Dévoluy

Dévoluy is a mountain commune in Hautes-Alpes with landscapes spanning alpine valleys and several interconnected villages. The territory features two ski resorts offering runs for winter sports across varied terrain.

The area was formed in 2013 through the merger of four previously separate municipalities into one unified commune. This consolidation brought together communities that had operated independently before.

The valley reflects mountain traditions where shepherding and lamb production with protected geographic certification remain central to local identity. These practices continue to shape community life and are celebrated through regional festivals.

The area is best visited in winter when snow is present if you plan to use the ski resorts, as mountain conditions are seasonal. In warmer months, hiking trails on higher elevations are more accessible and pleasant.

High on Pic de Bure sits one of the Northern Hemisphere's most powerful radio telescope arrays, used to observe distant galaxies and cosmic phenomena. Few visitors realize this important scientific facility operates quietly above the valley.

Location: canton of Dévoluy

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Location: arrondissement of Gap

Inception: January 1, 2013

Elevation above the sea: 1,698 m

Shares border with: Aspres-sur-Buëch, Gap, Le Glaizil, Montmaur, Le Noyer, Rabou, La Roche-des-Arnauds, Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, Lus-la-Croix-Haute, Tréminis, Monestier-d'Ambel, Pellafol

Website: http://mairiedevoluy.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.69250,5.94111

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01