Want to play golf in the Southern Alps, and more specifically on the beautiful courses of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?
Playing golf in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence offers a unique tourist experience, blending Alpine influences with the gentle Mediterranean climate. Here, the courses are not standardized: they follow the contours of the land, the vegetation, and the light, offering players total immersion in unspoiled landscapes.
Digne-les-Bains - Barcelonnette - L'Ubaye - Le Verdon
In Digne-les-Bains, golf unfolds in the mid-mountains, in a breezy environment where the changes in elevation provide both technical challenge and variety. The panoramic views of the surrounding mountains enhance the feeling of space and freedom. Further south, near Pierrevert, a typically Provençal atmosphere prevails: fairways lined with olive trees, the scents of the garrigue, and warm light accompany the game, creating an atmosphere conducive to relaxation.
Heading up towards the Ubaye Valley, around Barcelonnette, the experience changes again. At over 1,000 meters altitude, the courses offer summer coolness and alpine scenery, nestled between meadows and mountain peaks. This geographical diversity allows golfers to enjoy a variety of courses within just a few kilometers.
An authentic Provence
The region also charms with its tranquility: the number of visitors remains moderate, fostering a smooth and serene game. Located near the Verdon Regional Natural Park, the golf courses are part of a broader tourism offering, blending nature, charming villages, and gastronomy. Playing here is as much about practicing a sport as it is about discovering an authentic Provence, where each course becomes an invitation to travel.
The Garden Golf course in Digne-les-Bains, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, stands out as a true oasis of coolness in the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Nestled at an altitude of 600 meters, it benefits from a privileged climate.
The Luberon Golf Club is perched in a magnificent setting that you have to earn to get there! Indeed, your vehicle's GPS will sometimes tend to take you into the forest rather than towards the fairways.
The Bois Chenu Golf Course boasts a magnificent location surrounded by mountains! Just a stone's throw from the center of Barcelonnette, the course is a picture-perfect setting, offering visitors a truly exceptional experience.
Domaine Ribiera*****, in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park, in a typically Provençal green setting, invites you to experience a sporting and rejuvenating break.