Southern Alps Mountain Golf Courses
Courses set between the sea and the peaks
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region is one of France’s premier golfing destinations.
It stands out for the great diversity of its courses, set amidst the sea, countryside, and mountains.
In the Southern Alps, this diversity takes on a unique dimension.
Within just a few kilometers, one can go from a seaside course to one at high altitude,
offering a variety of experiences rarely found elsewhere in Europe.
Valberg Golf Club
Altitude: 1800 m
A unique 9-hole course in the Alpes-Maritimes. Located at the gateway to Mercantour Park, this mountain golf course offers a rare experience in a spectacular natural setting.
Golf de Taulane
Altitude: 1000 m
In this lush green hollow, South African champion Gary Player laid out a high-quality 18-hole course, with carefully positioned tee boxes making it suitable for players of all handicap levels.
Monte Carlo Golf Club
Altitude: 900 m
The superb 18-hole course which overlooks the principality offers a multi-faceted layout with views of the sea and the nearby hills...And sometimes of Corsica!
Golf du Claux Amic
Altitude: 600 m
Come and discover this 18-hole course situated in the hills above Grasse. This charming site is a former private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
Golf Gap Bayard
Altitude: 1250 m
An 18-hole course with stunning views, no artificial noise, a pastoral setting, and a decent amount of elevation change... There is no return to the clubhouse at the 9th hole, but there is a beautiful view of Gap.
Golf de Montgenèvre
Altitude: 1860 m
It is a 9-hole course, but thanks to a partnership with its Italian neighbor, Clavière Golf Club, it transforms into the 18-hole Chaberton course, thereby becoming an international venue.
Golf Digne-les-Bains
Altitude: 600 m
An 18-hole course that stands out as a true oasis of coolness in the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, thanks to a privileged climate.
Le Bois Chenu Golf Club
Altitude: 1130 m
Boasting a magnificent setting surrounded by mountains! Just a stone's throw from the town center of Barcelonnette, the 9-hole course is picture-perfect and offers a prime location.