Activities near Château le Beylon
Heritage and activities around Montmaur, Hautes-Alpes
In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, Château du Beylon is the ideal base from which to explore the natural and cultural riches of the region. With its picturesque villages, hiking trails, unspoilt valleys and breathtaking scenery, you'll enjoy a holiday that combines discovery, outdoor activities and relaxation at altitude. Summer and winter alike, the mountains here offer a varied and authentic playground.
Activities near Château de Beylon
Caving
Caving takes you deep into the bowels of the mountains to explore caves and caverns shaped by time. Supervised by professionals, this unique activity combines adventure, discovery and wonder, offering a fascinating insight into the relief and geology of the Hautes-Alpes.
Tree climbing
For a fun outdoor experience, there are several nearby accrobranche parks offering tree courses accessible to all ages. Tyrolean traverses, suspension bridges and a variety of workshops will give you the chance to enjoy a moment of adventure with family and friends in the heart of nature.
Climbing
The natural cliffs and walls of the Hautes-Alpes offer a privileged playground for climbing enthusiasts. From boulders to major routes, there's a site to suit every level, in a spectacular setting where the rock, light and altitude create a unique atmosphere.
Bike
Around the Château du Beylon, cyclists and mountain bikers can enjoy panoramic roads and a variety of trails, offering fun descents, challenging climbs and forest passages. It's an ideal way to discover the Hautes-Alpes countryside while enjoying an immersive sporting experience.
Hiking
Around the Château du Beylon, there are numerous trails to discover the forests, ridges and Alpine landscapes. Whether you're a walker or an experienced hiker, each route offers magnificent panoramas and a real moment in nature.
La Joue du Loup website
Just 20 minutes from our guest rooms, discover La Joue du Loup, a warm and friendly mountain resort nestling in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. Renowned for its family atmosphere and wooded architecture, it offers an authentic setting, summer and winter alike. Surrounded by unspoilt Alpine landscapes
The Dévoluy
About half an hour from Château le Beylon, The Dévoluy is an ideal destination for making the most of winter in the Hautes-Alpes. Its ski area linking Superdévoluy and La Joue du Loup offers over 100 km of pistes for all abilities, as well as a wide range of activities such as snowshoeing, dog sledding and tobogganing.
O'dycéa
Located about half an hour from Château Lebeylon, O'dycéa is the ideal address for a relaxing break during your stay in the Hautes-Alpes. Heated swimming pool, spa area, saunas and hammam invite you to enjoy a truly relaxing moment overlooking the mountains. After a day's outing or skiing, take advantage of this wellness interlude before returning to the peace and comfort of the Château.
History and heritage - Montmaur
Château de Montmaur
Just a few minutes from the Château du Beylon, the Château de Montmaur is a veritable jewel in the crown of Haute-Alpes heritage. With its imposing towers, inner courtyard and remarkably well-preserved medieval architecture, it offers a fascinating insight into several centuries of history. The site regularly hosts exhibitions, concerts and cultural events, making every visit an encounter between heritage, art and discovery.
Village of Montmaur
Nestling at the foot of the mountains, the village of Montmaur has an authentic charm and a peaceful atmosphere. With its typical narrow streets, stone houses and panoramic views over the valley, it's a place full of character and charm. To stroll through Montmaur is to discover an unspoilt Alpine village, where history and tranquillity meet the rhythm of the surrounding countryside.
Gastronomy in the Hautes-Alpes
Restaurant Séraphine
Less than 10 minutes from our guest rooms, Sérafine is a restaurant full of charm nestled in the rural setting of the hamlet of Les Paroirs. Housed in an old stone building dating from the XVIIIᵉ century, the place elegantly blends the cachet of the past with a touch of modernity, following a beautiful renovation carried out with care.
The hosts offer refined, sincere and generous cuisine, with a focus on good produce and the right flavours.
La Table du Terrail
Set in the unique surroundings of Château du Terrail, La Table du Terrail offers meticulously prepared cuisine using fresh seasonal produce. The elegant atmosphere of the restaurant is perfectly matched by its gourmet dishes, inspired by regional flavours and revisited with finesse. It's a great place to enjoy a high-quality culinary experience in a setting full of character.
Le Patio Gourmand
Situated in the heart of the village of Montmaur, Le Patio Gourmand serves home-cooked food using local produce. In a warm setting of stone, wood and authentic atmosphere, this restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy generous, refined dishes prepared with passion. A friendly place where local produce meets creativity, just a few minutes from Château du Beylon.
Local producers close to our guest rooms
Laiterie du Col Bayard
Located in Laye in the Champsaur valley, on the Route Napoléon, this dairy, founded in 1935, transforms local cow's, goat's and sheep's milk into quality cheeses, yoghurts and dairy products. It also houses a restaurant and shop where you can sample these specialities from the Haute-Alpes region. Perfect for a gourmet stopover close to Château Le Beylon.
Lauzon Farm
In Montmaur, this organic farm raises pigs and Comtois horses and produces 100% home-made charcuterie, meat and preserves, all with the organic farming label. Open on Saturdays and at local markets such as the one in Gap, it offers discovery tours to immerse you in farming life. Ideal for fans of authentic farm produce near our gîtes.
Ferme de la Petite Grange
An organic farm in Montmaur, at the gateway to Dévoluy, specialising in seasonal vegetables, eggs, veal and beef sold direct. The farm runs a weekly market on Wednesdays, with live music in summer, and a local produce paillotte. It's a great place to shop for fresh baskets from Château Le Beylon.
Alp'Saveurs
A shop selling regional produce in La Joue du Loup in the Dévoluy region, it offers charcuterie, cheeses, wines, génépis, fondues and raclette platters with loaned equipment. Open daily in season, it's the ideal place to put together a mountain picnic. Just a few kilometres away, to enhance your stay at Le Beylon.
The Céüze goat farm
In Sigoyer, at the foot of the Céüse cliff, this organic farm produces farmhouse goat's cheeses (crottins, tomme, logs), yoghurts and milk jams, with self-catering cottages on the farm. The shop is open all year round, and you can visit the farm to meet the goats. An authentic cheese stopover to explore from Montmaur.
Papi Ours - Tourtons
At La Roche des Arnauds, this traditional business makes sweet and savoury tourtons, ravioles du Champsaur and oreilles d'âne (donkey's ears) every day, using pure butter dough and revisited traditional recipes. Almost 10,000 tourtons a day, available in the shop or to order, to suit all tastes, including vegetarian. An Alpine speciality to savour on your walks around the château.
