Leisure, activities & region

Explore the surroundings of the inn

The hamlet of Maljasset

Located at the bottom of the Maurin valley, at 1900 metres altitude, Maljasset lies on the edge of the Ubaye in a flat hollow shaped by glaciers long gone. This hamlet is a starting point for walking hikes, horseback rides, cycling, snowshoeing or skiing in winter (hiking). Maljasset provides a majestic setting as a base for these activities; it is also a well-known stop on the Traversée des Alpes and for ski raids.

 

The Ubaye valley

Situated in the north of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, nestled between the Queyras, the Mercantour park and Italy, the Ubaye valley enjoys exceptional sunshine (at least 300 days/year), and snowfall attested by its ski resorts (Pra-Loup, Vars-Risoul, Sainte-Anne-La Condamine, le Sauze and Super-Sauze).

This lively valley offers an ideal setting for your holiday: hiking, climbing, mountain biking, river descents, fishing in high-altitude lakes and torrents, naturalist activities (exceptional fauna and flora, geology), family activities (beach/lake area, treetop adventure course, summer toboggan), cultural events (music festivals, exhibitions), visits to monuments or sundials, museums of the Valley…

The Ubaye valley website

Activities

Sport for all tastes

Hiking for all ages and abilities

A major stage of the GR5, Maljasset is located on the Via Alpina, on the Ubaye circuit or the Upper Piedmont, on the Queyras circuit or, more narrowly, that of the Font-Sancte. Numerous day hikes also radiate around Maljasset.

Climbing

The Maurin valley is a prime climbing area, with summits such as the Aiguille Pierre-André, the Aiguilles du Chambeyron and many routes of all difficulties on the Aiguille Large, the Tête de Sanglier or the Rochers Rouges, the Péouvoux, etc. A wealth of choices that will probably justify several visits!

Mountain biking

A unique mountain-biking area, the Maurin valley is particularly renowned for its cross-border routes for experienced mountain bikers.

Ski touring

Enjoying an international reputation, Maljasset is the start of many ski tours (circuit of the Aiguille Large, Font-Sancte, Col de Mary, Marinet, Longet valley, ...) which allow groups of varying abilities to share the same chalet.

Snowshoe hiking

The valley floor provides an ideal setting for many snowshoe walks.