{"id":92550,"date":"2026-01-29T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=92550"},"modified":"2026-01-29T19:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:26:55","slug":"these-5-must-see-mountain-villages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/ces-5-villages-de-montagne-a-voir-absolument\/","title":{"rendered":"These 5 must-see mountain villages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>From the Alps to the Pyrenees, via the Vosges and the Massif Central, discover the mountain villages that make up our rich heritage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saint-V\u00e9ran (Hautes-Alpes)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-1024x554.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint-V\u00e9ran-village-le-plus-haut-d&#039;Europe\" class=\"wp-image-89061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-1024x554.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-300x162.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-768x415.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-1536x831.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-150x81.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-450x243.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe-1200x649.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Saint-Veran-village-le-plus-haut-d-Europe.jpeg 1769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saint-V\u00e9ran is often cited as the highest village in Europe (Photo \u00a9 Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d'Azur)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the heart of the Queyras Regional Nature Park, at an altitude of 2,042 metres, Saint-V\u00e9ran is often cited as Europe's highest year-round village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/this-mountain-village-is-the-highest-inhabited-community-in-europe\/\">Read the full article here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change (<strong>Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales<\/strong>)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-1024x672.jpeg\" alt=\"Change\" class=\"wp-image-89591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-1024x672.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-768x504.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-1536x1008.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-450x295.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol-1200x788.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Evol.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00c9vol is one of the most beautiful mountain villages (Photo \u00a9 Office de Tourisme Conflent Canigo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perched at an altitude of 800 metres, \u00c9vol is one of the jewels in the crown of the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France. This medieval hamlet, part of the commune of Olette, boasts shale walls and lauze roofs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/in-the-heart-of-the-pyrenees-this-medieval-village-is-well-worth-a-visit\/\">Read the full article here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combloux (Haute-Savoie)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"Combloux\" class=\"wp-image-90533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-450x255.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325-1200x681.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Combloux-e1723709823325.jpg 1904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The small village of Combloux is authentic, with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc (Photo \u00a9 OT Combloux)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in the heart of Combloux, a picturesque village nestled in the Alps, where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously against the backdrop of Mont Blanc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/combloux-preserved-authenticity-at-the-foot-of-mont-blanc\/\">Read the full article here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie) <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie\" class=\"wp-image-89206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-1536x922.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-2048x1229.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-450x270.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bonneval-sur-Arc-Savoie-1200x720.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bonneval-sur-Arc, a preserved heritage (Photo \u00a9 Bonneval-sur-Arc)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of France's most beautiful mountain villages, Bonneval-sur-Arc is a veritable tableau vivant, where every street seems to tell a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/this-savoyard-village-perched-at-an-altitude-of-1800-metres-is-one-of-the-most-picturesque-in-france\/\">Read the full article here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Grave (Hautes-Alpes)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"La Grave mountain village -min\" class=\"wp-image-89024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min-1200x801.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/La-Grave-village-montagne-min.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Grave is a village steeped in history (Photo \u00a9 Oisans Tourisme)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perched at an altitude of 1,520 metres, facing the Meije massif, the village of La Grave is a sanctuary for lovers of unspoilt nature and mountain sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/discover-la-grave-this-village-in-the-hautes-alpes-a-must-for-mountain-lovers\/\">Read the full article here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Des Alpes aux Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es en passant par les Vosges ou le Massif Central, retrouvez les villages de montagne qui participent \u00e0 la richesse de notre patrimoine. Saint-V\u00e9ran&nbsp;(Hautes-Alpes) Au c\u0153ur du Parc Naturel R\u00e9gional du Queyras, \u00e0 2&nbsp;042 m\u00e8tres d\u2019altitude, Saint-V\u00e9ran&nbsp;est souvent cit\u00e9 comme le plus haut village d\u2019Europe habit\u00e9 toute l\u2019ann\u00e9e. L&rsquo;article complet ici. \u00c9vol&nbsp;(Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales)<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":91229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[65,364,253],"class_list":{"0":"post-92550","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-voyages","8":"tag-a-la-une","9":"tag-nos-villages","10":"tag-voyages"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92550"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97046,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92550\/revisions\/97046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}