🏔️ What to do in Barcelonnette and the Ubaye Valley?
Are you planning your stay in Barcelonnette and looking for ideas for activities to enjoy in the Ubaye Valley? You are in the right place!
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, Barcelonnette is an excellent starting point for discovering a preserved valley and enjoying a wide range of outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, cycling, rafting, paragliding, water activities, yoga, skiing, snowshoeing and unique experiences: the Ubaye Valley can be explored and enjoyed in every season.
Whether you are travelling as a couple, with family or with friends, you can create a stay tailored to your interests, your fitness level and the pace of your group.
The best activities to enjoy in Barcelonnette and the Ubaye Valley
🥾 Hiking in the Ubaye Valley
Hiking is one of the best ways to discover the landscapes of the Ubaye Valley.
From Barcelonnette and the surrounding villages, numerous trails allow you to explore the mountains, forests, alpine meadows and surrounding valleys.
Depending on your fitness level and preferences, you can choose an easy family walk, a full-day hike or a more challenging mountain outing.
Hiking enthusiasts can discover the vast open spaces of the Mercantour National Park, the valleys of Haute-Ubaye and the many trails around Barcelonnette.
🚵 Mountain biking and e-MTB around Barcelonnette
The Ubaye Valley is also a fantastic playground for cycling and mountain biking enthusiasts.
Cross-country mountain biking, electric mountain biking, challenging routes or more accessible outings: everyone can find a trail suited to their level.
e-MTB is an excellent way to discover the valley without needing to be an experienced cyclist.
For road cycling enthusiasts, the Ubaye Valley also offers numerous routes and legendary mountain passes in the Southern Alps.
🌊 Rafting and white-water activities on the Ubaye
Looking for some thrills?
The Ubaye River is renowned for its white-water activities. Rafting allows you to discover the river as a group while enjoying a fun and sporty experience.
Depending on conditions and local providers, other activities may also be available: hydrospeed, canyoning, kayaking or other white-water experiences.
Rafting can be an excellent activity to enjoy with friends or family, with routes suitable for different levels.
🪂 Paragliding and aerial activities
Would you like to discover the Ubaye Valley from the air?
Paragliding allows you to gain altitude and admire the valley's landscapes from a completely different perspective.
Tandem paragliding flights and various aerial experiences are available in the Barcelonnette area, depending on the season and weather conditions.
Whether it is your first experience or simply an opportunity to enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Southern Alps, it is an activity that can create unforgettable memories.
🏞️ Nature activities and unique experiences
A stay in the Ubaye Valley is not just about sports activities.
You can also enjoy gentler or more original activities: hiking yoga, nature discovery, guided outings, mountain experiences or activities suitable for families.
The great thing about the valley is that you can create a very different kind of stay depending on your interests.
For example, a sporty day can be followed by a more relaxing activity the next day.
☀️ What to do in the Ubaye Valley in summer?
Summer is particularly ideal for outdoor activities around Barcelonnette.
You can enjoy, among other things:
- 🥾 Hiking and mountain walks
- 🚵 Mountain biking and e-MTB
- 🚴 Road cycling and discovering mountain passes
- 🌊 Rafting and white-water activities on the Ubaye
- 🪂 Paragliding
- 🏖️ Water activities around Lake Serre-Ponçon
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🌿 Nature outings
- 👨👩👧👦 Family activities
- ✨ Unique experiences
The valley therefore offers countless possibilities for creating a stay combining discovery, sport, nature and relaxation.
❄️ And in winter, what activities can you enjoy in Barcelonnette?
Barcelonnette and the Ubaye Valley are also an ideal destination in winter.
Several nearby resorts offer opportunities for alpine skiing and winter sports.
But winter activities go far beyond skiing. Depending on conditions and the season, you can also enjoy:
- 🎿 Ski touring
- ❄️ Snowshoeing
- 🥾 Winter hiking
- 🏔️ Mountain outings
- 🪂 Winter paragliding
- ⛷️ Nordic activities
- 🌲 Outdoor experiences
Winter offers another way to discover the landscapes of the Ubaye Valley, among larch forests, snow-covered peaks and mountain villages.
👨👩👧👦 Activities adapted to your group
Are you travelling with family, as a couple or with friends?
The choice of activities can be adapted to the composition of your group, the age of the participants, everyone's fitness level and your preferences.
👨👩👧👦 A family stay
Easy walks, nature activities, suitable rafting experiences, swimming and sightseeing.
🎉 A stay with friends
Rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, hiking and adrenaline-filled activities.
❤️ A romantic getaway
Hiking, exploring the valley, nature experiences, panoramic flights or wellness activities.
💪 A sporty stay
Mountain hiking, mountain biking/e-MTB, road cycling, white-water activities and aerial experiences.
🏔️ The goal is to enjoy the Ubaye Valley without trying to fit everyone into the same programme.
Alpes du Sud · Ubaye · 4 saisons
Vos activités en Ubaye, organisées de A à Z.
Un séjour partagé. Un programme pour chacun.
Choisissez vos envies, impliquez votre groupe et retrouvez tout votre séjour dans un planning online, partagé et dynamique. Extraventure coordonne ensuite les activités avec les professionnels locaux et adapte le programme si les conditions changent.
Southern Alps · Ubaye Valley · 4 seasons
Your activities in the Ubaye Valley, organised from start to finish.
One trip together. A programme for everyone.
Choose what you would like to do, involve your group and bring your whole stay together in a shared, dynamic online trip planner. Extraventure coordinates the activities with local providers and adapts the programme when conditions change.
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Commencez directement sur Extraventure : dates, groupe, activités et programme.
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Ready to build your stay?
Start directly on Extraventure: dates, group, activities and programme.
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🏔️ Organize your activities before your arrival with Extraventure
Would you like to make the most of your stay but don't know which activities to choose?
We have partnered with Extraventure , a local service that helps you create your activity programme in the Ubaye Valley.
The principle is simple: you provide your dates, the people in your group and your interests. Extraventure then helps you create a well-organized programme based on the activities available and local professionals.
✨ With Extraventure, you benefit from:
- 🏡 A shared stay with a programme adapted to everyone
- 📅 An online schedule that is shared and dynamic
- 🎯 Activities selected according to your interests and fitness level
- 🤝 Coordinated bookings with local professionals
- 🌦️ Alternative options when the weather or your plans change
This is particularly useful when several people are travelling together with different interests.
You can therefore organize your stay before arriving in Barcelonnette and find all your activities in one place.
👉 Would you like to prepare your stay?
Discover Extraventure and create your activity programme in the Ubaye Valley:
🚀 I’m preparing my stay with Extraventure →You will then be redirected directly to the Extraventure website to create your programme.
🗓️ Why organize your activities before your stay?
The Ubaye Valley offers so many possibilities that it can be difficult to choose once you are there.
Planning a few activities in advance allows you to make the most of your stay and avoid wasting time looking for things to do.
It also allows you to create a balanced programme: a sporty activity, a more relaxing day, a family outing or an experience you might not have discovered on your own.
Above all, it is important to remain flexible in the mountains: the weather, river conditions or simply your preferences may change.
This is precisely why a dynamic programme can be particularly useful.
🏡 Your stay in Barcelonnette
Whether you are staying for a few days or a week, Barcelonnette is an excellent starting point for exploring the Ubaye Valley.
After a day of hiking, rafting, mountain biking or exploring the mountains, you can return to the peace and comfort of your accommodation and make the most of your stay.
🏔️ Are you planning your stay in Barcelonnette?
Discover our activities, choose the ones that suit you and let yourself be guided to make the most of your stay in the Ubaye Valley.
👉 Organize my activities with Extraventure →❓ Frequently asked questions about activities in Barcelonnette
☀️ What activity can you do in Barcelonnette in summer?
In summer, there are many possibilities: hiking, mountain biking, e-MTB, cycling, rafting, paragliding, water activities and nature outings. The choice mainly depends on your fitness level, your interests and the weather.
🌊 Where can you go rafting near Barcelonnette?
The Ubaye River is particularly well known for white-water activities. Several local professionals offer rafting trips and other activities around Barcelonnette and throughout the valley.
🚵 Can you go mountain biking around Barcelonnette?
Yes. The Ubaye Valley has numerous mountain biking trails and is particularly well suited to mountain biking and e-MTB.
🌦️ What can you do in Barcelonnette when the weather is bad?
Mountain weather can change quickly. It is therefore useful to plan several types of activities and alternative options. Extraventure can help you adapt your programme according to the weather conditions and your preferences.
👨👩👧👦 What activities can families enjoy in the Ubaye Valley?
Families can enjoy easy walks, nature activities, swimming, water activities and, depending on the children's ages and conditions, certain sports activities such as rafting.
❄️ What activities can you do in Barcelonnette in winter?
In winter, you can enjoy alpine skiing at the resorts near Barcelonnette, as well as hiking, snowshoeing, ski touring and other mountain activities.
🏔️ Préparez votre séjour à Barcelonnette et dans la vallée de l’Ubaye
Barcelonnette est un excellent point de départ pour découvrir la vallée de l’Ubaye et profiter de nombreuses activités de pleine nature, été comme hiver.
Avant votre arrivée, découvrez également notre guide de Barcelonnette pour découvrir la ville, ses commerces, ses restaurants et les lieux incontournables à proximité.
🌲 Nos idées d’activités en Ubaye
- 🥾 Randonnées autour de Barcelonnette et dans la vallée de l’Ubaye
- 🚵 VTT et VTTAE en Ubaye
- 🌊 Rafting et sports d’eau vive sur l’Ubaye
- 👨👩👧👦 Activités à faire en famille à Barcelonnette
- ☀️ Activités à Barcelonnette en été
- ❄️ Activités à Barcelonnette en hiver
🗺️ Découvrez les environs de Barcelonnette
🏔️ Prepare your stay in Barcelonnette and the Ubaye Valley
Barcelonnette is an excellent starting point for discovering the Ubaye Valley and enjoying numerous outdoor activities, both in summer and winter.
Before your arrival, also discover our Barcelonnette guide to explore the town, its shops, restaurants and the must-see places nearby.