Valbelle: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The hike to Chapelle Saint-Pons from Valbelle is an easy, family-friendly 4.7-kilometre circular route. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes and includes 273 metres of ascent and 271 metres of descent. The trail passes through the Robines and a forest before the steeper final section climbs to the chapel in hairpin bends.

The hike to Chapelle Saint-Pons starts and ends at the Mairie car park in Valbelle. Access to the hike at the Cirque de Valbelle is via a shaded car park in the village in front of the Mairie.

When planning a stay in Valbelle, the wish to rent a holiday apartment may be the main consideration.

Nature and rock

On the way to Chapelle Saint-Pons, Chapelle Saint-Honoré offers a viewpoint overlooking Chapelle Saint-Pons, which is situated on a rock face. Next to Chapelle Saint-Pons, the entrance to a cave opens up; it has given rise to numerous local legends.

The Valbelle climbing area is suitable for experienced climbers in an unspoilt setting. It comprises 114 routes and 121 pitches.

Culture and history

The Tour de Sumiou route passes the remains of former hamlets in the municipality of Valbelle and leads to the exceptionally well-preserved Calade at Pas des Portes.

Chapelle Saint-Pons was built in the 11th century. It is attached to a large rock face above the Valbelle valley and offers a view of the shaded northern slope of Montagne de Lure.

Chapelle Saint-Honoré stands on a ridge above Valbelle and was probably built in the 17th century.

Geographical setting

Valbelle appears to form a basin on the slope of Montagne de Lure. From Valbelle, a winding road leads through the forest to the summit of Montagne de Lure.

More local pages: La Foux, Roumoules, Bevons, Saint-Julien-Du-Verdon, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron, Dauphin, Senez, Pierrerue

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