Bellaffaire: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The ten hamlets of Bellaffaire are scattered across a protected landscape of wooded hills and green meadows, where livestock farming predominates. On walks and hikes around Bellaffaire, Venus slipper orchids, alpine columbines, edelweiss and fire lilies, as well as chamois and deer, can be spotted.

Nature and trails

The Tour du Village hike from Bellaffaire is 4.5 km long, takes around two hours, is considered easy and can be undertaken year-round. The route passes through a forest of Scots pines and several grazing areas near La Batie Noire.

The Bois Noir hiking trail (No. 14) starts and ends in the hamlet of Les Dorats in Bellaffaire.

Donkey experiences

In July and August, Bel'Âne offers farm tours and donkey hikes. Bel'Âne also rents out miniature donkeys for periods ranging from two hours to several days.

Culture and tradition

The Église Saint-Nicolas is a 19th- and 20th-century church dedicated to Saint Nicolas-de-Myre. In Bellaffaire, it is designated as a historic site and monument.

The Église Saint-Joseph de la Freyssinie was rebuilt between 1870 and 1873. In autumn, Bellaffaire hosts the agricultural Saint-Michel Fair, which brings together livestock herds and residents.

Those who choose Bellaffaire as a place to stay want to find a holiday apartment.

Geographical location

The Tour du Village hike is accessed from La Motte-du-Caire via the D951 towards Turriers; 1 km after Gigors, turn right towards Turriers, and Bellaffaire is reached shortly after this turn-off.

More destination pages: Saint-Jean, Senez, Méolans-Revel, Aubignosc, Le Vernet, Saint-Julien-Du-Verdon, Céreste, Mane

To the overarching travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.