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Valgaudemar, Glacial valley in Hautes-Alpes, France

The Valgaudemar Valley extends through steep granite walls with a flat bottom, reaching elevations up to 1000 meters in the French Alps.

The valley formation occurred over 100,000 years through glacial erosion, transforming the original V-shaped valley into its current U-shaped configuration.

The valley settlements contain stone houses, traditional churches, and mountain refuges that represent centuries of human adaptation to alpine conditions.

The main access points are Saint-Firmin and Saint-Jacques, with a visitor center located in La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar providing information about local trails.

The Haute-Vallée of Séveraisse within Valgaudemar functions as a natural reserve where chamois, mouflons, and golden eagles inhabit the protected environment.

Location: La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar

Location: Villar-Loubière

Location: Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemard

Location: Saint-Jacques-en-Valgodemard

Location: Saint-Firmin

Elevation above the sea: 1,000 m

GPS coordinates: 44.81667,6.15000

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40

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