Réotier: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Réotier, the Fontaine Pétrifiante de Réotier, a geological natural phenomenon, creates spectacular limestone formations through mineral-rich water. The Fontaine Pétrifiante is located in a Natura 2000 area, a sensitive natural area and the accession zone of Écrins National Park.

Those planning a stay in Réotier may want to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.

Hiking

The hike to Tête de Vautisse is classified as difficult. Five hours are scheduled for the ascent and descent, and the route also includes 764 metres of elevation gain.

In clear conditions, the summit of Tête de Vautisse offers views of Viso to the east, Mont Blanc to the north and Ventoux to the southwest.

Activities

Above 1,500 metres, the high-altitude area of Réotier offers opportunities for ski touring and snowshoeing from November to May. The starting point for most of Réotier’s winter routes is at 1,400 metres, at the entrance to the Plateau de Truchet.

Winter Loop No. 1, “Plein hiver”, to the information board starts at Saint-Michel Church, includes 312 metres of elevation gain and loss, and takes two and a half hours.

Three mountain bike routes pass through Réotier: L’Aubreau, Le tour de la Durance and Le vignoble.

Culture and Tradition

The Notre Dame des Neiges Chapel was rebuilt in the 18th century and consecrated in August 1759. The Notre Dame des Neiges Chapel in the hamlet of Les Casses was probably built after 1716; its door and windows feature elements from the Renaissance period.

The nave of Saint-Michel Church was renovated in the 16th century. In an arrangement typical of the 18th century, it features three vaults with geometrically profiled capitals.

Chorjo is a local carnival tradition celebrated in Réotier every year around Shrove Tuesday. The residents make a straw figure, dress it in second-hand clothes and burn it in a bonfire on the day of the festival.

Other destinations: Barret-sur-Méouge, Mont-Dauphin, Vallouise, Château-Ville-Vieille, Chabestan, Aups, Puy-Sanières, Espinasses.

To the main travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.