What to do in Réallon this summer?
Réallon is a village of 250 residents in the Hautes-Alpes, perched at an elevation of 1,560 meters above Lake Serre-Ponçon. It’s a ski resort in the winter and a destination for hiking and tree-top adventure courses in the summer. Here’s what you can do there from June through September.
1. Tree-top adventure course at Réallon Adventure Park (opening summer 2026)
The tree-top adventure park opens this summer in the larch forest above the village, near the ski resort. Three courses for ages 5 and up, continuous safety line, supervised by a certified rope access technician since 1995. This is the village’s new 2026 recreational attraction. Allow 2 to 3 hours on site; sessions at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m.
2. Hikes starting from the village
- Lac de la Cabane (3-hour round trip): an easy trail from the village, a glacial lake at 2,200 m
- Crête de Ponsin (5-hour round trip): panoramic views of Serre-Ponçon and the Écrins
- Tour of the Aiguilles de Chabrières (day hike): for experienced hikers, 1,100 m elevation gain
- Sentier des Gourniers (1-hour loop): a family-friendly hike above the village
3. Lake Serre-Ponçon, 25 minutes away
From Réallon, the lake is a 25-minute drive away via the D9. There are developed beaches (Chanteloube, Savines-le-Lac), pedal boat and paddleboard rentals, sailing, and supervised swimming in July and August. Combining a tree-top adventure course in the morning with swimming in the afternoon is the best way to spend a family day.
4. Other activities
- Mountain biking: marked trails starting from the Réallon resort; rentals available
- Paragliding: Bruno (the founder of the tree-top adventure park) flies in the area
- Astronomy: Réallon is located in an area with low light pollution, making it ideal for stargazing in the summer
- Tour of the village: Romanesque church, restored communal oven, sundial
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