Mountain Sports in the Hautes-Alpes: Hikes, trails and sports competitions on the shores of Serre-Ponçon Lake
Discover the Best Outdoor Activities near Sunêlia La Presqu'île
Nestled in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, Sunêlia La Presqu'île 4* opens the doors to a real playground for lovers of mountain sports and outdoor recreation. Between lake and mountains, our campsite is the ideal starting point to explore the natural wealth of the surroundings. Are you more into family hiking or sports, trail running, mountain biking in the heart of the mountains, or looking for thrills with more extreme sports activities? Here, everyone finds their own playground.
Only a few minutes from the lake of Serre-Ponçon, you can enjoy an exceptional setting to combine relaxation and performance. The panoramic trails and marked paths offer you unique experiences, between spectacular views of alpine mountains, forests and turquoise lake. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, discover routes suitable for all levels from your 4-star campsite!
And why not try a sunrise on the peaks or a sports outing by the lake for an unforgettable memory?
Sports competition enthusiasts will also find their happiness. Every year, the EmbrunMan, an internationally renowned iconic triathlon and the Grand Trail de Serre-Ponçon attract athletes and spectators from around the world. You will be able to immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere, follow the athletes and even participate in local races. Want to embark on your first triathlon or push your limits on a trail circuit? The possibilities are endless!
Explore the world of mountain sports in the Hautes-Alpes where each activity is designed to allow you to fully enjoy nature, while ensuring safety, comfort and pleasure!
The sporting events of Serre-Ponçon
Embrunman - the mythical triathlon
grand trail of Serre-Ponçon
Tower of France
But the Hautes-Alpes, it is not only the thrill of great competitions. It is also a place of escape and contemplation, where everyone can take the time to discover the mountain at their own pace. Far from the excitement of events, the surrounding hiking trails invite you to slow down, observe and marvel
The unmissable hikes of the Hautes-Alpes
The Pic of Morgon
Path of the Curattes
Waterfall of Pisse
The Needles of Chabrières
The lake sainte Marguerite
The Mont Guillaume
The Méale
The Piolit
For those who like when the mountain is experienced in a more intense way, hiking sometimes gives way to another way of exploring the mountains: the trail. Here, the elevation changes, the grandiose panoramas and the diversity of the terrains offer an exceptional training ground to push one’s limits and vibrate to the rhythm of nature.
The trail circuits around the lake of Serre-Ponçon
The Needles of Chabrières
Morgon loop
Path of the garde
Vertical Kilometer of the Piolit
Loop of the Mazelière
Lake of Saint-Apollinaire
L'Aupillon
Belvedere of the Colombier
The Méale
Chalets of Vaucluse
The banks of the lake
Around the lake of Embrun
Why does the mountain trail appeal so much?
Born from the meeting between running and love of the great outdoors, trail running finds its origins in mountain races and ultra-endurance events developed at the end of the 20th century. This outdoor discipline quickly established itself as a wilder and more authentic alternative to road racing, favoring trails, vertical drops and immersion in nature.
Today, the trail attracts thousands of practitioners for its values of surpassing oneself, freedom and connection to landscapes. In the Hautes-Alpes, the trail takes on a spectacular dimension thanks to the alpine panoramas, technical routes and high altitude courses around Serre-Ponçon lake, near Embrun.
Trail running in this sector is to evolve between mountains, forests and ridges overlooking the lake, in a natural playground renowned for mountain trails, nature racing and outdoor sports events in the Hautes-Alpes. Runners particularly appreciate the authenticity of the courses, the variety of terrains, the beauty of the landscapes near Embrun and the friendly atmosphere specific to alpine trails, making the territory of Lake Serre-Ponçon is an essential destination for trail running in France and sports tourism in the mountains.
To go further, discover the Regional Natural Park of Queyras and Devoluy
Hikes in the Queyras National Park
The Ecrins National Park
The Valley of Ubaye
The Devoluy
Dog-friendly sports stays in the Hautes-Alpes
Because adventure is also lived with your four-legged friend, treat yourself to a vacation with dog in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, near the lake of Serre-Ponçon and Embrun. This region is ideal for a sporty dog friendly stay in the mountains, combining nature, alpine panoramas and outdoor activities for the whole family.
Dog walkers and trail-running dog lovers will find an exceptional playground here: forest trails, panoramic ridges and circuits around the lake of Serre-Ponçon, accessible to all, even to dogs on a leash. Between two sports outings or sporting events in the Hautes-Alpes, enjoy the large natural spaces for walks in the open air, swimming and relaxing moments with your companion.
Staying in the region also allows you to discover dog friendly accommodations Hautes-Alpes, which combine comfort, friendliness and services adapted to athletes and their dogs. For a responsible stay, remember to respect local regulations, keep your dog on a leash in protected areas, provide water and regular breaks, especially in summer. Thus, your dog friendly holiday around the lake of Serre-Ponçon remains pleasant and secure, while offering an unforgettable sporting and nature experience.
Where to stay by the lake of Serre-Ponçon?
Beyond sports, staying at Sunêlia La Presqu'île 4* is choosing a true lifestyle experience around the mountain and the great outdoors. Here, each day can be built at your own pace: a morning hike facing the peaks, a trail outing on the ridges, a relaxing afternoon by the lake of Serre-Ponçon, then a soothing sunset from the campsite. Whether you are an avid athlete, a challenge enthusiast or simply in search of nature and disconnection, the exceptional environment of the Hautes-Alpes invites you to slow down, breathe and reconnect with the essential.
Our 4-star campsite is an ideal base camp for outdoor enthusiasts. After the effort, enjoy the comfort of our accommodations, services and infrastructures to recover in the best conditions. Exchanges between athletes, preparation of your next outings, convivial moments with family or friends: the mountain spirit is also lived at the campsite. Throughout the season, the destination vibrates to the rhythm of sporting events, local activities and meetings that make the richness of the territory.
Staying at Sunêlia La Presqu'île is extending the outdoor experience in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, just a stone’s throw from Embrun and Serre-Ponçon lake. After your trail rides, hikes or water activities, enjoy an ideal setting to recover and relax: restaurant, swimming pool, direct access to the lake with beach, snack bar, multisport fields, paddle and canoeing, as well as yoga paddle sessions to combine sport and wellness