Barcelonnette Attractions
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Barcelonnette, the headquarters of the Sous-Prefecture des Départements Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is situated some 70km/44mi east of Gap in the Ubaye valley. This little town, reminiscent of many in the southern hemisphere, lies in magnificent mountain country, surrounded by fruit fields and meadows. The roads to the south lead over the well-known passes of Col d'Allos, Col de la Cayolle and Col de la Bonnete; the latter, 2,802m/9,196ft above sea-level, is the highest pass anywhere in the Alps.
Raimond Bérenger, Count of Barcelona and Provence, built a fortress here in 1231; it was named Barcelone, from which developed the present name of Barcelonette.
Raimond Bérenger, Count of Barcelona and Provence, built a fortress here in 1231; it was named Barcelone, from which developed the present name of Barcelonette.
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Col d'Allos, Barcelonnette
