbes, Tounes, or vaulted houses, preserve the historic townscape characteristic of Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur. The Place Grenette is home to a covered market hall.

The architectural heritage also includes the Château de Daillon, a fortified house dating from the 17th century, and the Chapelle des Petètes, which has been classified as a Monument historique since 1994. The Église de Charbillac is a small neoclassical church dating from the late 19th century. Its remarkable furnishings are representative of the religious heritage of the Champsaur Valley.

Local offerings and public facilities

The market in the town centre of Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur offers local products, local expertise, handicrafts and culinary specialities. Every two years, the Rencontres Paysannes takes place in the town centre at the end of September; it promotes agricultural knowledge and skills. Ferme de Coste Joffre produces farmhouse cheese from goat and cattle farming and sells it directly from the farm. From 6 p.m., visitors can watch the animals being milked there and talk with the goat and cattle farmers about their work and expertise.

The Médiathèque de Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur includes reading and consultation areas, a toy library, a training room, a multipurpose area, a patio and a microfilm area.

Nature and trails

Lac de Barbeyroux offers views of the foothills of the Dévoluy, the Col du Noyer, the Champsaur Valley and the Col Bayard, as well as opportunities for fishing and quiet contemplation. The trail le Château n°1 course in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a very easy, 6.0 km circular route that follows paved and forest paths.

Getting there and other facilities

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is easily accessible by road from Gap via the Col Bayard. The tourist office on the Place Grenette provides reception, information, advice and free Wi-Fi. The Centre aquatique du Champsaur has a 25-metre pool, a leisure pool with water fountains, a paddling pool and a solarium.

Other destinations: Saint-Crépin, Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes, Ancelle, Puy-Saint-Vincent, Saint-André-Dʼembrun, Guillestre, Eygliers, La Freissinouse.

To the overarching travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.